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Will the Supreme Court Hand Government Contractors Blanket Immunity?
A private prison operator argues companies should be shielded from lawsuits when doing the government’s dirty work.
As WIC Funding Dwindles During the Government Shutdown, Parents Worry
Even after the government eventually reopens, the assistance program’s future remains uncertain.
Trump Cuts and Climate Change Compound Worry in Alaska After Typhoon Disaster
“Storms are going to get worse, and it’s not going to be livable,” said a tribal leader from the village of Akiak.
Senators Launch a Bipartisan Bid to Block Possible Trump War on Venezuela
This comes as two survivors of the US’s most recent drone strike on a boat have reportedly been detained by US forces.
Elected Officials in Chicago Look for Tools to Squeeze ICE Out of Public Spaces
A county commissioner pledges to leave “no stone unturned” in the city's fight to slow ICE abductions.
Court Dismisses Youth-Led Lawsuit Challenging Trump Orders Boosting Fossil Fuels
The court recognized climate change as a “children’s health emergency” but said the young plaintiffs lacked standing.
Migrant Survivors of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking Sue Over ICE Policies
New Trump administration policies are illegally stripping away deportation protections, according to the lawsuit.
Vance Downplays Young Republicans’ Hateful Texts as “Kids” Doing Stupid Things
The text messages contained jokes about gas chambers, slavery, and rape.
More Than 170 US Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents So Far This Year
They’ve been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased, and shot by immigration agents. They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
Trump’s Dept. of Labor Is Trying to Slash Protections for Home Health Workers
Families and workers are waiting to hear whether a rule killing minimum wage and overtime protections will take effect.