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Maddow Blog | Senate Democrats request a chat with Roberts about Alito’s antics

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Amanda Smith

Senate Democrats have repeatedly raised concerns about Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, though they’ve been reluctant to take meaningful steps to address ...

Democratic senators request meeting with Chief Justice Roberts over flags flown at Alito’s homes

Politics
Amanda Smith

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Democratic senators are requesting a meeting with Chief Justice John Roberts after reports that two separate flags carried ...

ICE use of solitary confinement in “violation of international norms,” Democratic lawmakers say

Politics
Amanda Smith

As the use of solitary confinement in immigration detention centers increases under the Biden administration, according to the federal data, some Democratic-aligned ...

US Democrats push Biden administration over civilian toll in Israel’s Gaza campaign

Politics
Amanda Smith

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Dozens of President Joe Biden‘s fellow Democrats signed a letter on Friday urging his administration to reaffirm ...

Congressional Hispanic Caucus frustrated with the White House on immigration negotiations

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Amanda Smith

WASHINGTON — A number of Hispanic and Latino members of Congress, as well as advocacy groups, are becoming increasingly concerned that President ...

Senate Majority Leader Schumer warns that antisemitism is on the rise as he pushes for Israel aid

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Amanda Smith

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat who is the highest-ranked Jewish elected official in the U.S., warned Wednesday ...

Senate Republicans seek drastic asylum limits in funding package

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Amanda Smith

Washington — Senate Republicans are seeking drastic limits on asylum and other immigration programs in an emergency funding package requested by President ...