In this hour, Maggie exposes troubling government overreach in the case of an immigrant in Wisconsin falsely accused of threatening President Trump — a claim that now jeopardizes his ability to remain in the U.S., despite full cooperation with law enforcement. Milwaukee Journal Sentinal reporter Eva Wen joins Maggie to tell the story of Ramón Morales Reyes. Maggie sharply criticizes the Department of Homeland Security for its unfounded allegations and refusal to issue a retraction, emphasizing the chilling effect such actions have on crime reporting within immigrant communities. And since it's Friday it's time for another edition of "Ask Maggie." Email your questions about — anything! — to askmaggie@civicmedia.us. Today, Maggie tackles growing fears over the potential suspension of elections, spotlighting recent legislative changes that complicate legal redress and weaken safeguards. She raises alarms about corruption in federal appointments, pointing to the Trump administration’s dismissal of the American Bar Association’s traditional vetting role for judicial nominees. As Maggie points out, there is escalating tension between federal power and civil liberties — a clear warning about the fragility of democratic norms in the face of unchecked authority.

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