AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoImmigration Court Ruling: A federal judge in Rhode Island struck down Trump-era USCIS policies that paused asylum and other immigration decisions for people from 39 countries, calling the moves unlawful and ordering the government to restart processing. Legal Accountability: In a separate case, Judge Mary McElroy referred DOJ attorneys to a disciplinary committee over how they handled a probe into transgender youth care subpoenas tied to Rhode Island Hospital. Public Health: DEM issued a statewide Air Quality Alert for Saturday, warning of unhealthy ozone levels for sensitive groups, with guidance to limit outdoor exertion. Environment & Safety: RIDOH says a woodchuck in East Providence tested positive for rabies; exposed people and dogs have started treatment/boosters, and residents are urged to avoid wild animals. State Government: Connecticut DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes announced she’ll step down after eight years, with an interim replacement named. Local Notes: Block Island planted a “Liberty Tree” as part of Rhode Island’s 250th anniversary push; and the RI Infrastructure Bank and RIDOH opened public comment on the SFY 2027 drinking water plan and project priority list.
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