By Jack Dura The Associated Press A medical examiner has ruled the death of a Haitian asylum seeker after being released from federal custody a homicide. An attorney representing her family said he expects her relatives to sue Immigration and Customs Enforcement in connection with her death. Daphy Michel, 31, died March 2. She was found […]
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ICE arrest outside Baltimore elementary school draws rebukes from state and local officials
An ICE arrest outside a Baltimore elementary school during end-of-year celebrations has sparked criticism from Maryland and local officials, who say the operation traumatized children and families and undermined the sense of safety at schools. Federal officials defended the arrest, alleging the suspect resisted officers and endangered an agent, while the incident renewed debate over immigration enforcement near educational settings after the 47th president’s administration ended longstanding protections for schools.
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FBI raids office of Ohio voting rights group
The FBI searched the Cleveland office of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a voting rights and grassroots advocacy group, as part of an investigation into potential voter fraud, seizing documents and electronic files while also interviewing current and former associates. The raid comes amid a broader Trump administration push to scrutinize election operations and voting-related activities, raising concerns among critics that the actions could discourage voter participation ahead of Ohio’s closely watched elections.
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AFRO News endorses candidates in key Maryland and D.C. races ahead of midterm primaries
By Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer Over the past several weeks, the AFRO has led its comprehensive endorsement process, evaluating candidates for dozens of closely contested races across Maryland and D.C. The deliberation included questionnaires, interviews with select candidates and a review of their positions on racial equity, criminal justice reform, cost-of-living pressures and more. […]
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Baltimore County NAACP delivers civil rights address
By Kendra BryantSpecial to the AFRO The NAACP Baltimore County branch hosted the “State of Civil Rights Address,” delivered by President Roland Patterson Jr. at St. Stephen AME Church in Essex on May 30. Issues within the Black community, including excessive force, redistricting and an increase in traffic stops were discussed. On Feb. 16, Samuel […]
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US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns
The U.S. State Department will begin revoking passports on May 8 for Americans who owe $100,000 or more in unpaid child support, affecting about 2,700 people initially. Officials say the policy will soon expand to include anyone owing more than $2,500, using passport revocation as a tool to pressure parents to settle overdue child support debts.
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D.C. Council extends federal transparency laws
Washington, D.C. transparency laws governing the Metropolitan Police Department’s interactions with federal officers have been extended through November, amid ongoing federal immigration enforcement activity and debate over accountability, oversight and public trust in policing throughout the District.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. schools bring voter registration to students ahead of elections
Schools and community organizations in Washington, D.C. are bringing voter registration and civic education directly to students as the District prepares for upcoming elections and ranked choice voting.
Posted inNational News
Black leaders demand corporate accountability for $175 billion in tariff refunds
Following the Supreme Court’s Feb. 20 ruling to strike down the current administration’s tariffs, Rep. Steven Horsford is leading an effort to demand corporate accountability regarding the distribution of $175 billion in refunds.
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Tax payment plan to prevent property loss debuts in Baltimore
Baltimore City has opened enrollment for its first residential property tax payment plan, offering homeowners a way to catch up on past-due taxes through manageable monthly payments designed to reduce tax sales and prevent home loss.
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They cancelled the election
Portia Wood, an attorney and founder of Legacy Wealth Institute / Black Trust Fund Kids
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Mfume secures $500k grant to expand job training for returning citizens
By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com The National Center on Institutions and Alternatives (NCIA) closed out national Second Chance Month with a $500,000 federal grant secured by Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.-07) during the federal appropriations process to support returning citizens and prevent recidivism. The funds, which were delivered on April 27, will be used for 50 […]
