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Controversy arises as Catholic Charities faces criticism for video teaching undocumented immigrants how to avoid ICE

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A Catholic charity, which receives billions in government funding, has become the center of controversy due to a video that instructs migrants who are in the country illegally on how to evade US immigration law. In this video, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s Refugee & Immigration Services Program shares valuable insights from immigration … Read more

Arizona tribal projects lose $27M as Trump puts Inflation Reduction Act on hold

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The Catena Foundation partially supports the coverage of tribal natural resources. The Trump administration has put a stop to over $27 million in funding for restoration projects on tribal lands in Arizona through an executive order. The Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act is directly funding two projects on the Navajo Nation and one on Hopi … Read more

Significant Fentanyl Trafficker Arrested in Mexico through Joint Efforts of United States and Mexican Law Enforcement

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Significant Fentanyl Trafficker Arrested in Mexico through Joint Efforts of United States and Mexican Law Enforcement

The District of Arizona’s United States Attorney’s Office announced today that a productive collaboration between the United States and Mexico led to a significant enforcement operation in Nogales, Sonora. The operation, conducted by Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office (Fiscalía General de la República or FGR), aimed to dismantle a highly active transnational drug trafficking organization operating … Read more

Improving screening process for dementia patients in Arizona

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Improving screening process for dementia patients in Arizona

Advocates gathered at the Arizona Capitol on Monday, determined to expedite long-term care for families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. (Source: AZFamily) Alzheimer’s disease has become the fifth leading cause of death in Arizona, which has sparked a fresh effort at the state Capitol to enhance patient care. Kim Smith from Chandler has firsthand … Read more

Scottsdale man receives prison sentence for enticing three children through online communication

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Scottsdale man receives prison sentence for enticing three children through online communication

A Florida man has been sentenced to over 30 years in prison for enticing three children from Scottsdale through social media. Jacob Lozano, a 24-year-old man, has been sentenced to 32 years in prison after he admitted to two charges of sexual exploitation of a minor and three charges of attempting to commit aggravated luring … Read more

Study finds that approximately 250,000 children were born to undocumented migrants in 2023

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Study finds that approximately 250,000 children were born to undocumented migrants in 2023

Undocumented migrant mothers in the United States reportedly gave birth to as many as 250,000 children in 2023, according to estimates from the Center for Immigration Studies. The center has estimated that there are between 225,000 and 250,000 births by mothers who are undocumented migrants in the United States. However, it is important to note … Read more

We must respond to the incursion of Russian spy ships into our waters

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We must respond to the incursion of Russian spy ships into our waters

Defence Secretary John Healey has expressed strong words following an incident where a British submarine had to warn off a Russian spy ship in UK waters. He delivered a clear message to Russia, stating, “We are fully aware of your activities, and we will not hesitate to take strong measures to safeguard our country.” During … Read more

Lawsuit filed by transgender inmate challenging Trump’s order limiting transgender rights

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Lawsuit filed by transgender inmate challenging Trump's order limiting transgender rights

A lawsuit has been filed by a transgender woman who is currently serving in a federal prison. She argues that President Donald Trump’s executive order, which mandates the recognition of only two unchangeable sexes and requires inmates like her to be housed in men’s prisons, is a violation of the U.S. Constitution and federal law. … Read more

5newsonline.com: Arkansas nonprofit compelled to reject refugees following executive order

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The suspension of the United States Refugee Admission program through an executive order has had a direct impact on the arrival of 36 individuals who were scheduled to come to Northwest Arkansas next week. Many people who have been forced to flee war or persecution look to America with hope for a safe future, especially … Read more

US legislators aim to terminate China’s trade benefits, import duty exemption

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A bipartisan bill was introduced by U.S. lawmakers on Thursday, aiming to revoke China’s preferential trade status with the United States. The bill also proposes the implementation of steep tariffs and the elimination of the “de minimis” exemption for low-value Chinese imports. The Republican chair of the House of Representatives’ select committee on China, John … Read more