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Groups file suit demanding legal representation for child deportees

July 9, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Each year, the government initiates immigration court proceedings against thousands of children, some of whom have lived in the U.S. for years.

Federal judge hears how NC law limits voting statewide

July 9, 2014 By Special to People’s World

"My forefathers didn't have the opportunity to register or vote," said Rosanell Eaton. "It is my intention to help people reach that point when they could do something."

Trumka: SCOTUS rulings hurt all workers, union and non-union

July 2, 2014 By PAI

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, who has a law degree, issued a statement on Harris vs. Quinn, the fee-payers/free riders case.

Republicans use child refugees to block immigration reform

July 2, 2014 By Emile Schepers

The arrival in South Texas alone of over 50,000 child refugees without immigration papers has been seized on by Republicans to block immigration reform.

Environmental news roundup: Massive Peoples Climate March at UN Sept. 21

July 2, 2014 By Marc Brodine

On the environmental front, there is a confusing and contradictory mix of bad news along with progress to celebrate.