From the States
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DeSantis signs immigration enforcement agreements with federal agencies
Agreements allow state law enforcement to perform immigration officer functions, including removing incarcerated criminal foreign nationals.
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Seattle police chief: Officers will not question residents about immigration status
There has been a string of arrests of illegal immigrants in Seattle that ICE deemed to “have or continue to pose a threat to public safety.
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Washington state lawmakers pass hate crime bill amid concerns over ‘absolute freedom of conscience’
Republicans warn bill could run afoul of the state constitution guarantee of free speech and thought.
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Bill would eliminate property taxes for Illinois homeowners after 30 years of residency
Illinois lost 32,826 residents from July 2022 to July 2023, according to U.S. Census Bureau, the 10th consecutive year of losses.
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Riverside County sheriff announces Republican candidacy for California governor
Bianco, a tough-on-crime candidate, was a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump last year, and has been highly critical of Newsom and his allies when it comes to crime and punishment.
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4 US congressmen from NC seek nearly $500M to address anti-Semitic, Islamophobic threats
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program helps provide resources for security improvements against potential terrorist attacks at nonprofits.
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Four New York City deputy mayors quit amid fallout from DOJ's dismissal of Adams corruption charges
The four deputies consist of: First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer; Anne Williams-Isom, deputy mayor for health and human services; Meera Joshi, deputy mayor for operations; and Chauncey Parker, deputy mayor for public safety.
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Georgia State Senator wants to add same-sex marriage to state's constitution
State Sen. RaShaun Kemp introduced a resolution that would let Georgia voters decide if same-sex marriage becomes law in the state.
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Poll: Recent Supreme Court decisions are supported by most Americans
The majority of Americans approve of the job the U.S. Supreme Court is doing, according to a new poll. It shows that 51% approve of the work, an increase from 48% in a December poll.
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Texas law enforcement officers keep getting arrested for crimes near the border
Texas law enforcement officers have been arrested for crimes at the border, including human and drug smuggling, sexual assault and more.
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Louisiana has its own problems: audit reveals billions in questioned costs and mismanagement
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s latest annual report details over $3 billion in missing, misappropriated, overstated or understated funds across 18 state agencies and political subdivisions.
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Hundreds rally at Washington state Capitol to protect parental rights: ‘Enough is enough’
Rally spurred by concerns law that lays out several rights parents have regarding their children in public schools may be rewritten.
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Dairy farm in Arizona tests positive for bird flu
Earlier this week, Nevada confirmed its first human case of bird flu, from the same strain, D1.1, that killed a Louisiana man in January.