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January 22, 2026

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Today in Black America - January 22

POSTED: January 22, 2026, 7:00 am

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The Associated Press

Judge tosses lines of NYC’s only Republican House seat, as state enters redistricting wars

Inflation fears are high for most Americans. But a new poll shows one group is particularly worried


Autopsy finds Cuban immigrant in ICE custody died of homicide due to asphyxia



USA Today

'Nationalism on steroids:' Trump, Catholics battle over morality

Tech CEOs have been quiet on ICE. Their workers want them to speak up.

Can Trump fire Fed's Lisa Cook? Supreme Court seems doubtful


The New York Times


Few Voters Say Trump’s Second Term Has Made the Country Better, Poll Finds

‘High Alert, All the Time’: Minneapolis Sees ICE Around Every Corner


Volunteers in Minnesota Deliver Groceries So Immigrants Can Hide at Home


NJ.com


N.J. prisons battling worst staffing crisis in decades. Guards say they’re in constant danger.


In one of his final acts, Murphy pardoned son of Democratic power broker

N.J. school district sues superintendent over $15 million budget crisis



The Washington Post


ICE detains four children from Minnesota school district, including 5-year-old

Jasmine Crockett is daring Democrats to rethink electability. Some aren’t sold.

Can your health records be sold for profit? A lawsuit says it’s happening.



The Chicago Sun-Times


Illinois investigating if landlord tipped off immigration raid at South Shore apartment building

Immigrant advocates slam ICE memo claiming agents can raid homes without a judge's warrant

As new SNAP rules loom, Cook County officials warn of health consequences for people cut off


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Winter storm watch issued as state braces for ‘significant’ weekend ice, snow


Why Jason Esteves is sharpening his attacks in Georgia’s governor’s race


How Democrats and Republicans are strategically approaching special elections

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