Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – WA SEATTLE — Newly revealed emails show U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials discussed taking away the “clout” of a Washington state activist. The emails were released as evidence in a lawsuit against ICE by two immigrant rights groups, accusing the agency of intentionally…

Andrea Sears/Dan Heyman, Public News Service – NY NEW YORK – Advocates for end-of-life care options have written a letter asking the federal Health and Human Services Secretary to reverse a waiver of a federal law that requires patients to be informed of their right to refuse treatment. The Centers…

Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service – NC RALEIGH, N.C. — Time is running out for public comments on a proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule change that would block the agency from considering scientific studies that don’t make their data publicly available. Opponents argue that environmental data often includes personal information…

By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune May 2, 2020 “Feds send coronavirus strike force to Amarillo in response to outbreaks in meatpacking plants” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…

By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune May 4, 2020 “70% of Texas prisoners tested have the coronavirus. Experts say it’s time for more testing and fewer inmates.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune May 4, 2020 “Analysis: If reopening the economy is risky, who’s getting protection?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Editor’s note:…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Eagle Pass Mayor Luis E. Sifuentes announced in his Facebook Page on Saturday, May 2, 2020, that two additional people had tested positive for COVID-19 in Maverick County to bring the total number of positive cases to 26. The…

By Melissa Cruz, Immigration Impact The coronavirus presents a clear and immediate danger to America’s food supply. Meatpacking plants in particular have taken a huge hit. To mitigate the loss of production, President Trump signed an executive order on April 28 to ensure that meatpacking plants “continue operations uninterrupted to…

By Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune May 2, 2020 “Coronavirus in Texas: State sees second-highest increase in cases as testing ramps up” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…

By Jorge Loweree, Immigration Impact The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) proposed rule mandating the collection of DNA from nearly all immigrants in government custody became final on April 8, 2020. For the first time in U.S. history, the federal government will be able to collect DNA from people–without consent–who have…