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Judge Orders Trump Admin to Reinstate Parole Status for Hundreds of Thousands of Migrants

A federal judge in Massachusetts has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate the temporary parole status of hundreds of thousands of migrants who entered the U.S. lawfully through the Biden-era CBP One app, ruling that the administration’s termination of their status violated federal procedures and exceeded DHS authority. The Trump administration had revoked parole en masse in 2025 without personalized notice, citing border security concerns, but the judge found this action unlawful and sided with immigration advocacy groups representing affected migrants. While the Department of Homeland Security opposes the ruling and plans to appeal, the decision restores legal protections for many migrants, though the full impact remains uncertain.

Justice Department Admits Error in Defense of ICE Courthouse Arrests, Case Reopened

The U.S. Justice Department admitted to mistakenly citing a May 2025 ICE memo to justify arrests at immigration courthouses, despite the memo explicitly excluding federal immigration courts where arrests have been made. This error, uncovered amid ongoing litigation by immigrant advocacy groups, has prompted a reconsideration of court rulings that previously upheld the practice. Despite the admission, DHS affirmed it will continue courthouse arrests, a policy criticized for its harsh impact on immigrants like Dylan Contreras, a student detained after a routine hearing.

FCC Approves Nexstar’s $6.2 Billion Acquisition of Tegna, Creating Largest US Local TV Operator Amid Legal Challenges

The FCC has approved Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna Inc., creating the largest local television station operator in the U.S. despite lawsuits from eight states and DirecTV arguing the merger will harm competition, raise consumer prices, and reduce local journalism diversity. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended the decision, citing regulatory waivers and conditions to promote competition and localism, while Nexstar’s CEO emphasized the deal’s importance for sustaining local journalism amid competition from Big Tech. Critics, including Democratic officials and FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez, condemned the approval for lacking transparency and warned it could create a broadcast monopoly, with legal challenges ongoing in federal court.

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