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• affected the lives of two Orange County residents and the families of two teens who were killed by an illegal
• Oscar Eduardo Aguenza, a twice-deported Mexican illegal immigrant, had a lengthy...
• A twice-deported Mexican illegal immigrant had a lengthy rap sheet prior to, I can't read my own writing
• bringing this forward, but also just to clarify, for a point of own personal privilege, that it's not illegal
• This forward, but also just to clarify, for point of own personal privilege, that it's not illegal immigrants

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on April 23, 2025, with a large regular-order agenda and first approved a consent calendar covering many bills. Several measures were then heard individually, with most receiving support from sponsors and stakeholder groups and no formal opposition in the room, though some bills drew respectful opposition or no votes. The committee also read and deemed approved a lengthy suspense calendar before taking up additional bills and public comment. Among the bills discussed, AB 263 would extend temporary flow regulations on the Smith and Shasta Rivers for five years or until permanent rules are completed; AB 309 would remove the sunset on pharmacists’ ability to provide sterile syringes without a prescription to support HIV and hepatitis prevention; AB 631 would require animal shelters to post intake and outcome data online; AB 792 would allow consolidation of bargaining for court interpreters; AB 867 would ban cat declawing except when medically necessary; AB 1206 would require pre-approved housing plans for small residential projects; AB 787 would require health plans to better help patients find in-network providers; AB 596 would protect workers’ right to wear face coverings unless unsafe; AB 282 would allow housing providers to prefer voucher holders without violating source-of-income discrimination law; AB 738 would create a limited rebuilding exemption for disaster survivors from newer solar requirements; AB 566 would require browsers and mobile operating systems to make global privacy opt-outs easier; and AB 622 would clarify CDCR’s authority to award credits to people serving indeterminate sentences who complete rehabilitation programming. Most of these bills were reported out on roll calls, often with bipartisan or limited dissent. AB 309, AB 631, AB 792, AB 867, AB 1206, AB 787, AB 596, AB 282, AB 738, AB 566, and AB 622 all advanced, while AB 263 also moved forward despite opposition from the Siskiyou Board of Supervisors and the California Farm Bureau. AB 622 generated the most extensive debate, with supporters emphasizing rehabilitation, parole-board review, and cost savings, and opponents warning about public safety and the impact on serious violent offenders. The meeting ended after brief public comment on several other bills on the suspense file and then adjournment.

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• So, if we make this illegal, then that'd be, I mean, but that would require making political speech illegal
• So, Right, but that's<01:21:09.360> illegal,<01:21:09.840> so that's illegal, so that's
• if we make this illegal, then that'd So, if we make this illegal, then that'd be<01:21:12.720> I<
• speeches illegal. speeches illegal.
• political speeches illegal? political speeches illegal?

Bills: SB1166, SB888, SB2387, SB2471

Keywords: insurance, climate change, responsible parties, damages, Hawaii Property Insurance Association, Hurricane Relief Fund, civil action, climate disasters, extreme weather, SB888, Hawaii, consumer protection, smart home security, smart household security device, home security camera, video doorbell, Ring, Nest, connected devices, internet of things

Summary: The committee heard SB 1166 SD2, a bill on insurance and climate-related damages that would authorize the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and, in amended versions discussed during testimony, other public and private entities to pursue civil actions to recover losses tied to climate disasters and extreme weather. DCCA’s Insurance Division and the Department of the Attorney General raised legal concerns, saying the bill’s scope may not fit the insurance code section being amended, that it could create subject-matter and title issues, and that some subrogation language may be duplicative of existing rate-filing practice. Lawyers for Justice opposed the measure, arguing it conflicts with existing subrogation law and recent Hawaii Supreme Court rulings that treat the judicial lien process as the exclusive remedy. The American Petroleum Institute also opposed, warning the bill would add liability and litigation risk for companies operating under existing permits and could undermine energy reliability and investment. Supporters said the bill would help shift climate-related insurance costs away from residents and onto fossil fuel companies and other responsible parties. Testimony in support came from the Polluters Pay Hawaii Coalition, Center for Climate Integrity, Hawaii Island Council, Our Hawaii, Sierra Club of Hawaii, and others, who described recent flooding, storm damage, rising premiums, non-renewals, and underinsurance as evidence of a worsening climate-driven insurance crisis. Several supporters urged amendments to give the Attorney General explicit authority to recover insurance-related losses for the Hurricane Relief Fund, HPIA, and private insurers, and to ensure recovered amounts benefit policyholders. Committee members questioned whether HPIA is a private entity, whether the Attorney General could represent it, whether the bill could create double recovery or affect pending climate litigation, and whether insurers would have standing or damages if they are only paying contractual claims. The committee then took up SB 888 SD2, a consumer protection bill that would restrict smart household security device operators from sharing user data with law enforcement without consent or a judicial order, and would bar conditioning device use on such consent. The Office of Consumer Protection testified in support and said an Illinois law could serve as a useful template for exceptions to the warrant requirement. An individual supporter said the measure would protect immigrant communities, judges, and others from surveillance and misuse of private data. No vote was taken during the portion of the meeting provided, and the chair noted additional written testimony submitted in support of SB 1166.

