By PETER SMITH, Associated Press A member of the federal Religious Liberty Commission has been ousted after a hearing this week that featured tense exchanges on the definition of antisemitism. The ousted member, Carrie Prejean Boller, had defended prominent commentator … Continued
Gov. Tim Walz has authorized $1.2 million in state emergency disaster assistance to address a cybersecurity incident that disrupted digital services in St. Paul for several weeks this summer. While most public-facing, Internet-based services were back online within a month, … Continued
The St. Paul City Council is urging the city’s hotels to not house federal immigration agents. Members unanimously passed a resolution at Wednesday’s council meeting, saying, “residents of St. Paul have reported increased anxiety, fear, and economic hardship as a … Continued
By SOPHIA TAREEN, Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino praised a federal agent who shot a Chicago woman during an immigration crackdown last year, according to evidence released Wednesday by attorneys who accused the Trump administration … Continued
“The cascade of behavioral incidents and mental health crises that frequently results in arrests or disciplinary encounters with NYPD is largely a consequence of underinvestment in youth mental and behavioral healthcare.” Students head into school in New York City in … Continued