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Immigration
People protest during a standoff with ICE and federal officers in Chicago

Judge Will Order Federal Agents in Chicago To Restrict Using Force Against Protesters and Media

The preliminary injunction stems from a lawsuit filed by news outlets and protesters who say agents have used too much force during demonstrations.

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U.S. President Donald Trump deploys National Guard in Washington

Federal Trial Over Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Portland Begins

The complex case comes as Democratic cities targeted by Trump for military involvement seek to push back.

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Florida holds special elections to fill US House seats emptied by Trump Cabinet pick

Appeals Court Upholds Florida Law Barring Noncitizens From Gathering Voter Petitions

The law sets new limits on how many petitions Florida voters can collect in their effort to get a constitutional amendment on the state’s ballot.

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Labor Day protest in Chicago

President Donald Trump’s Policies Spark Protests in Multiple US Cities on Labor Day

Protesters took to the streets in multiple U.S. cities on Labor Day to criticize President Donald Trump and demand a living wage for workers.

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California Governor Newsom speaks at the Clinton Elementary School, in Compton

Trump’s Deployment of Troops to LA Protest Divides US Governors

The divergent approaches illustrate the ways the two parties are trying to navigate national politics and the role of executive power in enforcing immigration policies.

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Immigration Judges Union Is Told To Get Approval Before Speaking Publicly

The order requires Justice Department approval “to participate in writing engagements (e.g., articles; blogs) and speaking engagements (e.g., speeches; panel discussions; interviews).”

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Judges Challenge Policy Limiting Their Ability To Speak Publicly about Immigration

Represented by the Knight First Amendment Institute, the judges allege that the new policy amounts to an unconstitutional prior restraint. "There is an ongoing national debate about the wisdom and fairness of recent changes to immigration laws," the complaint says. "Immigration judges have unique insights to contribute to this discussion."

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State Department Faces Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of Social Media Registration Requirement on Visa Applications

The suit, filed on behalf of two documentary film organizations, argues that the registration requirement violates the First Amendment, is too broad in scope, and has not been proven to be necessary to national security interests.

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