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• Federal judge ordered certification of Democrat Allison Riggs — A federal judge ordered the North Carolina State Board of Elections to certify Democrat Allison Riggs as the winner of the 2024 state Supreme Court election, rejecting GOP ballot challenges.

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• Arrests at Columbia University Protests — On Wednesday, Ramona Sarsgaard, daughter of actors Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard, was arrested at Columbia University during protests against Israel's war in Gaza. She received a desk appearance ticket for criminal trespassing. The protests involved students occupying the Butler library in solidarity with Palestinian liberation, leading to police intervention and multiple arrests. Columbia University officials stated that disruptions to academic activities would not be tolerated. Additionally, four student journalists were temporarily suspended for reporting on the protests, though these suspensions were later lifted.

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• Cardinal Prevost supports Pope Francis's letter on immigration — Cardinal Robert Prevost, shortly after J.D. Vance's comments and before Pope Francis's response, publicly stated that Vance was wrong in his interpretation of love and immigration. After the Pope's letter was published, Prevost reposted it, reinforcing the message of universal love and the Church's stance on the dignity of migrants.

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• Tom Homan criticizes Pope Francis's stance on immigration — Following Pope Francis's letter addressing J.D. Vance's comments, Tom Homan, a former border czar, publicly criticized the Pope, stating he should focus on church issues rather than border enforcement. Homan's remarks reflect a tension between political figures and the Church's teachings on immigration.

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• NYPD arrests pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University — On May 7, 2025, the New York Police Department arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian activists at Columbia University after they occupied the main library building in protest. The university's acting president, Claire Shipman, requested police intervention after protesters refused to leave despite warnings of disciplinary action and possible arrest. The protest, organized by the student group Columbia University Apartheid Divest, called for the university to divest from businesses profiting from Israel's actions in Gaza. The protest ended with the arrest of approximately 75 individuals, who were handcuffed and removed by police.

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• Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Arrested — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested by federal agents after a confrontation outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center. Baraka was participating in a peaceful protest and attempting to assert local jurisdiction over an ICE operation he claimed violated city law. The arrest occurred after tensions escalated when ICE agents blocked his access during a scheduled visit with members of Congress. The arrest has been described as an act of intimidation by Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., who was present at the scene.
• Arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka by ICE Officials — On May 9, 2025, Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark and a Democratic candidate for governor, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials outside Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center in New Jersey. The arrest occurred during a visit by Baraka and three Democratic Congress members, who were inspecting the facility. The Congress members accused ICE officials of creating a confrontation that led to Baraka's arrest. ICE officials claimed the Congress members staged a political stunt and threatened to arrest them as well.
• Mayor of Newark Ras Baraka arrested at ICE detention center protest — On May 9, 2025, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for alleged trespass at an ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey. Baraka, who opposes the facility's construction due to permit issues, was detained after a confrontation with federal officials. The arrest occurred during a protest against the detention center, which Baraka and other Democratic politicians argue was opened without necessary permits. Baraka was released after several hours, and his wife accused the government of targeting him. The incident has sparked criticism of ICE's actions and raised concerns about federal overreach.

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• Mohsen Mahdawi released from ICE custody by judge — Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student and activist, was released from federal detention by a judge on May 6, 2025. He had been detained by immigration authorities in Colchester, Vermont, during a naturalization interview and was ordered to be deported by the Trump administration on April 14, 2025, despite not being charged with a crime. The judge's decision to release Mahdawi was critical of the government's actions, likening them to McCarthyist repression. Mahdawi's release allows him to continue his studies and advocacy work.
• Motion denied — Mahdawi v. Trump (D. Vt.) 2:25-cv-00389 — The Second Circuit denied (1) the government's motion for a stay of the district court's release order and extended TRO, and (2) the government's request for a writ of mandamus. The appeal is proceeding on the merits.

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• Arrest of Pro-Palestinian Protesters at University of Washington — On May 5, 2025, more than two dozen pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at the University of Washington in Seattle. The group, known as Super UW, occupied the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building to demand the university cut ties with Boeing due to its military contracts with Israel. The protesters set dumpsters on fire and blocked building entrances. Law enforcement, including Washington state patrol and campus police, intervened to clear the occupation. The arrested individuals face charges of trespassing, property destruction, disorderly conduct, and conspiracy. The university condemned the occupation and antisemitic statements made by the group.

