In a hypothetical scenario, if Charles Dickens had written about the brutalities of an Indian boarding school in Riverside instead of an English one in Yorkshire, it might have prompted action sooner. President Biden recently apologized for the 150-year-long system of enforced education that stripped Native American children of their culture, language, and identity, resulting in abuse, deaths, and unmarked graves at over 400 schools across the United States. The legacy of these schools, exemplified by institutions like the former Sherman Institute in Riverside, reflects a dark chapter in American history of cultural genocide and assimilation efforts.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court temporarily suspends Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan after arrest
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan following her arrest by the FBI for allegedly aiding an undocumented immigrant, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, in evading arrest. Charged with federal offenses, including obstructing a federal proceeding and concealing an individual from authorities, Dugan was temporarily relieved of her duties to maintain public confidence in the judiciary. If convicted, she could face up to six years in prison, while her attorney asserts she...
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