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• from essentially, even for the illegal from essentially, even for the illegal dumping,<00:07:59.759
• >> that requires a state and county illegal >> that requires a state and county illegal
• And um, but for illegal dumping, it's very difficult again to determine who the perpetrators are.
• It possibly could be. you know, done illegal dumping and you know, done illegal dumping and they're<00
• And um but for illegal permits for.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint HHS, Agriculture, Environment, Energy, and Intergovernmental Affairs hearing focused first on SB 2262, a pollution and illegal dumping measure. The Department of Health said it stood on its written testimony, and public testimony included support from CARES with suggested amendments to involve the counties in standardized response planning and to address pollution caused by individuals. Members questioned the bill’s fines, where they would go, and how the department would handle carcasses and illegal dumping enforcement. DOH said administrative fines go to the general fund, criminal fines are collected by the Attorney General, carcasses are generally buried by the landowner under existing rules, and DOH mainly regulates solid waste and coordinates with counties and other agencies when violations arise. After discussion, the chair recommended SB 2262 be passed with substantial amendments. The proposed amendments would add DLNR to the task force, deposit all fines into a special fund to support enforcement, allow fines below $5,000 for littering and higher fines for excessive or chronic illegal dumping, and include a January 30, 2050 effective date. The committee adopted the recommendation, with members voting aye. The hearing then moved to the HHS calendar. On SB 2087, relating to health insurance, agencies including DHS, DCCA, the Attorney General, and Labor stood on written testimony, while several advocacy and medical groups testified in support. One Medicaid recipient opposed the bill, arguing the coverage should be immediate rather than phased in over three years. Angela Melody Young supported the bill but urged amendments to prioritize people with disabilities, kupuna, and mothers. Members questioned whether the rural health transformation program could support the bill’s deductible structure; the Department of Human Services said it was unlikely CMS would allow that level of coverage, though rural funds might help in other ways. The committee then moved on to SB 2089, which would expand services eligible for Medicaid prospective payment system reimbursement, hearing support from OHA, DHS, and others, along with testimony about mental health access and training. The transcript also began SB 2106, relating to health and eating disorder prevention, with a student testifying in support and citing youth eating disorder harms, but the discussion was cut off before any action on that bill.

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• The next is House Bill 934, which is an act relating to the fee for selling hunting licenses, introduced
• H. 934, an act relating to the fee for selling hunting licenses.
• House Bill 934, an act relating to the fee for selling hunting licenses.
• concerning how land is posted using Concerning how land is posted using notice signs to prohibit hunting

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional reading for St. Patrick’s Day, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of a resignation letter from Representative Hooper of Burlington. The letter said the House environment had changed significantly and that he was resigning before the next cycle, while thanking colleagues and urging bold leadership to address major problems facing Vermonters. Members then received first readings and referrals for a large slate of bills. House bills introduced included measures on tax administration, hunting license fees, emergency management, oath and affirmation language in statutes, judiciary procedures, a Vermont homelessness response continuum, paperwork reduction, public utility subjects, municipal regulation of agriculture, miscellaneous agricultural subjects, and municipal permitting of ground-mounted solar arrays. Senate bills referred to House committees included vocational rehabilitation, home improvement and land improvement fraud, advanced metering infrastructure devices, water quality, and fair employment practices. Several other bills on the notice calendar were also referred to Ways and Means or Appropriations because they affected state revenue or carried appropriations. The House adopted two concurrent resolutions on the consent calendar: HCR 214, honoring Irish-American patriots and their role in American independence, and HCR 220, welcoming the USS Vermont’s namesake visit and designating April 18, 2026 as USS Vermont Day. Members also offered announcements recognizing guests from the USS Vermont and related veterans’ groups, remembering former Representative Ken Harvey, and noting upcoming events such as March Madness pools, the Legislative Cabaret, a Rural Caucus meeting, and a NAMI Walks team. On the floor calendar, H. 723 on posting of land was taken up, amended as recommended by the Committee on Environment, and ordered to third reading on a 10-0-1 committee vote. The House then began second reading of H. 757 on manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives; committee members described manufactured housing as a key affordable housing option in Vermont and said the bill would clarify how these homes are purchased, titled, taxed, and financed, while reducing costs and improving consistency for homeowners, lenders, and municipalities.

