08/19/2025
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Lawmakers Cite ‘Pretty Damning’ New York Times Article About Migrant Children, Slam the Secretary of Homeland Security for his role in the crisis.

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At Tuesday’s House Rules Committee hearing, Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) spoke about a New York Times article about migrant children. During May 9th 2023 House Rules Committee hearing, Republican lawmakers cited a New York Times article that exposed the exploitation of migrant children across the U.S. and slammed the Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas,…

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The final version of the IX Rules of the U.S. Department of Education, ‘providing vital protection against discrimination based on sex,’ will come into effect on August 1, 2024.

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The U.S. Department of Education has released final regulations under Title IX to strengthen protections against sex-based discrimination in education, ensuring that all students have access to safe and equitable learning environments. These regulations clarify schools’ responsibilities to address sex discrimination, including harassment and violence, and require prompt, fair action in response to complaints. Effective…

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NYC’s Asylum Seeker Management Cuts Shelter Numbers for 14 Weeks, Saving $2 Billion and Restoring Randall’s Island

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center on Randall’s Island will close by February 2024. This follows 14 consecutive weeks of declining asylum seeker shelter populations, thanks to the administration’s management strategies. These include reticketing, case management, and 30- and 60-day notices, resulting in the lowest shelter…

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MAYOR ADAMS SAVES 5 NYC DAYCARES, LAUNCHES BIG PUSH TO BOOST EARLY ED ENROLLMENT

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Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos are going all in to get more NYC kids into early childhood education programs. With enrollment lagging in some neighborhoods, City Hall is rolling out aggressive outreach—emails, social media blasts, and borough-wide sign-up events—to make sure every family knows how to apply. Mayor Adams, Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Announce…

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