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Immigration rights activist Jeanette Vizguerra poses for a portrait at the First Unitarian Society of Denver in 2021.

Jeanette Vizguerra, an undocumented mom once named to Time’s 100 Most Influential list, has been detained by ICE in Colorado

By Gloria Pazmino, Andi Babineau, Holly Yan and Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — An undocumented mother and immigration reform activist who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement feared she was being followed in recent days, her daughter told CNN. Jeanette Vizguerra gained international attention in 2017 when she took sanctuary in a Denver church

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John Roberts Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of John Roberts, chief justice of the United States. Personal Birth date: January 27, 1955 Birth place: Buffalo, New York Birth name: John Glover Roberts Jr. Father: John Glover Roberts Sr., steel company executive Mother: Rosemary (Podrasky) Roberts Marriage: Jane (Sullivan) Roberts (July 27,

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LGBTQ Rights Milestones Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at LGBTQ milestones in the United States. LGBTQ is an acronym meaning lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning. The term sometimes is extended to LGBTQIA, to include intersex and asexual groups. Queer is an umbrella term for non-straight people; intersex refers to those whose

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A pro-Palestinian rally on the steps of Lowe Library on the grounds of Columbia University on April 22

‘Rules aren’t clear anymore’: Trump crackdown on student protesters sends shock waves across US universities

By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — In the days after immigration officers detained a pro-Palestinian activist on campus, the head of the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic at Columbia Law School has been inundated with inquiries from students seeking answers to basic questions. “I have been individually counseling students on whether or not they should travel abroad,

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A pro-Palestinian rally on the steps of Lowe Library on the grounds of Columbia University on April 22

‘Rules aren’t clear anymore’: Trump crackdown on student protesters sends shock waves across US universities

CNN By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — In the days after immigration officers detained a pro-Palestinian activist on campus, the head of the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic at Columbia Law School has been inundated with inquiries from students seeking answers to basic questions. “I have been individually counseling students on whether or not they should travel

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5 things to know for March 18: Israel-Gaza, Executive powers, Astronauts return, Federal employees, Missing college student

CNN By Tricia Escobedo and Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — Historians, conspiracy theorists, Oliver Stone: Set aside some reading time today. President Donald Trump said he plans to release “approximately 80,000 pages” of unredacted files associated with President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and

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5 things to know for March 18: Israel-Gaza, Executive powers, Astronauts return, Federal employees, Missing college student

CNN By Tricia Escobedo and Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — Historians, conspiracy theorists, Oliver Stone: Set aside some reading time today. President Donald Trump said he plans to release “approximately 80,000 pages” of unredacted files associated with President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and

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5 things to know for March 18: Israel-Gaza, Executive powers, Astronauts return, Federal employees, Missing college student

By Tricia Escobedo and Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — Historians, conspiracy theorists, Oliver Stone: Set aside some reading time today. President Donald Trump said he plans to release “approximately 80,000 pages” of unredacted files associated with President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On

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5 things to know for March 18: Israel-Gaza, Executive powers, Astronauts return, Federal employees, Missing college student

CNN By Tricia Escobedo and Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — Historians, conspiracy theorists, Oliver Stone: Set aside some reading time today. President Donald Trump said he plans to release “approximately 80,000 pages” of unredacted files associated with President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and

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Members of the Armed Forces of the Dominican Republic observe images transmitted by drones as part of the ongoing search operation of Sudiksha Konanki

Judge grants freedom request for last person seen with missing US student Sudiksha Konanki in Dominican Republic

By Mark Morales, Jessica Hasbun, Chris Boyette and Karina Tsui, CNN Higüey, Dominican Republic (CNN) — A judge in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday granted a request for freedom for Joshua Steven Riibe, who investigators believe was the last person to see missing US college student Sudiksha Konanki alive nearly two weeks ago. Riibe argued

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Rex Tillerson Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former US Secretary of State and ExxonMobil CEO, Rex Tillerson. Personal Birth date: March 23, 1952 Birth place: Wichita Falls, Texas Birth name: Rex Wayne Tillerson Father: Bob Tillerson, Boy Scouts of America executive Mother: Patty (Patton) Tillerson Marriage: Renda (St. Clair)

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Steve Ballmer Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft. Personal Birth date: March 24, 1956 Birth place: Detroit, Michigan Birth name: Steven Anthony Ballmer Father: Fred Ballmer, manager for Ford Motor Co. Mother: Bea (Dworkin) Ballmer Marriage: Connie Snyder (1990-present) Children: Three sons Education: Harvard

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