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Oklahoma Public Safety Commissioner to Address New Immigration Enforcement Collaboration with Homeland Security

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Tim Tipton, Commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, is scheduled to engage directly with the public in a dialogue concerning Oklahoma’s recent collaboration with the federal government on immigration enforcement. This public session, slated for Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the DPS headquarters, marks a significant moment as it is the first such interaction following the state’s agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The newly inked deal allows Oklahoma state officers who have received specific training to join forces with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. … Read more

Inside the Strategy: Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox Discusses Immigration Enforcement and DEI On WCVB’s ‘On The Record’

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Boston, MA — Since his appointment by Mayor Michelle Wu in 2022, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox has steered the Boston Police Department (BPD) through complex dynamics related to law enforcement and community policing. Upholding Massachusetts law, BPD officers are restricted from engaging in federal immigration enforcement, a stance that has drawn attention amid broader national debates. Recent actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the state have raised questions about potential conflicts. Commissioner Cox clarified the department’s position, emphasizing adherence to state and local statutes that prevent the involvement of city police … Read more

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch Calls for Legal Reforms to Prevent Repeat Offenders from Walking Free

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NEW YORK — NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch lashed out against current legislation that keeps dangerous criminals on the streets, voicing her frustrations during a press conference in Harlem with Mayor Eric Adams on January 22. The commissioner expressed concerns over the judiciary’s actions—or lack thereof—particularly when it comes to bail decisions, amidst what she perceives as a worrying drop in the rates of prosecution. Tisch’s remarks came in response to a query about which laws she would prioritize for revision. She specifically criticized the discovery law, arguing that it often leads to suspects walking free … Read more

Spokane County Commissioner Al French’s Recall Dismissed by Judge Amid Controversy Over PFAS Claims

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SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – A local judge recently dismissed a petition to recall Spokane County Commissioner Al French, ruling the allegations legally insufficient and highlighting procedural concerns about the timing of the recall effort close to an upcoming election. The decision, rendered by Whitman County Judge Gary Libey, has reverberated through the community, prompting plans for an appeal by the group behind the recall effort. The Clean Water Accountability Coalition initiated the recall drive on August 26, accusing French of violating his oath of office by allegedly covering up the contamination of PFAS chemicals at … Read more