This article details allegations that government officials, in coordination with far-right and pro-Israel organizations, have targeted pro-Palestine activists for deportation. Organizations like Betar and Canary Mission have reportedly provided lists of foreign nationals to federal authorities, leading to arrests and detention. One such case involves Khalil, a legal U.S. permanent resident and married U.S. citizen, who was detained for 100 days and faces deportation. A lawsuit has been filed seeking accountability for these actions, citing Project Esther’s plans to target pro-Palestine noncitizens.
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Following a closed session vote, two confidential complaints from Milwaukee and Green Bay were referred to the Brown County district attorney’s office for potential criminal prosecution, with prosecutors having 40 days to respond. This action comes after significant spending by Elon Musk and affiliated organizations, totaling over $20 million, in support of Republican Brad Schimel’s ultimately unsuccessful bid to influence control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The race, which saw over $100 million spent in total, is noted as the most expensive judicial election in American history.
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Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson has criticized Senator Susan Collins following the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old Colombian man by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Biddeford, Maine. Jackson, who advocates for abolishing ICE, stated that Collins’ vote to send billions to the agency without reforms makes her accountable for what he described as “terror.” Critics, including other Democratic candidates, have joined Jackson in calling for Collins to be held responsible for funding ICE, especially after this incident and a similar death in Texas. While Senator Collins has called for a thorough investigation, critics argue that a single phone call to cease non-urgent vehicle stops is insufficient given her past funding votes.
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The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission has found probable cause that billionaire Elon Musk violated state law by promising $1 million payouts to voters in the recent state Supreme Court election. Two complaints alleging election bribery have been referred to the Brown County district attorney’s office for potential criminal charges. This investigation stems from Musk’s social media post and personal appearances where he offered financial incentives to individuals who participated in the election.
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Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors are urging senators to reject Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, citing the Justice Department’s controversial handling of case files. They claim the department’s actions, including the release of sensitive survivor information and protection of powerful individuals, endangered victims. The survivors assert that Blanche failed in his duty to protect them and the country deserves better leadership. Over 1,200 former DOJ employees have also voiced concerns about a “culture of fear” under Blanche.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson proposed a $350 billion Pentagon spending package, framing the need for funds as a fight against “communism on our own shores,” a sentiment that echoes President Donald Trump’s threats to deploy the military against domestic opponents. This push for additional funding, separate from a previously approved military spending bill, has encountered resistance from some Republican senators. Johnson argued the package would enhance the Department of War’s efficiency and effectiveness, doubling national defense funding to confront both global threats and what he described as internal communist enemies. This rhetoric aligns with Trump’s repeated accusations of a communist takeover in America, often demonizing progressive politicians and policies as existential threats to the nation’s way of life.
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In response to two recent fatal shootings involving ICE vehicle stops, an email directive has been issued suspending all such stops until further notice. This extraordinary measure comes amidst an escalation of immigration arrests and a reliance on vehicle stops to apprehend individuals, particularly due to increased awareness of ICE’s inability to enter homes without warrants. The decision, made by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, reflects growing concerns about officer safety and public controversy, further amplified by the fact that both victims were not the intended targets of ICE operations.
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has stated that television networks have an “ethical obligation” to avoid airing President Trump’s upcoming address if it is not based on evidence and fact. The congresswoman believes media outlets should review the speech’s content to ensure they are not platforming falsehoods about elections. President Trump confirmed his address would concern “free and fair elections,” emphasizing their importance to the nation. The White House has not yet confirmed if broadcast time has been requested from major networks for this speech.
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E. Jean Carroll has successfully collected over $5.6 million awarded by a jury in her sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump. This payment, which includes the $5 million award plus interest, was released from an escrow account after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the civil verdict to stand. Despite Trump’s lawyers’ continued appeals and attempts to block the payment, Carroll’s legal team confirmed the funds have been received.
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John Q. Hosedrinker
Maine Shooter Was New ICE Recruit
In response to two recent fatal shootings involving ICE vehicle stops, an email directive has been issued suspending all such stops until further notice. This extraordinary measure comes amidst an escalation of immigration arrests and a reliance on vehicle stops to apprehend individuals, particularly due to increased awareness of ICE’s inability to enter homes without warrants. The decision, made by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, reflects growing concerns about officer safety and public controversy, further amplified by the fact that both victims were not the intended targets of ICE operations.
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