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On top of detaining U.S. citizens, ICE is now fining legal residents for not carrying their papers.
It was never about going after the “worst of the worst.” It was always about cruelty.
It was never about going after the “worst of the worst.” It was always about cruelty.
ICE tickets Chicago man with legal residency $130 for not having his papers on him: ‘It’s not fair…I’m a resident’
Under federal law, registered foreign nationals must carry proof of registration with them at all times. But prior to a
www.chicagotribune.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
On top of detaining U.S. citizens, ICE is now fining legal residents for not carrying their papers.
It was never about going after the “worst of the worst.” It was always about cruelty.
It was never about going after the “worst of the worst.” It was always about cruelty.
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Open enrollment for ACA plans began yesterday in Idaho.
One couple got notice that their monthly premium next year would jump from $51 to $2,232 as subsidies expire.
25,000 Idahoans are expected to be priced out of coverage.
This is what's at stake in Trump's shutdown.
One couple got notice that their monthly premium next year would jump from $51 to $2,232 as subsidies expire.
25,000 Idahoans are expected to be priced out of coverage.
This is what's at stake in Trump's shutdown.
October 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Open enrollment for ACA plans began yesterday in Idaho.
One couple got notice that their monthly premium next year would jump from $51 to $2,232 as subsidies expire.
25,000 Idahoans are expected to be priced out of coverage.
This is what's at stake in Trump's shutdown.
One couple got notice that their monthly premium next year would jump from $51 to $2,232 as subsidies expire.
25,000 Idahoans are expected to be priced out of coverage.
This is what's at stake in Trump's shutdown.
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80 percent of ACA tax credits go to people living in states Trump won.
As @aoc.bsky.social says, Republicans think this shutdown is about punishing Democrats. But in reality, it hurts everybody.
Watch.
As @aoc.bsky.social says, Republicans think this shutdown is about punishing Democrats. But in reality, it hurts everybody.
Watch.
October 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
80 percent of ACA tax credits go to people living in states Trump won.
As @aoc.bsky.social says, Republicans think this shutdown is about punishing Democrats. But in reality, it hurts everybody.
Watch.
As @aoc.bsky.social says, Republicans think this shutdown is about punishing Democrats. But in reality, it hurts everybody.
Watch.
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Remember: Undocumented immigrants pay billions of dollars in taxes every year.
They pay into government funded healthcare programs, but can't access them except in case of emergency.
Emergency Medicaid spending accounted for less than 1% of total Medicaid spending in 2023.
They pay into government funded healthcare programs, but can't access them except in case of emergency.
Emergency Medicaid spending accounted for less than 1% of total Medicaid spending in 2023.
September 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Remember: Undocumented immigrants pay billions of dollars in taxes every year.
They pay into government funded healthcare programs, but can't access them except in case of emergency.
Emergency Medicaid spending accounted for less than 1% of total Medicaid spending in 2023.
They pay into government funded healthcare programs, but can't access them except in case of emergency.
Emergency Medicaid spending accounted for less than 1% of total Medicaid spending in 2023.
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This story feels like it’s going to have huge repercussions
korean reporting is nightmarish on the conditions Korean workers were contained in
September 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This story feels like it’s going to have huge repercussions
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Most Americans/US media are aware of K-Pop and know of Korean-US population. But have not lived or worked in ROK. Lack a sense of on what points, and why, Korean history, dignity, and self-respect are at stake.
If the US *wanted* to offend a crucial partner, it could not have done worse.
If the US *wanted* to offend a crucial partner, it could not have done worse.
Meanwhile in Korean media there is clarity that Trump directed this raid out of spite following his Oval Office meeting with the ROK President, who pushed back aggressively on Trump's praise for the North Korean dictator. They're right. US media have no clue of what's going on.
September 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Most Americans/US media are aware of K-Pop and know of Korean-US population. But have not lived or worked in ROK. Lack a sense of on what points, and why, Korean history, dignity, and self-respect are at stake.
If the US *wanted* to offend a crucial partner, it could not have done worse.
If the US *wanted* to offend a crucial partner, it could not have done worse.
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Trump sold his campaign of cruelty against immigrants by saying he'd focus on criminals. Now it's clear that he's persecuting hard-working people who make our economy work. Polls show Trump's immigration policies are vastly unpopular.
Gallup has new polling on immigration. Topline findings:
-Americans hate Trump's immigration policy (35% approve, 62% disapprove)
-Share who say immigration is a "good thing" for the country just hit an all-time high (79%)
news.gallup.com/poll/692522/...
-Americans hate Trump's immigration policy (35% approve, 62% disapprove)
-Share who say immigration is a "good thing" for the country just hit an all-time high (79%)
news.gallup.com/poll/692522/...
July 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Trump sold his campaign of cruelty against immigrants by saying he'd focus on criminals. Now it's clear that he's persecuting hard-working people who make our economy work. Polls show Trump's immigration policies are vastly unpopular.
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Concerned family members are desperate for answers after they say a disabled U.S. veteran and citizen was taken during a federal immigration raid at a cannabis farm in Camarillo.
