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politics8 days ago•2 min saved

Trump’s Port Huron Midterm Rally Draws Crowds, Protests, and Security Tightening

President Donald Trump is set to address a crowd at McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday, October 25, for a Republican midterm rally. The event, scheduled for 3 p.m., marks the first visit by a sitting president to St. Clair County. Attendees began lining up early Saturday, with some reporting this as their 116th rally. Security measures are strict, including Secret Service screening and prohibited item lists, while a small group of protesters gathered downtown. A brief altercation occurred between supporters and opponents, which police quickly resolved.

via Times Herald|

#donald-trump #michigan-politics #midterm-elections

law-and-politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"US Supreme Court Defines Limits for Officials Blocking Social Media Users"

The US Supreme Court ruled that a city manager was within his rights to block a local critic from his Facebook page if he did so as a private citizen and not as an official act, despite the critic's contention that it violated his free speech. The ruling clarifies the circumstances under which public officials can limit access to their personal social media platforms and what rights the public may have in commenting on public matters on those sites. The decision is considered significant and sets a new standard for courts to determine whether a public official's social media activity constitutes state action.

via Detroit Free Press|

#free-speech #law-and-politics #port-huron

local-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Police End 15-Hour Standoff with Gunman in Port Huron"

Port Huron police issued an alert after a man barricaded himself in a home and fired gunshots, leading to an hourslong standoff. The residents were asked to shelter in place, and an irritant gas was deployed into the home. The suspect was taken into custody after firing several more shots, and police thanked the community for their cooperation.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

#barricaded-gunman #local-news #michigan

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Police identify bodies found in various rivers and docks.

A 36-year-old man from Ecorse was found dead in the St. Clair River in Port Huron. The investigation has been closed, and officials do not suspect foul play. The man's cause of death has not yet been determined.

via The Times Herald|

#crime #deceased-person #foul-play

local-news3 years ago•1 min saved

Multiple Bodies Found in Rivers and Near Docks in Michigan and West Virginia

The body of a 36-year-old man was found floating near a ferry dock in Port Huron, Michigan. The man has been identified as a resident of Ecorse, and investigators do not suspect foul play in his death. The Port Huron Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

#body-found #ecorse #foul-play