Posts Tagged ICE
Senate Democrats Split Over State Inspections of ICE Facilities
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 11, 2020
Members of the Virginia state Senate are considering a bill that would allow state inspectors access to detention centers holding people accused of violating immigration laws. But, Senate Democrats are divided about how to handle the situation. Michael Pope reports.
ICE Facilities Could Be Subject to Virginia Regulators Under Boysko Legislation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 21, 2020
State Senator Jennifer Boysko (Credit: Senate of Virginia)
State regulators may be on their way to inspect detention centers holding people accused of violating immigration laws.
Michael Pope reports.
Prince William County Set to End Agreement with Federal Immigration Officials
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 18, 2020
Credit: ICE
Should local law enforcement officials carry out federal immigration enforcement? Fewer local governments in Virginia are willing to enter into agreements with the federal government. Michael Pope reports.
Advocates Look for Warning Signs from ICE in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 17, 2019
Credit: ICE
This past weekend undocumented immigrants across Virginia braced for raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. As of Tuesday, those threats appear not to have materialized. Still advocates say there’s been an uptick in safety checkpoints. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
The Politics of ICE in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 4, 2018
Credit: ICE
As the campaign season heats up heading into the primary this month, the issue of immigration is at the forefront in many campaigns. Michael Pope explains.
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From NPR News- A Crisis Within A Crisis: Food Insecurity And COVID-19 September 28, 2020Hunger is one of the most urgent — yet hidden — crises facing the nation. In this special episode of All Things Considered, a look at how food insecurity has been exacerbated by the coronavirus.
- Paradox-Free Time Travel Is Theoretically Possible, Researchers Say September 28, 2020In the peer-reviewed journal article, University of Queensland physicists say time is essentially self-healing. Changes in the past wouldn't necessarily cause a universe-ending paradox. Phew.
- U.S. Judge Halts Trump's TikTok Ban, Hours Before It Was Set To Start September 28, 2020The decision grants TikTok a short-term reprieve, but the wildly popular app's fate still faces an extraordinary amount of uncertainty.
- Trump Dismisses 'New York Times' Report That He Paid Little In Federal Income Taxes September 27, 2020President Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017, according to the Times, which also says he's fighting an IRS audit that could cost him over $100 million.
- NYC Principals Union Votes 'No Confidence' In Mayor And Schools Chancellor September 27, 2020The union asked state authorities to intervene in New York City schools, just days before schools are set to open for in-person instruction.
- A Crisis Within A Crisis: Food Insecurity And COVID-19 September 28, 2020
- From BBC News
- Donald Trump 'paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017' - NY Times September 28, 2020The New York Times says Mr Trump paid no tax in 10 out of 15 years - a claim he calls "fake news".
- Covid-19: Up to £10,000 fine for failure to self-isolate in England September 28, 2020New rules mean anyone in England who tests positive for coronavirus has a legal duty to self-isolate.
- Covid lockdown: Two-thirds of Wales' population affected September 27, 2020Three more counties will have rules imposed, with nearly two million people affected.
- Boris Johnson promises to protect 30% of UK's land by 2030 September 27, 2020Countries must act now to reverse biodiversity loss, Boris Johnson will tell a UN event later.
- Sir David Attenborough spent lockdown 'listening to birds' September 28, 2020The legendary naturalist says restrictions offered a rare chance to witness the natural world.
- Donald Trump 'paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017' - NY Times September 28, 2020
