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Trump expands cities targeted for possible military deployment to Baltimore in a spat with governor
Read full article: Trump expands cities targeted for possible military deployment to Baltimore in a spat with governorPresident Donald Trump is threatening to deploy military forces to more Democratic-led cities.
Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre wrote a memoir. Months after her death, it's coming out
Read full article: Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre wrote a memoir. Months after her death, it's coming outA posthumous memoir by prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre is set for release on Oct. 21.
Rainbow crosswalk repainted outside Pulse; Florida troopers seen standing by
Read full article: Rainbow crosswalk repainted outside Pulse; Florida troopers seen standing byPainted over, colored in, and painted over again, what until recently was an approved and undisturbed rainbow crosswalk outside of the former Pulse Nightclub is now black, white, and apparently under state supervision.
Rainbow returns to Orlando crosswalk after Florida paints over tribute to Pulse victims
Read full article: Rainbow returns to Orlando crosswalk after Florida paints over tribute to Pulse victimsThe removal of rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse Nightclub has sparked significant public outcry and has brought attention to the fate of other pieces of street art across Orlando.
Texas Gov. Abbott says he'll swiftly sign new maps on his desk that will boost GOP in 2026
Read full article: Texas Gov. Abbott says he'll swiftly sign new maps on his desk that will boost GOP in 2026Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to sign a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans maintain their slim majority in Congress.
US seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he refused plea offer in his smuggling case
Read full article: US seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he refused plea offer in his smuggling caseU.S. immigration officials say they intend to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, after he declined an offer to be deported to Costa Rica in exchange for remaining in jail and pleading guilty to human smuggling charges.
Texas redistricting fight shakes up battle lines for both parties in key US Senate race
Read full article: Texas redistricting fight shakes up battle lines for both parties in key US Senate raceThe push to redraw congressional maps in Texas is shifting the dynamics of the state’s 2026 Senate campaign.
Judge blocks Trump from cutting funding from 34 cities and counties over ‘sanctuary’ policies
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump from cutting funding from 34 cities and counties over ‘sanctuary’ policiesA judge has ruled the Trump administration cannot deny funding to Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and 30 other cities and counties because of policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration efforts.
Fed Chair Powell faces fresh challenges to Fed independence amid potential rate cuts
Read full article: Fed Chair Powell faces fresh challenges to Fed independence amid potential rate cutsNow that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that the central bank could soon cut its key interest rate, he faces a new challenge: how to do it without seeming to cave to the White House’s demands.
Justice Department won't defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional
Read full article: Justice Department won't defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutionalThe Trump administration said Friday it will not defend a decades-old grant program for heavily Hispanic universities that is being challenged in court, declaring that the government believes the funding is unconstitutional.
What’s next after a court cut Donald Trump’s $515 million fine to $0
Read full article: What’s next after a court cut Donald Trump’s $515 million fine to $0President Donald Trump was quick to declare “TOTAL VICTORY” after a New York appeals court threw out a civil fraud penalty that stood to cost him more than a half-billion dollars.
Trump visits a DC gift shop and the Kennedy Center during military crackdown
Read full article: Trump visits a DC gift shop and the Kennedy Center during military crackdownPresident Donald Trump visited a gift shop near the White House and stopped by the Kennedy Center on Friday, all while his federal takeover of Washington is keeping residents on edge.
Florida officials sent Orlando a list of crosswalk art to be removed. Pulse wasn’t on it
Read full article: Florida officials sent Orlando a list of crosswalk art to be removed. Pulse wasn’t on itAs the backlash deepens in response to the Florida Department of Transportation’s removal of the rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse Memorial, News 6 has learned that the department has identified nearly 20 other pavement markings that need to be removed.
Justice Dept. declines to defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional
Read full article: Justice Dept. declines to defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutionalThe Trump administration says it will not defend a decades-old grant program for heavily Hispanic universities that is being challenged in court, declaring that the government believes the funding is unconstitutional.
'Stay out of our city': Chicago officials slam Trump’s threat to target city in next crime crackdown
Read full article: 'Stay out of our city': Chicago officials slam Trump’s threat to target city in next crime crackdownPresident Donald Trump says Chicago will likely be the next target of his efforts to address crime, homelessness and illegal immigration.
Trump turns $11.1B in US government funds into a 10% stake in downtrodden Intel
Read full article: Trump turns $11.1B in US government funds into a 10% stake in downtrodden IntelPresident Donald Trump on Friday announced the U.S. government has secured a 10% stake in struggling Silicon Valley pioneer Intel in a deal completed just a couple weeks after he depicted the company’s CEO as a conflicted leader unfit for the job.
