Supreme Court will decide if ‘criminal aliens’ can be held indefinitely while they fight deportation

Supreme Court will decide if ‘criminal aliens’ can be held indefinitely while they fight deportation

WASHINGTONΒ β€”Β The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a Trump administration appeal and decide if β€œcriminal aliens” may be held indefinitely while they fight deportation. The case to be heard in the fall could give the administration more power to arrest and hold immigrants, including green card holders, who have criminal records. The government’s lawyers say…

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Right-wing candidate holds slim margin in Colombian presidential election, progressive challenger vows to challenge votes

Right-wing candidate holds slim margin in Colombian presidential election, progressive challenger vows to challenge votes

A deeply divided electorate voted for Colombia’s next president in a runoff on Sunday that pitted a progressive against a conservative outsider, with both candidates tapping into fears of a renewed internal conflict in the country as they represent “two very extreme sides,” one Colombian said. “Right now, what worries me is the polarization that…

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California’s Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers

California’s Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers

WASHINGTONΒ β€”Β In Napa and surrounding counties, Rep. Mike Thompson’s once-easy reelection contest is turning into something of a race. In the Sacramento area, Rep. Doris Matsui is facing one of her most serious challengers in two decades. In Los Angeles, a former White House climate official wants to unseat Rep. Brad Sherman. In these districts and…

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