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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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Students Hold Walk-Out Protest Over California School Bathroom Policy
California law allows transgender students use girls’ restrooms. Opponents said the U.S. government should start pulling federal funding based on Title IX.
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Trump Admin Issues Ultimatum to Minnesota for Violating Title IX in Allowing Transgender Athletes in Girls’ Sports
The federal education department cited a transgender-identifying male softball pitcher and gave the state 10 days to comply.
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Transportation Department Redirecting $2.4 Billion From California High Speed Rail to Other Infrastructure Needs
‘Our new National Railroad Partnership Program will emphasize safety—our number one priority,’ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
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DHS Warns California, New York, Illinois to Cooperate With ICE Deportations
The department said more than 400,000 illegal immigrants have been arrested, 70 percent of whom have criminal convictions or have been charged with crimes.
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Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Banning Illegal Immigrants From Social Programs
‘The Agencies offer at best incomplete answers to serious questions,’ the judge said.
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DHS Launches New Immigration Enforcement Operation in Chicago
ICE agents have been stationed at Naval Station Great Lakes, a military base outside Chicago.
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Noem Says DHS Sending ICE Resources to Chicago for Immigration Enforcement
President Trump previously deployed National Guardsmen to Los Angeles for enforcement operations.
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DHS Condemns Violent Assault by Rioters on ICE Agents in San Francisco
Four officers were injured during the attack as they were conducting immigration enforcement.
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Trump Announces Federal Crime Crackdown Will Target Chicago Next After DC
Chicago could receive similar treatment from the federal government as Washington, the president says.
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Lawsuits Targeting Sanctuary Policies Test Balance of Federal, State Power
States with such policies said the administration can’t commandeer their resources.
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Nebraska Announces Plans for ‘Cornhusker Clink’ Detention Center
The Midwest facility is expected to house illegal immigrants from several states.
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Leaders of Sanctuary Jurisdictions Respond to DOJ Letters on Immigration Policies
Leaders from Democrat-led states pushed back after the DOJ warned state and local officials of possible criminal liability over sanctuary policies.
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20 States Sue Justice Department for Tying Crime Victim Funds to Immigration Enforcement
The states argue the DOJ exceeded its authority by conditioning the grants on sanctuary state compliance with the federal crackdown on illegal immigration.
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DC Police Chief Eases Restrictions on Working With Federal Immigration Agents
Police officers may now notify immigration agents during traffic stops and help transport illegal immigrants in custody to federal facilities.
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Oklahoma Governor Details Steps to Secure State Against CCP Influence
China is ‘literally coming directly to the states,’ Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said.
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California Representatives Seek to Curb Federal Surveillance Drone Powers
Bill HR 4759 was introduced following reports that the federal government used drones to monitor recent ICE protests in Los Angeles.
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States Must Agree to Use Part of Funds to Arrest Illegal Immigrants to Qualify for Homeland Security Grants: FEMA
The notice stated that grants may be used for state and local agencies to collaborate with federal officials to remove illegal immigrants who pose threat.
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22 States Seek Injunction to Block Trump Admin From Defunding Planned Parenthood
The states alleged that the provision targeted Planned Parenthood for its abortion advocacy.
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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.
|
Trump Reverses Counterterrorism Funding Cuts for New York
New York was one of 11 so-called sanctuary states that faced funding cuts.
|
Students Hold Walk-Out Protest Over California School Bathroom Policy
California law allows transgender students use girls’ restrooms. Opponents said the U.S. government should start pulling federal funding based on Title IX.
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Trump Admin Issues Ultimatum to Minnesota for Violating Title IX in Allowing Transgender Athletes in Girls’ Sports
The federal education department cited a transgender-identifying male softball pitcher and gave the state 10 days to comply.
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Transportation Department Redirecting $2.4 Billion From California High Speed Rail to Other Infrastructure Needs
‘Our new National Railroad Partnership Program will emphasize safety—our number one priority,’ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
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DHS Warns California, New York, Illinois to Cooperate With ICE Deportations
The department said more than 400,000 illegal immigrants have been arrested, 70 percent of whom have criminal convictions or have been charged with crimes.
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Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Banning Illegal Immigrants From Social Programs
‘The Agencies offer at best incomplete answers to serious questions,’ the judge said.
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DHS Launches New Immigration Enforcement Operation in Chicago
ICE agents have been stationed at Naval Station Great Lakes, a military base outside Chicago.
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Noem Says DHS Sending ICE Resources to Chicago for Immigration Enforcement
President Trump previously deployed National Guardsmen to Los Angeles for enforcement operations.
|
DHS Condemns Violent Assault by Rioters on ICE Agents in San Francisco
Four officers were injured during the attack as they were conducting immigration enforcement.
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Trump Announces Federal Crime Crackdown Will Target Chicago Next After DC
Chicago could receive similar treatment from the federal government as Washington, the president says.
|
Lawsuits Targeting Sanctuary Policies Test Balance of Federal, State Power
States with such policies said the administration can’t commandeer their resources.
|
Nebraska Announces Plans for ‘Cornhusker Clink’ Detention Center
The Midwest facility is expected to house illegal immigrants from several states.
|
Leaders of Sanctuary Jurisdictions Respond to DOJ Letters on Immigration Policies
Leaders from Democrat-led states pushed back after the DOJ warned state and local officials of possible criminal liability over sanctuary policies.
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20 States Sue Justice Department for Tying Crime Victim Funds to Immigration Enforcement
The states argue the DOJ exceeded its authority by conditioning the grants on sanctuary state compliance with the federal crackdown on illegal immigration.
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DC Police Chief Eases Restrictions on Working With Federal Immigration Agents
Police officers may now notify immigration agents during traffic stops and help transport illegal immigrants in custody to federal facilities.
|
Oklahoma Governor Details Steps to Secure State Against CCP Influence
China is ‘literally coming directly to the states,’ Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said.
|
California Representatives Seek to Curb Federal Surveillance Drone Powers
Bill HR 4759 was introduced following reports that the federal government used drones to monitor recent ICE protests in Los Angeles.
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States Must Agree to Use Part of Funds to Arrest Illegal Immigrants to Qualify for Homeland Security Grants: FEMA
The notice stated that grants may be used for state and local agencies to collaborate with federal officials to remove illegal immigrants who pose threat.
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22 States Seek Injunction to Block Trump Admin From Defunding Planned Parenthood
The states alleged that the provision targeted Planned Parenthood for its abortion advocacy.
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