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politics1 month ago

Guam Judge Rejects DOJ Sanctions Bid in Deportation-Delay Case

A Guam federal judge refused to sanction immigration attorney Joshua Schroeder for court actions aimed at delaying his client Vang Lor’s deportation, ruling that while Schroeder’s arguments failed, they were made in good faith and are not sanctionable. Lor—who pleaded guilty to attempted murder in 1998—was slated to be deported to Laos after a brief delay caused by the litigation. The DOJ had sought sanctions under an executive order targeting frivolous litigation, and has filed a related motion with the 9th Circuit as part of the broader Trump-era effort to discipline attorneys and firms involved in federal immigration matters.

via Politico|
#deportation#guam#immigration
Sinlaku Looms Over Guam and Saipan as Pacific Super Typhoon Approaches
world1 month ago

Sinlaku Looms Over Guam and Saipan as Pacific Super Typhoon Approaches

A super typhoon named Sinlaku is barreling toward Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, bringing sustained winds near 173 mph and heavy rain that could cause flooding and long-lasting power outages. It is expected to pass near Saipan, Tinian and Rota as a Category 4–5 storm, prompting emergency declarations and FEMA-coordinated relief efforts, with roughly 50,000 residents on the islands and about 170,000 on Guam advised to prepare or shelter in place.

via PBS|
#fema#guam#northern-mariana-islands
Sinlaku bears down on U.S. Pacific outposts as emergency aid mobilizes
world1 month ago

Sinlaku bears down on U.S. Pacific outposts as emergency aid mobilizes

Super Typhoon Sinlaku is bearing down on remote U.S. Pacific territories such as Saipan and Guam, bringing heavy rain and strong winds as authorities brace for a direct hit. President Trump approved emergency declarations for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, and FEMA, along with EPA, DOT and the Army Corps of Engineers, is deploying nearly 100 staff to support emergency response and relief, with locals warned of long outages and port disruptions in the storm’s aftermath.

via AP News|
#fema#guam#pacific-islands
B-2 Stealth Bombers Deployed to Guam: Implications and Next Steps
world11 months ago

B-2 Stealth Bombers Deployed to Guam: Implications and Next Steps

B-2 stealth bombers have been deployed from Missouri to Guam, with possible plans to reach Diego Garcia, amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. The deployment is likely related to potential military actions against Iran's nuclear sites, especially Fordow, using powerful bunker-busting bombs, with Diego Garcia serving as a strategic base for operations close to Iran. The situation highlights increased U.S. military readiness in the region.

via Fox News|
#b-2-stealth-bombers#diego-garcia#guam
Questions Arise Over AN/TPY-6 Guam Missile Radar
militarydefense1 year ago

Questions Arise Over AN/TPY-6 Guam Missile Radar

The US military has halted development of the AN/TPY-6 radar on Guam amid broader uncertainties about the island's missile defense system, which includes multiple components like missile launchers and command systems. Despite initial plans for a comprehensive defense architecture, funding, personnel, and infrastructure challenges, along with strategic shifts, cast doubt on the future of the radar and the overall system deployment, raising concerns about Guam's defense against regional threats.

via The War Zone|
#antpy-6-radar#gds#guam
Guam Strengthens Defense with Successful Ballistic Missile Intercept Test
defense1 year ago

Guam Strengthens Defense with Successful Ballistic Missile Intercept Test

The Missile Defense Agency successfully conducted its first-ever ballistic missile intercept test from Guam, marking a significant step in developing an integrated air and missile defense system for the strategic island. The test involved an Aegis Guam System using an AN/TPY-6 radar and a Standard Missile-3 Block IIA interceptor to destroy a Medium Range Ballistic Missile target. This effort is part of a broader initiative to enhance Guam's defense capabilities against evolving threats, with the U.S. Army leading the acquisition and execution plan for the Guam Defense System.

via Defense News|
#aegis-system#ballistic-missile#defense
"North Korea Conducts Test of Long-Range Ballistic Missile"
asia-pacific2 years ago

"North Korea Conducts Test of Long-Range Ballistic Missile"

North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile off its east coast, indicating its continued development of missiles capable of targeting American military bases in the Western Pacific. The missile, which did not fly over Japan, fell in waters between the two countries after flying for 372 miles. Analysts believe the test may have involved a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile powered by a solid-fuel engine, making it faster to launch and more difficult to intercept. This development poses a potential threat to U.S. territories like Guam in the Western Pacific.

via The New York Times|
#asia-pacific#guam#hypersonic-missile
"US Air Force Tests Hypersonic Missile in Pacific Amid Rising Tensions"
military-technology2 years ago

"US Air Force Tests Hypersonic Missile in Pacific Amid Rising Tensions"

The US Air Force conducted a live-fire test of the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) from a B-52H bomber at Guam’s Andersen Air Force Base, gaining valuable insights into the hypersonic missile's capabilities. This test, despite the Air Force's previous intention to disband the ARRW program, marks the first launch of an American hypersonic weapon in the region and is seen as a signal to China. Guam's strategic significance in the Pacific and China's growing anti-access/area denial capabilities make the development and testing of hypersonic weapons essential, with China closely monitoring the situation.

via EurAsian Times|
#agm-183a-arrw#china#guam
"Surge of Chinese Migrants Poses Threat to US Southern Border"
politics2 years ago

"Surge of Chinese Migrants Poses Threat to US Southern Border"

Guam's delegate, Rep. James Moylan, warns of an influx of illegal Chinese migrants infiltrating the territory, posing a threat to US national security and military bases. He seeks aid from the Biden administration to combat the issue, citing instances of illegal entry and hacking attempts by the Chinese Communist Party. With Guam's strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific region, Moylan emphasizes the need to strengthen the island's defenses and deter the CCP's interests, highlighting bipartisan support in Congress and the authorization of funding for military infrastructure and missile defense systems.

via Fox News|
#ccp#chinese-migrants#guam