A Chicago raid signals sharp escalation in immigration crackdown
CHICAGO (AP) — The music begins low and ominous, with the video showing searchlights skimming along a Chicago…
Supreme Court voting rights arguments alarm civil rights groups
WASHINGTON (AP) — For decades, the faces of American politics have grown more diverse by nearly every measure,…
The historic Black island community rocked by mass shooting
A mass shooting that killed four and left several others injured on Sunday took place on a small…
Supreme Court hears voting rights case over minority representation
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican attack on a core provision of the Voting Rights Act that is designed…
Trump indictment of Letitia James raises concerns for Black women leaders
WASHINGTON (AP) — The coalition of New York NAACP chapters had just begun its annual state convention when…
Israel rejects freeing Marwan Barghouti from prison
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The most popular and potentially unifying Palestinian leader — Marwan Barghouti — is…
Racial gerrymandering claims give new Texas map its first court test
A panel of federal judges began considering Wednesday whether Texas can use a redrawn congressional map that boosts…
Missouri passes Trump-backed redistricting plan
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Republicans handed President Donald Trump a political victory Friday, giving final legislative…
Chicago community leaders brace for National Guard and immigration agents
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago community leaders forged ahead Wednesday with preparations for the influx of National Guard troops…
Voting-rights advocates sue to overturn Texas election map they say is racially biased
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Voting-rights advocates sued Tuesday to overturn a redistricting map drawn by Texas Republicans meant…
What to know about Lisa Cook, the Fed Governor who Trump says he’s firing
NEW YORK — In an unprecedented move, U.S. President Donald Trump said that he’s firing Federal Reserve Governor…
Trump administration to paint US border wall black to deter crossings
WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday that the entire border wall along the southern…