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Intelligence
DHS kept Chicago gang records seven months past deletion order in violation of domestic intelligence rules, with 797 files on mostly Black and Latino residents labeled by police as "SCUM BAG" or "TURD."
32K immigration queries over decade
Human Rights
Iowa jail issues ICE detainer on Arizona tribal member despite tribal ID, fingerprints and prior bookings, claiming clerical mix-up hours before scheduled deportation.
72% detainer increase under Trump
Health
SNAP benefits restoration varies by state after Trump administration reversed emergency funding pledge, leaving 42 million recipients with varying amounts.
$190 per person avg monthly benefit
Human Rights
HUD plan cuts permanent housing funds by two-thirds, threatening 170,000 disabled formerly homeless people with return to streets while shifting billions to work requirements and treatment mandates.
$3.5 billion Continuum of Care
Grift
Former Newsom chief of staff charged with stealing $225,000 from Becerra campaign funds for private jets and designer handbags while claiming $1 million in false tax deductions.
$10,000 monthly to co-conspirator
Congress
Johnson vows next week repeal of Senate provision allowing senators $500,000 lawsuits over phone records searched during Jack Smith's January 6 investigation.
10+ Senators eligible