Amanda Sakuma
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Jail Where Sandra Bland Died Now Authorized to Detain Undocumented Immigrants
The Waller County (Texas) Jail was recently approved for Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s 287(g) program—despite failing its Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspection. → Read More
Jail Where Sandra Bland Died Now Authorized to Detain Undocumented Immigrants
The Waller County (Texas) Jail was recently approved for Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s 287(g) program—despite failing its Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspection. → Read More
Police in Georgia Are Turning Traffic Stops Into the First Step Toward Deportation
Between February and April, Gwinnett County saw an uptick in the number of immigrants referred to ICE following traffic stops. → Read More
Skeptics Rip Rick Perry as Trump's Pick to Lead Department of Energy
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry is about to lead a the Energy Department, which has scientists and policy experts worried. → Read More
Oil And Gas Industry Ensnarled in Spate of Oklahoma Earthquakes
Earthquakes are rippling through Oklahoma with an intensity so persistent they are almost considered normal. → Read More
Donald Trump '.gov' Transition Website Plugs Firm's Properties
More than one-quarter of Donald Trump's bio on the website is a thinly-veiled advertisement for all of his business properties around the world. → Read More
Prospect of 'President Trump' Casts Cloud Over COP 22 Climate Conference
Experts and world leaders gathering for the COP 22 climate summit in Morocco are watching for the outcome of the U.S. election with a wary eye. → Read More
Eric Holder Condemns FBI Director Comey Over Clinton 'Mistake'
Former Attorney General Eric Holder condemned FBI Director James Comey for his handling of the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server. → Read More
Trump supporter brings effigy of Clinton with noose to rally
An effigy depicting Hillary Clinton with a noose around her neck dangled above the crowd cheering on a Donald Trump rally in North Carolina on Wednesday. → Read More
Trump cites police, military, ICE endorsements that didn't happen
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump frequently touts his support among law enforcement and military figures, NBC News reports. → Read More
Northwest Storms: Dangerous High Winds On The Way After Tornadoes Hit Region
A pair of tornadoes touched down along coastal Oregon on with relentless winds that ripped through homes. → Read More
Donald Trump's Immigration Plan Would Ban One-Third of the World From the U.S.
If Trump followed through on his immigration and counterterrorism plans, foreign policy experts say as many as 70 countries could face restrictions. → Read More
Republicans Gather in Houston, Texas for Debate Ahead of Super Tuesday
Sens. Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz have so far shown little willingness to take on Donald Trump, but that could change Thursday. → Read More
Donald Trump Wins Big in Nevada as Super Tuesday Looms
Donald Trump was projected to win the Nevada caucuses by a near-landslide early Wednesday, his third straight victory with "Super Tuesday" looming. → Read More
Powerful Nevada Latino Group Is Sitting Out Caucus
Nevada's influential Culinary Union has shied away from activating its massive voter mobilization machine. → Read More
Why Race Was a Hot Topic in Milwaukee Democratic Debate
Black and Latino support could be key in determining whether Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders comes out on top ahead of Super Tuesday. → Read More
Obama Building Groundwork of Criminal Justice Reform Legacy
President Obama is laying the groundwork for broad criminal justice reform and his legacy as a leader with his thumb on the scale of social inequity. → Read More
Sanders: DOJ Should Investigate Every Police-Involved Death
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said that federal investigators should be involved in all cases involving deaths → Read More
These Were the Victims of the San Bernardino Massacre
Their jobs were to keep the people of San Bernardino County healthy. They died together on Wednesday, shot to death at an office Christmas party. → Read More
San Bernardino Shooting: A Look at the Victims of Party Massacre
Their jobs were to keep the people of San Bernardino County healthy. They died together on Wednesday, shot to death at an office Christmas party. → Read More