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DHS is deputizing local and state police forces to enforce immigration law

Sheriff Brad Coe of Kinney County, Texas, stands in front of his white truck, he is is one of hundreds of sheriffs who have signed on to collaborate with U.S. Customs and Border Enforcement (ICE) under the rapidly expanding Section 287(g) program.

Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers

Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) placed at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and La Cienega Boulevard in Culver City, California.

A blueprint for reducing gun violence by 2040, according to experts

Members of a violence prevention team gather near a hookah lounge in New York City.

What would ‘concealed carry reciprocity’ mean for states with tighter gun laws?

A sign prohibiting firearms at Willie's Bar & Grill posted on the fence outside in St. Helena Island, South Carolina.

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77 officials were recalled in 2024—higher than the 10-year average

A vote here today signage during election day. 77 officials were recalled during the 2024 elections.

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2025 farm bill: Advocates prioritize anti-hunger policies while Republicans push budget cuts

A man shops at a grocery store in downtown Clarksburg, West Virginia.

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Beyond the COVID dashboard: How local governments are continuing to invest in public data initiatives

A woman wearing a mask while on a computer.

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Illinois has put an end to the injustice of cash bail

A closeup on a judge's gavel, money and handcuffs on a wooden table.

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Here's how Trump is likely to tackle these 7 major issues

Staff gathering around in a Trump campaign headquarters.

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How the Supreme Court case on trans youth could affect health care for all Americans

A collage illustration showing the U.S. Supreme Court over a graphic of a state and "Protect Trans Kids" protest signs.

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How the end of federal abortion rights hurt LGBTQ+ parents

Participants march during a Pride Parade in New York City.

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The private pilots flying abortion seekers across the Midwest

A single engine plane soaring near an airport control tower.

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Proposed postal changes could slow down rural mail

Mailboxes along Highway 93.

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This year, investment in rural votes isn't just at the top of the ticket

An election polling station with a "Vote Here"/"Vote Aqui" sign.