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GMA Network
23-05-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Ombudsman issues show cause order vs outgoing Cebu guv
The outgoing governor of Cebu received a show cause order from the Office of the Ombudsman directing her to show cause within five days why she should not be cited for indirect contempt for "continuously defying an order" that places her under preventive suspension for six months. The show cause order was issued on May 22, 2025. The show cause order was signed by Ombudsman Samuel Martires in relation to an order on Governor Gwendolyn Garcia's preventive suspension dated April 23, 2025. In a press statement posted on Sugbo News (Capitol's official news portal), Atty. Alex Avisado, legal counsel for Garcia, said that 'for the respectful information and guidance of the Honorable Ombudsman, there was no defiance, Gov. Gwen Garcia actually challenged the legality of the issuance of the Preventive Suspension Order before the Court of Appeals by way of a Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition.' 'On 15 May 2025, the Special Seventeenth (17th) Division of the Court of Appeals issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) prohibiting the Ombudsman and all officials under his authority from implementing the Order dated 23 April 2025. With the issuance of this TRO from the Court of Appeals, there is therefore no legal basis to cite Gov. Garcia for Indirect Contempt," he added. "Like any ordinary citizen, she merely availed of her legal remedies. Fortunately for Gov. Gwen Garcia, the Court of Appeals sustained her contention that this Preventive Suspension Order is patently illegal and was issued with grave abuse of discretion,' the rest of Avisado's statement reads.
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Business Standard
25-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
133 students, mostly Indians, get US visas, SEVIS restored: Impact decoded
This week brought a big win—and a sense of relief—for over 130 international students, including several Indians, whose legal status in the United States had been left in limbo. A US federal judge in Georgia has issued Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) directing the reinstatement of SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) records for 133 foreign students who filed lawsuits alleging wrongful terminations of their student status. The students had lost their F-1 and M-1 visa status after the US Department of State (DOS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) revoked their visas and closed their SEVIS records citing law enforcement interactions, many involving no criminal charges or convictions. Sudden visa cancellations leave students in fear The cancellations sparked panic among students who were unaware they were under scrutiny. Anjan Roy, a graduate student in computer science from Bangladesh, was studying with friends at Missouri State University when he received the email that changed everything. 'I was in literal shock, like, what the hell is this?' said Roy, describing the moment he found out his student visa had been revoked. More than a thousand international students have been affected in recent weeks, with their studies and immigration status thrown into uncertainty. Business Standard spoke to immigration experts to understand the implications of this court order and what it means for students going forward. What does this mean for the affected students? Mamta Shekhawat, founder of study abroad platform said the court order gives students a chance to resume their education. 'This victory served as a relief to the students who were struggling due to Trump's strict policies for SEVPs,' said Shekhawat. 'The students can now continue their studies in the US without the disruption and uncertainty of cancellation. Their visa status is rejuvenated, and they can attend classes and gain degrees from their institutes.' She added that with the immediate threat of deportation removed, students can focus again on their academics. Why were SEVIS records terminated? According to Sheela Murthy, president and CEO of the Murthy Law Firm, the US government's actions lacked proper review. 'Based on our understanding, the Department of Homeland Security took a shortcut of targeting anyone who had any type of incident or had their fingerprints taken or attended a court hearing,' said Murthy. 'They may have used AI to send out blanket visa revocations and SEVIS terminations without confirming if they were throwing the baby out with the bathwater.' She said most students impacted had no criminal record or had already had cases dismissed. 'The revocations and terminations in those cases would be clearly incorrect and violate due process under US law,' she said. Murthy noted this wave of cancellations is unprecedented. 'Prior to the current administration, we have never seen cases where the federal government simply terminated a person's status or revoked the visa, for apparently no reason.' She added, 'We understand there are approximately 5,000 such F-1 visa revocations and SEVIS terminations that have occurred, possibly more.' What could have happened if the records had not been restored? Shekhawat warned of the legal and professional setbacks that could have followed. 'There would have been severe consequences. Deportation is the most predictable. The students could have faced legal proceedings and lost the chance to complete their education in the US,' she said. 'That would mean an incomplete degree and serious difficulty in finding jobs, plus long-term visa challenges in over 100 countries.' Murthy said the impact could also be financial. 'Families could have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars and years of investment in a US education, all because of an error by the government,' she said. What now for these students? While the TRO has provided temporary reinstatement, legal experts say the matter is far from over. 'The reinstatements may not be a permanent fix at this time,' said Anna Stepanova, assistant managing attorney at Murthy Law Firm. 'It's a direct response to federal judges' TROs, which are still temporary until a final order is issued. Without that, students may also be blocked from changing status or applying for a green card in future.' Murthy added, 'The hope is that with the reinstatement, students will be able to continue their education, obtain F-1 OPT, and possibly pursue the STEM OPT later.' Shekhawat urged students to focus on their courses and check for any unresolved issues in their SEVIS profiles. 'They should also regularly consult their Designated School Officials (DSOs) and follow the right procedures for changes like course drops or transfers.' What should current and future students keep in mind? 'Students going to the US must understand SEVIS rules clearly and stick with them,' said Shekhawat. 'Full-time enrolment is essential. Any change must go through the proper channels. Always stay in touch with your DSO and inform them of updates such as address or enrolment changes.' Murthy said there are broader concerns beyond SEVIS. 'We are also hearing of many people being sent back by CBP at airports due to misunderstandings about how H-1B employees are paid,' she said. 'CBP officers are reportedly issuing five-year removal orders and cancelling visas, citing alleged bonus-related issues.' She added, 'A statement often made by CBP in such interviews is that there is a different political climate with greater scrutiny. This is troubling in a democracy where no person should be deprived of liberty or property without due process. Even US citizens are now unsure whether they are safe in this environment.'
