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Loophole in Illinois Sanctuary Laws Lets ICE Hold Immigrants in County Jails
Illinois is a sanctuary state — but 17 of the state’s counties still have contracts to detain immigrants for ICE.
As Trump Threatens Iran, We’re On the Brink of a Generational Catastrophe
A US war with Iran would be illegal, immoral, and dangerous. We can still stop it.
Palestinian Activist Targeted by Trump Hails Order That Blocks His Deportation
“I will continue to work for the freedom of the Palestinian people,” says Mohsen Mahdawi.
USCIS Aims to Expand Social Media Surveillance of Immigrants and US Citizens
An expert warns this will aid the Trump administration’s stated goal of screening people for speech it doesn’t like.
Journalists Jailed by ICE Are Revealing the Horrors of Incarceration
The Trump administration’s attacks on journalists have a side effect: further exposing the violence of prisons.
Scandals Engulf Labor Secretary as Her Department Rolls Back Worker Protections
Lori Chavez-DeRemer faces allegations of misconduct at the agency, and her husband faces sexual assault allegations.
RFK Jr. Supports Trump Push to Ramp Up Glyphosate Output, Angering MAHA Backers
“This executive order reads like it was drafted in a chemical company boardroom,” one MAHA critic said.
Health Professionals, Scientists, and Kids Sue the EPA Over Greenhouse Gas Rule
Two lawsuits challenge the agency’s reversal of a 2009 rule underpinning federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions.
In the Span of Just 6 Weeks, 6 People Died While in ICE Custody in Texas
A lawyer says civil lawsuits reveal that ICE officials destroyed relevant video footage that would aid investigations.
Both the US and Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict, Expert Warns
“Both sides actually believe that a short, intense war may improve their negotiating position,” says Trita Parsi.