Enforcement

Fort Wayne Law Enforcement Launches ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. — In anticipation of the Labor Day weekend, law enforcement agencies in Indiana are stepping up efforts to combat impaired driving. Local police and state officials are working in collaboration to promote safe driving practices and reduce the risk of accidents. The Fort Wayne Police Department, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department, and the Indiana State Police are joining forces with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. Their goal is to curb impaired driving through increased visibility in enforcement operations leading up to the holiday. Between August 16 and August 30, officers will be … Read more

Federal Court Blocks DHS Access to Medicaid Data, Safeguarding Patient Privacy Amid Immigration Enforcement Concerns

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SEATTLE — A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security from utilizing Medicaid data obtained from Washington and 19 other states for immigration enforcement activities. This decision also restricts the Department of Health and Human Services from sharing Medicaid information with DHS. The injunction was granted in response to a lawsuit initiated by a coalition led by Washington and California on July 1. The suit claims that the transfer of Medicaid data violates legal protections and seeks to halt any further use of this information for immigration purposes. Washington … Read more

Federal Court Blocks DHS from Using Medicaid Data for Immigration Enforcement, Safeguarding Patient Privacy in 20 States

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SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge has issued a temporary ruling preventing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from utilizing Medicaid data from Washington and 19 additional states for immigration enforcement. The preliminary injunction, delivered by U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, addresses a multistate lawsuit filed in Northern California, citing inadequate protocol by federal agencies regarding the sharing of sensitive health information. Judge Chhabria’s decision indicated a need for adherence to proper decision-making processes when altering policies tied to personal health data. As a result of the injunction, the U.S. Department of Health and Human … Read more

West Virginia Takes Steps to Strengthen Immigration Enforcement Through New Partnership with ICE

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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — In a significant move aimed at enhancing immigration enforcement, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has finalized an executive order that mobilizes state law enforcement to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The initiative, which has been months in the making, involves collaboration between several state agencies, including the West Virginia National Guard, the West Virginia State Police, and the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The formal agreement enables selected local law enforcement officers to execute specific immigration-related duties under the guidance and oversight of ICE. Officers participating in this program will … Read more