morning! Welcome to the daily briefing. Start with the following headings.
nicole farato We’re totally feeling the holiday spirit here this Tuesday thanks to Carol the TSA Officer. We talk about what’s going on between the United States and Venezuela, how to avoid getting sick during the holidays, and whether it’ll snow on Santa’s way. ❄️
Immigrants have right to return to court to challenge deportation, judge rules
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg said Monday that the federal government denied due process to a group of Venezuelan immigrants who were deported to CECOT, a notorious anti-terrorism prison, earlier this year because of their ties to criminal organizations.
The maximum-security facility is known for its harsh conditions and has become a symbol of President Donald Trump’s controversial immigration crackdown. Meanwhile, CBS canceled a “60 Minutes” segment about CECOT hours before it was scheduled to air on Sunday.
In other news related to Venezuela: The US is tracking an oil tanker that refused to allow Coast Guard members on board in the Caribbean over the weekend.
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Betty Reid Soskin, once America’s oldest park ranger, dies at age 104
Betty Reed Soskin, who was the National Park Service’s oldest ranger when she retired several years ago, has died at age 104. Ms. Soskin was born in Detroit in 1921 and was the great-granddaughter of former slaves in Louisiana. Mr. Soskin’s Cajun-Creole family moved to California six years later, where he grew up in Richmond and worked as a file clerk in a segregated shipyard union hall supporting the U.S. effort in World War II. Decades of discrimination would harden her character and determination.
Have a nice holiday☃️
Will there be a white Christmas?
After repeated flooding in Washington state, another atmospheric river could bring more rain to the West Coast over Christmas week. However, many places across the country will experience an unusually warm holiday. Track the situation across the country as you plan your trip.
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