Senate approves Zahid Quraishi as the first Muslim American federal judge
The son of Pakistani immigrants has become the first Muslim federal judge in U.S. history after the Senate voted to confirm him to the post by a vote of 81-16.
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The son of Pakistani immigrants has become the first Muslim federal judge in U.S. history after the Senate voted to confirm him to the post by a vote of 81-16.
Richard J. “Dick” Barry, a proud Everett native, passed away at 88 years old. Dick was an old-school cop, investigator and soldier and whose spectacular career accomplishments are in contrast to the humble, caring, and giving man who never strayed far from his roots or his family. Dick graduated from Everett High School in 1951. He was pre-deceased by his mother Katherine (Powers) Barry, brother Lamont, sister Corinne, brother-in-law Thomas Lee and friend Stanley Notkin. Dick is survived by his high school sweetheart Cheerleader Mary (Lucci) whom he married on Valentine’s Day 67 yea...
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The empty U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on June 24, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) WASHINGTON (CN) — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Thursday that a specific notice activated an immigration provision that prevents non-citizens from accruing a continuous residency in the United States. Agusto Niz-Chavez is a Guatemalan national who arrived in the U.S. in 2005. Two of his children have serious health conditions. After he was pulled over for a broken tail light, Niz-Chavez was referred to immigration authorities, who sent him a notice in 2013 to appear in an immigration court. Two mo...