AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoImmigration Courts: A Rhode Island federal judge struck down Trump-era immigration curbs targeting people from 39 countries and ordered USCIS to restart asylum processing and resume benefit reviews. Voting Rights: Rhode Island groups are pushing a state Voting Rights Act plan after the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the federal Voting Rights Act. Education & Civil Rights: The Education Department is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black students, drawing fresh alarm from civil-rights advocates. Local Politics: GOP congressional candidate Vic Mellor is described as a self-appointed envoy to Cuba after meetings in Havana, with the State Department saying he’s not authorized to speak for the U.S. Health & Community: HopeHealth marked its 50th anniversary gala, raising $410K+ and launching a “Gift of Hope” campaign. Sports & Talent: Rhode Island transfer pitcher Manny Santos committed to TCU. Arts: A Rhode Island-based director joins a new Native-led outdoor play, “Wusatoumuduk: We Make it Burn,” opening in 2026. Human Interest: Pam Begnaud keeps running after her husband Bubba’s death, completing half marathons in all 50 states.
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