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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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Some Democrats Absent as National Governors Association Wrestles With Partisanship
Trump administration officials and Mark Cuban were among the speakers at an event that brings together state leaders from different parties.
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Trump Admin Launches Federal Probe Into Oregon Policies Allowing Male Participation in Girls’ Sports
The Title IX investigation follows a complaint alleging Oregon’s rules unlawfully permit transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports events.
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California Sues Trump Administration Over Termination of High-Speed Rail Funding
The state alleges $4 billion in federal grants were cut for political reasons as the project enters the track-laying phase.
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USC Warns of Staff Layoffs Amid $200 Million Deficit
Even prior to the cuts in federal funding, USC had been running at a deficit for several years.
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Trump Admin Cancels Funding for California’s High-Speed Rail Project
A review of the project found it was behind schedule, with a $7 billion funding gap and no capacity to electrify related infrastructure by deadline.
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24 States Sue Trump Administration Over Freezing Funds for After-School and Summer Programs
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Rhode Island.
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ICE Detains 361 Illegal Immigrants, Finds 14 Minors in Operation at California Marijuana Farms
ICE agents were ‘serving criminal search warrants as part of a criminal investigation involved with child trafficking, child labor,’ border czar Tom Homan said.
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Hochul Touts Congestion Pricing Gains as Legal Fight With Feds Continues
The Democratic governor says traffic is down, transit is improving, and business is booming six months into NYC’s first-in-the-nation congestion toll.
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Federal Judge Orders Department of Transportation to Release EV Charger Funding to 14 States
District Judge Tana Lin found that the federal government overstepped its constitutional authority by withholding the funds.
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DOT Won’t Fund Cities That ‘Stand By While Rioters Destroy Transportation Infrastructure’: Secretary
The decision comes after some Los Angeles protestors damaged public property, including sidewalks.
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Trump’s Response to LA Immigration Riots Wins Strong Reader Support: Epoch Poll
The poll shows broad approval of ICE raids, National Guard deployment, and rejection of sanctuary city policies.
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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.
|
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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Some Democrats Absent as National Governors Association Wrestles With Partisanship
Trump administration officials and Mark Cuban were among the speakers at an event that brings together state leaders from different parties.
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Trump Admin Launches Federal Probe Into Oregon Policies Allowing Male Participation in Girls’ Sports
The Title IX investigation follows a complaint alleging Oregon’s rules unlawfully permit transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports events.
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California Sues Trump Administration Over Termination of High-Speed Rail Funding
The state alleges $4 billion in federal grants were cut for political reasons as the project enters the track-laying phase.
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USC Warns of Staff Layoffs Amid $200 Million Deficit
Even prior to the cuts in federal funding, USC had been running at a deficit for several years.
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Trump Admin Cancels Funding for California’s High-Speed Rail Project
A review of the project found it was behind schedule, with a $7 billion funding gap and no capacity to electrify related infrastructure by deadline.
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24 States Sue Trump Administration Over Freezing Funds for After-School and Summer Programs
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Rhode Island.
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ICE Detains 361 Illegal Immigrants, Finds 14 Minors in Operation at California Marijuana Farms
ICE agents were ‘serving criminal search warrants as part of a criminal investigation involved with child trafficking, child labor,’ border czar Tom Homan said.
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Hochul Touts Congestion Pricing Gains as Legal Fight With Feds Continues
The Democratic governor says traffic is down, transit is improving, and business is booming six months into NYC’s first-in-the-nation congestion toll.
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Federal Judge Orders Department of Transportation to Release EV Charger Funding to 14 States
District Judge Tana Lin found that the federal government overstepped its constitutional authority by withholding the funds.
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DOT Won’t Fund Cities That ‘Stand By While Rioters Destroy Transportation Infrastructure’: Secretary
The decision comes after some Los Angeles protestors damaged public property, including sidewalks.
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Trump’s Response to LA Immigration Riots Wins Strong Reader Support: Epoch Poll
The poll shows broad approval of ICE raids, National Guard deployment, and rejection of sanctuary city policies.
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