Federal judge pauses Trump DHS effort to strip protections for Venezuelans • Tennessee Lookout
WASHINGTON – A federal judge in California stopped the US Department of Homeland Security on Monday from ending temporary protected status for more than 350,000 Venezuelans next week. The group was to lose deportation protections by April 7 after nullifying the extension of protection in the first week of DHS Executive Director Christie Noem taking […]
Responding to Trump, Ventura proposes protections for LGBTQ+ people, immigrants
The proposal considered on Tuesday night was intended to be a big stand for a small city. This is a vast strip of vulnerable people from the Trump administration: the LGBTQ+ community, undocumented immigration, women seeking reproductive healthcare. Instead, the Ventura City Council meeting has been transformed into a five-hour crammed forum for some of […]
Iowa Becomes First State To Axe Transgender Protections From Civil Rights Code
Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the law on Friday with a bill waived transgender protections from the state’s civil rights code, making Hawkeye the first in the country to do so. invoice Gender is considered to be synonymous with biological sex under state law, not gender identity. Furthermore, people with sexual developmental disorders, including […]
GOP-led lawsuit that could dismantle disability protections draws public backlash • Tennessee Lookout
The push by Republican Attorney Generals in 17 states to break down some federal laws protecting people with disabilities from discrimination has prompted protests from advocates, parents and local officials. The GOP-led lawsuit covers specific protections for transgender people. However, some experts have warned that it could undermine federal protections for all people with disabilities. […]
Federal court rules for Tennessee in challenge of abortion protections • Tennessee Lookout
Federal court on Thursday overturned a lower court decision, bringing new life to cases filed by Tennessee and 16 other states, and challenged the protection of states and federal workers seeking abortion. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis, Missouri, holds that it is positioned to challenge the Pregnant Workers’ Equity Act, enacted […]
Immigrants under temporary protections on fast track for deportation under Trump policy • Tennessee Lookout
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is giving immigration officials an expanded power to rapidly expel immigrants, including those who the Biden administration has temporarily granted parole authorities the country, according to an internal memo. . A Thursday memo from US Department of Homeland Security Director Benjamin Huffman means that authorities can attempt to cancel parole […]
Extension of temporary protections for Venezuelan immigrants revoked by Trump administration • Tennessee Lookout
Washington – U.S. Department of Homeland Security late Tuesday It was cancelled An extension of temporary protection status for nearly 600,000 Venezuelans, according to unpublished federal register documents obtained by the state newsroom. New York Times First reported Regarding decision. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Who confirmed that the US Senate will lead its agency on […]
Duck River gains stronger protections in settlements between state, conservation groups • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee regulators will tighten utility licensing requirements to withdraw water from the Duck River, according to the settlement agreement released Tuesday. There is a maintenance group I’m seeking protection For the River – Host The largest species of creatures North American freshwater rivers – for years. The Duck River provides water to an estimated 250,000 […]
As Violent Venezuelan Gang Plagues US, Biden DHS Issues Deportation Protections For Migrants From … Venezuela
The Biden administration has introduced deportation protections for about 1 million foreign nationals in the United States, including hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that more than 900,000 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries will be granted an 18-month extension to enroll. announced on friday. The major developments, just days […]
Gov. Newsom signs bills offering AI protections for actors
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed two bills that strengthen protections for actors' digital publicity rights, addressing concerns raised during last year's Hollywood walkouts led by actors union SAG-AFTRA. One of the bills, AB 1836, would prohibit and impose penalties on the creation and distribution of digital replicas of deceased people without the permission of […]
