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Author Archives: Madeline Aruffo

In midst of ‘unprecedented’ budget crisis, city may be leaving millions on the table, and it’s not clear why

by Madeline AruffoNovember 3, 2020November 4, 2020

An agreement signed by Mayor LaToya Cantrell in March purports to extend a 100-year old land trust, and a costly revenue split, forever. But council members and lawyers aren’t sure the agreement is legal.

Thousands of complaints about COVID-19 violations, but still limited enforcement from state

by Madeline AruffoSeptember 25, 2020September 26, 2020

Lawyer: ICE detainees who sued over COVID-19 concerns released on Tuesday

by Madeline AruffoJune 9, 2020June 9, 2020

Federal judges order 14 ICE detainees released over COVID-19 concerns

by Madeline AruffoMay 26, 2020May 26, 2020

Judge dismisses suit seeking immigration detainee releases on technical grounds

by Madeline AruffoApril 6, 2020April 6, 2020

Civil rights lawyers sue ICE, demanding immediate release of detainees at high risk from coronavirus

by Madeline AruffoApril 2, 2020April 2, 2020

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