“There is a long history of oppression against Black Americans that holds us back from full participation in American society,” Jordan said. “…we are working quickly to take action for the Black community’s voice to be heard.” Source
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Judge blocks “public charge” immigration rule during pandemic
“No person should hesitate to seek medical care, nor should they endure punishment or penalty if they seek temporary financial aid as a result of the pandemic’s impact,” the judge wrote. Source
Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized for minimally invasive procedure
The Supreme Court Justice underwent a procedure on a bile duct stent she received last year. Source
Attorney General Barr warns of fraud when expanding mail-in voting system
Attorney General William Barr is casting doubt on mail-in voting, telling NPR there are “so many occasions for fraud” when the system is expanded. David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Lawmakers weigh next coronavirus relief package as unemployment benefits expire this week
Time is running out for lawmakers to pass a new coronavirus relief package, as unemployment benefits are set to expire this week for millions of Americans. CBS News’ Skyler Henry joined CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss that and more. Source
Climate change could lead to mass migration as people head north to survive
The Earth’s temperature is expected to drastically increase over the next 50 years, which will likely force entire nations of people to travel north for survival. ProPublica senior environmental reporter Abrahm Lustgarten mapped out what this migration might look like. He joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Ruth Bader Ginsburg undergoes medical procedure at NYC hospital
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 87, has undergone a nonsurgical medical procedure in New York City and expects to be released from a hospital there by the end of the week. CBS Los Angeles reports. Source
3 Georgia inmates help rescue an unconscious sheriff’s deputy
Three inmates are being credited for helping rescue a Georgia sheriff’s deputy who fell and hit his head while patrolling a jail. The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office thanked the men for their efforts in a story that has since gone viral. CBS Los Angeles reports. Source
7/29: Red and Blue
The latest from around Capitol HIll; Congressman John Lewis departs D.C. for last time Source
Florida to temporarily close state-run testing sites due to storm
The state said that county-run testing centers will remain open, but county testing centers in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties — which together make up nearly a third of cases in the state — will also be temporarily closed. Source