13 h. ago Cities aiming to thwart immigrant detention centers wield a secret weapon: local laws

As the Trump administration moves to quickly expand immigration detention space, a series of standoffs have emerged between city officials and the private prison companies.

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44 h. ago Washington Attorney General joins lawsuit to protect EV funding

Washington Attorney General joins lawsuit to protect EV funding  NonStop Local KHQ

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57 h. ago Washington leaders condemn UW protest, local lawmaker voices support

Washington leaders condemn UW protest, local lawmaker voices support  dailyuw.com

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61 h. ago Plan to use Travis base as immigrant detention center criticized by California Dems

Plan to use Travis base as immigrant detention center criticized by California Dems  San Francisco Chronicle

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3 d. ago Thanks to new law, you can now seal your eviction record in Mass.

"It ensures that one difficult chapter doesn’t define someone’s future, and it opens the door to safe, stable housing for so many," state Sen. Lydia Edwards said. The post Thanks to new law, you can now seal your eviction record in Mass. appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Washington boosts climate accountability; governor signs Kennewick lawmaker's bill

Washington boosts climate accountability; governor signs Kennewick lawmaker's bill  Nonstop Local News

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3 d. ago Washington clergy mandatory reporter law under federal investigation

Washington clergy mandatory reporter law under federal investigation  NonStop Local Billings

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3 d. ago Newark mayor takes fight to the gates of ICE detention center amid legal battle over alleged safety violations

Democrat Mayor Ras Baraka demands access to a former prison being converted into an immigration detention center amid Newark's legal battle with the prison's operator.

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3 d. ago Tense Standoff at New ICE Detention Center as Mayor Joins Protest

Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark staged a predawn demonstration outside an immigrant detention center. He argues that the facility’s owner does not have valid permits to operate.

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4 d. ago Washington State Attorney General joins lawsuit against HHS cuts impacting health programs

Washington State Attorney General joins lawsuit against HHS cuts impacting health programs  Nonstop Local News

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4 d. ago Washington joins lawsuit against Trump over wind energy freeze

Washington joins lawsuit against Trump over wind energy freeze  NonStop Local KHQ

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8 d. ago Governor Ferguson signs tourism funding bill into law in Washington

Governor Ferguson signs tourism funding bill into law in Washington  Nonstop Local News

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9 d. ago Affordable housing reform in Massachusetts? Readers say not so fast.

Chapter 40B has some local leaders and lawmakers calling for reform – but Boston.com readers aren’t so sure. The post Affordable housing reform in Massachusetts? Readers say not so fast. appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago Federal judge orders local law enforcement to stop enforcing new immigration law

A federal judge in Florida said local police must follow her order not to enforce a new state immigration law despite the state’s attorney general stating otherwise.

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9 d. ago Pay to Play: Hawaii Cries 'Climate Change' as It Hikes Tax on Travelers

Planning a vacation in Hawaii? Might be better to make it sooner rather than later as local lawmakers are ready to hike a tax imposed on travelers staying in hotels, vacation rentals and other short-term accommodations. The post Pay to Play: Hawaii Cries ‘Climate Change’ as It Hikes Tax on Travelers appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

1 week ago Washington attorney general joins lawsuit against Trump order

Washington attorney general joins lawsuit against Trump order  Nonstop Local News

Politics

1 week ago 100 Days: 450 Policing Agencies Partner with Trump on Detentions

There has been a huge rise in the number of local law enforcement agencies joining with the administration on immigration enforcement. The post 100 Days: 450 Policing Agencies Partner with Trump on Detentions appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Washington State lawmakers tackle $16B shortfall as legislative session adjourns

Washington State lawmakers tackle $16B shortfall as legislative session adjourns  NonStop Local KHQ

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2 w. ago Map shows where S.F. law would restrict new homeless shelters

Map shows where S.F. law would restrict new homeless shelters  Mission Local

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2 w. ago Map: Here’s where S.F. law would restrict new homeless shelters

Map: Here’s where S.F. law would restrict new homeless shelters  Mission Local

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