The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is suing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), demanding the agency release all detainees deemed to be “at risk” of health complications, should they contract the COVID-19 virus.
Read MoreDay: March 18, 2020
Commentary: With Teleworking in Place, GOP State Governors Should Modernize Their Governments and Deal With Public Sector Unions
State and local government agencies are shutting down or having workers telecommute in response to the Chinese coronavirus, and now it is the time for GOP governors and legislatures to modernize their governmental operations, not just survive. It should be a good time to assess which departments and employees are vital, and which are not. Once those assessments are made, appropriate cuts should be made.
Read MoreCommentary: The Myth That the President and the Fed Direct the Stock Market
If you own stocks, you’re probably searching for explanations about the sudden bear market. The answers you find likely start with an event: what the Fed does, what President Trump does, or what the coronavirus does.
Read MoreA Tale of Two Pandemics and the Government’s Response
The first confirmed case in the United States was on the West Coast. The spread was faster than governments or hospitals were prepared for. The World Health Organization declared it a pandemic, and the U.S. president eventually declared a national emergency.
Read MoreImmigrants Seeking Naturalization Won’t Be Penalized for Coronavirus Test
Foreign nationals who apply for U.S. permanent status won’t be penalized if they get tested for coronavirus, the government announced.
Read MoreMichigan Department of Education Publishes ‘Meet Up and Eat Up’ Map for Students Relying on School Food
The Michigan Department of Education has published a map to make it easier for families who rely on schools for meals to find locations where they are being provided.
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