Why this legal expert says Minnesota and Illinois immigration lawsuits ‘are close to entirely without merit’

Why this legal expert says Minnesota and Illinois immigration lawsuits ‘are close to entirely without merit’

Over the past several months, Chicago, Minneapolis and St. Paul have seen a dramatic escalation in federal immigration enforcement along their cold streets, with agents arresting thousands – including some US citizens – in neighborhoods, malls, schools and during protests. The increase is the result of the Trump administration’s commitment to crack down on immigration, … Read more

Ex-man accused of double murder waives extradition to Ohio

Ex-man accused of double murder waives extradition to Ohio

A Chicago man accused of shooting his ex-wife and her husband in their home has waived extradition and will be transferred from Illinois to Ohio to face charges. Michael McKee is charged with aggravated premeditated murder for allegedly shooting and killing his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband, dentist Spencer Tepe, in their Columbus home … Read more

Northwestern University must pay $75 million to the US federal government after allegations of antisemitism

Northwestern University must pay  million to the US federal government after allegations of antisemitism

The settlement with Northwestern was the second-highest payout since the Trump administration began investigating anti-Semitism at academic institutions, according to the New York Times. Northwestern University will pay $75 million over the next three years to the US Treasury Department, which will close investigations into campus antisemitism, the institution announced on Friday. The institution’s payment … Read more