Battle for Supreme Court Seat Could Decide November Election – The surprise retirement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has triggered a court battle over his succession after President Biden announced he would follow through on his campaign promise to nominate the first black woman. According to observers, the impending fight between Democrats and Republicans could mean greater voter turnout in communities of color in the crucial November midterm elections. José López Zamorano brings us the details.
California Legislature to Consider Pioneering Heat Advisory System – In California, a group of lawmakers are poised to introduce a pioneering bill that would create a heat advisory system. The warnings would be similar to storm and fire warnings and would classify heat waves by their intensity and their impact on health. The aim is to help prevent heat stroke deaths among the elderly, farm workers and other outdoor workers. Rubén Tapia spoke with farm worker advocates about the plan.
New Republican Assault on Sanctuary Cities in Florida Rejected – In Florida, Republican lawmakers are pushing a bill that would crack down on transportation for unaccompanied immigrant children and asylum seekers in the state. It would expand on previous initiatives targeting sanctuary cities. A state senate committee has given the bill the go-ahead even though the law it proposes to strengthen is in litigation. The law would penalize private companies and community organizations that transport undocumented immigrants. The bill’s leading cheerleader, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, is seeking a second term in office this year. Yemillé Castejón reports.
