Lauren Keenan

2 days ago | san.com | Drew Pittock |Lauren Keenan

A federal judge ruled Tuesday, May 13, that the Trump administration can use the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport suspected members of the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua (TDA). U.S. District Judge Stephanie Haines ruled that the government can use the AEA to deport Venezuelans living in the U.S. illegally, who are age 14 or older, confirmed gang members, and not legal immigrants of the United States.

3 days ago | san.com | Harry Fogle |Lauren Keenan

A week-long immigration enforcement effort in Houston ended with the arrest of more than 400 undocumented migrants, Fox News reports. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers detained 422 undocumented migrants living in the country illegally during the round-up, as the Trump administration seeks to increase deportations. The Trump administration says they’re having ICE officers focus on arresting individuals considered especially dangerous.

1 week ago | san.com | Ally Heath |Diane Duenez |Ian Kennedy |Lauren Keenan

Across the United States, small-town grocery stores play a vital role in their communities, offering food, social interaction and support. Grocers like R.F. Buche and Diana Hahn are determined to keep their stores running despite the hurdles. Buche, a fourth-generation grocer, runs Buche Foods near Native American reservations in South Dakota, emphasizing community and service over profit. “It’s more than just selling food,” Buche said.

1 week ago | san.com | Lauren Keenan |Matt Bishop

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is opening a civil rights investigation into a new law recently signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson in Washington state. The measure, Senate Bill 5375, puts members of the clergy on a list – which also includes law enforcement officers, medical examiners, social service counselors, child care providers, and nurses, among others – required to report child abuse and child sex crimes to authorities,  even if the information is given during a confessional setting.

1 week ago | san.com | Drew Pittock |Lauren Keenan

The U.S. Army will pause helicopter flights near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), The Associated Press reports, citing two anonymous Army sources familiar with the matter. The decision comes days after Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) controllers had to force two commercial jets to abort landings due to an Army Black Hawk flying to the Pentagon.