Congressional

Former ICE Director Advocates for Stricter Immigration Enforcement During Congressional Hearing

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Washington, Colo. — In a detailed congressional hearing on Capitol Hill, John Fabbricatore, former field director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Colorado and Wyoming, voiced strong support for reintroducing stringent immigration enforcement measures as proposed by President Donald Trump. The hearing, titled “Restoring Immigration Enforcement in America,” saw Fabbricatore advocate for a return to strict immigration law enforcement to curb the entrance and activities of dangerous criminals in the U.S. During his testimony on Wednesday, Fabbricatore emphasized the need for robust policies to effectively manage the nation’s borders. “We have seen a degradation … Read more

Kansas Leads Multistate Legal Battle Against Census Counting of Illegal Immigrants for Congressional Reapportionment

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TOPEKA, Kan. – A coalition of attorneys general from Kansas, Louisiana, Ohio, and West Virginia, led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, has initiated a federal lawsuit in Louisiana, challenging the inclusion of undocumented immigrants in U.S. Census counts for reapportioning congressional seats. The legal action aims to influence the rules applied for the 2030 Census and argues for a revision of the current counting methods, which they claim inflate the political representation of states with higher numbers of undocumented populations. The crux of the lawsuit lies in the accusation that the existing rules, as … Read more

Call for Transparency: Harold Hongju Koh Urges Congressional Action Against ‘Secret Law’ Amid National Security Concerns

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Washington, D.C. – In his latest book, “The National Security Constitution for the 21st Century,” Professor Harold Hongju Koh advocates for a significant shift in legislative oversight to strengthen transparency on secret law. His recommendations come at a time when the stakes for maintaining the rule of law across government operations have rarely been higher, underscoring the urgency of reform. Secret law often remains hidden owing to national security concerns, encompassing undisclosed legal opinions by the Department of Justice, classified presidential directives, and unreleased court decisions. This concealed body of law poses challenges to democratic … Read more

Congressional Push for Presidential Pardon Intensifies as Environmental Lawyer Faces Unprecedented Punishment

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WASHINGTON — In a recent wave of executive clemency, President Joe Biden, extending grace to nearly 1,450 individuals, unexpectedly included his son, Hunter, raising eyebrows and some concern. This list, however, did not include Steven Donziger, a lawyer who has become notable for his environmental advocacy and subsequent legal troubles. Donziger, known for his legal battle against oil giant Chevron on behalf of 30,000 Ecuadorian farmers and indigenous people, fell afoul of U.S. courts through charges of contempt. This has sparked a contentious discussion about the intersections of corporate power and environmental justice. U.S. Rep. … Read more