Expulsion

An expiring legal support deal could leave 24,000 children without legal representation, increasing their risk of deportation. Advocates warn that the expiration of this contract heightens the threat of expulsion for these children.

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel Welch calls on state Rep. Harry Benton to resign over undisclosed misconduct allegations revealed in a sealed watchdog report. The allegations, which sources describe as including sexual harassment, involve multiple victims and could lead to Benton's expulsion from the House if he does not resign. Legislative Inspector General Mike McCuskey's findings remain confidential, pending a formal response from Welch and Benton.

A Nashville student was expelled over a threatening note she claims she did not write, with her family seeking a review based on forensic analysis. The school district has not commented due to privacy laws, and the student alleges she was punished for trying to report the note.

Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) denied hearing about an expulsion vote despite increased calls from colleagues following the resignations of Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) over sexual misconduct allegations. The resignations occurred under threat of expulsion, prompting ongoing discussions about congressional accountability.