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• I would like everyone to know I am on the hunt to find products with Kernza in them.
• c> I<00:57:39.040> am<00:57:39.119> on<00:57:39.280> the<00:57:39.440> hunt
• <00:57:39.680> to everyone to know I am on the hunt to everyone to know I am on the hunt to

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• With me is our legislative director, Kelly Hoff, and Carl Hunt, who is our physical plant director.
• Hunt, did you want to add anything or of no confidence in the leadership of of no confidence in the leadership
• Um Mr.<01:38:29.679> Hunt<01:38:29.920> did<01:38:30.080> you<01:38:30.159> want
• Hunt, did you want to add anything?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Now, we have a great ecosystem in the state of Alabama where people come all over the world to hunt here
• ALL over the Alabama WHERE PEOPLE COME ALL over the world<01:25:51.199> to<01:25:51.440> hunt
• 51.920> in<01:25:52.159> the<01:25:52.320> state<01:25:52.480> of world to hunt
• here in the state of world to hunt here in the state of Alabama.<01:25:53.199> They<01:25:53.440

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with a prayer by Pastor Jeremy Ward and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Sophia Woods. A quorum was established with 27 senators present, and the Senate adopted routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the previous day’s journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The chamber also referred Executive Message 69, appointing Brandy Williams to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards and Education Commission, to the Committee on Confirmations. The Senate received several Judiciary Committee reports. House Bills 41 and 149 and Senate Bills 230, 87, 169, 238, and 233 were reported favorably, with amendments on Senate Bills 87, 169, and 233. Those measures received second reading and were placed on the calendar for the next legislative day. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 31, commending Mackenzie Grace Stigel, and Senate Joint Resolution 32, recognizing the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science for its national ranking; guests from the school were welcomed in the gallery. The Rules Committee report was then adopted by a 33-0 vote, setting a special order calendar that included Senate Bill 71 on administrative rules, along with several other bills on dredging, county subdivisions, legislative matters, public corruption, rural hospital investment, minority affairs, campaign finance, and natural resources. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 71, the “sound science” bill, which would limit state agencies from adopting environmental rules more stringent than federal law and require science-based standards where federal law is absent. Senator Coleman-Madison offered an amendment to preserve stronger scientific and causal standards, arguing the bill could weaken protections in heavily burdened communities; the amendment failed on a roll call vote of 25 nays to 1 yea. Senators then continued debating the bill’s effect on ADEM’s authority, emergency rulemaking, federal standards, and environmental enforcement in Alabama.

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• It was at UA, at UN, at Hunts, at Huntington College.
• c> UA<01:18:13.360> at<01:18:13.520> UN<01:18:13.840> at<01:18:14.000> Hunts
• <01:18:14.400> at<01:18:14.640> Huntington at UA at UN at Hunts at Huntington at UA
• at UN at Hunts at Huntington College.<01:18:15.440> Now<01:18:15.520> it's<01:18:15.760

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• He said that child then becomes a pathway to more fishing licenses and hunting licenses.
• 15:10.959> fishing<00:15:11.440> licenses<00:15:12.000> and<00:15:12.320> hunting
• to more uh fishing licenses and hunting to more uh fishing licenses and hunting licenses.<00:15:

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• There are compacts for hunting and fishing, water, dentistry, doctors, and nurses.
• something so um there are<00:02:17.440> compacts<00:02:17.840> for<00:02:18.000> hunting
• ><00:02:18.400> and<00:02:18.599> fishing<00:02:19.000> and are compacts for hunting
• and fishing and are compacts for hunting and fishing and water<00:02:19.720> and<00:02:20.160

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Explore Minnesota focuses on are the governor's openers events, which include fishing openers, pheasant hunting
• openers events which include fishing openers events which include fishing pheasant<01:20:06.480> hunting
• Deer<01:20:08.800> uh<01:20:09.000> there<01:20:09.080> are pheasant hunting
• and Deer uh there are pheasant hunting and Deer uh there are other<01:20:09.560> animals<01:20

Keywords: 1183, house

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• that it does: it gives us an excellent, if I might say, emergency manager at our department, Lucy Hunt
• at our um you know emergency manager at our department<00:46:06.480> Lucy<00:46:06.839> hunt
• and<00:46:07.359> what<00:46:07.520> she<00:46:07.800> has department Lucy hunt
• and what she has department Lucy hunt and what she has unfortunately<00:46:08.640> is<00:46:08.920

