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Washington Examinerpolitics1 day ago
New Mexico governor requests criminal probe of DEA over fentanyl shipments
The governor asked the state attorney general to examine whether federal agents knowingly allowed fentanyl pills to reach communities while pursuing larger trafficking cases. A DEA spokeswoman said the governor's description mischaracterized the agency's actions.
Nbc Newspolitics3 days agoUpdated
Federal Judge Quashes DOJ Subpoenas to Minnesota Officials Over Immigration Probe
A federal judge blocked six grand jury subpoenas issued by the Justice Department to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other state and local officials. The court found the subpoenas lacked a legitimate investigative purpose and were intended to pressure officials over immigration e…
The Independentbusiness8 days ago
Labor Department Directs States to Address Unemployment Fraud or Face Funding Cuts
The U.S. Department of Labor notified governors Wednesday that states must take immediate steps to reduce fraud, waste and abuse in unemployment insurance programs. States that fail to comply could lose administrative funding. The directive is part of a broader administration eff…
thegatewaypundit.compolitics14 days ago
Maryland Sheriffs Sue Over State Limits on ICE Cooperation
Seventeen county law enforcement officers filed suit challenging Maryland restrictions on local assistance to federal immigration authorities. The case tests the boundary between state policy and federal enforcement powers.
New York Postpolitics16 days ago
ICE Releases Identities of Criminal Noncitizens Arrested in New York
Federal immigration officers identified several noncitizens convicted of serious crimes who were taken into custody in New York. The agency also criticized state and local policies that limit cooperation with federal enforcement.
Usa Todayscience19 days ago
Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Against USDA Nutrition Funding Conditions
U.S. District Judge Myong Joun issued a preliminary injunction June 5 halting enforcement of new USDA grant conditions tied to immigration, gender and athletic policies. The order covers programs serving roughly 39 million SNAP recipients and affects more than $74 billion in annu…
abcnews.go.compolitics26 days ago
States Block Use of DMV Data for Federal Immigration Enforcement; DOJ Sues
The Department of Justice filed lawsuits on May 27, 2026, alleging the four states discriminate by denying confidential plates to federal immigration agencies while issuing them to state agencies and other federal law enforcement.
ibtimes.co.ukfinance35 days ago
CFTC Sues Six States Over Prediction Market Regulation
Sixteen states are in legal proceedings with prediction market platforms. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has sued six states to assert exclusive federal jurisdiction over event contracts.
Fox Newspolitics42 days ago
Trump Administration Requires States to Strengthen Medicaid Provider Revalidation
The Trump administration announced on April 21 that states must develop stronger plans to review Medicaid providers through revalidation every five years. The process checks licenses, compliance with laws, exclusion lists and identity verification to reduce improper payments esti…
Fox Newspolitics42 days ago
Justice Department Orders States to Issue Undercover License Plates to Federal Agents
The Justice Department has directed several states to stop restricting undercover license plates for Department of Homeland Security agents. Officials said the policy creates safety risks for officers and violates the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. The department set a May…
Washington Examinerpolitics48 days ago
New York Governor Signals Limits on Local Cooperation With Federal Immigration Enforcement
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced state budget measures that restrict cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration officers. The move follows a threat by the White House border czar to increase ICE operations in the state. New York officials are advancing several l…
New York Postpolitics49 days ago
Homan Says New York Limits on ICE Cooperation Will Increase Federal Manpower and Out-of-State Transfers
Tom Homan, the border czar, stated that restrictions on local law enforcement cooperation with ICE in New York would force federal agents to conduct more neighborhood arrests and transfer migrants to detention facilities in Texas and Arizona. The comments came after Governor Kath…