House decides to reverse law permitting noncitizens to vote in DC
House Republicans Move to Change Voting Rules in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, House Republicans voted to eliminate a provision in Washington, D.C. that allows non-citizens to vote in local elections. This action also overturned another local law regarding protections for law enforcement liability. With a vote tally of 266-148, the House approved the 2022 Local […]
Supporters of sanctuary policies and activists stage a sit-in in Albany to advocate for a law limiting ICE’s power.
Activists Push for NY4ALL Act Outside Capitol In Albany, a group of activists and socialist Democrats gathered on the busy streets near the Capitol, advocating for a bill that aims to broaden the state’s debated sanctuary policy. The proposed NY4ALL Act seeks to prevent all police and state staff in New York from collaborating with […]
Sunny Hostin states that being undocumented is not against the law on ‘The View’
Discussion on Immigration and Deportation on “The View” On Monday, Sunny Hostin, a co-host of “The View,” emphasized that being undocumented is not, technically speaking, a crime. She stated that it’s important to clarify this misconception. “Sixty percent of Americans, including a significant number of independents and Republicans, as well as a smaller portion of […]
California stands up against federal law
State officials have been openly defying federal law, and this conflict seems to mirror a troubling pattern of behavior from California Governor Gavin Newsom. One has to wonder—did Newsom, perhaps, see the public opinion polls and decide to shift gears in a way that might be the end of his political career, but with a […]
Texas Representative Proposes Legislation to Raise Penalties for Attacking or Obstructing Law Enforcement
Rep. Tony Gonzalez Proposes Tougher Penalties for Assaulting Law Enforcement In light of recent events in Los Angeles, Rep. Tony Gonzalez (R-TX) has introduced new legislation aimed at escalating punishment for those who assault or obstruct law enforcement officials, including agents from ICE and CBP. The announcement was made through a press release on Sunday. […]
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass attributes the riots to ICE agents enforcing the law.
Mayor Bass Addresses Riots in Los Angeles On Monday, Mayor Karen Bass spoke out against the chaos in Los Angeles, attributing the disturbances to federal immigration agents attempting to enforce the law. Bass stated that while the city is currently “peaceful,” it could face more unrest if federal immigration raids, particularly those targeting violent offenders, […]
Sunny Hostin says being undocumented is ‘not against the law’ on ‘The View’
Discussion on Immigration Policies on “The View” On Monday, during an episode of “The View,” co-host Sunny Hostin stated that being undocumented is not a crime, referring to it as a civil issue instead. She mentioned that a significant portion of the American population—about sixty percent—views undocumented status as a civil violation rather than a […]
Hispanic Caucus seeks cooperation with law firms in response to Trump’s targeting
The Hispanic Caucus in Congress has urged law firms to “continue their important work” as they face increased pressure from the Trump administration, which has rolled out several measures perceived as targeting the legal profession. These actions, hinted at being designed to instill fear, particularly involve those engaging in legal work that could conflict with […]
Trump uses a rarely invoked law to send the National Guard to the LA riots despite Governor Newsom’s objections.
President Trump has directed the California State Guard to secure Los Angeles in response to protests against immigration enforcement, despite objections from Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass. This is the first time in six decades that a commander has mobilized a state national security force without the governor’s consent. Officials within the Trump […]
Harvard Law Review took action against a student involved in a federal investigation.
A report suggests that some Harvard students, whose prestigious law journals were allegedly selected based on race, faced retaliation for their roles, leading to a federal inquiry. Daniel Wasserman received “official responsibilities” related to the legal review and was instructed to eliminate documents he had previously shared with the media, as reported by a news […]