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$100,000 To Snitch? Perks For Jailhouse Informants Come Under Scrutiny
Legislators in at least four states are now trying to make sure that rewarding jailhouse informants — with cash, perks or deals for freedom — isn’t leading to wrongful convictions.
By Parker Yesko
 
Lines for citizenship and other immigration services have been forming as early as 6 a.m. outside the office of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles.
Green Card Holders Worry About Trump's Efforts To Curtail Immigration
Immigrant advocates say they’ve seen more interest in applying for U.S. citizenship from green card holders since President Donald Trump first announced his travel ban order.
By Hansi Lo Wang  and Parker Yesko
 
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After 2 Weeks In Office, Trump Faces More Than 50 Lawsuits
In that same time, the Obama administration faced five suits; George W. Bush had four. Most of the suits against the Trump administration are about his temporary travel ban and refugee restrictions.
By Joel Rose  and Parker Yesko