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Birthright Citizenship Case Raises Judicial Authority Questions to SCOTUS

Should a single judge be able to issue nationwide preliminary injunctions? That's the question on judicial authority currently before the…

The terrifying influence of a guardian ad litem

Guardians ad litem are appointed to represent the interests of children in custody battles. Experts say their presence often results…

Five years after ‘racial reckoning,’ most say the focus on racial equality did not improve Black lives

Pew Research Center’s study offers additional insight as the Trump administration dismantles diversity, equity, and inclusion gains and policies.

Abrego Garcia judge questions administration’s broad use of state secrets privilege

A federal judge said Friday the Trump administration has “pretty broadly” invoked the state secrets privilege to withhold information on…

Trump admin attempt to deport Venezuelans violated due process, U.S. Supreme Court rules

The Supreme Court again had to stop the Trump administration from sending Venezuelans to a gulag in El Salvador, saying…

14 years in America. Got a one-way ticket to El Salvador.

Yessenia Ruano worked to build a life in Milwaukee with her family, a teaching career and church community. Now she’s…

House Democrats File Amicus Brief to Block Attack on Birthright Citizenship

Democrats in the House filed an amicus brief in order to block Trump’s unconstitutional attack on birthright citizenship heading to…

Trump’s Bid to End Birthright Citizenship Heads to Supreme Court

For more than 150 years, almost all people who were born within U.S. territory automatically received citizenship – regardless of…

From Defenders to Skeptics: The Sharp Decline in Support For Free Speech among Young Americans

Support among 18- to 34-year-olds for allowing controversial or offensive speech has dropped sharply.

ICE Traffic Stops in Nashville Continue: A Photo Series

A Photo series documents one detention from the ICE traffic stops in a Nashville community.

Newark Mayor Arrested by Federal Agents

Democratic Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday afternoon at a newly reopened immigrant detention facility in New Jersey's largest…

The DEA Is Abandoning Body Cameras.

An internal email obtained by ProPublica said the DEA made the change to be “consistent” with a Trump executive order.…