Disabled veteran who is a US citizen was taken during Camarillo immigration raid, family says
Concerned family members are desperate for answers after they say a disabled U.S. veteran and citizen was taken during a federal immigration raid at a cannabis farm in Camarillo.
abc7.com
July 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Concerned family members are desperate for answers after they say a disabled U.S. veteran and citizen was taken during a federal immigration raid at a cannabis farm in Camarillo.
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The FBI is said to be using lie detectors to test employees’ loyalty, asking some whether they have criticized Kash Patel.
The F.B.I. Is Using Polygraphs to Test Officials’ Loyalty
Some senior officials who have taken the test have been asked whether they said anything negative about the F.B.I. director, Kash Patel, in a highly unusual use of the tool.
trib.al
July 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The FBI is said to be using lie detectors to test employees’ loyalty, asking some whether they have criticized Kash Patel.
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Mahmoud Khalil, the former Columbia University student activist who was detained for months as the federal government sought to deport him, has filed a claim against the Trump administration, seeking $20 million in damages.
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil files $20M claim against government
Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate of Columbia University, says ICE falsely imprisoned him, among other claims. He would also accept an apology and policy change.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Mahmoud Khalil, the former Columbia University student activist who was detained for months as the federal government sought to deport him, has filed a claim against the Trump administration, seeking $20 million in damages.
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In response to the floods in Texas, deployments of critical resources were delayed as a result of a budget restriction requiring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem to approve every purchase, contract and grant over $100,000.
Budget limits at DHS delayed FEMA’s Texas deployment, officials say
FEMA officials said search and rescue efforts in the Texas floods were slowed by budget rules imposed by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 11, 2025 at 12:34 AM
In response to the floods in Texas, deployments of critical resources were delayed as a result of a budget restriction requiring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem to approve every purchase, contract and grant over $100,000.
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Nearly one million Russian troops have been killed or wounded in the country’s war against Ukraine, a new study estimates. Close to 400,000 Ukrainian troops have also been killed or wounded since the war began.
Troop Casualties in Ukraine War Near 1.4 Million, Study Finds
With high casualty figures and the slow pace of Russia’s territorial gains, President Vladimir V. Putin could face years more of a grinding war of attrition in Ukraine.
trib.al
June 3, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Nearly one million Russian troops have been killed or wounded in the country’s war against Ukraine, a new study estimates. Close to 400,000 Ukrainian troops have also been killed or wounded since the war began.
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With a direct line between all those who stood in his way and the cuts that he made.
Now, he can do what he wants while raking in unprecedented amounts of money. Grifting off the rest of us.
Now, he can do what he wants while raking in unprecedented amounts of money. Grifting off the rest of us.
June 1, 2025 at 1:21 AM
With a direct line between all those who stood in his way and the cuts that he made.
Now, he can do what he wants while raking in unprecedented amounts of money. Grifting off the rest of us.
Now, he can do what he wants while raking in unprecedented amounts of money. Grifting off the rest of us.
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Ohio Property Owners —is your lease missing this one critical detail?
Our latest blog breaks down what every Ohio landlord needs to know to stay compliant and protect their rental property.
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#ClevelandLawyer #LeaseHelp #OhioLandlords
Our latest blog breaks down what every Ohio landlord needs to know to stay compliant and protect their rental property.
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#ClevelandLawyer #LeaseHelp #OhioLandlords
Ohio Lease Requirements Landlords Can't Ignore
Missing This in Your Lease? It Could Cost You.Failing to include the right owner/agent information in your lease could strip you of vital legal protections. ...
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May 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Ohio Property Owners —is your lease missing this one critical detail?
Our latest blog breaks down what every Ohio landlord needs to know to stay compliant and protect their rental property.
📖 read now: www.npweisslaw.com/blog/ohio-re...
#ClevelandLawyer #LeaseHelp #OhioLandlords
Our latest blog breaks down what every Ohio landlord needs to know to stay compliant and protect their rental property.
📖 read now: www.npweisslaw.com/blog/ohio-re...
#ClevelandLawyer #LeaseHelp #OhioLandlords
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A video circulating on Reddit shows ICE officers wrestling a Hispanic construction worker to the ground while he repeatedly says that he is a US citizen.
He was reportedly detained for hours until he was eventually released.
He was reportedly detained for hours until he was eventually released.
His family said that ICE agents did release him after he was finally given the opportunity to prove he was a U.S. citizen—but only after many hours.
This construction site in Foley, Alabama was forced to shut down for at least the day. How many other businesses were affected?
This construction site in Foley, Alabama was forced to shut down for at least the day. How many other businesses were affected?
May 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
A video circulating on Reddit shows ICE officers wrestling a Hispanic construction worker to the ground while he repeatedly says that he is a US citizen.
He was reportedly detained for hours until he was eventually released.
He was reportedly detained for hours until he was eventually released.
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Appeals Court keeps restraining order in place that for now is preventing the Trump admin from carrying out more summary deportations under the Alien Enemies Act
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/u...
