What to Know About June 14 “No Kings Day” Protests
Millions of people are set to rally across the nation in opposition to President Donald Trump’s extreme agenda and to counterprogram the military parade in Washington, D.C.
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Anti-Voting Decree, Says it Would Likely Disenfranchise Voters
A federal judge halted provisions in President Donald Trump’s anti-voting executive order issued earlier this year, saying that the 19 states challenging the order have shown a “substantial risk” that it would disenfranchise eligible voters.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Seizure of California National Guard
A federal judge issued a sweeping order blocking former President Donald Trump’s unprecedented federalization of California’s National Guard, calling the move illegal and a “dangerous precedent.”
Judge Slams Trump Admin in California National Guard Case
A federal judge in a hearing Thursday appeared deeply skeptical of the Department of Justice’s legal defense of President Donald Trump federalizing the California National Guard in response to largely peaceful protests in Los Angeles.
Sen. Padilla Handcuffed, Forcibly Removed From DHS Press Conference
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was forcibly removed in handcuffs from a press conference in Los Angeles Thursday after attempting to ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem questions.
DHS Said to Brief Cleta Mitchell’s Group on Citizenship Checks for Voting
David Jennings, DHS’s associate chief of U.S. citizenship and immigration services, was special guest for an Election Integrity Network meeting.
VIDEO: ‘Democracy Is Next,’ Gov. Newsom Warns
“Democracy is under assault right before our eyes,” Newsom warned. “The moment we’ve feared has arrived.”
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Rep. McIver Over ICE Confrontation
Rep. McIver was formally indicted by a federal grand jury on felony charges stemming from her efforts to stop ICE agents from arresting Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
Judge Denies California’s Request for Immediate Block on Trump’s Use of Military in Los Angeles
California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked a federal court to issue an emergency order to block President Donald Trump’s use of California National Guard troops and Marines within Los Angeles.
Georgia Supreme Court Blocks State Election Board’s Anti-Voting Rules
Pro-voting groups hailed Georgia Supreme Court’s decision as a win for voters in the Peach State.
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