Illinois is a sanctuary state — but 17 of the state’s counties still have contracts to detain immigrants for ICE.
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Loophole in Illinois Sanctuary Laws Lets ICE Hold Immigrants in County Jails Read Post »
New legislation in several states moves the scope of bathroom bans beyond schools and government buildings.
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States Are Expanding Trans Bathroom Ban Bills to Encompass Private Businesses Read Post »
Incarcerated people were reportedly punished with administrative segregation or discipline if they refused.
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Prisoners in Missouri Report Being Forced to Shovel Snow in Subzero Temperatures Read Post »
The decision could hamper access for nearly everyone in the state — or greatly broaden it in ways not seen in decades.
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Trial Over Missouri Abortion Regulations May Affect Access Across Midwest, South Read Post »
The DOJ’s effort “should frighten everybody across the political spectrum,” said an election expert.
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Official Says 11 States Open to Stopping Residents From Voting at DOJ’s Request Read Post »
Local communities resist ICE by reaching inside jails and building networks of support.
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Jail Support for Immigrants Held in Missouri Offers Resistance in a Red State Read Post »
The ballot measure seeks to undo a citizen-driven one that passed in 2024, which expanded abortion rights in the state.
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Missouri Court Orders Clearer Wording on GOP Measure to Undo Abortion Rights Read Post »
Polling shows bipartisan opposition to states engaging in voluntary mid-census redistricting.
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Missouri GOP Gov Approves New Maps Likely to Strip Dems of House Seat in 2026 Read Post »
“Political opponents are going to get targeted,” warns one expert.
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Trump Taps Missouri AG With History of Prosecuting Democrats to Help Run FBI Read Post »
Nearly 73 million workers fall under such laws, according to a new report.
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18 States Now Have Laws Blocking Cities From Enacting Paid Leave Standards Read Post »
Advocates called the move, which also restricts minimum wage increases, “a slap in the face to workers.”
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GOP Missouri Governor Repeals Paid Sick Leave Measure Voters Passed in Landslide Read Post »
Republican elected officials are trying to rollback passed measures and place restrictions on citizen-led initiatives.
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GOP State Lawmakers Are Attempting to Undermine Ballot Measures Passed by Voters Read Post »
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