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national1 month ago•20 min saved

Blue Cities Push Back on ICE Crackdowns

In New York, Philadelphia and other major U.S. cities, elected Democrats are rolling out local policies to curb ICE operations and have vowed to prosecute agents who violate local laws, signaling a potential clash with the federal immigration crackdown as Minneapolis winds down.

via The Washington Post|

#civil-rights #immigration #immigration-policy

climate-politics-and-policy2 months ago•20 min saved

Independence Park removes slavery exhibit amid push to reframe U.S. history

Park staff dismantled a slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, removing signage about George Washington’s slave ownership as part of a broader effort to address racism in historical displays, following related actions tied to a presidential executive-order push.

via The Washington Post|

#climate-politics-and-policy #george-washington-historical-figure #national-park-service