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fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago

Access denied: Goldman again blocked from touring Sunset Park prison housing ICE detainees * Brooklyn Paper

"So I'm here now to try to understand better why the Bureau of Prisons is now playing along with the Department of Homeland Security's unlawful, illegal, and unconstitutional efforts to prevent me from doing my congressional oversight."
Brooklyn
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US politics

US lawmaker denies charges stemming from immigration centre visit

Representative LaMonica McIver pleads not guilty to assault charges, claiming political intimidation from the Trump administration regarding immigration enforcement.
fromTruthout
2 months ago
NYC politics

DOJ Charges New Jersey Congresswoman With Assault Following ICE Jail Visit

Congresswoman LaMonica McIver faces assault charges from the DOJ, which she claims are politically motivated and aimed at obstructing legislative oversight on migrant detention.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

DOJ Charges New Jersey Congresswoman With Assault Following ICE Jail Visit

Congresswoman LaMonica McIver faces assault charges from the DOJ, which she claims are politically motivated and aimed at obstructing legislative oversight on migrant detention.
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why Bernie Sanders's real-time reaction to Iran bombing took over social media

Bernie Sanders' emotional response to the U.S. bombing Iran exemplifies his candid approach and highlights challenges with military action and congressional approval.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

House Democratic veterans back moves to limit Trump's military authority

The group of 12 House Democratic military veterans have taken a stand against Trump’s military authority, asserting their support for a War Powers Act resolution.
US politics
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Trump's strike on Iran revives decades-old fight over war powers and presidential authority - Poynter

Rep. Jim Himes stated that the military strikes on Iran were a clear violation of the Constitution, exemplifying the ongoing debate over presidential power in military actions.
US politics
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Cheering support and instant condemnation: US lawmakers respond to attack on Iran

US bombing of nuclear targets in Iran sparked bipartisan reactions, exposing political divisions regarding military intervention.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Just following orders': ICE denies two New York Congress members entry to inspect immigrant detention center where people are sleeping on floors

Congressmen Goldman and Nadler were denied access to an ICE detention center despite having legal authority to conduct oversight inspections.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Some federal workers lost health coverage they had paid for. A Democrat wants answers

The Commerce Secretary is called to address wrongful health care cancellations for fired employees.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Democrat Tells MSNBC She's Scared Alina Habba Will Prosecute Her Too After ICE Scuffle

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman expresses concern over potential charges after colleague's assault charge related to an incident at an ICE facility.
NYC politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

What to Know About the Assault Charges Against Rep. LaMonica McIver

Rep. LaMonica McIver faces assault charges after intervening during an arrest at an immigration detention center.
#law-enforcement
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Alina Habba defends felony charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver over chaotic Newark ICE detention center protest: 'Nothing to do with congressional oversight'

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Alina Habba defends felony charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver over chaotic Newark ICE detention center protest: 'Nothing to do with congressional oversight'

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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Senate GOP leaders will try to block California vehicle standards that would phase out gas-powered cars

Senate moves to block California's strict vehicle emissions standards, including a phase-out of gas-powered cars by 2035.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

GOP blocked Hegseth Signal probe because he is 'indefensible,' says Rep. Adam Smith

House Republicans blocked an inquiry into Secretary Hegseth's use of Signal for discussing sensitive military operations.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Republicans Freeze House Efforts to Compel Information From Trump

Republicans closed off pathways for Congress to demand information from the Trump administration, curtailing legislative oversight.
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump Admin Refuses to Answer to Congress About Citizens Being Detained by ICE

"What we are clearly seeing is that with this administration, they are not responding to congressional inquiries," said Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, a New Mexico Democrat.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Kristen Welker Presses Cory Booker for Evidence' on Trump Tariff Corruption Allegation: Is This Just a Fishing Expedition?'

Booker argues there’s enough suspicion surrounding Trump’s actions to investigate possible insider trading related to tariff changes, despite a lack of direct evidence.
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