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Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can't detain peaceful protesters. See how Friday unfolded. -- Officers in the Minneapolis-area participating in its largest recent immigration enforcement operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters, a US judge ruled.
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Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters -- The judge in Minnesota ruled that officers aren't allowed to detain protesters who aren't obstructing authorities, including when these people are observing agents.1 hour ago
Justice Department investigating whether Minnesota's Walz and Frey impeded immigration enforcement -- The investigation focuses on potential violation of a conspiracy statute, according to two people familiar with the matter.2 hours ago
Trump sets fraudster free from prison for second time -- The president issued a raft of clemency grants this week, including pardoning a woman he had given relief to once before and a man whose daughter had donated millions to a Trump super PAC.3 hours ago
No, CBS is not really doing a 'Whiskey Friday' segment, but that's not stopping the internet9 hours ago
A Maine Democrat gave RFK Jr.-aligned groups a win. Is it an opening for a political realignment?1 day ago
R.I. sues HHS over 'illegal' anti-transgender policy tied to billions in funding1 day ago
Maggie Goodlander slams Trump DOJ for 'targeting' her over video urging military personnel to defy illegal orders1 day ago
Building a new Madison Park High School is a fine idea. Walking away from the community's wishes isn't. -- Community leaders have accused Mayor Wu of walking away from promises to bring economic development to Roxbury.23 minutes ago
Somerville state representative posts video saying, 'We need to get ICE the [expletive] out of Massachusetts' -- Erika Uyterhoeven, a Somerville state representative, took to social media to voice her concerns.5 hours ago
'Are we eventually going to ban the entire world?' Trump's latest visa crackdown could hurt region's economy, schools. -- The changes will especially make it difficult for immigrants to reunite with family members through family-based petitions, immigration attorneys said.6 hours ago
Antisemitic incidents surge to become most common type of hate crime in Massachusetts, data show -- Antisemitic incidents now account for one of every four hate crime reports police take in Massachusetts.12 hours ago
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Republicans vouch for Fed chair, creating a rare schism with Trump1 hour ago
A healthy meal for $3? Agriculture secretary says it's easy.2 hours ago
How the Trump administration erased centuries of Justice Department experience8 hours ago
Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits4 hours ago
ICE says a Cuban man died during a suicide attempt. A witness says a guard fatally choked him.5 hours ago
Trump takes the unusual step of thanking Iran for canceling executions of political prisoners5 hours ago
The Education Department is opening fewer sexual violence investigations as Trump dismantles it6 hours ago