Appeals Court Maintains Block on Trump’s Deportation Flights Under Wartime Power
The panel said that while further argument was needed, lawyers for the migrants would likely succeed in their claims that the Venezuelans had been denied due process.
www.nytimes.com
March 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Appeals Court keeps restraining order in place that for now is preventing the Trump admin from carrying out more summary deportations under the Alien Enemies Act
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/u...
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"Angry, disappointed, frustrated"--Scientists were making progress on vaccines and antivirals for the next pandemic--until this week, when the Trump administration abruptly told them to stop. Here's my story with @apoorvanyt.bsky.social Gift link: nyti.ms/43Xz77q
H.H.S. Scraps Studies of Vaccines and Treatments for Future Pandemics (Gift Article)
Federal officials cited the end of the Covid-19 pandemic in halting the research. But much of the work was focused on preventing outbreaks of other pathogens.
nyti.ms
March 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
"Angry, disappointed, frustrated"--Scientists were making progress on vaccines and antivirals for the next pandemic--until this week, when the Trump administration abruptly told them to stop. Here's my story with @apoorvanyt.bsky.social Gift link: nyti.ms/43Xz77q
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SCOOP—State Dept. now requires "enhanced" social media vetting for student visa applicants suspected of "ties to terrorist orgs/activity" or applicants who previously held a visa starting Oct. 7th, 2023.
Source: "Pretty clear immediate target is anyone who participated in pro-Palestinian protests."
Source: "Pretty clear immediate target is anyone who participated in pro-Palestinian protests."
State Dept. demands 'enhanced' social media vetting of student visa applicants
It’s tied to Trump’s executive orders re: terrorism and antisemitism, per an official cable review by The Handbasket.
www.thehandbasket.co
March 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
SCOOP—State Dept. now requires "enhanced" social media vetting for student visa applicants suspected of "ties to terrorist orgs/activity" or applicants who previously held a visa starting Oct. 7th, 2023.
Source: "Pretty clear immediate target is anyone who participated in pro-Palestinian protests."
Source: "Pretty clear immediate target is anyone who participated in pro-Palestinian protests."
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THEY ARE TRYING TO KIDNAP CHILDREN OUT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS. They’re starting here because DC residents are particularly vulnerable to attacks from the federal government since there’s no state to intervene. This is terrorism against our most vulnerable neighbors.
ICE agents are attempting to enter DC public schools today, have been turned away at least one school so far.
March 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
THEY ARE TRYING TO KIDNAP CHILDREN OUT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS. They’re starting here because DC residents are particularly vulnerable to attacks from the federal government since there’s no state to intervene. This is terrorism against our most vulnerable neighbors.
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Perkins Coie's lawsuit is in response to President Trump's executive order that accused the firm of "dishonest and dangerous activity" that sought to overturn laws and elections and of allegedly discriminatory DEI policies.
Law firm says Trump order targeting it specifically is attack on rule of law
Perkins Coie's lawsuit is in response to President Trump's executive order that accused the firm of "dishonest and dangerous activity" that sought to overturn laws and elections and of allegedly discr...
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March 11, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Perkins Coie's lawsuit is in response to President Trump's executive order that accused the firm of "dishonest and dangerous activity" that sought to overturn laws and elections and of allegedly discriminatory DEI policies.
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Data shows it can prevent six types of cancer. But anti-vaccine activists, including U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have helped dampen its usage.
An urgent argument for the HPV vaccine
Data shows it can prevent six types of cancer. But anti-vaccine activists, including U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have helped dampen its usage.
www.npr.org
March 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Data shows it can prevent six types of cancer. But anti-vaccine activists, including U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have helped dampen its usage.
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The cover-up…
USAID officials were ordered to destroy classified documents, raising concerns about compliance with federal law. An internal email sent to remaining bureau leaders at the agency’s Washington headquarters provided guidance on “clearing our classified safes and personnel documents.”
USAID officials were ordered to destroy classified documents, raising concerns about compliance with federal law. An internal email sent to remaining bureau leaders at the agency’s Washington headquarters provided guidance on “clearing our classified safes and personnel documents.”
March 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The cover-up…
USAID officials were ordered to destroy classified documents, raising concerns about compliance with federal law. An internal email sent to remaining bureau leaders at the agency’s Washington headquarters provided guidance on “clearing our classified safes and personnel documents.”
USAID officials were ordered to destroy classified documents, raising concerns about compliance with federal law. An internal email sent to remaining bureau leaders at the agency’s Washington headquarters provided guidance on “clearing our classified safes and personnel documents.”
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Critics said the spectacle stretched the bounds of what is ethical in the White House, with President Donald Trump openly seeking to boost the financial fortunes of Elon Musk.
A new role for the South Lawn of Trump’s White House: Tesla car lot
Critics said the spectacle stretched the bounds of what is ethical in the White House, with Trump openly seeking to boost the financial fortunes of Elon Musk.
wapo.st
March 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Critics said the spectacle stretched the bounds of what is ethical in the White House, with President Donald Trump openly seeking to boost the financial fortunes of Elon Musk.