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Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to end humanitarian protections for migrants from 4 nations

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westvirginiawatch.com – Ariana Figueroa – 2025-05-08 17:50:00


The Trump administration requested an emergency U.S. Supreme Court ruling to allow deportation of 532,000 immigrants granted humanitarian protections under Biden’s program. A federal judge blocked the termination of the program, which protects migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The administration argued that judicial review is barred for discretionary decisions like humanitarian parole, claiming the program conflicts with U.S. interests. Created by Biden in 2023, the program grants work permits and temporary status if sponsored by someone in the U.S. This request is among several immigration challenges the Trump administration is seeking Supreme Court intervention on.

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by Ariana Figueroa, West Virginia Watch
May 8, 2025

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration Thursday made an emergency request to the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the deportation of more than half a million immigrants granted humanitarian protections under the Biden administration.

A federal judge in Massachusetts in April blocked Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from ending the humanitarian parole program for 532,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela. An appeals court rejected the request from the Trump administration to stay the lower court’s order.

In the filing to the high court, Solicitor General D. John Sauer argues that the Immigration Nationality Act bars judicial review of discretionary decisions, such as humanitarian parole.

Sauer adds that Noem terminated the program because it does not align with the interests of the Trump administration.

“The district court’s order stymies the government’s ability to terminate parole grants that the Secretary has determined undermine U.S. interests, and thus it inhibits the government’s pursuit of its foreign policy goals,” according to the brief.

Presidents for decades have used their parole authority to allow for migrants to obtain protected status.

President Joe Biden created the program in 2023 that temporarily grants work permits and allows nationals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to remain in the country if they are sponsored by someone in the United States.

Thursday’s emergency request is one of several immigration related challenges the Trump administration is asking the high court to intervene in after district courts and appeals courts have ruled against the administration.

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on ending birthright citizenship, the use of the 1798 wartime Alien Enemies Act, revoking Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans and requirements to return a wrongly deported Maryland man from El Salvador.

West Virginia Watch is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. West Virginia Watch maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Leann Ray for questions: info@westvirginiawatch.com.

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Political Bias Rating: Center-Right

This content presents a factual report on a legal and political issue involving immigration policies and the Trump administration’s attempts to challenge Biden-era protections. The language is largely neutral, focusing on describing actions taken by both administrations and judicial decisions without overt editorializing. However, the focus on the Trump administration’s legal challenges and the framing of these actions as efforts to pursue government and foreign policy goals reflect a slight tilt toward a conservative perspective, emphasizing enforcement and restrictions on immigration. Overall, the piece maintains a primarily factual tone with a subtle leaning toward center-right viewpoints due to the subject matter and framing.

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Protesters in D.C. flood the streets demanding an end to Trump’s military deployment

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westvirginiawatch.com – Ashley Murray – 2025-09-08 09:29:00


On September 6, 2025, thousands marched in Washington, D.C., in the “We Are All DC” demonstration protesting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and increased federal law enforcement in the capital. The march, along 16th Street NW toward the White House, opposed what organizers called an illegal military occupation, a claim supported by the D.C. attorney general’s recent lawsuit. Trump expanded deployments to other Democratic-led cities, including Portland. Protesters condemned the presence of ICE and federal agencies. The demonstration included diverse groups like labor unions and immigration advocates. The 30-day federal law enforcement emergency ends September 10, with planned continued local-federal collaboration.

by Ashley Murray, West Virginia Watch
September 8, 2025

WASHINGTON — Thousands marched in Washington, D.C., Saturday to protest President Donald Trump’s continued deployment of National Guard troops and the increased federal law enforcement on the streets of the nation’s capital.

The large demonstration, dubbed by organizers as the “We Are All DC” march, trailed down the district’s 16th Street NW toward the White House and came after several days of Trump’s heightened threats to send National Guard troops to Chicago, Boston, Baltimore, New Orleans and other Democratic-led cities.

The district’s Democratic attorney general sued the Trump administration Thursday arguing the ongoing presence of National Guard troops amounts to illegal military occupation.

Gail Hansen, 71, of Washington, D.C., joined the “We Are All DC” march Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in the District of Columbia.  (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)

Guard members from the District of Columbia and seven states had already been deployed in Washington as of this week when Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday he would add 300 soldiers and 16 support staff, becoming the eighth state to send troops.

On Friday, Trump added Portland, Oregon, to the list of cities where he wants to deploy the Guard.

Demonstrators carried signs bearing the message “End the Occupation,” “Free DC” and “Get the ICE Out,” in reference to recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests in the district.

