Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner Signs Bill to Shield Undocumented Immigrants from I.C.E.

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed a law last night that would place strict limits on how local and state police can interact with federal immigration officials. The law, as relayed by ABC News, bars Illinois law enforcement from “searching, arresting or detaining someone solely because of immigration status, or because of so-called immigration detainers.” Local





Blossom Foods, LLC Recalls Frozen Meat Products Due To Misbranding

Nearly 15,092 pounds of chicken, pork, and beef products are being recalled by Blossom Foods, LLC because of undeclared allergens and misbranding, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The company, which is based in Oakland, California, decided to issue the recall after the problem was found on August 22 during an FSIS inspection.



Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Agrees to Settlement in Whistleblower Lawsuit

A settlement has been reached between Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and a former employee, Cristina Griffith, who “accused the restaurant group of harassing and ultimately firing her for refusing” to do tasks she deemed illegal and for “reporting them to her supervisors.” Additionally, the restaurant group was “accused of violating the state’s Whistleblower Act.”


Confederate Monuments: Chicken or Egg?

In the wake of Charlottesville, mayors, city councils, and citizens’ groups have set about removing Confederate monuments from their towns. From Annapolis to Austin, from Washington State to Washington D.C., parks and courthouses are being relieved of their tributes to our secessionist past. But will this newfound passion for picking up our national litter really make a difference going forward? It’s hard to tell.


Trump Defends Pardon of Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio

President Donald Trump defended his pardon of the controversial former sheriff of Maricopa County, Joe Arpaio. Speaking at a joint press conference with Finnish Prime Minister Sauli Niinisto on Monday, President Trump called Arpaio a “patriot” and said he’d been treated unfairly by the press. While discussing the commutation, its consequences and its controversy, the


Donald Trump’s Comments on Hurricane Harvey Raise Eyebrows

President Donald Trump is treading perilous waters as he prepares to visit victims in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Political commentators from around the Internet and press are watching the commander-in-chief’s every move as he steers recovery efforts in the wake of a massive natural disaster. Analysts at The Hill and Politico suggested that the