Supreme Court to weigh Trump administration push to end protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for migrants fleeing war and natural disaster, one in a series of immigration cases the high court is considering against the backdrop of the president’s far-reaching immigration crackdown. The government is appealing lower court orders that blocked … Read more

Supreme Court to weigh Trump’s bid to end deportation shield for Haiti and Syria as thousands brace for ruling

Washington — Dahlia Doe felt as though her world was shaken. A Syrian national who came to the U.S. more than a decade ago for college, Dahlia, a pseudonym, has received legal protections through Temporary Protected Status, a program that provides relief from deportation to people from certain countries beset by conflict, natural disasters or … Read more

California to weigh tighter restrictions on voter registration amid US debate on election security

LOS ANGELES — A proposal that would require California to verify proof of citizenship when a person registers to vote — and require voters to provide identification at polling places — will appear on the November ballot, state officials announced Friday. The announcement comes amid a national debate over election security and what type of … Read more

The key areas to watch in Virginia tonight as voters weigh Democrats’ redistricting plan: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, Steve Kornacki lays out what to … Read more

Lawmakers weigh sanctions for Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida

WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is facing a critical moment in her political career Tuesday as members of the House Ethics Committee weigh what punishment to recommend after they found she committed 25 violations of House rules and ethical standards, including breaking campaign finance laws. Republicans are already calling for the expulsion … Read more