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RI Judge Intervenes After ICE Wrongfully Detains High School Superior Court Intern

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A teenager was nearly taken into federal immigration custody in Providence Thursday afternoon before a Superior Court judge intervened, according to the Rhode Island Judiciary.High School Students · Providence See the Story

Trump’s VP just gave away the game on plan to ignore judge's SNAP ruling

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With the partial shutdown of the United States' federal government dragging on after more than a month, Democrats are applauding a judge's ruling that orders the federal government to continue paying Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits — shutdown and all. Vice President JD Vance, meanwhile, is attacking the judge.CNN's Aaron Blake, in a Friday, November 7 post on X, formerly Twitter, reports, "Vance on judge's ruling that a…Politics · Providence Read Article

Judge dismisses lawsuit over deportation of Brown University doctor

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A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the deportation of a doctor from Lebanon who was deported from Boston’s Logan Airport earlier this year despite having a visa after immigration officials said she supported a Hezbollah leader and attended his funeral.Rhode Island Politics · Rhode Island See the Story

DOJ Sues Rhode Island School District Over 'Plainly Racist' Discrimination Against White Teachers

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DOJ sues Rhode Island school for allegedly racist loan program against white teachers.Education · Providence See the Story

Brown University Rejects White House Deal for Special Treatment

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Brown University has rejected a deal offered by the White House to receive preferential treatment in applying for federal grants, making it the second university to turn down a deal that had alarmed many in higher education. Education · Rhode Island See the Story

Embattled Newport Schools Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain to Retire in 2026 - Newport Buzz

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Newport Buzz Embattled Newport Schools Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain to Retire in 2026 Breaking: Newport Superintendent of Schools Colleen Burns Jermain announced Tuesday evening that she will retire at the end of her current contract in June 2026. The embattled superintendent, who has received a vote of no confidence from the Newport Teachers Union, will step down after more than a decade leading the district. Jermain has served as super…Newport, Rhode Island · Newport See the Story

R.I. Federal Judge Blocks Anti-DEI Restrictions From Housing and Violence Prevention Grants

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The exterior of U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island building is seen undergoing construction in downtown Providence on July 24, 2025. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)A nationwide coalition of organizations serving domestic violence survivors in 14 states and the District of Columbia recently notched another victory in its lawsuit to block the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding to groups that va…Housing · Providence See the Story

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RI Judge Intervenes After ICE Wrongfully Detains High School Superior Court Intern

Trump’s VP just gave away the game on plan to ignore judge's SNAP ruling

Judge dismisses lawsuit over deportation of Brown University doctor

DOJ Sues Rhode Island School District Over 'Plainly Racist' Discrimination Against White Teachers

Brown University Rejects White House Deal for Special Treatment

Embattled Newport Schools Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain to Retire in 2026 - Newport Buzz

R.I. Federal Judge Blocks Anti-DEI Restrictions From Housing and Violence Prevention Grants

Trump administration flouted court order on FEMA grant funding, US judge rules

Pam Bondi Had Pre-Written Attacks on Democrats

'Pretty incredible': CNN anchor floored by Senator's shutdown claim

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RI Judge Intervenes After ICE Wrongfully Detains High School Superior Court Intern

Trump’s VP just gave away the game on plan to ignore judge's SNAP ruling

Judge dismisses lawsuit over deportation of Brown University doctor

DOJ Sues Rhode Island School District Over 'Plainly Racist' Discrimination Against White Teachers

Brown University Rejects White House Deal for Special Treatment

Embattled Newport Schools Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain to Retire in 2026 - Newport Buzz

R.I. Federal Judge Blocks Anti-DEI Restrictions From Housing and Violence Prevention Grants

Trump administration flouted court order on FEMA grant funding, US judge rules

Pam Bondi Had Pre-Written Attacks on Democrats

'Pretty incredible': CNN anchor floored by Senator's shutdown claim

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RI Judge Intervenes After ICE Wrongfully Detains High School Superior Court Intern

Trump’s VP just gave away the game on plan to ignore judge's SNAP ruling

Judge dismisses lawsuit over deportation of Brown University doctor

DOJ Sues Rhode Island School District Over 'Plainly Racist' Discrimination Against White Teachers

Brown University Rejects White House Deal for Special Treatment

Embattled Newport Schools Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain to Retire in 2026 - Newport Buzz

R.I. Federal Judge Blocks Anti-DEI Restrictions From Housing and Violence Prevention Grants

Trump administration flouted court order on FEMA grant funding, US judge rules

Pam Bondi Had Pre-Written Attacks on Democrats

'Pretty incredible': CNN anchor floored by Senator's shutdown claim

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Breaking News Topics Related to Rhode Island Politics

RI Judge Intervenes After ICE Wrongfully Detains High School Superior Court Intern

Trump’s VP just gave away the game on plan to ignore judge's SNAP ruling

Judge dismisses lawsuit over deportation of Brown University doctor

DOJ Sues Rhode Island School District Over 'Plainly Racist' Discrimination Against White Teachers

Brown University Rejects White House Deal for Special Treatment

Embattled Newport Schools Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain to Retire in 2026 - Newport Buzz

R.I. Federal Judge Blocks Anti-DEI Restrictions From Housing and Violence Prevention Grants

Trump administration flouted court order on FEMA grant funding, US judge rules

Pam Bondi Had Pre-Written Attacks on Democrats

'Pretty incredible': CNN anchor floored by Senator's shutdown claim

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