The Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to circumvent the Convention Against Torture, arguing a loophole allows deportation to undisclosed countries, even if torture is likely. This tactic bypasses established procedures where immigrants can contest deportation to countries posing a credible threat of torture. The administration claims this applies even to those already deemed removable, ignoring existing legal protections and due process. The case hinges on jurisdictional arguments, with the administration asserting that courts lack the authority to review this practice, potentially leaving affected immigrants without any judicial recourse.
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The Supreme Court issued a ruling allowing the Department of Government Efficiency access to sensitive Social Security Administration data, despite dissent from the Court’s Democratic justices. This decision, though perhaps predictable given precedent regarding executive branch data management, highlights the Court’s increasing use of the shadow docket to expedite cases brought by the Trump administration. Justice Jackson’s dissent criticizes the Court’s apparent abandonment of the “irreparable harm” requirement for granting emergency relief, particularly when compared to its treatment of similar requests from the Biden administration. This disparity suggests a potential double standard in the application of shadow docket rules based on the political affiliation of the involved administration.
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Following immigration raids in Los Angeles, President Trump authorized the deployment of 2,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines, prompting Governor Newsom to denounce the move as reckless and a violation of state sovereignty. California subsequently filed a lawsuit challenging the deployment, arguing that Trump overstepped his authority. Days of protests, initially peaceful, escalated into clashes with law enforcement, resulting in arrests and property damage. The deployment marks a significant escalation, with the last such action without gubernatorial consent occurring in 1965.
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Six Ontario infants were born with congenital measles, all recovering, due to their unvaccinated mothers’ infection during the largest Western Hemisphere measles outbreak. This outbreak, exceeding 2,000 cases in Ontario alone, threatens Canada’s elimination status for the disease, achieved in 1998. The outbreak resulted in a fatality, a premature infant who contracted measles in utero. While vaccination is not recommended during pregnancy, intravenous immunoglobulin is advised for unvaccinated pregnant people exposed to measles, though some refuse this option as well.
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President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to quell Los Angeles protests against ICE raids has sparked outrage. The “No Kings” coalition, organizing nationwide counter-protests against a planned military parade, condemned the administration’s actions as an escalation of tensions and an abuse of power intended to silence dissent. While some protestors engaged in violence and vandalism, Mayor Bass blamed the administration for provoking the unrest. Despite this, the “No Kings” coalition maintains its commitment to non-violent, de-escalation-trained protests planned for June 14th.
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The UK government proposes significantly expanding its ban on destructive bottom trawling in English waters, increasing the protected area from 18,000km2 to 48,000km2. This expansion, affecting 41 Marine Protected Areas, aims to safeguard vulnerable marine habitats and species. A 12-week consultation with the fishing industry is underway before implementation. While the government highlights the environmental damage caused by this fishing practice, industry representatives dispute the extent of the negative impacts. The announcement coincides with the UN Ocean Conference, where pressure mounts for greater global protection of ocean areas through the ratification of the High Seas Treaty.
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Graffiti threatening the lives of Anthony Fauci and Bill Gates was visible on a flatcar carrying military vehicles destined for a Washington, D.C. parade. The video, initially posted by the U.S. Army’s X account, garnered significant views before being removed following inquiries. The Army stated that the message did not reflect their values, and it remains unclear who created the graffiti or their affiliation with the military. The incident highlights the ongoing targeting of Fauci and Gates by conspiracy theories.
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Retired Major General Randy Manner criticized President Trump’s federal deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles, arguing it undermines states’ rights and freedom of speech. He asserted that California Governor Newsom possesses sufficient law enforcement resources and the authority to handle the situation. Manner highlighted the inappropriateness of using the National Guard in this context, emphasizing that governors should manage their states’ internal affairs. This action, while currently legal, is viewed as an overreach of federal power.
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Ukrainian intelligence reports reveal that approximately 20,000 Cuban soldiers have been deployed to fight in Ukraine since 2022, constituting the largest Cuban foreign military intervention since the Angolan War. These soldiers, many lured by false promises of high salaries and Russian citizenship, are primarily recruited through deceptive means, often under the guise of construction work. Ukrainian officials assert that the Cuban government actively facilitates this mercenary recruitment, evidenced by the high number of soldiers from Cuba’s military apparatus participating and the failure to repatriate captured soldiers. The high casualty rate and broken promises to Cuban mercenaries underscore the perilous nature of this situation.
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