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Alabama

Katie Britt and the folly of fake fearmongering | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

If someone had told Katie Britt on election night 2022 that she would someday by portrayed by megastar Scarlett Johansson, the newly elected Alabama Republican senator undoubtedly would have been thrilled. What Britt, of course, would not have known is that the actress would be appearing on “Saturday Night Live,” mocking Britt’s delivery of the […]

Mayor

Denver mayor announces reduction in city services to offset migrant costs

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced a decrease in city services on Friday to help offset costs inflicted by the city’s migrant crisis. The reduction includes cuts in the hours of operation for several Department of Motor Vehicles offices, and the city’s Parks and Recreation services will reduce their spring programming by 25%. Community centers will […]

Mayor

Chicago migrant crisis: Mayor Johnson addresses shelter plans amid winter storm; Gov. JB Pritzker sends letter to Gov. Greg Abbott

CHICAGO (WLS) — Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the migrant crisis again Friday and what his administration is doing to try and keep asylum seekers safe. The city is preparing for dangerously cold temperatures as a major winter storm moves through the Chicago area. Many new arrivals come into the city only wearing gym shoes, shorts, […]

Alabama

AG Marshall promotes bill to combat border crisis; Doubles down on call to revoke student visas for supporting terrorist groups | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

CULLMAN — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall spoke at the Cullman County Republican Women’s Dinner on Tuesday, where he discussed the ongoing crisis at the southern border and conflict in Israel. Marshall began by praising Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the resources he has been providing to protect border towns. “I had the opportunity to […]

Mayor

Migrant influx demands ‘clear coordination’ with feds

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — On the eve of his visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York City had asked the state for “immediate help” to shelter hundreds of migrants expected to arrive during the weekend. The emergency mutual aid request to New York State comes as the city […]

Arkansas

WATCH: Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson calls Biden ‘inconsistent’ on Title 42

The Biden administration has maintained that the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over, but the rush to end Title 42 shows how “inconsistent” their claims are, according to Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-AR). Hutchinson said President Joe Biden has a “separate agenda” and is not merely trying to manage the public health crisis, but is using the emergency […]

Mayor

Checkpoint helps curb illegal crossings at California port of entry, Tijuana mayor says

SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Fewer unauthorized Russian migrants are attempting to cross the border thanks to a Mexican-run checkpoint, the mayor of Tijuana says. Mexican authorities installed the checkpoint a month back to help ease wait times along the northbound traffic lanes at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. The filter, as Tijuana Mayor […]

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As unofficial border ambassador, mayor says the U.S. and Mexico are truly codependent

Imperial Beach, Calif. (Border Report) — Outgoing Imperial Beach Mayor Serge Dedina moved to this small California border town 51 years ago. Growing up he developed a love for surfing and the ocean. In 2000, he established WILDCOAST, an environmental organization dedicated to protecting the ocean and other sensitive habitats. Eight years ago, he became […]

Alabama

Republican states tell judge ending Title 42 will ‘directly harm’ US communities | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

AUSTIN, Texas — Fifteen Republican-led states have asked a federal judge to bar the Biden administration from ending the Title 42 policy at the border next month, warning that doing so would lead to more illegal immigration and “directly harm” U.S. communities. The coalition of states, including southern border states Arizona and Texas, on Monday evening […]

Mayor

DC mayor requests National Guard over migrants bussed to capital

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) asked the D.C. National Guard to activate and help manage an influx of migrants to the capital. The mayor’s office reports that Texas Govs. Greg Abbott (R) and Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) have sent nearly 200 buses carrying more than 4,000 migrants from the southern border to the […]