DOJ Sues New Jersey Over Order That Shields Criminal Illegal Aliens From ICE
The Justice Department challenges New Jersey’s limits on federal immigration enforcement.
FROM THE NEWSROOM
Wednesday, February 25th | News that moves the world.
The Justice Department is suing New Jersey over an executive order that restricts ICE from accessing nonpublic areas of state property.
Investigators in Arizona say DNA evidence in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case may be too low-quality to quickly identify a suspect, though lab work continues.
And a federal panel has allowed a revised Utah congressional map to take effect, rejecting Republicans’ bid to block it.
So what ties these stories together?
Each reflects a growing struggle over how power is exercised and checked, from immigration enforcement and forensic evidence to election rules set by courts.
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DOJ Sues New Jersey Over Order That Shields Criminal Illegal Aliens From ICE
The Justice Department filed suit against New Jersey and Governor Mikie Sherrill over Executive Order No. 12, which bars ICE agents from accessing nonpublic areas of state property, including facilities like prisons and courthouses. Attorney General Pam Bondi argued the policy obstructs federal enforcement and increases risk by pushing arrests into public spaces. The DOJ contends the order interferes with federal authority over immigration and unlawfully discriminates against federal immigration enforcement.
Should states be able to restrict how and where federal immigration arrests are carried out on state property?
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Investigators Face Challenges with DNA Samples in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Case
Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie in Tucson say DNA recovered from inside her home may be “low-level,” meaning the samples may not contain enough genetic material to produce clean, reliable results for database comparisons. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is working with a lab in Florida, and experts note that advanced techniques may still enhance compromised samples, though the process can take time. Officials say the analysis is ongoing and the investigation remains active.
How much should the public expect forensic science to deliver quickly when evidence quality is limited?
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Utah Republicans Lose Fight to Block Democrat-Friendly Redistricting Map
A federal three-judge panel ruled that a revised Utah congressional map can take effect, denying Republicans’ request to block it. The new map creates a district centered in Salt Lake City that could improve Democrats’ chances, and shifts Rep. Blake Moore to Utah’s 2nd District. Republicans argued that redistricting authority belongs to state legislatures, not judges, and said the ruling raises broader questions about constitutional structure and who controls election rules.
Who should have the final say on congressional district lines: legislatures, courts, or an independent process?
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QUICK TAKES
Gaza tunnels and reconstruction: Israeli forces revealed an underground Hamas tunnel system and say dismantling it is necessary before rebuilding can begin.
South Texas construction strain: Builders in the Rio Grande Valley report labor shortages and stalled projects as immigration enforcement intensifies.
Former American Idol contestant charged: Ohio prosecutors allege Caleb Flynn killed his wife and staged a home invasion; he pleaded not guilty.
Airport security under shutdown: DHS says emergency measures are underway as the shutdown continues, with TSA warning of potential delays as staffing tightens.
FROM THE EDITOR
Today’s headlines show how policy debates turn into on-the-ground realities.
Whether it’s immigration enforcement, the limits of forensic evidence, or court decisions reshaping elections, each story highlights the tension between authority and accountability.
That’s today’s wrap. The world keeps moving, and now you’re caught up.
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