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Federal Judge Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Foiling Trump’s Bid to End Protections for Children of Undocumented Parents

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BOSTON — A federal judge on Friday upheld a nationwide injunction blocking the Trump administration’s efforts to eliminate birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. This ruling marks the third judicial decision to prevent the administration’s order since a significant Supreme Court ruling was issued in June. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled that a previously granted nationwide injunction, supported by over a dozen states, remains intact, despite a Supreme Court limitation on lower court judges’ authority to issue such wide-ranging injunctions. The states contend that the executive order violates the Constitution and threatens crucial … Read more

Judge Rips Into Doomsday Mother Lori Vallow Daybell as She Receives Dual Life Sentences: ‘You Should Never Be Released’

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PHOENIX — Just ahead of receiving two additional life sentences, Lori Vallow Daybell, an Idaho mother whose doomsday beliefs fueled her criminal cases, voiced her dissatisfaction with jail conditions and the judicial system, asserting that the rules of evidence prevented her from telling her side of the story. Judge Justin Beresky quickly countered her claim, emphasizing that both sides do indeed have the opportunity to present their narratives in court. This exchange underscored the ongoing conflict between Vallow Daybell, who opted to represent herself in her conspiracy to commit murder trials, and Beresky, who did … Read more

Federal Judge Throws Out DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Illinois and Chicago’s Sanctuary City Policies

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A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago concerning their “sanctuary city” policies. The decision reflects a growing tension between federal immigration enforcement and local governance, particularly as cities maintain their stances on protecting undocumented individuals. Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued her ruling, indicating that the DOJ failed to demonstrate sufficient grounds to challenge the protections that Illinois and Chicago provide to undocumented immigrants. These “sanctuary” policies effectively … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Illinois Sanctuary Policies, Dismissing Trump Administration’s Lawsuit

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CHICAGO — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that aimed to halt the enforcement of Illinois’ sanctuary policies, which limit local officials’ collaboration with federal immigration enforcement. The decision, issued by U.S. District Judge Lindsay C. Jenkins, was a significant win for the state, which had argued that the Trump administration lacked standing to challenge the regulations. In her 64-page ruling, Judge Jenkins, appointed by President Joe Biden, stated that Illinois’ sanctuary laws are protected under the 10th Amendment. This amendment specifies that powers not expressly granted to the federal government or forbidden to … Read more