Law launching deportation of Columbia pupil was condemned in 1996 by a decide – Donald Trump’s sister
The White House has stated that Mahmoud Khalil, who just isn’t formally accused of breaking any legal guidelines, is deportable as a result of a not often used portion of the 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act lets the Secretary of State deport folks deemed to threat “potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States.”
Khalil’s legal professionals and supporters, in the meantime, argue he’s being unlawfully focused for exercising his First Amendment rights.
Thirty years in the past, one other determine voiced issues over the identical provision at problem right now: Donald Trump’s sister, federal decide Maryanne Trump Barry.
Alex Woodward15 March 2025 07:00
ICYMI: Trump says he requested Putin to spare Ukrainian lives in ‘good and productive’ talks
Trump on Friday stated he’s requested Russian president Vladimir Putin to order his troops to not commit a bloodbath of Ukrainian troopers who they’re trying to dislodge from the Kursk area after months of occupation by Kyiv’s forces.
Alex Woodward15 March 2025 04:00
Full story: Trump accuses the press of ‘illegal’ reporting in Justice Department remarks
Trump continued his assault on the press in entrance of the nation’s high federal legislation enforcement officers on Friday whereas taking a victory lap in opposition to a justice system that failed to carry him to account.
He advised that press protection that criticized judges influenced their choices in instances in opposition to him and must be “illegal.” Trump himself, nonetheless, continues to rage in opposition to judges which have blocked elements of his agenda, whereas his allies name for his or her impeachment and removing from the bench.
Newspapers “are really no different than a highly paid political operative,” Trump stated.
“And it has to stop. It has to be illegal,” he stated. “It’s influencing judges. It’s really changing law. And it just cannot be legal. I do not believe it is legal.”
Alex Woodward15 March 2025 03:00
ICYMI: Bomb-sniffing canines are the most recent DOGE casualty
Okay-9 bomb sniffer canine items have change into the most recent victims of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, simply because the White House celebrated a nationwide day honoring the heroic animals.
Alex Woodward15 March 2025 03:00
DOJ to research Columbia and its college students for terrorism, high official says
Josh Marcus15 March 2025 01:12
Appeals court docket lifts block on Trump’s DEI order
An appeals court docket lifted a block on President Donald Trump’s government orders ending variety, fairness and inclusion applications all through the federal government Friday, the Associated Press studies.
This means the orders will be enforced even whereas a lawsuit difficult them performs out.
Katie Hawkinson15 March 2025 01:03
‘He’s underwater on all the things:’ Fox News host breaks down newest Trump approval polling
Trump is “underwater on everything” relating to his approval rankings, a Fox News host declared Thursday.
Alex Woodward15 March 2025 01:00
Advocacy group slams spending invoice passage
Robert Weissman and Lisa Gilbert, co-presidents of the non-profit Public Citizen, condemned the Senate’s passage of the spending invoice right now.
“The CR is a harmful, partisan slush-fund bill for Trump and Musk,” the assertion reads. “Public Citizen fought this bill tooth and nail, and we are incredibly disappointed at the refusal of Leader Schumer and Senate Democrats to hold the line and oppose the bill.“
“The GOP’s long-term CR is not the clean continuation of previous funding commitments that we need,” the assertion continues. “Instead, it enables Trump and Musk to claim much greater authority to violate the separation of powers and refuse to spend appropriated funds. In fact, Vice President Vance has made clear that the administration intends to do this.”
“While no one wanted a shutdown, a temporary lapse in funding in fact would have been better than a devastating CR. This bill is a disgrace.”
Read the full story on the government spending bill from The Independent’s Eric Garcia:
Katie Hawkinson15 March 2025 00:33
California Democrat believes Trump and his allies are creating a ‘civil war’
Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters of California encouraged her colleagues and the public to fight back against President Donald Trump’s attempts to remake the government in his vision through nonviolence – believing the president is “on the edge of creating a civil war.”
Alex Woodward15 March 2025 00:00
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-speech-today-justice-tariff-news-live-updates-b2715115.html