Law & Courts Washington farmworkers call for better work conditions amid Trump deportation threats More than 100 farmworkers and their supporters traveled to Olympia from the state’s rural counties Tuesday to lobby lawmakers for more protections against unfair labor practices. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Law & Courts Big changes for the border In his inaugural address, President Trump declared a "national emergency" at the U.S.-Mexico border and outlined a slate of immigration-related changes he wants to make in his second term. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
National Prince Harry settles with Murdoch's British tabloids as trial is about to begin Prince Harry has agreed to settle his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids. The deal ends a years' long battle to hold the newspapers accountable for invasions of privacy. David Folkenflik
Politics Some Trump voters express reservations with his sweeping Jan. 6 pardons One Trump voter told NPR he supported pardons related to the Capitol attack, but has a tougher time reconciling pardons for rioters who were violent with police. Ashley Lopez Elena Moore
Law & Courts Democratic state AGs file lawsuit to block Trump order ending birthright citizenship President Trump signed an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin discusses why he believes the president's action is unlawful. Steve Inskeep
National Democratic attorneys general sue over Trump's order to end birthright citizenship A group of 18 state attorneys general signed on to a lawsuit filed Tuesday seeking to block the administration's move, describing it as unconstitutional. Brian Mann
Law & Courts What Biden's preemptive pardons for family members could mean for presidential powers Before leaving office, President Biden issued preemptive pardons for five family members. Legal expert Kim Wehle discusses the move and what it means for future presidential powers. A Martínez
Politics Trump offers long-promised pardons to some 1,500 January 6 rioters On the campaign trail, Trump regularly featured the stories of Jan. 6 defendants he labeled "hostages" and "patriots." Carrie Johnson
Law & Courts As some Washington law enforcement leaders vow to help with mass deportations, immigration advocates prepare to resist A Washington law that’s designed to protect immigrant rights could see new challenges as President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The state’s sanctuary law restricts how local law enforcement can aid federal immigration officials, but some Washington state counties appear eager to help Trump fulfill his promise of mass deportations. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Law & Courts Tacoma ICE center ordered to pay detainee workers Washington’s minimum wage, $23 million in arrears A federal appeals court ruled on Thursday that people held at the Northwest ICE Processing Center must be paid the state’s minimum wage for doing any work around the facility. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez