Lawmakers Leave Migrant Detention Facilities With Stories Of Despair
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Norma Torres of California, who was one of several lawmakers who toured immigration facilities on Monday. NPR’s Franco Ordoñez weighs in on the topic.
Lawmakers Respond To ‘Vile’ Secret Facebook Group Created By Border Patrol Agents
Among the group’s most offensive posts were discussions of recent migrant deaths, jokes about throwing burritos at lawmakers and illustrations depicting sexually aggressive acts.
Are We Even Close To Full Employment?
The unemployment rate is at record lows — but maybe the unemployment rate doesn’t mean what it used to.
Compromise May Be At Hand To Save A Michigan High School
Benton Harbor, Michigan, has been fighting to save its high school. The state proposed shutting it down because of poor performance and rising district debts. The resulting fight has been bitter.
Chicago Police May Not Facilitate ICE Raids, Mayor Lightfoot Says
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Chicago’s new mayor Lori Lightfoot, who says the city has taken steps to support immigrant communities, including terminating ICE’s access to Chicago Police databases.
Alabama Woman Charged With Intentionally Causing Her Fetus’ Death
An Alabama woman faces a manslaughter charge after she got into a fight with a woman who authorities say shot her and killed the fetus. The grand jury dropped the charges against the shooter.
Trump Administration’s Delay In Census Printing Sets Up Count’s ‘Biggest Risk’
The Trump administration appears to have delayed the printing of 1.5 billion paper forms and other mailings for next year’s count as it decides whether to try again to add a citizenship question.
After Clint Scandal, Government Plans Dramatic Expansion Of Child Shelters
Congress passed a bill last week that would allocate $3 billion to the Department of Health and Human Services to improve and expand its shelter network.
Final Arguments Heard In Trial Of Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher
Attorneys made final arguments in Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher’s war crimes trial. The case is now before a military jury.
ACLU Sues Over Florida Law That Requires Felons To Pay Fees, Fines Before Voting
The ACLU says the new law signed by Gov. DeSantis creates “two classes of returning citizens: those who are wealthy enough to vote and those who cannot afford to.”
Yellow Jackets Have Built Massive Nests In Alabama This Year
Alabama residents are reporting sights of massive yellow jacket nests that can house thousands of wasps and can be several feet long.
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