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Judge Commands Government to Correct Deportation Mistake, Ensuring Return of Wrongfully Deported Individual

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A federal judge in Seattle has directed the government to assist in the return of a man who was wrongfully deported due to an administrative error in his immigration case. The ruling highlights the complexities and flaws within the immigration system that can lead to such significant mistakes. The case centers around a Green Card holder from Mexico who was deported in 2020 after a misunderstanding regarding his criminal record. The individual had been living in the United States for nearly two decades when he was apprehended by immigration authorities. The initial decision to deport … Read more

Alaska Judge Denies Voters the Right to Correct Absentee Ballot Errors, Sparking Debate Over Voting Rights and Election Integrity

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Anchorage, Alaska — An Alaska Superior Court judge has ruled that the state’s constitution does not require election officials to give voters a chance to correct absentee ballots with errors. The decision, delivered by Judge Yvonne Lamoureux in Anchorage on Friday, counters the efforts of various advocacy groups that argue such “ballot curing” procedures are essential to ensuring every vote counts. The ruling stems from a lawsuit brought by the Arctic Village Council, the League of Women Voters of Alaska, and two individual voters. These plaintiffs took legal action following the June 2022 special primary … Read more