In a federal court filing, refugee aid groups in Seattle accused President Trump’s administration of attempting to bypass a ruling blocking the suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead granted a preliminary injunction against Trump’s executive order, prompting aid groups to request an emergency hearing after their cooperative agreements with the State Department were canceled, leading to layoffs and a halt in refugee assistance. The administration’s actions are seen as an attempt to evade the court’s ruling, with a hearing set for Monday to address the impact of the termination notices.
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Torrential Northeast rain floods New York City streets; 1 dead in Maryland after being trapped in storm drain
Torrential rain impacted the Northeast on Thursday, stranding passengers on a Long Island Rail Road train and causing widespread flash flooding in New York City, New Jersey, and parts of Maryland, where one person died. Emergency declarations were made as officials worked to manage the storm's aftermath, which resulted in over 1,400 flight cancellations nationwide. Want More Context? 🔎
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