Prosecutor discovers gap in sanctuary law to hand over child rape suspect to ICE
Child Rape Suspect from Guatemala Held in Custody RIVERHEAD, N.Y. — A child rape suspect from Guatemala could have been released without bail under New York state law. However, to sidestep the state’s sanctuary policy, he was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and kept off the streets for several months until […]
Trump’s 2027 budget plan includes a $19 billion increase for law enforcement, representing a 15% rise.
Trump’s 2027 Budget Proposal Emphasizes Crime and Immigration Enforcement President Donald Trump’s budget plan for fiscal year 2027 aims to address violent crime and strengthen immigration enforcement. According to details from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) led by Russ Vought, the proposal includes funding for more officials and resources focused on detention capacity […]
DeSantis and Reeves enact law on voter citizenship, leading to legal disputes
New Citizenship Verification Rules in Florida and Mississippi Voters in Florida and Mississippi are set to encounter new citizenship verification processes after bills were signed by the governors of both states on Wednesday. This legislation has already led to at least two lawsuits in Florida. Designed to uphold election integrity, the measures were enacted by […]
GOP challenges Hochul’s climate law as New Yorkers deal with rising utility costs
House Republicans in New York are stepping up their efforts to pressure Governor Kathy Hochul over rising utility costs in the state. Led by Rep. Mike Lawler, they’re urging her to scrap the 2019 climate change legislation, mentioning the “high” energy prices New Yorkers are facing. In a letter to Hochul, the lawmakers highlighted that […]
ICE re-arrests MS-13 gang member freed due to California’s sanctuary law
California’s sanctuary law is facing renewed scrutiny following the arrest of a known MS-13 gang member, often referred to as “The Witches.” This marks the second time this individual has been apprehended in the state, having previously been arrested and released under the Biden administration in 2023. David Antonio Aviles Perez, 35, was arrested by […]
Idaho Governor Approves Law That Might Imprison Biological Males For Using Women’s Restrooms
Idaho Governor Signs Bill Banning Use of Opposite-Sex Public Restrooms Idaho Governor Brad Little, a Republican, enacted a new law on Tuesday that prohibits individuals from using public restrooms designated for the opposite sex. This legislation, known as House Bill 752, updates existing laws to categorize anyone using a restroom or locker room meant for […]
Supreme Court Decides Against Colorado Law Prohibiting So-Called ‘Conversion Therapy’
Supreme Court Rules Against Colorado’s “Conversion Therapy” Law The Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling on Tuesday, striking down Colorado’s “conversion therapy” law. This law had barred therapists from assisting minors in reconciling their “gender identity” with their biological reality. In a notable 8-1 decision, the court expressed concerns that the law could infringe on […]
Supreme Court decides on law prohibiting ‘conversion therapy’ — and 2 liberal justices dissent
Supreme Court Ruling on Conversion Therapy Ban In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has decided nearly unanimously regarding a state’s prohibition on conversion therapy for minors, marking a noteworthy win for the First Amendment and possibly setting a precedent for other states to follow suit. In a decision of 8 to 1, announced on […]
Bronx residents in Assembly Speaker Heastie’s area express frustration over rising utility costs as Democrats resist Hochul’s adjustments to the climate law aimed at saving money.
Utility bills are on the rise. Residents in the Bronx, within Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s district, expressed frustration on Monday regarding skyrocketing utility costs, coinciding with a clash in the state Legislature over Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to delay mandates from New York’s contentious climate change law. This dissatisfaction arises as lawmakers, spearheaded by Heastie […]
California Law Faces Investigation After Police Detain 75-Year-Old For Suspected Abuse of Family Members
A 75-year-old man has been arrested in Sacramento County for allegedly abusing children, raising concerns among critics about a California law that might lead to shorter prison sentences for older sex offenders. In September 2025, a concerned mother reported to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) that her 13-year-old daughter may have been sexually assaulted […]