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What to Know About Trump’s Plan to Prevent States From Regulating AI
Although the president hasn’t yet offered many concrete details on the upcoming executive order, the plan has key similarities to one that failed in Congress.
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Appeals Court Rejects Federal Government Bid to Block School Mental Health Grants
The grants total $1 billion and will continue for 16 states that have filed lawsuits against their discontinuation.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Takes Up Case Over County Sheriffs Honoring ICE Detainers
The American Civil Liberties Union brought the lawsuit against five county sheriffs for holding detainees on behalf of ICE.
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Justice Department Sues 6 More States for Withholding Voter Rolls
Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington state are accused of hindering federal oversight intended to stop election fraud.
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Chicago Declines to Apply for DOJ Violence Intervention Grants
The office of the mayor cited its unwillingness to comply with the Trump administration’s policies.
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Order Restricting Use of Force by Immigration Agents in Chicago-Area Paused by Appeals Court
The federal appeals court also warned against ‘overreading’ its ruling and said a rapid appeal process could result in a ‘more tailored and appropriate’ order.
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Proposed EPA Rule Seeks to Limit Federal Oversight of Non-Navigable Waters
Trump administration initiative would ‘cut red tape’ in ‘Waters of the United States’ regulations, a watershed of confusion that spawned a flood of litigation.
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Cartels Control Tribal Lands in California, Grow Drugs and Impose Narco-Slavery
Sheriff Matt Kendall estimates up to 80 percent of illicit cannabis in Mendocino County is harvested on the Round Valley floor.
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New York Declares Emergency Over Looming Pause in Food Stamps
The governor’s office said $65 million in state funds will be allocated for emergency food assistance.
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States Sue Trump Admin to Try to Stop Suspension of Food Stamps
Twenty-five states and officials are suing the government over the looming shutdown of the federal food stamp program.
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Federal Judge Hears Challenge to Trump’s Deployment of Troops to Washington
The Washington government argues the president lacks legal authority to send troops to patrol the capital city.
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ICE Plans Increased Immigration Enforcement Operations in New York City
The acting director said ICE is targeting ‘criminal illegal aliens’ released into New York, saying the new operations are to ’make the city safe again.’
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Newsom Threatens to Sue If Federal Government Sends National Guard to San Francisco
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has backed Newsom’s repeated threats to take action.
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Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Deploy National Guard in Illinois for Now
The court stated that Trump’s efforts likely violated Illinois’s constitutional right to sovereignty, made worse by the Texas National Guard being sent in.
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Immigration Officers in Chicago Required to Wear Body Cameras, Says Federal Judge
The order comes amid intense confrontations in Chicago between ICE officers and protesters who oppose the Trump administration’s deportation initiative.
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Judge Orders Homeland Security to Restore $34 Million in Security Funding to NYC
The Trump administration previously warned that funds could be withheld over the city’s ’sanctuary' policies that shield illegal immigrants.
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3 Arrested at Chicago-Area ICE Facility
Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth also sought to access Broadview’s ICE processing center on Friday.
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Alleged Chicago Gang Member Charged for Putting Bounty on Border Patrol Chief
A $10,000 bounty was allegedly placed on the life of Gregory Bovino, who is leading a crackdown on illegal immigrants in Chicago.
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White House to Review Possible Aid Cuts to Portland
The White House press secretary said federal dollars won’t support states that ‘allow anarchy’ near immigration facilities.
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Trump Reverses Counterterrorism Funding Cuts for New York
New York was one of 11 so-called sanctuary states that faced funding cuts.
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What to Know About Trump’s Plan to Prevent States From Regulating AI
Although the president hasn’t yet offered many concrete details on the upcoming executive order, the plan has key similarities to one that failed in Congress.
|
Appeals Court Rejects Federal Government Bid to Block School Mental Health Grants
The grants total $1 billion and will continue for 16 states that have filed lawsuits against their discontinuation.
|
Wisconsin Supreme Court Takes Up Case Over County Sheriffs Honoring ICE Detainers
The American Civil Liberties Union brought the lawsuit against five county sheriffs for holding detainees on behalf of ICE.
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Justice Department Sues 6 More States for Withholding Voter Rolls
Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington state are accused of hindering federal oversight intended to stop election fraud.
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Chicago Declines to Apply for DOJ Violence Intervention Grants
The office of the mayor cited its unwillingness to comply with the Trump administration’s policies.
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Order Restricting Use of Force by Immigration Agents in Chicago-Area Paused by Appeals Court
The federal appeals court also warned against ‘overreading’ its ruling and said a rapid appeal process could result in a ‘more tailored and appropriate’ order.
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Proposed EPA Rule Seeks to Limit Federal Oversight of Non-Navigable Waters
Trump administration initiative would ‘cut red tape’ in ‘Waters of the United States’ regulations, a watershed of confusion that spawned a flood of litigation.
|
Cartels Control Tribal Lands in California, Grow Drugs and Impose Narco-Slavery
Sheriff Matt Kendall estimates up to 80 percent of illicit cannabis in Mendocino County is harvested on the Round Valley floor.
|
New York Declares Emergency Over Looming Pause in Food Stamps
The governor’s office said $65 million in state funds will be allocated for emergency food assistance.
|
States Sue Trump Admin to Try to Stop Suspension of Food Stamps
Twenty-five states and officials are suing the government over the looming shutdown of the federal food stamp program.
|
Federal Judge Hears Challenge to Trump’s Deployment of Troops to Washington
The Washington government argues the president lacks legal authority to send troops to patrol the capital city.
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ICE Plans Increased Immigration Enforcement Operations in New York City
The acting director said ICE is targeting ‘criminal illegal aliens’ released into New York, saying the new operations are to ’make the city safe again.’
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Newsom Threatens to Sue If Federal Government Sends National Guard to San Francisco
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has backed Newsom’s repeated threats to take action.
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Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Deploy National Guard in Illinois for Now
The court stated that Trump’s efforts likely violated Illinois’s constitutional right to sovereignty, made worse by the Texas National Guard being sent in.
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Immigration Officers in Chicago Required to Wear Body Cameras, Says Federal Judge
The order comes amid intense confrontations in Chicago between ICE officers and protesters who oppose the Trump administration’s deportation initiative.
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Judge Orders Homeland Security to Restore $34 Million in Security Funding to NYC
The Trump administration previously warned that funds could be withheld over the city’s ’sanctuary' policies that shield illegal immigrants.
|
3 Arrested at Chicago-Area ICE Facility
Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth also sought to access Broadview’s ICE processing center on Friday.
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Alleged Chicago Gang Member Charged for Putting Bounty on Border Patrol Chief
A $10,000 bounty was allegedly placed on the life of Gregory Bovino, who is leading a crackdown on illegal immigrants in Chicago.
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White House to Review Possible Aid Cuts to Portland
The White House press secretary said federal dollars won’t support states that ‘allow anarchy’ near immigration facilities.
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Trump Reverses Counterterrorism Funding Cuts for New York
New York was one of 11 so-called sanctuary states that faced funding cuts.
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