Korean American groups condemn Trump's immigration policies, citing community harm, business impact, and rising fear. Raids and rhetoric spark anxiety, delaying citizenship & chilling student visas.
Resolutions challenge Trump's citizenship order & CA budget cuts to Medicaid, Medicare & Social Security. Critics cite impact on vulnerable populations and rural hospitals. Tax breaks for wealthy vs. crucial social programs.
Fintech startup Ramp, backed by Trump allies, eyes a lucrative government SmartPay contract. Concerns arise over potential conflicts of interest and transparency in the contracting process.
Establishing a commission to reexamine treaties signed with Tribal Nations and find ways they can be honored and implemented in today’s circumstances by operationalizing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including upholding Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) in all department consultation practices.
On June 14, 2024, the Ortega-controlled National Assembly passed a Constitutional Reform that, among other human rights violations, will eliminate Article 38, effectively legalizing torture and restricting freedom of religion, leaving the Miskitu to dread what might happen to their Moravian faith and churches.
