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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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Students Hold Walk-Out Protest Over California School Bathroom Policy
California law allows transgender students to 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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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.
|
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.
|
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 to 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.
|
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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