The Justice Department had sued the leaders of Illinois, Chicago and Cook County over policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration officials.

Former supervising immigration judge Jennifer Peyton was fired from her position in Chicago on July 3 via email. She plans to appeal the decision. (AP Video: Laura Bargfeld) An American sent to Canada was shocked by how furious Canadians are at the U.

Gavin Newsom appeared Friday alongside Texas Democrats who are fighting against GOP efforts to draw congressional districts in their favor. An American sent to Canada was shocked by how furious Canadians are at the U.

Two groups of Democrats left Texas to meet with Govs. Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker, who have suggested their Democratic-controlled states could counter a Texas Republican gerrymander.

As the Texas Legislature plans to redraw congressional maps, the governors of California and Illinois may devise new borders before the 2026 elections.