Local police take bigger role securing tense elections
#ElectionSecurity #LocalPoliceAs American elections grow more tense, local police increasingly partner with election officials to ensure security, addressing threats and bomb scares. Experts stress year-round planning and communication, while cautioning police to maintain a light presence to avoid voter intimidation. read more
ICE Partnerships Surge, Police Become Immigration Enforcers
#ImmigrationEnforcement #LocalPoliceA new report reveals a massive expansion of ICE's 287(g) program under Trump's second term, deputizing up to 15,800 local officers across 1,200 agencies with billions in federal funding, raising concerns over racial profiling and community harm. read more
ICE Deputizes Thousands of Local Police in Immigration Surge
#ImmigrationEnforcement #LocalPoliceOver 15,800 local officers are now deputized by ICE under Trump's second term, a massive expansion of the 287(g) program fueled by federal funds. Critics warn it promotes profiling and harms communities while aiding mass deportation efforts. read more