Governor Katie Hobbs highlighted a program aimed at assisting first-time homebuyers in Arizona, acknowledging that it only addresses a fraction of the state’s affordable housing needs. During an event organized by her office, the governor joined Maria Magdalena Contreras as she moved into her new home, the first property she will own. While the occasion … Read more
In June, CoreCivic reached out to federal officials regarding the possibility of transforming its closed Leavenworth jail into an immigration detention center. The American Civil Liberties Union recently obtained documents that shed light on this inquiry. The ACLU cautions that the facility could potentially serve as a central location for carrying out large-scale deportation initiatives … Read more
State Sen. John Kavanagh is proposing legislation to prohibit people from standing in medians on busy roadways, unless they “expeditiously cross” the street. The Fountain Hills Republican says the bill is for public safety and has nothing to do with panhandling, though Kavanagh’s history of drafting legislation that particularly targets it. “I don’t think because … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a missile “duel” with the United States to demonstrate the superiority of Russia’s new Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile over any U.S. missile defense system. Putin responded to Western scepticism regarding the Oreshnik by proposing that both parties choose a specific target for U.S. missile protection. “We … Read more
Norma finds herself in a crowded airport facility in San Pedro Sula, alongside numerous deported migrants. The room is hot and uncomfortable, the air heavy with perspiration. Under the harsh glow of fluorescent lights, Norma sits with a foam cup of coffee and a small plate of eggs, which is all that awaited her upon … Read more
Former President Donald Trump has confirmed his consideration of privatizing the United States Postal Service (USPS) as part of his potential second administration, citing its financial losses and changes in delivery demands due to companies like Amazon, UPS, and FedEx. During a press conference in Palm Beach, Trump stated, “There is talk about the Postal … Read more
A Texas man is currently fighting to reunite with his wife and children, who were unexpectedly deported to Mexico by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This devastating event occurred shortly after the birth of their twins. Federico Arellano Jr, a US citizen, witnessed the apprehension of his wife, Christina Salazar, and their four children on … Read more
Several sheriffs in border states have made it clear that they will not be assisting with President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign, despite hopes from his advisers. These sheriffs are publicly stating that they will not lift a finger to support such efforts. According to a report in WIRED magazine on Tuesday, top immigration advisors … Read more
A judge has granted permission to former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s defense team to examine George Floyd’s autopsy report, heart tissue, and fluids. This court order comes as part of Chauvin’s appeal, which aims to test a new theory surrounding Floyd’s cause of death. In 2021, Chauvin was found guilty of murdering Floyd by … Read more
President Joe Biden recently granted clemency to approximately 1,500 individuals, which includes a former doctor convicted of participating in Medicare fraud and administering weakened chemotherapy drugs to cancer patients. Last Thursday, the White House made an announcement about the commutations. They described President Biden’s action as the “largest single-day grant of clemency in modern history.” … Read more