Judge blocks New York law barring ICE agents from wearing masks and requiring visible identification

Judge Mae D’Agostino of the Northern District of New York partially granted the DOJ's request for a preliminary injunction, ruling that the federal government is likely to succeed at trial. --- Judge Mae D’Agostino of the Northern District of New York [...]

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Judge orders Homeland Security to restart voter registration drives at naturalization ceremonies

A federal judge in Maryland ordered the Department of Homeland Security to set aside its new policy that blocked outside groups from showing up at naturalization ceremonies to register newly minted citizens to vote. --- A federal judge in Maryland ordered [...]

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Acting Attorney General Blanche Rescinds ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Before Confirmation Vote

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded an order establishing the “anti-weaponization” fund, paving the way for his confirmation ahead of a key Senate committee vote on Tuesday, after Republican senators stalled his nomination over concerns about the fund. Republican [...]

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Acting AG Blanche issues order ending ‘anti-weaponization fund,’ bringing confirmation within reach

The order could end a weeks-long standoff with senators who were threatening to block Blanche's confirmation for the permanent position as head of the Justice Department unless it was put in writing that the fund was dead. --- The order could [...]

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