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What Authority Do ICE Agents Actually Have? A Fact-Based Primer on the Law
Contrary to popular belief, ICE agents are not categorically barred from interacting with U.S. citizens. While citizens cannot be subjected to civil immigration enforcement, federal…
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When the Facts Get Lost in the Feed: What a Viral Video on Chicago Raids Missed
A viral Instagram rant claimed mainstream media ignored DHS raids in Chicago and that Secretary Kristi Noem secretly funded armed guards for ICE agents. In…
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Group 764: The Online Exploitation Network Parents and Police Need to Know About
Federal investigators warn that Group 764, a violent online exploitation network, is targeting kids as young as nine through apps like Discord, Roblox, and Minecraft.…
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Burglary, Crime, Fentanyl, and Guns: Becca Balint’s Words and Votes
In a Facebook video, Rep. Becca Balint described her home being burgled and pledged she’d “do anything” to protect her kids. But her voting record…
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VT’s Climate Spending vs. Drug Interdiction: The Road Not Taken
Since 2021, Vermont has spent nearly $300 million on climate initiatives. In the same period, more than 1,000 residents died from drug overdoses—875 from opioids…
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Human Trafficking in America: The Crime Happening in All 50 States
Human trafficking isn’t just a global problem—it’s happening in all 50 U.S. states. Victims are hidden in plain sight, from farms and factories to hotels…
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Why Refusing Lawful Orders Shouldn’t Mean a Payday
Every year, cities spend millions settling lawsuits from police encounters that began with one bad choice: refusing to cooperate. By shifting the expectation to cooperation—and…
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Balint’s Comments on ICE Add to Growing Concerns Over Political Incitement and Violence
Rep. Becca Balint’s recent comments accusing ICE of “kidnapping” and criticizing agents for wearing masks come amid a surge in rhetoric targeting federal officers. With…
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The Right to Protest — and the Wrong Way to Do It
Protesting the government is a right. Harassing your neighbors is not. If you’re blocking roads and intimidating people who have no power to change the…
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Unmasking Hypocrisy: Vermont Officials Condemn Agents Who Hide Their Faces — But Not Protesters
Vermont officials condemned masked federal agents during a recent immigration arrest—but have remained silent about masked protesters and rely on armed protection themselves. The double…
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