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Federal Judge Blocks Trumps Funding Cuts to States Refusing Immigration Help: A Win for Public Safety and Constitutional Rights A federal judge in Rhode Island has halted the Trump administrations attempt to withhold Homeland Security funding from states that refuse to assist with federal immigration enforcement. The judge ruled that the cuts were arbitrary and unlawful, siding with a coalition of attorneys general who challenged the move. The funding, which comes from a one billion dollar program, was intended to help states based on real risks, with most of it going to police and fire departments for counterterrorism and emergencies. The cuts came after another federal judge deemed it unconstitutional to tie disaster aid to immigration cooperation. The judge, a Trump appointee, called out the round-number slashes as political whims, not a real formula. She emphasized the importance of this funding for responding to tragedies like the recent Brown University attack, where a gunman killed two students and injured nine others. The judge ordered the agencies to restore every dollar to the affected states, ensuring lifesaving funds stay focused on real threats to public safety.

Federal Judge Dismisses DOJs Challenge to New Yorks Green Light Law A federal judge in Albany, New York, dismissed a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice on December 23rd, upholding New Yorks Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act, also known as the Green Light Law. The law, passed in 2019, blocks sharing of vehicle and address information from drivers license applicants with federal immigration authorities. U.S. District Judge Anne Nardacci ruled that the Justice Department failed to show the law violates the Constitution. The Green Light Law remains intact amid ongoing fights over immigration rules across the country.

United Nations experts and over 400 prominent women urge Iran to halt the execution of Zahra Tabari, a 67-year-old engineer and womens rights activist. Arrested without warrant, she was convicted of armed rebellion in a rushed trial, with serious flaws including solitary confinement, pressure to confess, and denial of her chosen lawyer. Iran leads the world in executing women per capita, with at least 51 others facing execution for security charges. The pressure for justice mounts as executions surge this year.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker faces a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice over new state laws aimed at protecting immigrants from arrests in courthouses, hospitals, and daycares. These laws, which include compensation for violated rights, are praised by immigrant rights groups but criticized by the Justice Department as unconstitutional and endangering federal agents. The legal battle underscores the ongoing conflict between state protections and federal immigration priorities.

Multiple injuries reported after explosion and fire at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Pennsylvania; firefighters battling blaze, searching for trapped individuals; governor and congressman offering support; details still emerging.

Liberation is a groundbreaking play by Wohl, exploring the raw dialogue of a seventies consciousness-raising group. Set in a Broadway theater, six women strip naked onstage, challenging body image and health norms. The plays impact is amplified by a strict no-phone policy, encouraging audience engagement and connection. Behind the scenes, intimacy coordinators and sensitivity training ensure authenticity. Running until February 1st, Liberation captures our digital ages longing for genuine human interaction.

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Libyas Army Chief of Staff: Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad and four others lost in jet crash near Ankara, Turkey. Al-Haddad was returning from an official visit when the jet went down, killing all on board. Turkish officials found the wreckage near Kesikkavak village in the Haymana district. Al-Haddad had recently met with Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler and other top commanders. The cause of the crash remains unknown as investigations continue.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined President Trumps request to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, upholding a lower courts block on the deployment. Trump has been sending troops to Democratic-led cities amid protests over immigration policies, but federal judges have consistently ruled against the deployments, citing overblown claims of chaos and potential escalation of tensions.