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Baltimore sheriff investigating federal ICE action inside courthouse
WBAL TV - Maryland
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June 30, 2025
Agents took part in the first federal immigration enforcement action inside a Baltimore City courthouse under the new administration, according to the sheriff.Baltimore City Sheriff Sam Cogan told 11 News that politics did not factor into his...
Maryland: Allegany County approves $2.7 million in casino revenue allocations
Yogonet International
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June 30, 2025
Allegany County fire and rescue services are set to receive up to nearly $866,000 as part of a $2.7 million allocation of gambling proceeds tied to video lottery terminals at Rocky Gap Casino, Resort & Golf. The county commissioners on Thursday...
Baltimore City sheriff investigating after ICE agents detain someone inside courthouse
WBAL - Maryland
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June 30, 2025
Baltimore City officials are promising a full investigation after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents came into a courthouse last week to detain someone. Clerk of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City Xavier Conaway said ICE agents...
Baltimore City Sheriff launches criminal probe after ICE detained someone inside courthouse
WMAR-2 News - Maryland
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June 30, 2025
BALTIMORE — A criminal probe was launched after ICE agents reportedly detained someone inside Baltimore City Circuit Court recently. Assistant Baltimore City Sheriff Nicholas Blendy told WMAR-2 News that agents showed up to the Clarence M....
ICE arrest at Baltimore courthouse prompts criminal investigation
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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A Baltimore City courthouse employee could face criminal charges after allegedly alerting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) about a possible undocumented immigrant in the building. The person was detained by two ICE agents on Tuesday, June...
Mahmoud Decision Furthers US Supreme Court’s Protection of Parental and Religious Liberty, Legal Scholars Say
National Catholic Register
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A Catholic mom in Maryland told the Register she is grateful that a U.S. Supreme Court ruling has restored the ability of public-school parents to find out beforehand if a teacher plans to present material on sexuality and gender identity and to...
Trump welcomes Supreme Court ruling allowing parents to withdraw children from LGBTQ+ education
Pink News
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June 30, 2025
Trump said at a news conference on Friday that the decision was “a great ruling for parents” (MEHMET ESER/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images) Donald Trump has praised a Supreme Court decision that will allow religious parents to opt their...
SUN: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s outreach to young men draws praise — and questions
FOX45 - Maryland
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MARYLAND (WBFF) — Young men drifted away from the Democratic Party in the 2024 election, but some party leaders see Maryland Gov. Wes Moore as a model for how to bring them back. Moore, 46, an Army veteran and first-term governor, has asked his...
Huntsville ranks #15 among nation's most educated cities according to WalletHub report
WZDX - Alabama
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June 30, 2025
Rocket City showcases impressive educational achievements in comprehensive national study. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville has earned recognition as one of America's most educated metropolitan areas, securing the 15th spot on a ranking of 150 cities...
The US economy relies on the immigrants Trump is targeting | Opinion
The Cincinnati Enquirer - Ohio
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Peter J. Stackpole America’s immigration debate has become more about fear than facts. Protests are occurring across the country because many Americans disagree with the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration enforcement actions, which are...
Justice Department sues Los Angeles to end 'sanctuary' immigration policies
AOL
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WASHINGTON – The Justice Department filed a lawsuit on June 30 against the city of Los Angeles to end policies that restrict cooperation with President Donald Trump’s enforcement of immigration laws. The lawsuit comes after sometimes violent...
The Supreme Court’s Ruling on National Injunctions Will Hurt Us All—Immigrants First
Ms. Magazine
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June 30, 2025
A demonstration outside the Supreme Court on Friday, June 27. (Ava Blando) In a 6-3 decision last Friday, the Supreme Court granted the Trump administration a partial, but crucial, victory in its efforts to stop federal courts from blocking...
Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks Light Up the Sky Around Baltimore
Baltimore - Maryland
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June 30, 2025
We’ve got a long Fourth of July Weekend ahead of us—which means parades, carnivals, cookouts, and shimmering firework shows planned everywhere from Cherry Hill to the Carroll County Farm Museum. Grab a picnic blanket and check out our master guide...
New laws in DC, Maryland and Virginia go into effect July 1
NBC 4 - Washington D.C.
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June 30, 2025
Minimum wage, cellphones on school grounds, seat belts for adult passengers, and protection of reproductive and sexual health data are the focus of some of the new laws going into effect around the D.C. area on Tuesday. Scroll for details: New...
Baltimore sheriff probes courthouse employee for allegedly inviting ICE to detain someone
Baltimore Banner - Maryland
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June 30, 2025
The Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office confirmed that it is investigating a Maryland corrections department employee after ICE agents made a rare and apparently invited visit to the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse last week and detained someone....
Educators rethink lessons as Supreme Court decision opens door for religious opt-outs
The Connecticut Mirror
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June 30, 2025
Support trusted journalism in Connecticut. Join CT Mirror’s members today and make an impact. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to...
These new laws are in effect in Maryland starting Tuesday
WUSA 9 - Washington D.C.
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June 30, 2025
A slew of new laws take effect Tuesday in Maryland. Here are some highlights. ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland's General Assembly adopted nearly 850 bills during the 2025 General Assembly. Most of those new laws take effect on July 1 or Oct. 1. Here are...
Restoring the Balance: Supreme Court Rulings Highlight the Importance of Parental Rights and Religious Freedom in Education
Sacramento Observer - California
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June 30, 2025
Get the latest news! Stay Informed Stay Connected: Subscribe to receive news daily. By Craig J. DeLuz | Special to California Black Media OPINION – In an era when the judiciary is often seen as a battleground for ideological warfare, the recent...
Which California cities are among the most educated in the nation?
Stockton Record - California
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Overall Rank* MSA Total Score Educational Attainment Rank Quality of Education & Attainment Gap Rank 1 Ann Arbor, MI 93.49 1 4 2 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC 84.87 6 1 3 Madison, WI 82.07 2 49 4 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 81.82 5 16 5...
Amelia’s Bits & Bytes 6/30: Oasis Taps Tour Drummer, Who Will Be The Next Bond?, Who Will Be Klaus Meine?, Tiny Chef Needs Help, Doomsday Radio And More Pop Culture News
98 Rock - Maryland
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June 30, 2025
Oasis picks a yank to play drums at the reunion shows. The Deftones have a cryptic message to announce something this week. They also cancelled their Glastonbury performance over the weekend. Iron Maiden had a triumphant homecoming show and...