Nicholas Rossi, the convicted rapist who authorities said faked his death and fled to Scotland, has died in a Utah hospital. Corrections officials said he died from complications of an existing medical condition after discontinuing treatment.
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A federal judge blocked major parts of President Trump’s executive order directing the creation of federal voter citizenship lists and restricting Postal Service delivery of absentee ballots. The ruling says voter eligibility remains a power reserved to the states.
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy referred Justice Department lawyers for possible discipline over their handling of a subpoena seeking transgender minors’ medical records from Rhode Island Hospital. The Justice Department denied misleading the courts and said the allegations are without merit.
A federal judge blocked Trump administration policies that halted decisions on asylum, green cards, work permits and citizenship for many immigrants from 39 travel-ban countries. The judge said USCIS acted unlawfully and left applicants in “indeterminate legal limbo.”
A U.S. District Judge in Rhode Island has issued a preliminary injunction to prevent federal agencies from stopping the distribution of federal funds to states, challenging a directive from the Office of Management and Budget during President Trump's administration. This ruling emphasizes the importance of maintaining the separation of powers, ensuring that federal financial assistance continues to flow to states without interruption. Meanwhile, acting D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin faces scrutiny for allegedly threatening Georgetown Law School over its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, highlighting tensions between federal authorities and educational institutions.
Rhode Island held a special election to fill the seat vacated by former Rep. David Cicilline, with Democrat Gabe Amo, a former White House official in the Biden and Obama administrations, heavily favored. Amo ran on a platform of economic recovery, racial justice, and healthcare reform, while his Republican opponent Gerry Leonard ran on a platform of fiscal responsibility and government reform. Amo's win marks a historic moment for Rhode Island, as he is the first person of color to be elected to Congress from the state.
A hurricane watch has been issued for parts of the northeast United States and Canada, stretching from Stonington, Maine to the U.S.-Canadian border. A tropical storm watch has also been issued for parts of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Rhode Island, Maine and Massachusetts, including Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The hurricane is expected to bring heavy rainfall and coastal flooding to the region on Friday night and Saturday, with the potential for life-threatening flooding late Friday and Saturday.
Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District special election on November 2nd will see former White House aide Gabe Amo, endorsed by former President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden, face off against U.S. Marine veteran and political newcomer Gerry Leonard. If Amo wins, he will become the first Black person to ever represent Rhode Island in Congress. Both candidates are expected to ramp up their campaigns in the coming days.