The Soapbox: Call for accountability and transparency with police department’s 287(g) agreement with ICE

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In continuing efforts to advocate for withdrawing Auburn’s partnership with ICE, residents push for clarification and scope of work. Urging that public safety and trust needs to be a priority for the Police Commission and the chief of police, a committee of Auburn residents form a culture of neighborly love and steadfast dedication to the heart and soul of what makes Auburn one of the best places to live in the Granite State.

New Hampshire’s tale of 2 billionaires: Grocery warehousing vs. ICE raids and Iran missiles 

read more…: New Hampshire’s tale of 2 billionaires: Grocery warehousing vs. ICE raids and Iran missiles 

The annual Forbes World Billionaires List, published Wednesday, lists Elon Musk as the richest man in the world, with a net worth of $839 billion. Joining Musk and more than 3,300 others on the list are grocery warehouser Rick Cohen, of Keene, at 97th, and Alexander Karp, of Lyman, at 228th, a cofounder of data mining company Palantir Technologies.

Protesters return to Merrimack to voice continued opposition to proposed ICE facility

read more…: Protesters return to Merrimack to voice continued opposition to proposed ICE facility

As speculation continues over proposed U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in town, on Saturday protesters descended upon Merrimack’s town hall once again to express their opposition to the facility as well as tactics used by ICE across the country.

Hassan calls for investigation into Secretary Noem following ICE director’s testimony

read more…: Hassan calls for investigation into Secretary Noem following ICE director’s testimony

U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) is calling on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Inspector General to open an investigation into Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem after the head of the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement testified under oath that Noem’s improper comments “put a bias” onto the ongoing investigations into the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. 

Senate hearing puts Merrimack ICE site in spotlight as Ayotte disputes prior knowledge, releases new documents

read more…: Senate hearing puts Merrimack ICE site in spotlight as Ayotte disputes prior knowledge, releases new documents

Just hours after U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-NH, was told during a Thursday Senate hearing by the acting director of ICE that the Department of Homeland Security “has worked with Governor Ayotte” on the economic impact of a proposed Merrimack ICE detention center, the governor released documents she says her office just requested and received following Thursday’s hearing.

DNCR Commissioner resigns after failing to inform governor of ICE inquiry on Merrimack detention site

read more…: DNCR Commissioner resigns after failing to inform governor of ICE inquiry on Merrimack detention site

Controversy over internal handling of a request by the federal government regarding a proposed immigrant detention center in Merrimack has resulted in the resignation of the Commissioner of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources – who fielded the request, but did not notify the governor.

ACLU-NH shares documents confirming detailed plans for Merrimack ICE detention center

read more…: ACLU-NH shares documents confirming detailed plans for Merrimack ICE detention center

 The ACLU of New Hampshire on Feb. 3, released public state documents that confirm detailed site plans for the proposed immigrant detention facility that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking to create at 50 Robert Milligan Parkway in Merrimack.  

FACTS: A portrait of Minnesota’s immigrant community

read more…: FACTS: A portrait of Minnesota’s immigrant community

Amidst a surge of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity across the Twin Cities, stoking statewide fear as thousands of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents conduct militarized raids and make illegal stops and arrests in an unprecedented immigration operation, Minnesotans have come together to stand with its immigrant community.

How the hell can you justify this?

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I’m 50 years old and never thought I’d see the day where these types of totalitarian, Orwellian acts of violence would occur on the curbs of our country. But what I find most disheartening is the fact that many of my fellow Americans—many of whom tout their freedom, especially their Second Amendment right to bear arms—seem to be walking lock-step with fascism.  

Superintendent says staff prepared for ‘increased ICE presence’ as rumors of schools being targeted circulate

read more…: Superintendent says staff prepared for ‘increased ICE presence’ as rumors of schools being targeted circulate

On Wednesday night, Manchester School District Superintendent Jennifer Chmiel sent a message to staff regarding reports of heightened U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the city earlier in the day as well as potentially on Thursday.

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