LA Times: Trump’s case for sending troops to help ICE involves precedent from Fugitive Slave Act
"...But sending troops in to assist ICE has less in common with Johnson’s move than it does with President Millard Fillmore’s actions a century earlier, Mirasola said. Beginning in 1850, the Houston law professor said, Fillmore sent troops to accompany federal marshals seeking to apprehend escaped slaves who had fled north...."
Rode the newly restored 1974 Fuji bicycle to the library. Frame's a bit small for me, but what do you expect from a free bike? Works great! #BikeTooter
Meanwhile, in the UK (where there is a King, but he's just there to shake hands and help fill tabloid space), seagulls are stealing the coffee. And the coffee mugs.
(continued): "It's also important to note that there are things city government cannot do. City government has no jurisdiction over federal actions, including ICE enforcement.
The City of Thousand Oaks is not involved in coordinating or conducting immigration enforcement. Further, state law prohibits local law enforcement, including the Thousand Oaks Police Department, from involvement in federal immigration enforcement.
I encourage everyone with concerns about federal actions to contact your federally elected representatives.
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, Los Angeles office: 310-231-4494 U.S. Sen. Adasm Schiff, Los Angeles office: 310-914-7300 U.s. Rep Julia Brownley, Thousand Oaks office: 805-379-1779
I join with our community and Council colleagues in working to keep this City safe for all residents, and in treating all residents with dignity, compassion, and respect.
"Statement from Mayor David Newman Regarding ICE Activity in Thousand Oaks
14 June 2025
Your city government is scrupulously nonpartisan and laser-focused on local matters. Despite frequent calls to do so, we don't comment on outside issues. When outside issues come to us in Thousand Oaks, however, that's another matter.
Yesterday agents from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted operations at multiple locations throughout the City. This is now a local issue.
ICE actions here and around Ventura County have caused fear, uncertainty, and confusion among residents, espeically within immigrant communities. Local businesses were closed or short-staffed out of concern for the well-being of staff.
This unease speaks to me personally. My immigrant grandparents fled pograms. For human rights advocay, my Ukrainian grandfather endured arrest and exile to Siberia. And it is hearbreaking to hear my in-laws -- first-generation immigrations who faced ethnic persecution -- worry about detection on our streets.
If you are feeling afraid, help is available. If you need counseling or legal advice, call 211. Interface Services, which the City helps support, can help you identify the appropriate agency to assist.
If you see anything you think is dangerous, call 911 immediately.... (more)"
KSTP: Sources say two Minnesota lawmakers have been shot
"BREAKING: Multiple sources tell 5 Eyewitness News at least two MN state lawmakers were shot at their homes last night by a gunman impersonating a police officer. DFL Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman in Brooklyn Park and DFL Sen. John Hoffman in Champlin. Working on more details."
@steter@EugestShirley I'm not sure who you are trying to attract with those earrings, but if there are any humans that like the same bait as Largemouth Bass, it will be a hit. 🤪
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