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Federal Judge Halts Late-Night Deportation of Unaccompanied Guatemalan Children, Sparking Legal Showdown

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A federal judge in New York has intervened to halt the Trump administration’s plan to deport dozens of unaccompanied minors from Guatemala, following an urgent appeal from legal advocates. The children were reportedly set to be flown back to Guatemala early Sunday morning, prompting an emergency lawsuit and a swift judicial response. The National Immigration Law Center filed a class action lawsuit shortly after 1 a.m. ET, claiming they were informed that flights for the minors were scheduled to depart within the next few hours. The lawsuit contended that the administration was unlawfully transferring the … Read more

Farmers and Cities Rally Against Arizona Attorney General in Groundwater Lawsuit Showdown

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PHOENIX — In a courtroom clash over Arizona’s water regulations, an attorney representing a coalition of farmers, businesses, and municipalities argued for their right to join a legal battle initiated by the state’s Attorney General, Kris Mayes. The coalition claims that Mayes’ efforts to challenge long-standing water laws could significantly impact their water rights. During a hearing on Tuesday, attorney Brad Pew explained that the state has thus far targeted only Fondomonte LLC, a subsidiary of a Saudi dairy company, Alamari. Mayes has accused Fondomonte of causing a public nuisance by depleting groundwater reserves to … Read more

DOJ Declares California’s Sanctuary Law Unconstitutional in Huntington Beach Showdown

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — The U.S. Department of Justice has declared California’s sanctuary law unconstitutional, declaring support for a local lawsuit seeking to overturn the state measure that restricts law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration officials. The announcement was made by the department on Tuesday, as it files a statement of interest in the ongoing legal battle initiated by Huntington Beach. In a news release, Attorney General Pamela Bondi emphasized that California’s law creates significant challenges for local jurisdictions wishing to engage in immigration enforcement. She cited recent incidents of violence in Los Angeles to … Read more

Milwaukee Judge Indicted in Controversial Immigration Case, Setting Stage for Legal Showdown

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Milwaukee, Wis. — A federal grand jury has indicted Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, alleging that she facilitated an undocumented man’s escape from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a court hearing. The charges could heighten existing tensions between local governance and federal immigration laws under the Trump administration. Dugan has denied all wrongdoing and plans to enter a plea this week. The indictment charges Dugan with obstruction of justice and harboring a fugitive, claiming she knowingly directed a defendant out a restricted exit to evade waiting ICE agents. The incident took place … Read more