Today we talk about the election Interference / hush money case and the 34 felony counts against a former president.

Here are the articles referenced:

Trump Guilty on All Counts in Hush-Money Case - The New York Times

May 31, 2024 - by Heather Cox Richardson

This obscure N.Y. election law is at the heart of Trump's hush money trial

Posts misrepresent New York judge's instructions to jury in Trump hush money trial | AP News

We urge you to comment on the proposed rule that would permit the federal government to make decisions about potential bars to asylum eligibility in the credible fear interview during the initial meetings with an asylum seeker. You can comment regardless of your background or experience. Even if you have not worked with asylum-seekers, your background, your family history, or your faith or personal convictions may provide evidence of why this proposed rule should be rescinded.

This link will permit you to follow the template to comment. Personalize it and send it in before June 12. We have also provided some additional resources that you can cite to make your comment unique to your argument. You may also cite our earlier podcast with its arguments as part of your argument.

The template from the Immigrant Justice campaign can be found at: https://immigrationjustice.quorum.us/campaign/asylum-bars/

The proposed federal rule can be found at: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/13/2024-10390/application-of-certain-mandatory-bars-in-fear-screenings

The National Immigrant Justice Center's statement on the proposed rule:

https://immigrantjustice.org/press-releases/nijc-denounces-new-biden-rule-adding-restrictions-already-compromised-asylum-system

HIAS opposes new policies that restrict asylum:

https://hias.org/statements/hias-opposes-new-policies-restrict-asylum/

Lawful Assembly podcast opposing the proposed federal rule:

https://www.lawfulpod.com/restrictions-to-an-already-compromised-asylum-system/