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Asylum cases clog dockets, outstrip attorneys’ ability to help immigrants
Tensions were running high at Baltimore’s Immigration Court, with more than 30 people packed into Judge Zakia Mahasa’s courtroom, many facing the prospect of being deported. Most of those who stood before Mahasa appeared to be teenagers. Some came with parents or lawyers, but many, like Mandeep Singh, had no one by their side. “I […]
Justice legal opinion backs Whitaker’s naming as acting AG
The Justice Department on Wednesday released an internal legal opinion supporting the legality of Matthew Whitaker's appointment as acting attorney general.
Mueller probe includes Obama’s White House counsel
Welcome to Monday, the 50th anniversary of the premiere of “60 Minutes.” Here are some news items to get your week started. — Could Obama’s White House counsel become ensnared in Mueller investigation? — Accused Milwaukee killer faces trial on circumstantial evidence. — Attorney general’s directive on immigration judges irks rights groups. — Californ[...]
Md. sues federal government to enforce Affordable Care Act
Maryland has asked a federal judge to declare the Affordable Care Act constitutional and enforceable.
Justice Department takes aim at heart of health law
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said in a court filing late Thursday that it will no longer defend key parts of the Affordable Care Act, including the requirement that people have health insurance and provisions that guarantee access to health insurance regardless of any medical conditions. The decision, announced in a filing in a federal […]
Tell Jeff Sessions domestic violence victims need asylum
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has announced he will reconsider whether women fleeing severe domestic violence can quality for asylum in the United States.
Sessions defends Rosenstein after Trump remark
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is defending his deputy in the face of criticism from the president.
Md.’s top US prosecutor will not target medical marijuana growers
Maryland’s top federal prosecutor said he has no plans to enforce federal anti-drug laws against medical marijuana growers and distributors in the state.
Baltimore waiting for reply from FBI in unsolved killing
Baltimore’s police commissioner is still awaiting a reply after asking federal authorities to take the lead in the unsolved killing of a city detective. Spokesmen for the FBI and Baltimore’s police force said Wednesday they have no information on any response to Police Commissioner Kevin Davis’ Dec. 1 request to FBI Director Chris Wray. Mayor […]
Sessions: terror attacks show immigration a security issue
A botched suicide mission on the New York City subway system showed in the "starkest terms" that the failures of the U.S. immigration system are a national security issue, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Tuesday.
Trump’s sanctuary city threat triggers confusion, changes
CHICAGO — From defiant lawsuits to reversing policies, U.S. cities and counties are zeroing in on their immigration rules to avoid losing millions in public safety dollars that the White House has threatened to withhold amid a high-stakes clash over sanctuary policies. President Donald Trump has made it a top priority to revoke federal dollars […]
Madaleno calls DOJ threat to Baltimore mean-spirited, despicable
Sen. Richard S. Madaleno, D-Montgomery County, called on first term Republican Gov. Larry Hogan to push back against Session's threat in the latest effort to tie Hogan and President Donald Trump together.
