Houston City Council approves gutting policy limiting ICE cooperation, civil rights groups say

Houston City Council approves gutting policy limiting ICE cooperation, civil rights groups say

HOUSTON – Texas’ largest metropolis has voted 13-4 to amend a policy that limits cooperation between native legislation enforcement and federal immigration authorities, because it faces a serious funding menace from Gov. Greg Abbott. Ahead of the Wednesday vote, civil rights groups referred to as the proposed modifications a “backdoor attempt” at repealing the ordinance….

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Council Member Chi Ossé arrested, thrown to ground by NYPD, during deed theft eviction protest • Brooklyn Paper

Council Member Chi Ossé arrested, thrown to ground by NYPD, during deed theft eviction protest • Brooklyn Paper

A video screengrab reveals Council Member Chi Ossé being arrested by NYPD officers during an arrest at a Bed-Stuy eviction protest tied to an alleged deed theft case. instagram Brooklyn Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested earlier this morning whereas “attempting to prevent deed theft eviction,” in accordance to a put up on Instagram. A…

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Baton Rouge officials declare ‘Mama Seabell Day,’ welcome rapper Toosii to Metro Council

Baton Rouge officials declare ‘Mama Seabell Day,’ welcome rapper Toosii to Metro Council

BATON ROUGE – The Metro Council and Mayor-President Sid Edwards celebrated the lifetime of Seabell “Mama” White Thomas and welcomed rapper Toosii to Baton Rouge on Wednesday. Officials acknowledged Thomas for her work as director of the South Baton Rouge Community Service Center and coordinator of its veterans program for “Mama Seabell Day.” She additionally…

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Portage County Business Council reacts to Vice President JD Vance’s planned visit

Portage County Business Council reacts to Vice President JD Vance’s planned visit

PLOVER, Wis. (WSAW) – The Portage County Business Council is sharing its pleasure forward of Vice President JD Vance’s visit to central Wisconsin on Thursday. The Vice President plans to discuss concerning the Trump Administration’s accomplishments at a machining facility in Plover. President and CEO of the Portage County Business Council, Michael Witte, instructed NewsChannel…

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