Policy & Law — Archive
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Some 'Lost Canadians' Told to Surrender New Citizenship Certificates Amid Review
Letters from Canada's immigration ministry say recipients may not be entitled to citizenship despite recently being granted certificates under the new Lost Canadians law.
Cornell Student Turns Down Interview, Saying 'Not Interested in Working for a Jew'
The incident involving NYC startup VryfID highlights ongoing concerns about antisemitism in hiring practices on college campuses.
Brian Schwalb Wins Democratic Nomination for Attorney General in District of Columbia
Schwalb, a former federal prosecutor and civil rights litigator, secured the nomination ahead of the November general election to succeed current AG Brian Frosh.
In Georgia's Capitol, Republicans' Redistricting Session to Begin Without Maps
Gov. Brian Kemp has called a special session following the Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais ruling that struck down racial gerrymandering provisions of the Voting Rights Act.
Dems Pick Potential Successor to DC's Congressional Delegate After Decades-Long Incumbency
Robert White Jr. won the Democratic primary for Eleanor Holmes Norton's non-voting House seat, which she held for 18 terms spanning roughly 35 years.
Ian McKellen Says He Yelled 'Mar-a-Lago!' While Filming Avengers: Doomsday Destruction Scene
The veteran actor described the moment directors told him to appear more furious while playing Magneto destroying New Jersey.
White Wins D.C. Delegate Primary, Set to Succeed Holmes Norton After 18 Terms
The at-large D.C. City Council member raised record funds for the crowded Democratic primary and faces a near-certain victory in November.
Judge Upholds Wisconsin Judge's Conviction for Helping Immigrant Evade ICE
Former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan faces up to five years in prison after being found guilty of obstruction charges in a case that tested the boundaries of judicial conduct during immigration enforcement.
DOJ Accuses New York State of Facilitating Fraud in $10 Billion Medicaid Program
The civil lawsuit, filed in Brooklyn federal court, alleges a sham bidding process allowed Georgia-based Public Partnerships LLC to exploit home care services for disabled patients.
Almost Half in New Poll Don't Consider Themselves Democrats or Republicans
The CNN survey finds the share of independents and those identifying outside major parties has grown from 44% to 47% over the past year.