by Jessica Floyd & Adam Barnes | Oct 10, 2018 | Immigration
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday concerning the length of time the Department of Homeland Security has to apprehend people awaiting deportation after they are released from custody for a previously committed crime. Current immigration law...
by Kietryn Zychal | Oct 9, 2018 | Featured, Politics
WASHINGTON — Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh joined the other eight Supreme Court Justices for his first oral arguments on Tuesday, hearing two cases concerning a 1984 crime bill that triggers enhanced sentencing for some repeat offenders. Chief Justice John...
by Haiya Kofler | Oct 9, 2018 | Featured, Immigration
WASHINGTON – The author of a new book on prejudice and hate said Tuesday that the Senate confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court justice shows “extraordinarily triggering episodes” of “destructive forces” are permeating the national debate. Speaking at the...
by Bryan Wood | Oct 9, 2018 | Education, Featured
WASHINGTON – The upcoming opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum will be used as a way to lessen distrust between police and a majority of the public a week after a Chicago police officer was found guilty in the death of a black teenager. On Friday, Jason Van...
by Bryan Wood & Patty Nieberg | Oct 9, 2018 | Environment
A stale, metallic smell filled the air in the wake of Hurricane Florence as National Gurad troops and vehicles plowed through high floods to bring a sense of security and relief to Lumberton, N.C., — a beleaguered city nearly marooned from the rest of the state....
by Brock Hall | Oct 9, 2018 | Featured, Politics
WASHINGTON — Former independent counsel Ken Starr said on Wednesday he believes there is no evidence that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to win the 2016 presidential election. Based on reading the public indictments from special counsel Robert Mueller, “the...
