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Wisconsin Judge Stands Firm, Upholding Elections Official Amid Republican Opposition

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MADISON, Wis. – In a blow to Republicans who sought to remove her from her position, a judge in Wisconsin ruled on Friday that the state’s top elections official, Meagan Wolfe, is legally holding her post. The judge also determined that the commission responsible for appointing her is not obligated to name a new leader. The Wisconsin Elections Commission, which is composed of three Democrats and three Republicans, was deadlocked in June over the reappointment of Wolfe as the administrator of elections. While the three Republican commissioners voted in favor of her reappointment, the three … Read more

Republican Proposal Aims to Drastically Restrict Asylum Opportunities for Undocumented Immigrants

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Miami, Florida – There is a growing push for immigration reform in the United States, with both Republicans and Democrats acknowledging the need for change. However, there is a sharp divide on the specifics of the reform. A significant increase in illegal border crossings since 2020 has placed immense pressure on the current asylum system. This system is designed to provide life-saving relief for noncitizens who fear the dangers of returning to their home countries. However, undocumented migrants entering the U.S. have limited legal options to stay in the country. For many fleeing violence, war, … Read more

Georgia Republican Legislators Contemplate Health Care Expansion and Lawsuit Limits in 2024 Session

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Atlanta, Georgia – As the Georgia General Assembly kicks off its 2024 regular session, one of the major debates centers around whether Republicans will finally agree to expand health care for low-income adults under the state’s Medicaid program. Republican House Speaker Jon Burns has expressed his interest in exploring the idea, while Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is willing to consider it. However, Gov. Brian Kemp has been in favor of a more limited expansion of coverage. With it being an election year, state lawmakers will likely focus on measures that please their supporters and … Read more

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Slams NY Mayor Eric Adams’ Lawsuit Against Bus Companies Over Migrant Transport

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces potential defeat in court as Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott predicts that the city’s $708 million lawsuit against 17 charter bus and transportation companies transporting migrants to New York will fail. In an interview with Fox News, Abbott argued that the Biden administration has already authorized these migrants to be in the United States legally, rendering the lawsuit baseless. He called the lawsuit a “political statement” and insisted that the responsibility lies with the Biden administration’s immigration policies, suggesting that Adams should sue the administration instead. Adams announced … Read more