Trump Administration Ratchets Up Pressure On Sanctuary Cities
On Monday, Trump administration officials released a list of cases in which local jails released non-citizens rather than turning them over to federal authorities.
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Sen. Blumenthal Says He Will Oppose Gorsuch If He's Out Of Mainstream
The Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Neil Gorsuch are underway. Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, who is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Hearing Day 2: Senators To Question Supreme Court Nominee Gorsuch
Judge Neil Gorsuch on Monday formally introduced himself to the panel of senators who will hold hearings on his nomination to the court. A long day of questioning is expected on Tuesday.
Fear Of Deportation Spurs 4 Women To Drop Domestic Abuse Cases In Denver
Denver City Attorney Kristin Bronson says the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in courtrooms is deterring undocumented crime witnesses, including abuse victims, from testifying.
DHS Publishes List of Jurisdictions That Rejected Immigrant Detainer Requests
The Trump administration has ratcheted up pressure on sanctuary jurisdictions by publicizing the first weekly list of cities and counties that have ignored federal requests for cooperation.
Democrats Criticize Supreme Court Nominee Gorsuch As Pro-Business
The case of the frozen trucker looms large in Democrats' objection to President Trump's nominee. Senate Judiciary members argued that Neil Gorsuch would skew the court in favor of corporations.
Senators Deliver Opening Statements In Gorsuch Confirmation Hearing
The first day of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch began on Monday with opening statements.
Judge Harris Hartz Praises Neil Gorsuch As 'A Fair-Minded Person'
Judge Harris Hartz is strongly supportive of his colleague on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit and fellow conservative jurist, Neil Gorsuch. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Hartz ahead of Gorsuch's confirmation hearing.
Supreme Court Nominee Gorsuch Appeals To Senators In Opening Statement
In his opening statement during his confirmation hearing today, Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch made an appeal as a fair-minded and apolitical judge.
Confirmation Hearing Begins For Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch
Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch appears before the Senate for day one of his confirmation hearing on Monday. Gorsuch has been nominated to fill the spot on the court left vacant since the sudden death of Justice Antonin Scalia, a conservative, 13 months ago.