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Federal Judge Halts Revocation of Temporary Protected Status for 600,000 Venezuelans, Citing Potential ‘Irreparable Harm’

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SAN FRANCISCO — A U.S. federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s move to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 600,000 Venezuelans. This decision delays efforts that could have led to the deportation of countless individuals to a nation currently gripped by severe political and economic instability. Shortly after her inauguration, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the termination of TPS for Venezuelans, a protection initially granted during the Biden administration. TPS allows immigrants from countries undergoing conflicts, natural disasters, or other emergency conditions to live and work in the U.S. without fear of … Read more

New York Attorney General Sues Suffolk Business for Illegally Clearing Protected Land for Commercial Development

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MANORVILLE, N.Y. — New York State authorities have initiated legal action against a Suffolk County business owner for allegedly violating environmental preservation laws by clearing protected land for a non-permissible cabinetry and woodworking operation. The suit, brought forth by the state’s Attorney General, Letitia James, and the Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission, targets Roberts Premier Development LLC and its principal, David Roberts. It was filed this Monday in the State Supreme Court in Suffolk County. According to the lawsuit, Roberts Premier Development is accused of unlawfully clearing approximately 13,000 square feet of … Read more

Beware of the Jury Duty Scam Sweeping Brown County: How to Stay Protected

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BROWN COUNTY, Wisconsin — Residents of Brown County, Wisconsin, are being targeted by a jury duty scam, according to a warning from the Brown County Clerk’s Office. Scammers posing as law enforcement officials have been calling residents and claiming that they failed to appear for jury duty, leading them to demand either surrender or payment over the phone using gift cards. In some cases, false payment notices have even been sent via mail, instructing targets to make payments with gift cards. The scammers rely on cash or gift cards as they are difficult to trace … Read more