Thursday, August 6, 2026

ICE controversy over deputizing local law enforcement officers in Wyoming

USA/ICE Controversy—   By Eric Galatas, producer, Wyoming News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Wyoming counties allowing their law enforcement officers to be deputized as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents did so illegally, according to information obtained through a public records request by the American Civil Liberties Union of Wyoming. Critics of the federal 287(g) program said it […]
Monday, February 2, 2026

Bad Bunny makes history at the Grammys and calls out ICE

2026 Grammy Winners—   Several music artists are Grammy history-makers today after winning top honors at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards last night. The ceremony, with all its glitches, glam, and surprises, was held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Topping the list of winners is Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter,  Bad Bunny. The 31-year-old, whose real name […]
Wednesday, January 28, 2026

ICE fears surge among Minnesota students and parents

ICE Hurting School Attendance—   Mike Moen, producer, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   Despite federal leadership shake-ups in the immigration crackdown, a group of Minnesota educators and state lawmakers say parents and students still fear ICE agents targeting school sites and transportation routes. The Trump administration this week has signaled it will recalibrate its large-scale […]
Tuesday, January 6, 2026

New laws in CA impact schools

2026 Laws   Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   New California laws going into effect in 2026 are intended to bring positive change to schools on a range of issues. One bill requires schools to notify parents when immigration officers come onto a campus. Another prohibits the disclosure of student or parent data without the family’s consent […]