2026 World Cup draw will be held at Washington's Kennedy Center, Trump says
Read full article: 2026 World Cup draw will be held at Washington's Kennedy Center, Trump saysPresident Donald Trump says that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will happen on Dec. 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington.
Early voting begins in Central Florida special elections after sample-ballot debacle
Read full article: Early voting begins in Central Florida special elections after sample-ballot debacleEarly voting starts soon in the special elections for Florida Senate District 15 and House District 40 after a printing error reached tens of thousands of people in the form of faulty sample ballots.
Residents can weigh in on Daytona Beach’s proposed public camping ban. Here’s when
Read full article: Residents can weigh in on Daytona Beach’s proposed public camping ban. Here’s whenDaytona Beach city commissioners are set to vote on a ban on public camping as leaders work to comply with Florida’s new anti-camping law that largely prohibits people from sleeping outside.
A judge has ordered 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida to wind down operations. What happens now?
Read full article: A judge has ordered 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida to wind down operations. What happens now?A federal judge has halted further expansion of the immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades.
Powell signals Fed may cut rates soon even as inflation risks remain
Read full article: Powell signals Fed may cut rates soon even as inflation risks remainFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday opened the door ever so slightly to lowering a key interest rate in the coming months but gave no hint on the timing of a move and suggested the central bank will proceed cautiously as it continues to evaluate the impact of tariffs and other policies on the economy.
How the AP did its analysis of partisan advantage in US House districts
Read full article: How the AP did its analysis of partisan advantage in US House districtsThe Associated Press has used an "efficiency gap" analysis to examine congressional elections in 2024 and other recent presidential election years.
AP analysis shows Texas and California redistricting efforts could mess with rare partisan balance
Read full article: AP analysis shows Texas and California redistricting efforts could mess with rare partisan balanceMoves by Texas Republicans and California Democrats to redraw their U.S. House districts could disrupt a rare partisan balance in American politics.
Texas lawmakers give final approval to redrawn congressional map favoring GOP, send to governor
Read full article: Texas lawmakers give final approval to redrawn congressional map favoring GOP, send to governorThe Texas Senate has given final approval to a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature.
The Latest: Justice Department releases transcript interviews with Ghislaine Maxwell
Read full article: The Latest: Justice Department releases transcript interviews with Ghislaine MaxwellThe Justice Department has released transcripts of interviews its No. 2 official did with Jeffrey Epstein’s imprisoned former girlfriend as the Trump administration scrambles to present itself as transparent amid a fierce backlash over an earlier refusal to disclose a trove of records from the sex-trafficking case.
DeSantis touts Florida Highway Patrol actions against undocumented immigrants
Read full article: DeSantis touts Florida Highway Patrol actions against undocumented immigrantsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Panama City Friday to promote the efforts of the state’s law enforcement to crack down on undocumented immigrants in the Panhandle.
Trump embraces tough-on-crime mantra amid DC takeover as he and Democrats claim political wins
Read full article: Trump embraces tough-on-crime mantra amid DC takeover as he and Democrats claim political winsPresident Donald Trump is proudly promoting the work of roughly 2,000 National Guard troops in Washington to confront what the Republican president describes as an out-of-control crime wave in the Democratic-run city.
Inside the facility where ICE is training recruits to take on Trump's deportation goals
Read full article: Inside the facility where ICE is training recruits to take on Trump's deportation goalsThe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is ramping up its hiring efforts to support President Donald Trump's mass deportation goals.
Florida teacher under fire by state over ‘Dictator’ award given to student
Read full article: Florida teacher under fire by state over ‘Dictator’ award given to studentFlorida leaders targeted an Alachua County teacher on Thursday after accusations arose of a student being targeted over his political beliefs.
Florida must stop expanding ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration center, judge says
Read full article: Florida must stop expanding ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration center, judge saysA federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction halting further expansion of an immigration detention center built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” as it winds down its operations in 60 days to comply with environmental laws.
UN envoy warns of renewed violence in Syria a month into a fragile ceasefire
Read full article: UN envoy warns of renewed violence in Syria a month into a fragile ceasefireThe top U.N. envoy for Syria is warning that its transition remains “on a knife-edge” and violence could resume at any moment in the southern city of Sweida, which saw deadly clashes last month.
