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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican running for California governor, seized ballots in a move that drew scrutiny and raised questions about election procedures and political influence during his campaign.
Florida’s eight-sheriff Immigration Enforcement Council is pushing back against mass deportations, proposing that undocumented immigrants without criminal records should not be targeted and that President Trump and Congress be urged to set clearer, narrower guidelines. The sheriffs plan to draft a joint letter to Trump, the House Speaker, and the Senate Majority Leader, signaling a notable policy shift and tension with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ hardline stance on immigration; they also discussed alternatives like civil fines and English-learning requirements.
North Carolina’s primaries wrapped up with ongoing tallies and several tight races. Early results show Roy Cooper leading the Democratic gubernatorial primary and Michael Whatley ahead in the Republican race. In Mecklenburg County, Monifa Drayton defeated Vilma Leake for the District 2 seat and became ABC Board Chair, while Sheriff Garry McFadden appears to win reelection amid shifting margins with Ricky Robbins; Habekah Cannon leads Cecilia Oseguera for a Democratic-Mecklenburg District Court Judge seat, and Gaston County Sheriff Chad Hawkins leads Robbie Waldrop. A statewide Senate race also shows a razor-thin margin, with Sheriff Sam Page ahead of Senate Leader Phil Berger by two votes, signaling recounts, provisional ballots, and potential litigation.
States are pushing back against Trump’s bid to enlist local officers in an immigration crackdown, with Maryland approving a law that bans immigration-enforcement agreements with the federal government and other jurisdictions weighing similar limits, forcing sheriffs to navigate new restrictions amid protests and broader political clashes.
Northern Michigan sheriffs met with former President Trump at a rally in Grand Rapids to discuss immigration, border security, and law enforcement concerns. Despite backlash, the sheriffs felt it was their duty to engage in these conversations, emphasizing the need to address issues such as human trafficking, narcotics influx, and fentanyl coming into the country. The sheriffs expressed their belief in supporting the president, regardless of political differences, and highlighted the importance of securing the borders and addressing drug trafficking.
A federal judge in Mississippi has sentenced a former deputy to 40 years in prison for involvement in the self-proclaimed Goon Squad, a group of deputies in the Rankin County Sheriff's Department who engaged in brutal misconduct for nearly two decades, targeting individuals suspected of drug-related crimes. The officers conducted home invasions, tortured occupants, and committed acts of sexual assault and violence. The case highlights the abuse of power in rural areas and the influence of sheriffs, shedding light on the severity and longevity of the behavior.
An escaped kangaroo was found hopping around a Florida apartment complex and was later reunited with its owners by sheriffs, as it is legal to keep kangaroos in Florida if properly registered.
Starting July 1st, Florida's new permitless carry law will allow individuals to carry concealed firearms without a permit. While Orange County Sheriff John Mina expresses concerns about the potential increase in guns on the streets and the impact on safety, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd supports the law, stating that it allows good guys to protect against bad guys. The law requires individuals to carry valid ID, keep the gun concealed, and have no felony convictions. Over 200 laws will go into effect in Florida on July 1st, and both sheriffs emphasize the importance of proper training for anyone planning to carry a hidden gun.