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Octopus hunting is a sacred tradition held by the Hawaiian people.
• 01:09:53.480> with<01:09:53.640> lures<01:09:54.640> octopus<01:09:55.080> hunt
• <01:09:55.640> is<01:09:55.800> a octopus with lures octopus hunt is a octopus with
• lures octopus hunt is a sacred<01:09:56.880> tradition<01:09:57.360> held<01:09:57.640

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• <00:47:41.520> so<00:47:41.680> I in the law that made this illegal so I in the law
• that made this illegal so I think<00:47:41.920> we're<00:47:42.160> in<00:47:42.280>
• <00:53:31.400> you're by making certain conduct illegal you're by making certain conduct illegal
• <00:53:43.920> to specifically makes it illegal to specifically makes it illegal to essentially
• Most gun crimes also come from illegally obtained firearms.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Was your program defunded, uh, what you think is illegally?
• Was your program defunded, uh, what you think is illegally?
• Yes, these are subject to lawsuits right now for illegal curtailment of funds.
• illegality bucket buckets. illegality bucket buckets.
• now uh for illegal now uh for illegal >> uh<01:02:29.200> curtailment<01:02:29.760>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee held an informational briefing on the rule of law with U.S. Representative Ed Case. Chair Carl Rhodes opened by explaining the purpose of the briefing, noting it was being livestreamed and that public testimony would not be taken in the usual way. He described the rule of law as central to democracy and introduced Case, who was invited to discuss the concept and its relevance to recent federal actions affecting Hawaii. Case framed the rule of law as a durable system grounded in the Constitution, federal laws, separation of powers, and checks and balances, with each branch of government and the public itself playing a role. He emphasized that Congress makes the laws, the president executes them, and the courts decide whether the Constitution and laws are being followed. He also stressed that elected officials swear to uphold this structure and that the rule of law is distinct from ordinary policy disagreements. Case then argued that the Trump administration has undermined the rule of law through actions such as dismantling or weakening agencies created and funded by law, withholding appropriated funds, removing inspectors general and other independent officials, ignoring or challenging court orders, weakening the independence of agencies like the Department of Justice and the Federal Reserve, and intimidating dissenting voices, the press, and other opponents. He said these actions have harmed Hawaii and reflect a coordinated effort to concentrate power in the executive branch. He noted that Congress has not been serving as an effective check, while federal courts have been the main remaining check through more than 46 lawsuits, and he identified voters as the ultimate check and balance, briefly correcting the timing of the next midterm election to 2026.

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• In certain parts of the state, these illegal cannabis grows are decimating the environment.
• Not only are they diverting water, but they are introducing illegal pesticides and rodenticides that
• It is patterned on similar enforcement activities on illegal substances like fentanyl.
• And we're also helping people come into compliance, but on the illegal front...
• And we're also helping people come into compliance, but on the illegal front, we're in there doing the

Summary: The Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture held its annual State of the Fishery forum, focusing on salmon, Dungeness crab, kelp, ocean conditions, and related aquaculture and committee reports. Opening remarks from committee leadership emphasized climate impacts, reduced federal NOAA support, state investments through Proposition 4, coastal resilience funding, and the importance of fisheries to rural economies and tribal communities. Secretary of Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot described a decade of drought and climate stress, highlighted progress such as Klamath River dam removal, wetland restoration, and the state’s salmon strategy, and warned that federal funding uncertainty and staffing cuts could undermine restoration and fishery recovery efforts. Senator Cortese raised concerns about illegal cannabis cultivation damaging riparian habitat and water flows, and both Crowfoot and Fish and Wildlife Director Bonham said enforcement against illicit grows remains a major environmental priority but is constrained by resources. Director Bonham provided a broad update on California fisheries, reporting encouraging signs for salmon after several difficult years, including improved ocean conditions, stronger returns in some runs, and successful short recreational openings in 2025. He also noted major challenges, including reduced federal hatchery production at Nimbus, ongoing uncertainty around winter-run and spring-run recovery, and the need for continued habitat restoration, monitoring, and hatchery investment. On Dungeness crab, Bonham said the fishery remained valuable but constrained by whale entanglement risk, warming ocean conditions, and domoic acid concerns; he described new marked-line distribution, ropeless and alternative gear trials, and ongoing aerial and vessel monitoring. He also said the department’s unified cannabis enforcement task force had served numerous warrants and seized large amounts of illegal cannabis, but more funding is needed for sustained operations. In the salmon panel, Yurok Tribe fisheries director McCovey said the Klamath still faces low run sizes, climate-driven warming, wildfire impacts, and federal uncertainty, but he pointed to dam removal, restoration work, and AB 263’s river-flow protections as major advances. PCFFA president Bradshaw stressed that the three consecutive salmon closures have devastated coastal communities and argued for major reinvestment in aging Central Valley hatchery infrastructure and better broodstock management at Fall Creek. CalTrout’s Schneider said salmon remain at risk statewide, but cited Prop 4, habitat reconnection, floodplain restoration, improved water management, and monitoring as the main tools for recovery. In the crab panel, CDFW’s Schumann reported that the 2024–25 season produced record prices per pound and about $55 million in value despite delays and trap reductions, but he warned that three confirmed whale entanglements and elevated whale presence could force a conservative opener for 2025–26. PCFFA’s Domrash supported marked line, alternative gear, and a new gear-recovery network, while also criticizing the current ramp system as a response to a problem not fully grounded in science.