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• Michigan AG drops charges against pro-Palestinian protesters — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the dismissal of all charges against seven pro-Palestinian protesters who were arrested at a University of Michigan encampment. This decision was made shortly before a judge was to rule on a defense motion to disqualify Nessel’s office due to alleged bias. The motion was based on a report detailing Nessel's connections to university regents who advocated for the prosecution. Despite dropping these charges, Nessel's office continues to pursue cases related to alleged vandalism by other protesters.

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• Protests against Tesla increased globally — Following the controversies surrounding Elon Musk and DOGE, protests against Tesla erupted worldwide, with some vehicles being attacked and burned. This backlash reflects growing public dissent against Musk's leadership and policies.

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• Police disband pro-Palestinian camp at Swarthmore College and arrest nine activists — On May 3, 2025, Swarthmore borough police disbanded a pro-Palestinian encampment at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, arresting nine activists. The protest, which called for the college to divest from Cisco due to its ties to the Israeli government, was dismantled after the college president sought police assistance citing safety concerns. The encampment had been active for four days, and the arrests included one current and one former student of the college. The college had previously warned the protesters to disperse, citing violations of campus policies.

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• Protests in defense of the rule of law — Approximately 1,500 lawyers and their supporters gathered outside Manhattan’s federal courthouse to protest against attacks on the rule of law. They held up pocket Constitutions and chanted affirmations of their commitment to uphold the Constitution.

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• Swarthmore College suspends students involved in pro-Palestinian protest — On May 2, 2025, Swarthmore College issued interim suspensions to nine students involved in a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on campus. The suspensions, which affect eight current and one former student, were enacted without due process, banning them from campus and requiring a student-conduct process for reinstatement. The college cited violations of the student code of conduct and failure to disperse as reasons for the suspensions. The disciplinary action has raised concerns about the impact on students' academic and social activities.

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• ICE Conducts Controversial Raid in Oklahoma City — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a raid in Oklahoma City, where they mistakenly targeted a U.S. citizen family, leaving them without money or resources. The agents, who claimed to be U.S. Marshals, took the family's belongings, including phones and savings, despite the family not being the intended targets of the search warrant.

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• DHS cites domestic abuse allegations to justify deportation refusal — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a press release citing domestic abuse allegations against Kilmar Ábrego García, made by his wife, to justify the refusal to return him to the US. Despite a 2019 court order prohibiting his deportation to El Salvador, Ábrego García was deported in March 2025. The Trump administration has used these allegations to support their stance, despite a federal judge's order to facilitate his return. The legal battle over his deportation continues, with the administration arguing that US courts lack jurisdiction.

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• US charges migrants for entering military buffer zone on Mexico border — The US Department of Justice has initiated criminal prosecutions against at least 28 migrants for entering a newly established military buffer zone along the US-Mexico border. These charges were filed in federal court in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The buffer zone, which spans 170 miles and is 60 feet wide, is patrolled by active-duty US troops. The establishment of this zone has been criticized by civil liberties groups as an erosion of constitutional principles, as it allows military involvement in civilian policing without invoking the Insurrection Act.

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• Detention and Disappearance of Venezuelan Migrants in the US — On March 13, 2025, Neiyerver Rengel, a Venezuelan migrant, was detained by federal agents in Irving, Texas, and subsequently disappeared into custody without communication. Reports indicate that Rengel, along with at least 252 other Venezuelans, was deported to El Salvador and imprisoned under accusations of gang affiliation. The detentions have been labeled as "enforced disappearances" by Human Rights Watch, as families remain uninformed about the detainees' whereabouts or legal status. This situation has sparked fear and uncertainty within the Venezuelan community in the US.

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• FBI Reassigns Agents Who Kneeled with Protesters — The Washington Post reported that the FBI reassigned agents who kneeled with protesters during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in 2020. This reassignment raises questions about the agency's stance on protest and civil rights.

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• USPS Cooperates with ICE to Locate Undocumented Immigrants — The Washington Post reported that the US Postal Inspection Service has started cooperating with ICE to locate suspected undocumented immigrants using photographs of envelopes, mail tracking, and other data. This cooperation raises privacy and civil liberties concerns.

