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Hamas Releases Israeli American Soldier, Seeking to Reopen Ceasefire Talks
The White House reportedly negotiated with Hamas without Israel’s participation for the captive release.
Airlines Collect Passenger Data and Sell It to ICE, Other Federal Agencies
Data includes full flight itineraries, passenger name records and financial details which are otherwise hard to obtain.
Stephen Miller’s Argument for Suspending Habeas Corpus Is Legal Garbage
Suspending the right to challenge the legality of one’s detention in court would shred a core tenet of the Constitution.
1,000 Measles Cases in the US, But Few Solutions From RFK Jr.
Three people have died so far in the US, the highest number of yearly deaths since 1992.
Pittsburgh Can’t Vote on Whether to Divest From Genocide in May Election
Legal challenges killed the referendum effort, and a group is suing grassroots organizers for legal costs.
Gaza Faces “Critical Risk of Famine” Due to Full Israeli Blockade, Experts Warn
Roughly 500,000 Palestinians are experiencing “catastrophic” hunger levels, the latest food insecurity report finds.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Speaks Out After His Arrest for Visiting ICE Jail
Meanwhile, a DHS spokesperson warned that the New Jersey congressmembers at the scene may still face arrest.
DOJ Voting Rights Unit Shifts Focus From Ballot Access to Investigating “Fraud”
Voter fraud is incredibly rare, despite the president repeatedly claiming otherwise.
Trump’s Race for Green Energy Resources Isn’t About Climate — It’s About Greed
The Apache have been fighting a legal battle over the future of Oak Flat, which has been targeted for mining.
House Republicans Unveil Legislation to Kick Millions Off Medicaid
The bill text is a section of the budget reconciliation package that the GOP hopes to complete as soon as Memorial Day.