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- Retail Spending Dips For 3rd Straight Month As Infections Surge January 15, 2021Restaurants and bars are reeling from persistent spikes of coronavirus cases. Earlier holiday sales also meant online shopping and electronics sales dipped in December. Retail sales fell 0.7%.
- Strict Security Measures In Place Across The Nation Ahead Of Inauguration Day January 15, 2021The FBI is monitoring "concerning online chatter" about events surrounding Inauguration Day, heightening security concerns ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's swearing in.
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- Retail Spending Dips For 3rd Straight Month As Infections Surge January 15, 2021
- From BBC News
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- Covid-19: Brazil virus already in UK ‘not variant of concern’, scientist says January 15, 2021A variant that is thought to be more infectious has not been found in the UK, scientist says.
- Tighter rules to be introduced for shops in Wales January 15, 2021First Minister Mark Drakeford says there is "no doubt at all" Covid-19 is spreading in shops.
- UK weather: Snow and ice warnings for England and Scotland January 15, 2021Some areas could see freezing temperatures and 5-10cm of snow on Saturday, the Met Office says.
- Insurers must pay small firms for Covid lockdown losses January 15, 2021
