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A Portland mother and her four children, who are U.S. citizens, are being detained in Ferndale by the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, according to U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter of Oregon’s 3rd congressional district. The family has been held at the facility for nearly two weeks without any contact with legal representation or charges being filed, according to their lawyer, Jill Nedved with Gonzales Law Office in Seattle.

The dramatic shift in policy could result in thousands of people being sent to places where they lack family ties or even a common language.

Federal immigration officers may deport immigrants to countries other than their own, with as little as six hours’ notice, even if officials have not provided any assurances that the new arrivals will be safe from persecution or torture, a top official said in a memo.

Needless to say, being deported to someplace like South Sudan without knowing the local language, having any friends, or having any money is a recipe for ending up enslaved or dead.

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I'll note that the key thing on the expenses here — much of the spending benefits tenants at the expense of landlords. Shifting the balance of power in favor of tenants has been a big part of the Mamdani campaign.

At Colorado’s first Youth Climate Summit, the leaders of tomorrow learn the skills to fight climate change

As a warming planet delivers more extreme weather, experts warn that the Trump administration is dismantling the government’s disaster capabilities.

As a warming planet delivers more extreme weather, experts warn that the Trump administration is dismantling the government’s disaster capabilities.

There have been more than 400 lawsuits brought against the Trump administration this year.

Dozens of judges, appointed by both Democratic and

Republican presidents ...

... have ruled against the administration. And they have often used tough, blunt language.