Start Here Peace Rocks: The US-Ukraine Mineral Deal
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May 1, 2025 Devin Dwyer, ABC's Supreme Court correspondent, shares insights on the recent U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal, highlighting its economic and security implications amid geopolitical tensions. He discusses a judge's controversial bail decision involving a student activist and the complexities surrounding ICE detentions impacting pro-Palestinian students. The conversation also dives into the Supreme Court case regarding public funding for religious charter schools, sparking debates about educational freedom and the separation of church and state.
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US-Ukraine Mineral Deal Significance
- The US-Ukraine mineral deal marks a major economic partnership giving the US preferential access to Ukraine's natural resources.
- It symbolizes US commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty but does not directly affect battlefield conditions.
Legal Challenges to Student Detentions
- The Trump administration targets pro-Palestinian international students as threats, detaining some despite legal challenges.
- Courts have difficulty holding these detentions when challenged due to lack of clear evidence.
Pro-Palestinian Student Detainment Story
- Mohsen Madawi, a pro-Palestinian activist and green card holder, was detained at a citizenship appointment, which his lawyer called a trap.
- Madawi was then released by the judge, who cited the lack of charges and claims of targeted speech.