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This is out of her glass. In Lily's family, there's a story everybody knows by heart. If this story had never happened, all of us wouldn't be here right now. Sammy wouldn't be here. Nina wouldn't be here. Wally wouldn't be here. Anyone that we know wouldn't be here. So what happens when Lily's mom tells her this story is not true? This American life, surprising stories every week. Janine Hurst Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Hurst. Maryland Senator Chris Van Holland says the U.S. is in a constitutional crisis as the Trump administration continues to ignore court orders in the Kilmar-Abrego Garcia case. He made the remark days after he returned from meeting with Abrego Carcia in El Salvador after the Trump administration admitted they deported him by mistake.

If you can deny one person their constitutional rights, that is a threat to the constitutional rights of everybody who lives in the United States of America. So that's the bottom line. They need to obey the court orders and bring him home so he can have due process. Danielle Pletka Speaking there to NPR's Weekend Edition. The White House says the Maryland man is never coming back to the U.S., alleging he's a gang member, which he denies. His lawyer says the federal government never produced evidence

of their claim. For two and a half months, the Tesla takedown campaign has brought demonstrations out to Tesla facilities across the US and in Europe, protesting CEO Elon Musk's influential role as the Trump administration's lead on slashing government spending. MPR's Emma Bowman reports from a takedown protest in Los Angeles today. Emma Bowman, MPR, News 8 News, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times, New York Times About 100 protesters gathered outside a Tesla service center in Burbank. The crowd skewed older, including many seniors who fear Musk's cuts to the government will

harm Social Security benefits. That upsets 29-year-old Bailey Herms. I can say I'm a bit disheartened when I see so few young people out here. And I try to get through to them that pessimism and nihilism isn't the answer. She says younger people also have a lot to lose. Social Security affects your parents. If they don't get Social Security you then have to take care of your parents. You won't have enough money to take care of yourself. The protest was modest in size compared to some of the other anti

Trump protests but organizers for the nationwide movement say momentum hasn't slowed. Emma Bowman, NPR News in Los Angeles. Emma Bowman, NPR News in Los Angeles. Pope Francis made a rare public appearance at the Vatican today, Easter Sunday, and Piers Joe Hernandez reports it comes as the 88-year-old continues to recover from a life-threatening illness that had him hospitalized earlier this year. J.D. BOOTH, M.D. CHURCH, CHURCH, CHURCH, CHURCH J.D.

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CHURCH, CHURCH, CHURCH J.D. BOOTH, M.D. CHURCH, CHURCH, CHURCH J.D. since he was released from the hospital in late March. He'd been hospitalized for five weeks to treat several medical conditions, including a severe respiratory infection and bilateral pneumonia. On Sunday, Francis also met briefly with Vice President J.D. Vance, who had traveled to Italy with his family. Joe Hernandez, NPR News. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. At Scotland's annual Corgi Derby this weekend, Juno took the top prize. The Corgi was the favorite breed of the late Queen Elizabeth, and the race was first held

in 2022, marking her 70 years on the throne. This year, 16 dogs competed, all dressed in bright sweaters. Juno came from behind in the final stretch to win a trophy and dog treats. A new study shows a further decline in TV series and films shot in Los Angeles, once the entertainment capital. MPR's Mondali Delbarco reports production on LA sound stages has plummeted as well. On location productions in Los Angeles dipped more than 22 percent the first three months of this year according to Film LA which issues film permits in the area. The non-profit group found production also shrank on LA sound stages. Spokesman Philip Sokolowski says other states and

countries have lucrative tax credits to lure productions out of California. Meanwhile, studios and streamers are ordering fewer series and films. It's not just Los Angeles that is feeling this. It's happening in every other major production center. And with less work to go around, the competition for what's left is intensified. The report says the recent wildfires had only a small effect on LA filming.

Productions are still rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic and delays by the Hollywood writers and performers strikes. Mandelit Del Barco, NPR News, Los Angeles. U.S. futures contracts are trading lower at this hour. Both the Dow and S&P 500 futures down about 6 tenths of a percent. NASDAQ futures are down about a half percent. I'm Janine Herbst, and you're listening to NPR News from Washington. This message comes from NYU Langone.

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