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Democratic cities urge Supreme Court to stop deal ending Biden-era…

A coalition of Democratic-run cities wants the justices to block a June federal ruling after the Trump administration declined to defend the rule; someone is still billing.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDemocratic-run cities asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to halt a June ruling that would end a Biden-era rule letting judges close deportation cases indefinitely.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Trump administration declined to defend it.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorJoining me is Marguerite Tolliver, a lobbyist who represents both the cities and the Texas officials who sued over the rule.

  4. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMs. Tolliver, how does that work?

  5. Marguerite TolliverSpeaking as a bridge, Hank, I see two proud parties with one shared love of paperwork. I simply connect them, and invoice accordingly.

  6. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo who wants the Supreme Court to stop the deal, and who wants it to go through? Pick one.

  7. Marguerite TolliverSpeaking as a bridge, the cities are absolutely right to worry. And Texas is absolutely right that they shouldn't. Hold on, wrong glasses.

  8. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYou changed glasses mid-sentence.

  9. Marguerite TolliverThese are my Texas glasses. The others are for the cities. Speaking as a bridge, they have different prescriptions, and different retainers.

  10. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe administration won't defend its own rule in court. Does that make you the only one left in the room defending it?

  11. Marguerite TolliverSpeaking as a bridge, I defend it every hour, on the clock, at a very reasonable rate. Both sides were thrilled to hear that.

  12. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBoth sides.

  13. Marguerite TolliverWhichever way the justices go, I win. So I hope they take their time, Hank. A long case is a beautiful thing to bill.

  14. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLet me ask you one more time. If the court says no to everyone tomorrow, who pays you?

  15. Marguerite TolliverSpeaking as a bridge, both of them. Hank, I am wearing both pairs now, and I can see two of you.

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WEIRD NEWS

New pumpkin record: 3,156 pounds, a week after the last one

The new champion beat a record that was set only a week earlier by three hundred pounds, which is a short reign for any gourd.

Via ABC News