Defamation case against Fox News highlights role of its hosts in promoting 2020 election falsehoods
Read full article: Defamation case against Fox News highlights role of its hosts in promoting 2020 election falsehoodsA $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News for its coverage after the 2020 presidential election focuses on the roles of hosts Jeanine Pirro, Maria Bartiromo and Lou Dobbs in spreading false stories about fraud in Democrat Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, free for now from jail, could be deported to Uganda. Here's what to know
Read full article: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, free for now from jail, could be deported to Uganda. Here's what to knowThe Trump administration plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he declined a plea deal involving deportation to Costa Rica.
Here's where all the legal cases against Trump stand since his return to the White House
Read full article: Here's where all the legal cases against Trump stand since his return to the White HouseBefore his return to the White House this year, President Donald Trump faced a slew of criminal charges and lawsuits that threatened his finances and freedom.
Supreme Court lets Trump administration cut $783 million of research funding in anti-DEI push
Read full article: Supreme Court lets Trump administration cut $783 million of research funding in anti-DEI pushThe Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to slash hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of research funding in its push to cut federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Vance pitches Trump's sweeping new law as a 'working families' tax cut' in swing-state Georgia
Read full article: Vance pitches Trump's sweeping new law as a 'working families' tax cut' in swing-state GeorgiaVice President JD Vance has been promoting President Donald Trump's new tax cuts and spending bill in swing-state Georgia.
Judge says former Trump lawyer Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as US attorney in New Jersey
Read full article: Judge says former Trump lawyer Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as US attorney in New JerseyA judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Alina Habba, has been unlawfully serving as the the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey.
Privacy and civil rights groups urge US colleges to end campus surveillance to protect protesters
Read full article: Privacy and civil rights groups urge US colleges to end campus surveillance to protect protestersA coalition of more than 30 privacy and civil rights groups is calling on U.S. universities to dismantle campus surveillance and data collection in order to protect student protesters from government retaliation.
Iowa Democrats consider bringing back lead off caucuses, even if it means going 'rogue' in 2028
Read full article: Iowa Democrats consider bringing back lead off caucuses, even if it means going 'rogue' in 2028Iowa’s state party officials say it was a mistake that the party’s 2024 nominating calendar forced them to ditch the five-decade, first-in-the-nation caucus where community members publicly signal their support for a candidate.
Trump's crackdown in DC leaves residents on edge as federal agents set up checkpoints
Read full article: Trump's crackdown in DC leaves residents on edge as federal agents set up checkpointsFederal authorities have set up checkpoints around the nation's capital, asking people for their immigration status and detaining them.
Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report finds
Read full article: Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report findsA closely watched report says the number of people in the United States illegally surged to an all-time high of 14 million in 2023.
James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder and key leader on the Christian right, dies at 89
Read full article: James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder and key leader on the Christian right, dies at 89James Dobson, a child psychologist who founded the conservative ministry Focus on the Family and was a politically influential campaigner against abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, has died at age 89.
Powell to give his last Jackson Hole speech under watchful gaze of Wall Street and the White House
Read full article: Powell to give his last Jackson Hole speech under watchful gaze of Wall Street and the White HouseBoth Wall Street and the White House will be paying close attention to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s high-profile speech Friday at the Fed’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
The Latest: Trump thanks police and troops as DC crackdown on crime and immigration intensifies
Read full article: The Latest: Trump thanks police and troops as DC crackdown on crime and immigration intensifiesPresident Donald Trump is praising his military crackdown on crime and immigration in Washington, D.
California Gov. Newsom signs legislation calling special election on redrawn congressional map
Read full article: California Gov. Newsom signs legislation calling special election on redrawn congressional mapCalifornia voters will decide in a November special election whether to approve a redrawn congressional map designed to help Democrats win five more U.S. House seats next year.
Gov. Ron DeSantis awards Medal of Freedom to these 5 ‘Florida Icons’
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis awards Medal of Freedom to these 5 ‘Florida Icons’On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis presented five “Florida Icons” with a posthumous Governor’s Medal of Freedom, according to the governor’s office.
Gabbard slashing intelligence office workforce and cutting budget by over $700 million
Read full article: Gabbard slashing intelligence office workforce and cutting budget by over $700 millionThe Office of the Director of National Intelligence says it will dramatically reduce its workforce and cut its budget by more than $700 million annually.
10 House Democrats ask NCAA about plans to protect women as ways to pay college athletes increase
Read full article: 10 House Democrats ask NCAA about plans to protect women as ways to pay college athletes increaseTen Democratic U.S. House members have asked the NCAA about its plans to protect female athletes' interests.
