Jan 22 A potentially catastrophic ice storm is coming. Here's what to know, by the numbers By Jeff Martin, Associated Press Millions of Americans from New Mexico to the Carolinas are bracing for a potentially catastrophic ice storm that could crush trees and power lines and knock out power for days, while Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York City and Boston could… Continue reading
Jan 22 'Show the warrants.' Maine's governor demands data on arrests as fear spreads over federal immigration operations By Patrick Whittle, Rodrique Ngowi, Leah Willingham, Associated Press "In America, we don’t believe in secret arrests or secret police," Gov. Janet Mills said at a news conference, adding state officials do not know where detainees are being held. Continue reading
Jan 22 AP report: Army orders military police to get ready for possible Minneapolis deployment By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press The U.S. Army has ordered several dozen additional active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minneapolis if needed, a defense official said Wednesday, amid protests over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown. Continue reading
Jan 22 Cuban immigrant in ICE custody died of homicide due to asphyxia, autopsy finds By Michael Biesecker, Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the 55-year-old father of four was attempting suicide and the staff tried to save him. But a witness told The Associated Press last week that Lunas Campos was handcuffed as at least five guards… Continue reading
Jan 22 Immigration officers claim sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press The memo authorizes ICE officers to use force to enter a residence based solely on a more narrow administrative warrant to arrest someone with a final order of removal, a move that advocates say collides with Fourth Amendment protections and… Continue reading
Jan 21 Watch 6:20 News Wrap: Much of U.S. bracing for 'expansive' winter storm In our news wrap Wednesday, much of the U.S. is bracing for what weather officials are calling an “expansive” winter storm, nearly 20 nations have now said they'll join President Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza and a court in… Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch 7:24 St. Paul mayor responds to unrest triggered by federal immigration raids By Geoff Bennett, Sam Lane The Trump Administration’s surge of ICE agents has arrived in the state of Maine, where at least 50 people have been detained. In Minnesota, the surge is now in its third week, and state and local officials are continuing to… Continue watching
Jan 21 Court lifts restrictions on immigration officers' tactics in Minnesota By Jack Brook, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press The government persuaded the appeals court to freeze a judge’s ruling that bars officers from using tear gas and taking other steps against peaceful protesters in Minnesota’s Twin Cities. Continue reading
Jan 21 Stretched polar vortex, moisture and a lack of sea ice all to blame for dangerous winter blast, meteorologists say By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Meteorologists said the eastern two-thirds of the nation is threatened with a winter storm that could rival the damage of a major hurricane and has some origins in an Arctic that is warming from climate change. Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: Border Patrol and ICE leaders defend tactics used in Minneapolis operations By Associated Press ICE and Border Patrol officers have used aggressive tactics during the recent crackdown in Minnesota, including breaking down the door of a family’s home without a judicial warrant and pulling people from vehicles. Continue reading