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Undocumented Parents and Power of the Presidency
The Supreme Court heard arguments today that could decide the fate of President Obama's most sweeping executive action on immigration. His program would delay deportations for some four million immigrants. Twenty-six states and Republican leaders say the constitution doesn't grant him the power to do it.
By Barbara Bogaev • • 52m ListenThe Supreme Court heard arguments today that could decide the fate of President Obama's most sweeping executive action on immigration. His program would delay deportations for some four million immigrants. Twenty-six states and Republican leaders say the constitution doesn't grant him the power to do it. Barbara Bogaev guest hosts.
Later on the program, the political fight over eggs. Does "cage free" mean healthier and more humane?
Photo: Immigration activists rally outside the US Supreme Court as justices hear arguments to United States v. Texas on April 18, 2016. (Joshua Roberts/Reuters)
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3 storiesUS Commits More Troops and Equipment to Iraq
Defense Secretary Ash Carter is in Iraq today and he announced the US will deploy 200 more troops, this time close to the front lines of the conflict with ISIS. The US military is also for the first time using Apache helicopters against the militant group in Iraq.
Read the story7 minUndocumented Parents and the Supreme Court
Today the Supreme Court heard a case that could determine the fate of President Obama's most sweeping executive action on deportation. It would also drastically change the lives of some four million undocumented immigrants in the US.
Read the story34 minMassachusetts' Battle over "Cage Free" Eggs
In November, voters in Massachusetts will be asked whether the state should ban the sale of eggs, pork products or veal from animals that are too tightly confined within cages. If the ballot measure passes it would have far reaching consequences for the egg industry both in Massachusetts and several other states.
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