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• Governor J.B. Pritzker Calls for Bold Democratic Action — In a speech to Democrats in New Hampshire, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker urged party members to adopt a more aggressive stance against the Trump administration and to advocate for urgent action on various issues. He emphasized the importance of due process in immigration policy, criticized the administration's approach to education and public services, and called for mass protests and mobilization against Republican policies. Pritzker framed the fight as essential for preserving democracy and urged Democrats to be fearless in their agenda for working families.
• Illinois governor calls for mass protests against Republicans — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker delivered a speech urging Democrats to engage in mass protests and mobilization against Republican policies, emphasizing the need for active resistance to protect democracy.
• Illinois Governor Calls for Mass Protests Against Republicans — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker delivered a speech urging Democrats to engage in mass protests and mobilization against Republican policies. He emphasized the need for a unified response to counteract what he described as cruelty from the Republican party.
• — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker called for mass protests and mobilization against Republican policies during a speech in New Hampshire, urging Democrats to fight back against what he described as cruelty from the Republican party.

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• DOJ Accuses University of Pennsylvania of Title IX Violations — The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights accused the University of Pennsylvania of violating anti-sex discrimination statutes by allowing trans athletes to compete in women’s sports. The university has 10 days to comply or face enforcement proceedings.

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• Hakeem Jeffries and Cory Booker hold 12-hour sit-in against GOP funding plan — On Sunday, Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker held a 12-hour sit-in on the steps of the US Capitol to protest the Republican-proposed budget plan for the 2026 fiscal year. The budget includes cuts to programs supporting childcare, health research, education, housing assistance, and the elderly. The sit-in, described as an "Urgent Conversation with the American People," was livestreamed and included participation from other Democratic lawmakers and labor leaders. The protest aimed to highlight the potential negative impacts of the budget on Medicaid, food assistance, and other safety net programs.
• Democratic sit-in protest against Republican budget bill — Hakeem Jeffries and Cory Booker conducted a sit-in protest on the steps of the US Capitol for over 12 hours, opposing the proposed Republican budget plan that includes significant cuts to essential programs such as Medicaid, food assistance, and education. Joined by other Democratic lawmakers and labor leaders, they aimed to raise awareness about the potential impacts of the budget on vulnerable populations. The event was part of a broader strategy to stall the Republican economic agenda as Congress reconvened.
• Democratic sit-in protest against Republican budget cuts — House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Cory Booker led a live-streamed sit-in protest on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to oppose the Republicans' proposed budget bill, which would cut federal support for various social programs. The protest aimed to draw attention to the potential impacts of the budget cuts on ordinary Americans.
• — House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Cory Booker led a live-streamed sit-in protest at the U.S. Capitol to oppose the Republicans' proposed budget cuts, which would reduce federal support for various social programs. The protest aimed to draw attention to the potential negative impacts of the budget on ordinary Americans.

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• Bishop Barber Arrested During Moral Monday Protest — Bishop William J. Barber II was arrested in the Capital Rotunda while participating in a Moral Monday protest against the proposed federal budget. The protest was part of a series of actions led by Barber to highlight the moral implications of the budget, which critics argue disproportionately affects the poor and vulnerable. The arrest was confirmed by Barber's team and shared on social media. This event underscores ongoing tensions between activists and lawmakers over budget priorities.
• Bishop Barber Arrested During Protest at US Capitol — Bishop Barber was arrested in the US Capitol rotunda during a protest against the proposed federal budget. He and others engaged in nonviolent civil disobedience to draw attention to what they view as an extreme budget proposal that prioritizes military spending over social welfare. Barber's actions are part of a broader movement to mobilize public opposition to the budget, which is currently being debated in Congress. The protest aims to highlight the potential negative impacts on healthcare and social services if the budget is passed in its current form.

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• Federal raid on Colorado Springs nightclub results in over 100 detentions — On Sunday, a federal raid involving more than 300 law enforcement officers from at least 10 agencies took place at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado Springs. The operation led to the arrest of over 100 individuals, identified by authorities as undocumented immigrants, and the seizure of guns and various drugs, including cocaine, meth, and pink cocaine. The raid also resulted in the detention of more than a dozen active-duty military members. The nightclub had been under investigation for several months for activities such as drug trafficking and prostitution.

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• Yale University revokes recognition of student group protesting Israeli minister — Yale University has revoked the recognition of a student group that organized a protest against a talk by Israel's far-right security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The protest involved pitching tents on campus, which the university deemed unacceptable. This action is part of a broader trend of universities taking measures against pro-Palestinian discourse, which some view as a suppression of legitimate political speech.