Tag: Federal government
Neutralizing California’s Sanctuary Rules: U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles Takes Action
The top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles is really stepping up immigration enforcement in jails as the Trump administration looks for more ways to remove immigrants from sanctuary cities. U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli announced...
Political Controversy Continues Over Federal Government’s Hurricane Response After Milton’s Departure
One day after Hurricane Milton wreaked havoc across Florida, the aftermath is grim. The death toll is climbing, and millions are left without power and running water. As Florida scrambles to recover from the...
Conservative Legal Movement’s Agenda Unifying Court’s Executive Power Rulings
Blockbuster decisions by the Supreme Court’s Republican-appointed supermajority have been at the center of attention recently. These decisions have expanded presidential authority while also limiting the power of executive branch agencies. This may seem...
Assessing the Impact of $190 Billion in Pandemic Aid for Schools
Two recent studies have analyzed the impact of the $190 billion in pandemic aid allocated to U.S. schools, with the majority of the funding being provided in 2021 to support student recovery efforts. Despite...
Impact of Dams on Native American Communities: Federal Government Acknowledges Harms
The recent report released by the Biden administration acknowledges the significant harm that federal dams in the Pacific Northwest have caused to Native American communities. These dams, located in the Columbia River Basin, have...
Education Department Finds Michigan and CUNY Mishandled Discrimination Complaints
The Education Department recently announced that the University of Michigan and the City University of New York mishandled discrimination complaints during campus protests related to the war in Gaza. The complaints focused on allegations...