Morning Jolt: The Judge Who (De)cried Wolf

On the menu today: A federal judge argues that acting secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf is not legally in his position; nearly four years into the Trump administration, some presidentially appointed positions in the federal government remain empty; an option for fighting wildfires that probably ought to be used earlier; and an event you don't want to miss.

Why Is Chad Wolf Still an Acting Secretary of Homeland Security?

Asylum seekers who had entered the United States want to find legal ways to work while awaiting a decision on their case. The Department of Homeland Security instituted a new rule requiring asylum seekers wait 365 days to apply for work permits, instead of the previous 150 days, and that they submit fingerprints and other biometric information as part of the application process. Yesterday, Judge Paula Xinis, an Obama-nominated federal judge in Maryland, struck down those new rules, and also "blocked DHS from eliminating ...

WITH JIM GERAGHTY September 15 2020 WITH JIM GERAGHTY September 15 2020 The Judge Who (De)cried Wolf On the menu today: A federal judge argues that acting secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf is not legally in his position; nearly four years into the Trump administration, some presidentially appointed positions in the federal government remain empty; an option for fighting wildfires that probably ought to be used earlier; and an event you don't want to miss. Why Is Chad Wolf Still an Acting Secretary of Homeland Security? Asylum seekers who had entered the United States want to find legal ways to work while awaiting a decision on their case. The Department of Homeland Security instituted a new rule requiring asylum seekers wait 365 days to apply for work permits, instead of the previous 150 days, and that they submit fingerprints and other biometric information as part of the application process. Yesterday, Judge Paula Xinis, an Obama-nominated federal judge in Maryland, struck down those new rules, and also "blocked DHS from eliminating ...   READ MORE

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