Secret U.S. License Allowed Iran Fund Access in 2016
A Senate probe reveals the Obama administration secretly issued a February 2016 license to convert Iran’s $5.7 billion from Omani rials to euros via dollars to access funds frozen by sanctions. Two banks refused participation, and the plan failed. Officials say the move aimed to fulfill deal promises without broad U.S. financial-system access. Critics claim it misled Congress and public.
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ACLU Sues Over Citizenship Question in 2020 Census
Civil rights groups file a Manhattan federal suit against the U S Commerce Department to block adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census. They claim discriminatory intent aims to dilute political power of Latinos Asians Arabs and immigrants. warn it will lower participation and hurt communities in New York City Prince Georges County Houston San Antonio Miami Dade Broward and Orange.
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Judge Rules Philadelphia Sanctuary City Fight Favors City
A federal judge blocked cuts to Philadelphia federal safety grants over immigration policy. Judge Michael Baylson found the conditions on grants unconstitutional and said Philadelphia’s approach is reasonable. The ruling allows prompt grant funding while the decree is drafted, with both sides preparing language for a final order.
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