The Latest: Supreme Court to hear arguments on ending legal protections for Haitian/Syrian migrants

The Latest: Supreme Court to hear arguments on ending legal protections for Haitian/Syrian migrants

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will weigh arguments Wednesday over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians as migrants fleeing war and natural disaster. Haitians and Syrians were among those from 17 countries with Temporary Protected Status, which allows migrants already in the U.S. to stay with work permits in…

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The Iran crisis shows that the fossil fuel-based energy system “is inherently volatile and unstable”

The Iran crisis shows that the fossil fuel-based energy system “is inherently volatile and unstable”

The last major UN climate conference (COP30 in Brazil) ended without a decisive agreement on phasing out coal, oil and gas, but there were many positive developments, including commitments to boost financing for climate action, provide money for adaptation and fight climate misinformation. The issue of the transition to a low-carbon global economy proved much…

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Washington state says Geo Group refuses to allow health inspectors into detention facilities

Washington state says Geo Group refuses to allow health inspectors into detention facilities

TACOMA, Washington– Washington state on Tuesday asked a federal judge to force private prison management company The Geo Group to allow health inspectors into its for-profit immigration detention center in Tacoma, which has been the subject of thousands of arrests. Complaints from detainees In recent years. Inspectors from the Washington Department of Health were repeatedly…

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