Politics
New Legislation Threatens Rural Water Supplies
A new section of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 proposes exemptions for carbon dioxide injection wells, which critics argue will threaten rural farmers and ranchers' livelihoods. A federal judge has also restricted immigration officers from making warrantless arrests in Southern California.
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The Hill
A federal judge on Wednesday barred immigration enforcement officers from making arrests without a warrant in Southern California. U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong granted a preliminary injunction on Sept. 2, which was unsealed on Wednesday. The American Civil Liberties Union of South
2026-09-17 16:58 UTC
The Hill
A new section of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 proposes groundwater protection exemptions for carbon dioxide injection wells that critics argue will threaten the livelihoods of rural farmers and ranchers.
2026-09-17 17:00 UTC