Purge

"Nebraska Medicaid Purge Sparks Legal Battle as Thousands Face Sudden Removal"

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LINCOLN, Neb. — In a swift action taken earlier this year, the Department of Health and Human Services has removed thousands of Nebraskans from Medicaid, citing a straightforward reason: “Income exceeds standards.” This decision has prompted a reaction from legal advocates who argue that the notification process lacks clarity and fails to meet constitutional requirements. Kelsey Arends, an attorney with the nonprofit organization Nebraska Appleseed, criticized the brief notice provided to affected individuals, asserting that it does not offer sufficient explanation for the dismissals. In response, Nebraska Appleseed has initiated a lawsuit against the DHHS, … Read more

Controversial Architect of Trump’s Justice Purge Confirmed to Lifetime Appeals Court Seat Amidst Fierce Opposition

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WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Emil J. Bove to a lifetime appointment on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit after a contentious party-line vote of 49 to 50. Bove, a close ally of President Trump and his former defense attorney, has attracted significant scrutiny due to his role at the Justice Department, particularly during the fallout from the January 6 Capitol insurrection. At 44, Bove’s nomination was marked by controversy, not over his legal philosophies but due to his involvement in removing prosecutors and FBI agents associated with the Capitol attack investigations. … Read more

"Judicial Independence at Risk: Immigration Judges Claim Political Purge Amid Staffing Crisis"

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Chelmsford, Massachusetts — At least two immigration judges from Massachusetts are among more than a dozen judges dismissed across the nation recently, raising concerns about political interference and the independence of immigration courts. One of the fired judges, George Pappas, contends that such firings are symptomatic of a troubling trend threatening the integrity of judicial processes in the U.S. Pappas, who served until this week at the Chelmsford Immigration Court, stated he was let go during his two-year probation without clear reasoning. He expressed fears that his termination is politically motivated, influenced by partisanship that … Read more

Major Purge at Justice Department and FBI: Trump Administration Dismisses Scores Tied to Capitol Riot Probes

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Washington, D.C. – In a sweeping move that underscores the ongoing turmoil within federal law enforcement agencies, the Trump administration has recently dismissed numerous prosecutors from the U.S. Justice Department and several FBI agents, escalating actions against those who participated in the probes following the January 6, 2020, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. This series of firings follows President Donald Trump’s stated intent to retaliate against employees involved in these investigations. As the shake-up at the Federal Bureau of Investigation continues, the upper echelons of the agency have already seen significant changes, with more dismissals … Read more