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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Seeks Information on Property Owners Leasing Parking to ICE Amid Opposition to Expansion

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Seeks Information on Property Owners Leasing Parking to ICE Amid Opposition to Expansion

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is actively working to identify private property owners who may have responded to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) notice seeking to lease parking spaces in the city. In late July, ICE published a notice on a government procurement website indicating a need for 249 parking spaces in Boston, stating it was for 'market research and information-gathering purposes' to identify sources near existing or planned ICE facilities. Mayor Wu has expressed strong opposition to any potential expansion or relocation of ICE's regional field office into Boston, which is currently located in Burlington. The Wu administration plans to submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to ICE to obtain details about any responses from the Boston area. Additionally, the city intends to contact private property owners to inform them of the administration's stance on the potential dangers of such leases for residents and community safety. This action follows earlier measures taken by Wu t...
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US kindergarten vaccine coverage falls 0.1%, CDC says

US kindergarten vaccine coverage falls 0.1%, CDC says

Aug 17 (Reuters) - U.S. kindergarten vaccination coverage fell 0.1% during the 2025-2026 school year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday.
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US kindergarten vaccine coverage continues downward trend, falling 0.1%

US kindergarten vaccine coverage continues downward trend, falling 0.1%

By Michael Erman and Julie Steenhuysen Aug 17 (Reuters) - U.S. kindergarten vaccination coverage fell 0.1% during the 2025-2026 school year, continuing a downward trend that has seen declines every year except one since the onset of COVID-19, according to data from the U.S.
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Minnesota sues Texas, seeking extradition of US immigration agent on assault charges

Minnesota sues Texas, seeking extradition of US immigration agent on assault charges

By Jonathan Allen Aug 18 (Reuters) - Minnesota sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday to try to compel him to extradite a federal immigration agent facing assault charges for shooting a Venezuelan man in the leg in Minneapolis during last winter's deportation surge. Christian Castro, a U.S.
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New York women's equality ranking: See how the state compares

New York women's equality ranking: See how the state compares

New York ranked No. 11 among the 50 states for women's equality, according to a new study examining workplace, education, health and political factors.
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Congresswoman says target of ICE operation in fatal Maine shooting wasn't up for removal

Congresswoman says target of ICE operation in fatal Maine shooting wasn't up for removal

A Democratic congresswoman says the person Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents targeted in Maine last month when an officer shot and killed a motorist was not subject to a final removal order
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Trump administration briefly pauses contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park

Trump administration briefly pauses contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park

The Trump administration says it is temporarily pausing construction of a controversial border construction project in the Big Bend National Park while the head of the agency tasked with building the wall visits Texas to do an “on-the-ground evaluation.”
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US appeals court blocks Trump immigration enforcement near some houses of worship

US appeals court blocks Trump immigration enforcement near some houses of worship

By Nate Raymond Aug 18 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday upheld an order limiting federal immigration enforcement at eight houses of worship affiliated with three faith groups, saying religious activities at the sites could be hindered by the operations. A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S.
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What states have won Little League World Series titles? See the list

What states have won Little League World Series titles? See the list

Is your state among the Little League World Series champions? See the all-time winners list and when each state last won the LLWS title.
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US pauses border construction in Big Bend National Park after widespread criticism

US pauses border construction in Big Bend National Park after widespread criticism

By Ryan Patrick Jones Aug 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. government paused border security construction in Big Bend National Park in Texas, the border protection head said on Monday, after the project drew bipartisan criticism over its potential impact on the park's landscape and wildlife.
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Trump Administration Pauses Border Construction in Big Bend National Park Amid Public Outcry and Lawsuits

Trump Administration Pauses Border Construction in Big Bend National Park Amid Public Outcry and Lawsuits

The Trump administration has temporarily halted border construction activities within Big Bend National Park. This pause follows significant public pressure and multiple lawsuits filed against the administration's plans for the area. Activists have documented extensive land clearing by bulldozers and heavy equipment across various parts of the park, including the Santa Elena Canyon and the remote Mariscal Mountain area. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott announced the pause, stating he would conduct a personal evaluation of the site. The construction involves building new 'patrol roads' and installing 17 miles of steel vehicle barriers, not a 30-foot steel wall as previously clarified by Scott. The Trump administration had waived numerous environmental laws in June that would typically apply to such construction within a national park. Southwest Valley Constructors was awarded a $1.7 billion contract in May for the Big Bend National Park project. A local indigenous group recently ...
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Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting

Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting

Democrats have approved dueling messages on immigration enforcement, disagreeing on whether U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement should be abolished or reformed