The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that the state’s top election official, Secretary of State Bob Evnen, lacked the authority to strip voting rights from people convicted of a felony, potentially adding hundreds of new voters to the rolls and impacting the balance of power. The decision comes after Evnen’s order could have prevented 7,000 or more Nebraskans from voting in the upcoming election, particularly in the crucial Omaha-centered 2nd Congressional District, where the electoral vote has historically favored Democratic candidates. The ACLU challenged Evnen’s directive, arguing that it violated the state constitution and disenfranchised eligible voters, leading to a swift resolution by the state’s highest court.
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Father of 3 Marines who was forcibly detained by immigration agents at landscaping job speaks out
An undocumented father, Narciso Barranco, was arrested by federal immigration agents in California while working, leading to a violent confrontation captured on video. Speaking emotionally at a press conference after his release on bond, Barranco thanked his family and the community for their support, while highlighting the broader issue of unjust arrests affecting many undocumented individuals. Want More Context? 🔎
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