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Flanagan’s ‘Rip ICE Apart’ Pledge Defines Minnesota Senate Race
politics3 months ago

Flanagan’s ‘Rip ICE Apart’ Pledge Defines Minnesota Senate Race

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic Senate primary by defeating moderate Rep. Angie Craig, a victory driven by her aggressive stance on immigration. In her victory speech, Flanagan vowed to 'rip ICE apart' following two fatal shootings in the state. The win marks a significant shift for the Democratic Party, as Flanagan secured endorsements from progressives like Bernie Sanders and Ilhan Omar, while establishment figures like Chuck Schumer backed Craig. Republicans are now focusing on the state’s fraud scandal rather than immigration, hoping to counter Flanagan’s momentum in the general election against nominee Michele Tafoya.

via Fox News|
#ice#laken-riley-act#michele-tafoya
politics3 months ago

Minnesota Senate Nominee Flanagan Vows to 'Rip Apart' ICE as Republicans Pivot to Fraud Scandal

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic Senate primary by defeating moderate Rep. Angie Craig, leveraging anger over ICE enforcement and the Laken Riley Act. While Flanagan vows to dismantle ICE, GOP nominee Michele Tafoya is avoiding immigration topics, instead focusing on the state’s welfare fraud scandal. This strategy reflects a broader Republican effort to sidestep unpopular deportation policies in a blue-leaning state where Trump is deeply unpopular.

via Politico|
#2026-midterms#democratic-primary#ice-enforcement
Pritzker Rejects Trump’s Politicization of Loyola Murder
politics7 months ago

Pritzker Rejects Trump’s Politicization of Loyola Murder

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pushed back on Donald Trump’s claim that the Loyola University Chicago murder case is a political weapon, saying Trump is politicizing the killing of Loyola freshman Sheridan Gorman by Venezuelan migrant José Medina-Medina. The incident has spotlighted sanctuary policies (TRUST Act) and the Laken Riley Act, with Medina-Medina charged with murder and related counts as Pritzker’s office offered condolences and called for accountability while immigration policy and state-federal cooperation remain a flashpoint.

via Fox News|
#crime#immigration#jb-pritzker
"House Passes Laken Riley Act to Address Immigration and Crime"
politics2 years ago

"House Passes Laken Riley Act to Address Immigration and Crime"

The House passed a bill named after murdered nursing student Laken Riley, requiring detention of migrants who commit theft or burglary, following her alleged murder by an undocumented immigrant. The bill, supported by House Republicans, is unlikely to pass in the Senate and is seen as a political message on immigration. Republicans blame Biden for border issues and seek to reinstate "Remain in Mexico" policy. Despite claims linking immigration to crime, data shows immigrants are not more crime-prone than native-born Americans.

via The Washington Post|
#border-security#crime#house-republicans
"House Passes Laken Riley Act Addressing Immigration and Crime"
politics2 years ago

"House Passes Laken Riley Act Addressing Immigration and Crime"

The House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act, which requires migrants charged with theft or burglary to be detained by federal immigration authorities, just hours before President Biden's State of the Union address. The bill is named after Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student who was murdered by an illegal migrant. The legislation also calls for the reinstatement of the "Remain in Mexico" policy and allows state attorneys general to sue the secretary of Homeland Security over immigration actions. The bill passed with 37 Democrats joining all Republicans, while all 170 "no" votes came from Democratic lawmakers.

via New York Post |
#border-security#house-of-representatives#immigration
"Laken Riley Act: House Requires ICE to Detain Migrants Arrested for Theft"
politics2 years ago

"Laken Riley Act: House Requires ICE to Detain Migrants Arrested for Theft"

The House passed the Laken Riley Act, requiring the detention of migrants who committed burglary or theft, with support from all GOP members and 37 Democrats. The bill was introduced in response to the death of Laken Hope Riley, who was killed by an illegally crossed border. Democrats criticized the legislation as exploiting her death for political gain, while Republicans emphasized the need for border security and preventing future tragedies.

via CNN|
#bipartisan-support#border-security#house-of-representatives
"House Passes Laken Riley Act to Detain Migrants Accused of Theft After Georgia Student's Death"
politics2 years ago

"House Passes Laken Riley Act to Detain Migrants Accused of Theft After Georgia Student's Death"

House Republicans passed the "Laken Riley Act" requiring federal authorities to detain unauthorized immigrants accused of theft, following the recent death of a Georgia nursing student. The bill, seen as a political move, aims to rebuke President Biden's border policies. Republicans are using the tragedy to criticize immigration policies, while Democrats argue that the GOP is not serious about enacting border policy changes. The legislation, which also allows states to sue the federal government over harm caused by immigrants who enter the country illegally, is unlikely to advance in the Democratic-controlled Senate.

via The Associated Press|
#border-policies#house-republicans#immigration