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Savoy business gets red placard after 5th health department violation
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — One Champaign County business received a red placard from the health department this week, causing the food service to close, and the health permit to be suspended. On April 22, Old Orchard Lanes, located at 901 N. Dunlap in Savoy, received a red food inspection placard. The health inspector found two risk factor/intervention violations and one repeat risk factor/intervention violation. LAST WEEK: Two red, one yellow placard posted in Champaign Co. after health inspections For the fifth consecutive routine inspection, Old Orchard Lanes struggled to keep certain foods at cold enough temperatures. Inside the dressing cooler, the inspector found blue cheese dressing, thousand island dressing and a cup of thousand island dressing above the required 41°F. The person in charge said both dressings had been taken out of the walk-in cooler and added to the dressing cooler around three hours before the inspection. All other items inside the cooler were at or below 41°F. The vanilla ice cream mix and the chocolate ice cream mix were also found above 41°F inside the ice cream mix holding wells. Both mixes were discarded. Because this was the fifth time Old Orchard Lanes had cold holding violations, a red placard was posted. This is an 'R4' repeat violation, according to the health department. When an R4 repeat violation is observed, the health authority will pursue administrative and/ or judicial remedies against the food establishment and/or permit holder. Ebertfest kicks off with John Wayne's 'The Searchers'; returns to Champaign with a bang This could include: Suspension of the Food Establishment's Permit with or without civil fines Revocation of the Food Establishment's Permit with or without civil fines An administrative hearing concerning administrative remedies to achieve compliance Petition for a Temporary Restraining Order and other relief in a court of competent jurisdiction Petitions for temporary and/ or permanent injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to achieve compliance with the provisions of this Policy and/ or the Health District Ordinance Criminal proceedings, as described here Other violations observed during the inspection included 16 pans of mozzarella cheese found without a prep date inside the walk-in cooler and several boxes of food stored on the floor inside the walk-in freezer, the walk-in cooler, and the dough room. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Epoch Times
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Epoch Times
DHS Says It Didn't Violate Order on Deportations Because Pentagon Executed Them
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on April 23 said that it did not violate a court order limiting the government from deporting illegal immigrants. The U.S. government deported four illegal immigrants to El Salvador on March 31, three days after U.S. District Judge Brian E. Murphy The individuals, three of whom were identified as Tren de Aragua gang members and all of whom are natives of Venezuela, were deported to El Salvador by the Department of Defense, the government told Murphy in court filings. No DHS personnel were on board the flight, and DHS did not direct the Department of Defense to remove the illegal immigrants, Tracy Huettl, chief of field operations in the Southwest for the DHS Immigration and Customs Enforcement division responsible for removing illegal immigrants, Huettl said that all of the men were convicted of crimes and ordered deported by immigration judges and that they were held at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba until they were deported. Two other illegal immigrants from Venezuela were deported to Mexico before Murphy's order, she added. One of those illegal immigrants was asked by immigration officers if he feared being sent to Mexico, Mary Larakers, an attorney for the Department of Justice, Related Stories 4/24/2025 4/23/2025 'At this time, he stated he was not afraid of returning to Mexico,' she said. The fact that the deportations were carried out by the military meant that the 'DHS did not violate the Court's Temporary Restraining Order,' Larakers said. The Pentagon did not respond to a request for comment. Murphy said in his April 18 order that when the U.S. government sends illegal immigrants to a country that is not their native country, they must be informed about where they are being sent and be given an opportunity to raise safety concerns. 'Prior to removing any alien to a third country, i.e., any country not explicitly provided for on the alien's order of removal, Defendants must: (1) provide written notice to the alien—and the alien's immigration counsel, if any—of the third country to which the alien may be removed, in a language the alien can understand; (2) provide meaningful opportunity for the alien to raise a fear of return for eligibility for [Convention Against Torture] protections; (3) move to reopen the proceedings if the alien demonstrates 'reasonable fear'; and (4) if the alien is not found to have demonstrated 'reasonable fear,' provide meaningful opportunity, and a minimum of 15 days, for that alien to seek to move to reopen immigration proceedings to challenge the potential third-country removal,' the judge wrote at the time. Other cases challenging the government's removal of illegal immigrants have also been advancing in the courts since President Donald Trump in March declared that Tren de Aragua is invading the United States and ordered U.S. officials to deport members of the gang. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney Government attorneys The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit said on Wednesday that it had received the motion and directed the lawyers for the illegal immigrants who sued the government to file a response by 5 p.m. on April 28.