Mike Collins argues he can unite Georgia GOP in challenge to Democratic US Sen. Jon Ossoff
Read full article: Mike Collins argues he can unite Georgia GOP in challenge to Democratic US Sen. Jon OssoffGeorgia Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins is seeking to unite President Donald Trump’s base with traditional business conservatives in his bid to unseat Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026.
Obama applauds Newsom's California redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new maps
Read full article: Obama applauds Newsom's California redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new mapsFormer President Barack Obama has expressed support for California Governor Gavin Newsom's approach to redistricting.
‘What we’re entitled to:’ DeSantis administration petitions Census Bureau over additional congressional seat
Read full article: ‘What we’re entitled to:’ DeSantis administration petitions Census Bureau over additional congressional seatFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Attorney General James Uthmeier held a news conference Wednesday afternoon in Palm Beach County outlining why he believes Florida was undercounted in the 2020 Census.
The Latest: Texas House approves new congressional maps that favor GOP in 2026 midterms
Read full article: The Latest: Texas House approves new congressional maps that favor GOP in 2026 midtermsThe Republican-controlled Texas House of Representatives has passed a redrawn congressional map that creates up to five new winnable GOP seats in Congress.
Daytona Beach to vote on public camping ban in response to new state law
Read full article: Daytona Beach to vote on public camping ban in response to new state lawDaytona Beach city commissioners are set to vote on a ban on public camping, as leaders work to comply with Florida’s new anti-camping law that largely prohibits people from sleeping outside.
Ranger fired for hanging transgender flag in Yosemite and park visitors may face prosecution
Read full article: Ranger fired for hanging transgender flag in Yosemite and park visitors may face prosecutionA Yosemite National Park ranger was fired after hanging a pride flag from El Capitan, and some visitors to the California park face potential prosecution for participating in a demonstration.
DHS Secretary says entire southern border wall to be painted black to stop people from climbing it
Read full article: DHS Secretary says entire southern border wall to be painted black to stop people from climbing itHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration.
Trump moves to use the levers of presidential power to help his party in the 2026 midterms
Read full article: Trump moves to use the levers of presidential power to help his party in the 2026 midtermsPresident Donald Trump has made clear in recent weeks that he’s willing to use the vast powers of his office to prevent his party from losing control of Congress in next year’s midterm elections.
Sen. Lindsey Graham says Trump ready to ‘crush’ Russian economy if Putin avoids talks with Zelenskyy
Read full article: Sen. Lindsey Graham says Trump ready to ‘crush’ Russian economy if Putin avoids talks with ZelenskyyPresident Donald Trump is willing to “crush” Russia's economy with sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Even at the grocery store, Texas troopers don't let Democrats out of sight after walkout
Read full article: Even at the grocery store, Texas troopers don't let Democrats out of sight after walkoutTexas Democrats are joining a colleague who can't leave the state Capitol because she won't agree to having law enforcement officers shadow her.
Trump administration revokes security clearances of 37 current and former government officials
Read full article: Trump administration revokes security clearances of 37 current and former government officialsThe Trump administration says it's revoking the security clearances of 37 current and former national security officials.
Trump's Justice Department is investigating whether DC police officials falsified crime data
Read full article: Trump's Justice Department is investigating whether DC police officials falsified crime dataThe Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether police officials in Washington, D.
The Latest: Trump says no to US troops in Ukraine
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says no to US troops in UkrainePresident Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that U.S. troops would not be sent to Ukraine to defend against Russia, after seeming to leave open the possibility the day before.
Florida sues textbook publishers over millions in alleged overcharges to school districts
Read full article: Florida sues textbook publishers over millions in alleged overcharges to school districtsFlorida is taking textbook publishers to court over allegations they overcharged school districts, including Osceola County, by millions of dollars.
Democrats get police escorts to prevent a new redistricting walkout as California moves to retaliate
Read full article: Democrats get police escorts to prevent a new redistricting walkout as California moves to retaliateTexas Democrats have ended a two-week walkout that stalled efforts to redraw congressional districts as part of a national partisan brawl over President Donald Trump’s desire to reshape U.S. House maps to his advantage.
Immigration attorneys press US judge for right to counsel ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees
Read full article: Immigration attorneys press US judge for right to counsel ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detaineesAttorneys for immigrants held at a remote facility in the Everglades pressed a federal judge on Monday to force state and federal officials to ensure adequate access to legal representation — including private meetings and confidential documents — and said the detainees face “grave harm” without the court’s intervention.