Marchers walked down H Street NW in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 6, 2025 during the “We Are All DC” demonstration . (Video by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)

Dozens of organizations participated in the march, including labor unions, faith-based organizations, immigration advocates, the League of Women Voters D.C. chapter and the D.C. Democratic Party.

Gail Hansen, 71, of Washington, D.C., said she wants to see a decreased ICE presence.

“I believe in freedom, and I think we’ve all gotta let everybody know that what’s happening on our streets is unacceptable,” Hansen told States Newsroom. “ICE needs to go home. The National Guard needs to go home. FBI needs to get out of our streets. We are doing just fine in D.C.” 

Charlotte Stone, 18, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, held a cardboard sign above her head depicting a caricature of Trump with a Hitler mustache and a message that read “Ignoring it is what the Germans did.”

Charlotte Stone, 18, of Virginia Beach, Virginia,  at the “We Are All DC” march Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in the District of Columbia.  (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)

“I’m disgusted with this country, I’m here with my friends, and we’re freshmen at George Washington University, and we’re disgusted. We need to do something about it,” Stone told States Newsroom.

The Washington Metropolitan Police Department released statistics Tuesday claiming overall crime had decreased by 8% in the district over the previous seven days. 

Protesters carry Banksy-style banner depicting a man throwing a sandwich as a nod to former Justice Department employee Sean Dunn, who threw a Subway hoagie at federal agents on Aug. 10 at 14th & U St NW in Washington, D.C. The marchers were part of the “We Are All DC” demonstration on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (Video by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) 

Trump’s 30-day emergency to federalize law enforcement in D.C. ends Sept. 10. On Tuesday, district Mayor Muriel Bowser announced an agreement with the administration to continue a collaboration between local police and federal law enforcement.

A protester pushes a bike carrying two dogs and bearing an American flag and District of Columbia flag at the “We Are All DC” march on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)

On Saturday morning, Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself with a burning Chicago skyline behind him and a message referring to the 1979 Vietnam War film “Apocalypse Now.” 

He wrote on his platform Truth Social, “‘I love the smell of deportations in the morning…’ Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR,” in reference to his unofficial renaming of the Department of Defense on Friday.

West Virginia Watch is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. West Virginia Watch maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Leann Ray for questions: info@westvirginiawatch.com.

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Note: The following A.I. based commentary is not part of the original article, reproduced above, but is offered in the hopes that it will promote greater media literacy and critical thinking, by making any potential bias more visible to the reader –Staff Editor.

Political Bias Rating: Left-Leaning

This content primarily highlights protests against former President Donald Trump’s policies, particularly focusing on opposition to the deployment of National Guard troops and federal law enforcement in Democratic-led cities. It features voices critical of Trump and his administration, including references to legal challenges and activist groups aligned with progressive causes. The framing and selection of quotes suggest a perspective sympathetic to the protesters and critical of Trump’s actions, indicating a left-leaning bias.

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WEEKEND WEATHER SEPT 7TH

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www.youtube.com – WOAY TV – 2025-09-07 19:58:46

SUMMARY: WEEKEND WEATHER SEPT 7TH: After a rainy day yesterday, Appalachia is now clear with only a few fair weather clouds. Temperatures are in the low to mid-60s due to a recent cold front, bringing lower humidity around 40-50%. Patchy fog may develop late tonight, especially near rivers, with chilly mornings in the 40s and possibly high 30s by Tuesday. Tomorrow’s highs will reach the upper 60s to low 70s with plenty of sunshine, perfect for outdoor activities. The week ahead remains dry and comfortable, with no rain expected and humidity staying low. Temperatures will normalize by week’s end.

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National Grandparents Day (9-7-25) and the special bond shared with their grandchildren

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www.youtube.com – WOAY TV – 2025-09-06 14:02:11

SUMMARY: This Sunday, September 7th, is National Grandparents Day, honoring the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren. In Milton State, many grandparents become primary caregivers due to their children’s substance abuse disorders. Presley Ridge highlights the vital role grandparents play in foster care, offering training and support to become certified foster parents. West Virginia leads the nation in child removals, resulting in many grandparents raising grandchildren full-time. Services aim to reunify families by supporting parents’ recovery. Children thrive better in familiar grandparent homes, providing love and stability. Senator Brian Hilton emphasizes improving treatment programs to help families heal and support grandparents effectively.

National Grandparents Day is a time to appreciate the joy and wisdom they bring to our lives. Mountain State grandparents often take on another role, stepping in to become primary caregivers when their children have substance abuse issues.

~ Newswatch reporter Jillian Risberg (https://www.facebook.com/JillianRisTV) found out how much love, guidance, and stability grandparents can provide.

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