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Former York County valedictorian fighting deportation in lawsuit against Trump administration

Yunseo Chung, a legal permanent U.S. resident, sued President Donald Trump and top administration officials on Monday over a bid to arrest and ultimately deport her in connection to her participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

Yunseo Chung is a 21-year-old permanent U.S. resident and Columbia University junior. The 2022 graduate of Grafton High School in York County sued President Donald Trump and top administration officials on Monday. (Courtesy of Cuny CLEAR)

Heather Cummings pleaded no contest to a second-degree murder charge for the June 30 strangulation death of her 81-year-old mother. Her son Clifton Cummings is scheduled for trial in August.

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Chesapeake's proposed $1.65 billion operating budget, which will span to June 2026, has options for a multi-year capital improvement plan allocating $239.9 million in fiscal 2026.

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Jones, who had three years left on his previous contract, has guided the Spartans to five MEAC regular-season titles and four MEAC Tournament crowns.

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