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In Colorado, the #AspenAcres fire has grown to 100,224 acres, w 61% of its perimeter contained.
An unauthorized drone in the fire zone Friday halted aerial operations, says the incident management team. Fire officials say that’s not only dangerous — it’s a federal offense.
The blaze, first reported June 29, was human-caused, fire officials say. I spoke to some evacuees earlier this month:
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GEO Group spokesperson comments on @AuroraPD report that a GEO employee shot and injured a protester outside an ICE detention center in CO Thursday 1/2
@WeAreGeo spokesperson:
“We are aware that an off-duty Aurora ICE Processing Center employee was involved in a shooting incident. This individual has been placed on unpaid administrative leave, and we will fully cooperate with law enforcement.” 2/2
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‘Alien Terrorist Removal Court Has Its First Case’
Created in 1996, the Alien Terrorist Removal Court has never reviewed an application. Until now
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FBI Phoenix Investigates Shooting Incident at Federal ERO Building
Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area of North Central Avenue on Tuesday, July 14, in the afternoon, or who has information regarding this shooting, is urged to contact the FBI:
•Call the FBI Toll-Free Tip Line: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)
•Submit an Online Tip: Visit tips.fbi.gov
ICE confirms 2nd fatal shooting in a week
Received from @DHSgov and attributed to an unnamed @ICEgov spokesperson regarding today’s #biddefordmaine shooting
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A statewide fireworks ban remained in effect across Utah ahead of Independence Day celebrations, with officials directing residents to check whether their area qualifies for an approved exception before using fireworks.
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As the #AspenAcres fire continues to rage in southern Colorado, Pueblo County bans all fireworks. Fire officials say the blaze, reported June 29, was human-caused.
The US Supreme Court preserves birthright citizenship. Children born to parents here illegally or temporarily are “subject to the jurisdiction of” the United States, and are born American citizens.
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NEW: Trump admin World Cup chief Andrew Giuliani says he's addressed dozens of visa cases related to the matches, @SophiaCai99 reports politico.com/live-updates/20…
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SCOTUS rejects Florida’s undocumented truck driver suit against California, Washington floridaphoenix.com/2026/05/2…
The censure of CO Democratic Gov. Polis by his own state party is largely symbolic, but also bars him from appearing as a “featured speaker or honored guest at official Democratic functions,” @ColoradoSun reports.
coloradosun.com/2026/05/20/c…
CBP Commissioner Scott also confirming the exit:
"We thank U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks for his decades of service to this country and congratulate him on his second retirement after returning to serve during one of the most challenging periods for border security."
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After decades of public service, Chief Michael Banks closes an extraordinary chapter with the U.S. Border Patrol. Thank you, Chief, for your leadership and your commitment to the men and women in green. We wish you well and look forward to continuing the work of securing our border.
DHS spokesperson confirms reporting by @Haleaziz:
Dave Venturella will serve as the next acting ICE director. He’ll replace Todd Lyons, who’s expected to leave that role at the end of this month.
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Antisemitic crime is an increasing concern for Britain’s quarter-million Jews. Institutions like Shomrim North West London, a volunteer neighborhood patrol, are helping to respond to attacks like last week’s stabbings. #antisemitism #uk #volunteers csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2…
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NEWS: The Trump administration is announcing a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign, targeting a dozen American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
That was the annual average of cases between 1990 and 2017.
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DeSantis acknowledges Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ may wind down operations dlvr.it/TSQtky