Suspended, reinstated Groveland council member faces 2 challengers in primary
Read full article: Suspended, reinstated Groveland council member faces 2 challengers in primaryVoters will decide Tuesday among three candidates competing for the Groveland District 4 City Council seat, including incumbent Judith Fike, who was previously suspended and reinstated following controversial social media posts that appeared to be written by her.
Oklahoma ideology test for teachers from New York and California draws criticism
Read full article: Oklahoma ideology test for teachers from New York and California draws criticismOklahoma will require applicants for teaching jobs from California and New York to pass an exam that the state’s top education official says is designed to safeguard against “radical leftist ideology.”.
US archbishop's meeting with Putin denounced as 'betrayal of Christian witness'
Read full article: US archbishop's meeting with Putin denounced as 'betrayal of Christian witness'An American Orthodox archbishop exchanged warm greetings and gifts of holy icons with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Iowa US Senate candidate ends bid to run against Republican incumbent Joni Ernst
Read full article: Iowa US Senate candidate ends bid to run against Republican incumbent Joni ErnstAn Iowa Democratic state lawmaker is bowing out of the 2026 U.S. Senate primary race and endorsing a colleague as the “best hope” to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst.
Judge issues injunction preventing Trump's FTC from investigating watchdog Media Matters
Read full article: Judge issues injunction preventing Trump's FTC from investigating watchdog Media MattersA judge for the U.S. District Court in Washington has issued an injunction preventing the Trump administration's Federal Trade Commission from investigating Media Matters for America, the liberal media watchdog organization.
Trump vows to change how elections are run. The US Constitution doesn’t give him that power
Read full article: Trump vows to change how elections are run. The US Constitution doesn’t give him that powerPresident Donald Trump is vowing more changes to the way elections are conducted in the U.S., but based on the Constitution there is little to nothing he can do on his own.
3 more GOP governors authorize deployment of National Guard troops as part of Trump show of force
Read full article: 3 more GOP governors authorize deployment of National Guard troops as part of Trump show of forceThree more Republican governors have authorized the deployment of National Guard troops to Washington.
Conservation group sues Florida over bear hunt plan, says it limits public input
Read full article: Conservation group sues Florida over bear hunt plan, says it limits public inputBear Warriors United filed a petition last week with the Division of Administrative Hearings to stop the hunt that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved under a new rule.
Conservative network Newsmax agrees to pay $67M in defamation case over bogus 2020 election claims
Read full article: Conservative network Newsmax agrees to pay $67M in defamation case over bogus 2020 election claimsThe conservative network Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming a voting equipment company by spreading lies about President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss.
Cable's MSNBC will change its name later this year as part of corporate divorce from NBC
Read full article: Cable's MSNBC will change its name later this year as part of corporate divorce from NBCThe television network MSNBC will change its name later this year as part of its corporate divorce from NBC.
The Latest: Trump says he is setting up direct meeting for Zelenskyy and Putin
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says he is setting up direct meeting for Zelenskyy and PutinU.S. President Donald Trump says he has called Russian President Vladimir Putin and begun to arrange a meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Where Trump is popular, Democrats look to a new crop of candidates to help win back the House
Read full article: Where Trump is popular, Democrats look to a new crop of candidates to help win back the HouseNorth Carolina farmer Jamie Ager is part of a new crop of Democratic candidates the party is turning to as it tries to compete in the tough, often rural districts it may need to flip to retake the U.S. House in 2026.
Republican Stacy Garrity seeks to challenge Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reelection bid
Read full article: Republican Stacy Garrity seeks to challenge Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reelection bidPennsylvania’s two-term elected state Treasurer Stacy Garrity will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reelection bid in 2026.
Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown makes it official. He'll vie to unseat Trump-backed Sen. Jon Husted
Read full article: Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown makes it official. He'll vie to unseat Trump-backed Sen. Jon HustedDemocratic leaders are lauding Ohio's Sherrod Brown now that he's launched his 2026 campaign to return to the U.S. Senate.
California Democrats' push for redistricting faces a tight legislative deadline
Read full article: California Democrats' push for redistricting faces a tight legislative deadlineThe California Legislature comes back from a summer recess and is slated to vote on a partisan plan to redraw congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Judge weighs detainees' legal rights at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida Everglades
Read full article: Judge weighs detainees' legal rights at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida EvergladesA federal judge considered whether detainees have been denied their legal rights at a temporary immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades.