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Portage County Joins Select Ohio Counties in New ICE Collaboration to Enforce Immigration Laws

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RAVENNA, Ohio — Portage County has become one of three counties in Ohio to forge a partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), enabling selected deputies to perform federal immigration law enforcement duties. This collaboration follows a national trend as more local law enforcement bodies align themselves with ICE to broaden their operational reach. Under the 1996 Immigration Reform Act, local agencies can enter into 287(g) agreements which empower appointed deputies to act in capacities similar to ICE agents, including the execution of immigration warrants and detaining individuals on immigration grounds. Currently, Portage joins … Read more

Iran Amplifies Digital Surveillance Tactics to Enforce Hijab Laws, UN Report Unveils Amid Growing Domestic Dissent

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GENEVA — Iran is increasingly utilizing sophisticated surveillance technologies including drones, facial recognition, and citizen-reporting apps to enforce its strict hijab laws, a concerning trend outlined in a recent United Nations report unveiled on Friday. The comprehensive investigation led by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran illuminated severe violations of human rights, particularly following the uproar over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody in September 2022. Amini, detained for allegedly breaching the nation’s hijab mandates by the morality police, became a catalyst for one of the most substantial anti-government uprisings since … Read more

Israel Set to Enforce Legislation Halting UNRWA Operations in Palestinian Territories

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Jerusalem, Israel – An Israeli law that would prohibit the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) within the Occupied Palestinian Territory is set to be enacted soon. This development raises concerns about the impact on the services provided to the Palestinian communities, particularly in Gaza, where the agency plays a critical role. UNRWA has been a key agency in providing education, healthcare, and social services to Palestinian refugees since its establishment in 1949 following the Arab-Israeli conflict. The upcoming legislation threatens to halt its … Read more

UK to Enforce Stringent Age Checks for Knife Purchases Following Tragic Triple Homicide at Teen Dance Event

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London, U.K. — In a significant policy shift, the British government announced on Sunday that it will require retailers to enforce stricter age-verification checks to prevent children from purchasing knives. This move comes shortly after a tragic incident at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event, where a teenager confessed to the fatal stabbing of three young girls. The assailant, identified as 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana, carried out the attack in July, starkly highlighting the dire consequences of inadequate preventive measures in controlling knife sales. The horrifying event has not only caused national outrage but prompted Prime Minister … Read more