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Federal judge issues temporary restraining order on “Alligator Alcatraz,” pausing construction for 14 days

Federal judge issues temporary restraining order on “Alligator Alcatraz,” pausing construction for 14 days

A Miami federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order on “Alligator Alcatraz,” pausing construction involving the controversial migrant detention center as attorneys argue whether it violates environmental laws. During Thursday’s hearing, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said the temporary restraining order will last 14 days and puts a pause on any construction projects involving Alligator Alcatraz, including lighting, paving, excavation, …

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Federal judge issues fourth block of Trump’s birthright citizenship order since Supreme Court ruling

Federal judge issues fourth block of Trump’s birthright citizenship order since Supreme Court ruling

A federal judge in Maryland ruled late Thursday that President Trump’s administration cannot withhold citizenship from children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily, issuing the fourth court decision blocking the president’s birthright citizenship order nationwide since a key U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June.   U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman’s preliminary injunction was expected after the judge …

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Trump orders increased federal law enforcement in DC

Trump orders increased federal law enforcement in DC

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Thursday night that there will be increased presence of federal law enforcement in the nation’s capital to combat crime for at least the next week, amid President Donald Trump ‘s suggestions that his administration could fully take over running the city. “Washington, DC is an amazing city, but it has been plagued by …

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Suspect in shooting of Minnesota lawmakers pleads not guilty in federal court

Suspect in shooting of Minnesota lawmakers pleads not guilty in federal court

MINNEAPOLIS, Min. — The suspect in the June assassination of Minnesota’s house speaker and her husband, and the attempted murder of a state senator and his wife, pleaded not guilty to numerous charges in federal court on Thursday, court papers say. Vance Luther Boelter, 58, of Green Isle, Minnesota, led police on a two-day manhunt after the June 14 shootings …

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Federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright order for fourth time

Federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright order for fourth time

GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A federal judge in Maryland late Thursday ruled President Donald Trump’s administration cannot withhold citizenship from children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily, issuing the fourth court decision blocking the president’s birthright citizenship order nationwide since a key U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June. U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman’s preliminary injunction was expected …

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Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in DC over crime rate

Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in DC over crime rate

WASHINGTON — Federal agents are expected to have a much stronger and visible presence on the streets of Washington starting Friday following several days of President Donald Trump’s bashing the city’s crime rate. “President Trump has directed an increased presence of federal law enforcement to protect innocent citizens,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement Thursday, calling …

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Trump Orders Deployment of Federal Law Enforcement in Washington, D.C. – The New York Times

Trump Orders Deployment of Federal Law Enforcement in Washington, D.C.  The New York Times President Trump increases federal law enforcement presence in DC following violent crime surge  Fox News ‘Big Balls’ DC attack update: Police release photo of person of interest  FOX 5 DC Trump increasing federal law enforcement in DC beginning Thursday night  CNN Trump announces federal law enforcement will patrol DC  Politico Source …

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Trump orders federal regulators to probe alleged bank discrimination against conservatives

Trump orders federal regulators to probe alleged bank discrimination against conservatives

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mandating a probe into whether banks have discriminated against conservatives and certain industries like gun manufacturers and cryptocurrency companies, invoking the vast powers to go after entities that the Republican president alleges have discriminated against him and his allies. The executive order deals with an issue known as …

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Trump announces federal law enforcement will patrol DC. – Politico

Trump announces federal law enforcement will patrol DC.  Politico Trump increasing federal law enforcement in DC beginning Thursday night  CNN ‘Big Balls’ DC attack update: Police release photo of person of interest  FOX 5 DC More federal officers to patrol DC as Trump slams crime, threatens takeover  NBC4 Washington White House signals increase in federal law enforcement in D.C., after Trump threatens federal takeover  CBS …

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