All articles tagged with #sanctuary
New York Gov. Hochul signed a sweeping package protecting immigrant residents, including barring local police from enforcing civil immigration laws, prohibiting ICE from entering sensitive locations, and allowing lawsuits against ICE for constitutional violations, as she faces pushback from the Trump administration and ongoing protests around detention facilities.
Democratic leaders in New York, led by Gov. Kathy Hochul, have reached a deal to enact sanctuary-style protections designed to limit federal ICE deportations on state soil, block civil removals in key areas (schools, polling places, libraries and houses of worship), and empower residents to sue federal officials for constitutional rights violations. The package positions New York as a counterweight to Trump’s immigration agenda ahead of Hochul’s re-election bid, while Republicans warn the measures could jeopardize public safety and draw federal pushback.
Trump’s border czar warned that New York’s sanctuary‑style bills would trigger a surge of ICE enforcement, while Gov. Hochul says Trump told her there would be no surge unless New York asked for one; NY lawmakers are pursuing limits on local police cooperation with ICE and other protections, signaling a blue‑state pushback against federal deportation efforts.
India granted docking permission on 1 March for three Iranian warships, three days before the Iris Dena was torpedoed by a US submarine and sank about 20 nautical miles west of Galle, Sri Lanka, killing at least 87 sailors. Iris Lavan docked in Kochi on 4 March, and Sri Lanka later granted sanctuary to Iris Bushehr on 5 March, illustrating mounting regional tensions as the US-Israel campaign against Iran continues.
Protesters interrupted a Sunday service at Cities Church in St. Paul to question pastor David Easterwood’s ICE ties, led by Nekima Levy Armstrong. The roughly 25-minute demonstration highlights the national sanctuary debate amid a broader crackdown on immigration, drawing a Justice Department probe and mixed reactions from religious groups as federal agents’ actions in the Twin Cities continue to inflame tensions.
DHS publicized Operation Metro Surge as evidence of removing the ‘worst of the worst’ criminal illegal aliens from Minnesota, criticizing Gov. Walz and Mayor Frey for not honoring ICE detainers and accusing sanctuary policies of endangering residents. The agency says more than 1,360 people (including violent criminals) are in the state’s custody, with about 470 released back onto the streets, and notes yesterday’s arrests of individuals described as rapists, armed robbers, and drug traffickers as part of the effort to make Minnesota safe.
During the Goblin Greedings event in Diablo IV, players can hunt Treasure Goblins across all realms from December 18 to January 6 to earn rewards, complete the March of the Goblins reputation board, and claim special holiday gifts, with additional free gifts available in the in-game shop. The event aims to bring festive cheer through battles and rewards while supporting the game's ongoing holiday celebrations.
A musician's singing at Belgium's Pairi Daiza elephant sanctuary elicited a surprising and curious response from the elephants, who approached and engaged with the music, highlighting their sensitivity to sound and potential for musical interaction.
Raisin, a Jamaican fruit bat who was once in a lab, now enjoys a happy retirement at Bat World Sanctuary, living longer than typical wild lifespan thanks to quality care, regular massages, and a nurturing environment, showcasing the positive impact of compassionate animal treatment.
Diablo II: Resurrected is hosting a '22 Nights of Terror' holiday event from December 13 to January 4, where players will experience daily gameplay modifiers that change every 24 hours. This event, which excludes Classic Diablo II, offers new surprises and powerful loot each day, adding a festive twist to the ongoing battle between demons and mortals in Sanctuary.
The recent Developer Update Livestream delved into the upcoming Season of the Construct and The Gauntlet, featuring new content such as the Seneschal companion, Hazard-filled dungeons, and a new Questline, set to arrive in Sanctuary on January 23. The livestream also included a Q&A session with the community and provided a sneak peek at The Gauntlet.
A Sumatran rhino, the most threatened species of rhinoceros in the world, was born at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia's Way Kambas National Park. The healthy male calf is the first for his mother, Delilah, and father, Harapan. With only about 30 mature Sumatran rhinos left in the world, this birth brings hope for the critically endangered species. The sanctuary aims to supplement the declining wild population and potentially release rhinos back into their natural habitats in the future.
A stunning image of a quarter Moon over the Santuario della Madonna Nera (Sanctuary of the Black Madonna) in Tindari, Sicily, was captured by Italian astrophotographer Dario Giannobile. The Moon is illuminated by both the Sun and the light from Earth, showcasing about 75 percent of its surface. The sanctuary, which was originally destroyed by the Ottomans in 1544 and later rebuilt, houses a statue of the Black Madonna made from a single block of cedar from Lebanon.
Cher, through her charity fund Free the Wild, successfully relocated an Asian elephant named Kaavan from a zoo in Pakistan to a sanctuary in Cambodia. Now, she is advocating for the release of another elephant named Billy, who has spent nearly his entire life at the L.A. Zoo. Despite calls for Billy's release and a recommendation from the L.A. City Council, the zoo has not shown any intention of moving him. Cher urges people to reach out to the City Council to express concern for Billy and the need to get him into a sanctuary. She also highlights the detrimental effects of zoo life on captive animals and discusses her other animal welfare initiatives, including Lucy the elephant in Canada and Lolita the whale in Florida.
Vanilla, a 28-year-old chimpanzee, experienced the open sky for the first time in her life after being rehomed at Save the Chimps sanctuary in Florida. Previously housed in a biomedical research laboratory and later at California's Wildlife Waystation, Vanilla had only seen the sky through the top of a cage. A video capturing her awe-inspiring reaction to the vast open sky has gone viral. Vanilla is now part of a chimpanzee family group with access to a 3-acre island, where she can explore and enjoy her newfound freedom.