Severe Weather in Oklahoma and Supreme Court Deportation Rulings

In Episode 134 of the U.S. News Daily Brief, Michelle provides updates on severe weather conditions affecting Oklahoma and the southern United States, discussing the response efforts and potential impacts on the region. The episode then shifts to recent Supreme Court rulings, focusing on decisions related to deportation and the Alien Enemies Act, exploring their implications for immigration policy and national security. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a call to action, encouraging listeners to stay informed on these pressing issues.

Episode Transcript

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Tragic news from Oklahoma as severe weatherclaimed the lives of two individuals this past
weekend.
A woman and a twelve-year-old boy weretragically swept away by floodwaters in Moore,
a suburb of Oklahoma City.
According to the Moore Police Department, theirvehicle was one of about a dozen that became
stranded in deep water as torrential rainsinundated the area.

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Unfortunately, their truck was washed under abridge, where the woman and child were later
found deceased.
This devastating event unfolded as a series ofpowerful thunderstorms wreaked havoc across the
southern and midwestern United States, puttingover forty-five million Americans at risk.

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The storms brought with them not only heavyrainfall but also the potential for tornadoes,
particularly affecting areas stretching fromEast Texas to southeastern Iowa and Illinois.
In response to the flooding in Moore, emergencyservices, including dive teams and drones, were
deployed in a desperate search for survivors.
Dramatic footage captured rescue teams workingtirelessly to reach the submerged vehicle.

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The Moore Police Department has expressed theirgratitude to neighboring agencies that assisted
in the rescue efforts and extended theircondolences to the victims' families and
friends.
Elsewhere, severe weather conditions persisted,with the National Weather Service warning of
flash flooding in southern Oklahoma intoSunday.
The Storm Prediction Center also highlightedthe threat of destructive winds and large hail

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for parts of Arkansas and Missouri, wheretornado watches were issued.
In Texas, emergency crews were deployed inMontague County to rescue residents from rising
floodwaters.
Forecasters anticipate a reprieve from thesevere weather by Monday, but the impact of
these storms serves as a stark reminder of thepower of nature and the importance of heeding

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weather warnings.
Our thoughts are with all those affected bythis weekend’s storms.
Turning to the Supreme Court, there's asignificant development regarding deportations
under the Alien Enemies Act.
The United States Supreme Court has temporarilyblocked the deportation of Venezuelans held in
northern Texas, invoking an 18th-centurywartime law.

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This decision came after an emergency appeal bythe American Civil Liberties Union, who argued
that the Trump administration was moving torestart removals under this rarely used law.
The court's decision prevents the deportationof these individuals until further notice,
following a prior ruling that deportationscould only proceed if the individuals had a

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chance to argue their case in court.
The American Civil Liberties Union lawyer, LeeGelernt, expressed relief, emphasizing the
imminent danger these individuals faced if sentto a foreign prison without a court hearing.
However, not all justices agreed.
Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alitodissented, criticizing the court's swift action

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as unprecedented and legally questionable.
They noted that the decision was made withouthearing from the government, and without clear
jurisdiction or concrete evidence of immediatedanger.
The Trump administration, represented by WhiteHouse press secretary Karoline Leavitt and
Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, respondedby labeling the detained individuals as

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'foreign terrorists.' They expressed confidencein ultimately overcoming what they described as
meritless litigation from activist groups.
This case highlights the contentious nature ofimmigration policies and the use of the Alien
Enemies Act, which has only been invoked threetimes in U.S.
history, most notably during World War II.

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The administration is expected to challenge theSupreme Court's temporary order soon, as they
seek to continue deportations under this act.
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