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Government
Yes, the 2020 census has been completed, but full redistricting data hasn’t been released
The first results of the 2020 census were released in April 2021, however, the full redistricting data will not be delivered until September 2021.
Government
Yes, it’s legal for South Dakota’s governor to use donor funds to deploy the National Guard to the border
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on June 29 announced 50 South Dakota National Guard troops would be deployed to protect the border, thanks to funding from a donor.
Crime
No, hazing laws are not the same across the United States
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Olympics
No, Japan isn’t banning Black Lives Matter apparel during anthems at the Olympics. That's an IOC decision
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Immigration
No, DACA applications aren’t being denied after ruling, but they’re not being approved
More than 50,000 DACA applicants are waiting for their applications to be approved. They’ll have to keep waiting after a judge ruled the program unconstitutional.
Government
Yes, private citizens are tasked with enforcing the new Texas abortion law and could be awarded $10,000
A lawsuit seeking to block the Texas law was filed last week. But the unusual way the law is set to be enforced makes it more difficult to challenge, experts say.
Money
Child tax credit fast facts: Everything parents and guardians need to know
The VERIFY team answers questions about the Advance Child Tax Credit included in the American Rescue Plan.
Government
No, members of Congress do not get free medical care for life
Becoming a member of Congress has its perks, but a popular social media rumor about their health insurance is false.
Government
No, there isn’t evidence to support claims John F. Kennedy Jr. faked his death and will join Trump in office
Conspiracy theories that John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife are alive have been circulating, even though it’s been 22 years since the plane crash.
Government
Yes, the 2020 census has been completed, but full redistricting data hasn’t been released
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Government
Yes, it’s legal for South Dakota’s governor to use donor funds to deploy the National Guard to the border
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on June 29 announced 50 South Dakota National Guard troops would be deployed to protect the border, thanks to funding from a donor.
Crime
No, hazing laws are not the same across the United States
Hazing has contributed to deaths at colleges across the U.S. But punishments vary, which can lead to further heartbreak for already grieving families.
Olympics
No, Japan isn’t banning Black Lives Matter apparel during anthems at the Olympics. That's an IOC decision
Ahead of the Games in Tokyo, people have shared misleading social media posts claiming Japan has banned Black Lives Matter apparel at the Olympics.
Government
No, the federal government’s UFO report did not mention aliens
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National
No, the Declaration of Independence wasn’t signed on July 4, 1776
America celebrates Independence Day every year on July 4, but the Declaration of Independence wasn't signed on that day.
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