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• Let's defund the illegal aliens. Let's defund the sanctuary jurisdictions.
• We added a 1% remittance fee on illegal aliens. 1% remittance fees on illegal aliens last year in the
• Why should people who come here, who are here illegally, not be paying a remittance fee, at least for
• illegal aliens back.
• ...Medicaid, making sure that illegal aliens couldn't get welfare benefits in Medicaid.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• As a result, appliances continue to be one of the most frequently illegally dumped items.
• Illegal dumping is not happening in Beverly Hills. It’s not piling up in Brentwood.
• SB 1230 seeks to increase coordination of local efforts to respond to and prevent illegal dumping.
• The state is currently involved in a less formal role coordinating an illegal dumping task force.
• And we, I mean, just recognizing how illegal dumping is a scourge in every way.

Summary: The committee heard presentations on several energy, environmental, and consumer protection bills while operating at times without a quorum. Senator McNerney presented SB 925, which would direct the California Energy Commission to develop a statewide roadmap for fusion energy, and SB 1350, which would expand the use of green hydrogen in the power sector by allowing renewable portfolio standard credit for power plants using hydrogen. Supporters said both bills would help California maintain leadership in emerging clean-energy industries, attract investment, and create jobs. Opponents of SB 1350 raised concerns about greenwashing, resource shuffling, and increased NOx emissions from hydrogen combustion, while supporters said committee amendments added guardrails against those outcomes. Senator Ashby presented SB 1010, a manufacturer-funded extended producer responsibility program for refrigerants in appliances; supporters said it would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve recovery, while opponents argued existing laws already regulate refrigerants and that the bill could raise costs and disrupt recycling markets. Senator Grayson presented SB 1145 to streamline CEQA and federal reuse procedures for qualifying projects in the Concord Reuse Project Area, which supporters said would help deliver long-planned housing, jobs, and open space, while one housing group sought stronger affordable-housing guarantees. Senator Cabaldon presented SB 1341, which would give CalRecycle authority to reduce processing fees for wine and spirits bag-in-a-box containers when fee collections exceed program needs; supporters said the current fee increase was abrupt and excessive, while opponents warned against giving the agency too much discretion. Senator Padilla presented SGR 13, urging the U.S. to secure enforceable commitments to eliminate transboundary sewage pollution in the Tijuana and New River watersheds during the 2026 USMCA review, and SB 1033, which would require testing and disclosure of heavy metals in protein products; SGR 13 drew strong support from border and environmental justice advocates, while SB 1033 drew support from consumer and health groups and opposition from industry groups concerned about labeling burdens and scope. Senator Caballero presented SB 1183, requiring a state study of the environmental, land-use, and economic impacts of industrial solar in the Central Valley; farm and land-use advocates supported the bill, while solar industry groups opposed unless amended, saying it should better reflect solar’s benefits and existing state analysis. After testimony, the committee took roll and adopted several measures on a 4-0 or 3-0 basis, with bills including SJR 13, SB 925, SB 1350, SB 1145, SB 1341, SB 1033, and SB 1010 advanced on call to Appropriations or, in the case of SB 1010, already voted with a 3-1 result before being held on call.

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• Even though it may be illegal, the employee is still doing it.
• Even though it may be illegal, the employee is still doing it.
• , it's illegal.
• ,<00:18:27.560> it's<00:18:27.720> illegal.
• might be illegal, it's illegal. might be illegal, it's illegal.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The Church Committee concluded these agencies had engaged in illegal surveillance.
• Those include crimes related to illegal immigration, as well as other offenses. riots that took place
• But Trump also just pardoned a dark web operator sentenced to life in prison for trafficking illegal
• Forced or directed to do something unethical or illegal. I'll proceed.
• The FISA court themselves issued the report you're referring to about the illegal searches.