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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Neighbors react to condemning of Washington City residence
WASHINGTON CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Neighbors in Washington City are still a little stirred up after the city condemned a home with 27 people in it due to unsafe living conditions. Around 4:30 a.m. yesterday, Washington City Police along with the U.S. Marshalls Office, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations, cleared a home in the area of 100 West 200 South. In addition to unsafe conditions, investigators also found fraudulent documents and illegal narcotics. Police arrested four people for the possession of drugs and fake ID's, while others in the house were arrested by I.C.E. due to their immigrations. One neighbor says the operation to clear the property could have been handled better. Tooele man arrested after shooting, killing his two dogs while on LSD 'They could've easily handled this more discreetly without I.C.E. agents and police agents busting down the house at four in the morning,' neighbor Jordan Christensen said. 'They also could've waited for the kids to go to school.' Police say they did find three children under age 12 living in the home as well. The city is still deciding what to do with the house. Other Top Stories: Red Butte Garden announces Jon Batiste will join summer concert series 1 dead, 1 in custody after stabbing at Riverdale apartment complex How strength training can help people avoid injuries Disneyland Resort invites you to celebrate 70 years of Disneyland magic Neighbors react to condemning of Washington City residence Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Not an extremist bone in my body,' Exclusive interview with Interim U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Sigal Chattah, Interim U.S Attorney for the District of Nevada, satdown with the 8 News Now Investigators for her first interview with a Nevada news outlet. Chattah, the former Republican National Committee woman who made an unsuccessful run for Nevada Attorney General, discussed her priorities as she leads the U.S. Attorney's Office in Las Vegas, which includes mirroring the Trump administration's priorities. Chattah also addressed past controversies, immigration, and the recent presidential pardon of Michele Fiore. Chattah: We truly, truly have every type of crime. Whether it comes to public corruption, whether it comes to human trafficking, whether it comes to narco trafficking. We do have gangs here. We do have MS13 and TDA and immigration issues. 8NN: As far as immigration, there are different interpretations about how the Trump administration is or isn't violating court orders. What is your interpretation? Chattah: I view the immigration laws, first of all, the immigrationcode is fundamentally a legislation. It is law, and the minute youinfuse politics with the law, that's when things become tricky. So youknow, coupled with the fact that the president of the United Stateshas plenary power, okay, under Article Two. So one of the issues thatwe've got is you're infusing politics. You're taking out Article Twopowers and you're destroying the law that's on the books. You know, there's no discretion in these types of laws. It's not like, you know, discretion in sentencing, okay? When you have alaw that is clear, that law needs to be applied, and I think whatyou've seen through the prior administration is that you've had thelaw eroded based on politics, and that's how I look at it. 8NN: Are you talking, so are you referring to perhaps, the judges'politics who are making the decisions? Is that…am I understandingthat correctly? Chattah: Yeah, absolutely. 8NN: How closely are you working with I.C.E.? Chattah: Oh, I mean I don't have coffee with them every day. Howclosely are we working with I.C.E.? They are no different than anyother agency we work with, whether it's H.S.I., the F.B.I., they'reall part of law enforcement. 8NN: What has surprised you about how this office runs, and are youmaking any significant staffing changes? Chattah: I haven't fired one person, not at all. 8NN: Should President Trump have pardoned Michele Fiore? Chattah: You know, again, President Trump has plenary Article Twopowers. I don't have an opinion on that. I have not talked to Michelefor months. I wish her all the best of luck, and you know, may Godprotect her. 8NN: Is she a friend? Chattah: She used to be my friend, yes. 8NN: Not anymore… Chattah: We haven't talked. 8NN: Do you believe she misused that money? Chattah: Well, the jury thought so. My belief in that doesn't matter. There was a beyond a reasonable doubt decision. 8NN: You could be considered a controversial figure in Nevada. Chattah: Absolutely yes. 8NN: You came under fire for a text message about Aaron Ford,saying something like he should be hanged from a crane. It was apersonal conversation. You had also tweeted last year, you referred toJamaal Bowman. You referred to him as an anti-Semitic ghetto rat. Whatwould you say to individuals who hear this rhetoric and may thinkyou're racist? Chattah: Okay, well, the comment from the personal conversation that I hadabout Aaron Ford, that's a quote from the movie Red Sea Diving Resort. I just don't know why everybody has taken it to the level they did. You know, saying that I'm racist, is, you know, look, my mother is Yemenite. I mean, I don't know what to say about that. I'm just, there's nothing to say. I mean, I'm not. I'm not racist. 8NN: You've used the word trannies, which some people findoffensive. Do you feel like in this position, you might use morepolitically correct language and tone language like that down? Chattah: In the context of this office, you know, there's decorum thatexists in federal government that does not exist in myprivate life, okay. In my personal life, if you and I are out fordrinks, I'm going to have a little bit of a different tone than if youand I are here in the office. 8NN: What is your status as Republican National Committeewoman? Chattah: I am on leave as Republican National Committeewoman, completely. 8NN: Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen said they'll fight yourpermanent appointment. They referred to you as an extremist. Are youan extremist? Chattah: I don't think I'm an extremist. There's no, you know, there'snot an extremist bone in my body. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Politics
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Chesapeake sheriff is being challenged by a city police officer
Chesapeake Sheriff David Rosario is being challenged in the Republican Primary by Chesapeake police lieutenant Wallace Chadwick. Rosario took control of the city's sheriff's office in November after longtime Sheriff Jim O'Sullivan retired. Both Rosario and Chadwick have more than two decades of law enforcement experience, with all of Rosario's time spent in the sheriff's office and all of Chadwick's in the police department. Primary elections are June 17. But early voting begins May 2. ___ Age: 47 Employment: Lieutenant, Chesapeake Police Department Education: Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, University of Phoenix Military Service: U.S. Marine Corps veteran Party Affiliation: Republican Website: How closely will you cooperate with the U.S. Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in enforcing federal immigration law? As Sheriff, I will fully cooperate with ICE and all federal immigration enforcement— no exceptions. Enforcing the law isn't optional. When local leaders refuse to work with federal agencies, they put our communities at risk by releasing violent offenders back onto our streets. I've been clear and consistent on this from day one. My opponent refused to cooperate with ICE until public pressure forced a reversal. Voters deserve a Sheriff who doesn't wait for political winds to shift. I'll always back the rule of law and put the safety of Chesapeake families first. What will you do to reduce staffing shortages at your local jail, both now and in the future? Chesapeake's Sheriff's Office is close to full staffing, thanks to competitive pay and strong benefits from City Council. To ensure fiscal responsibility, I support a full audit of programs and spending to confirm funds are used wisely. To retain and attract top talent, we must double down on what works: good pay, top-tier training, and a culture where deputies feel valued. That means promoting from within, expanding wellness programs, and creating leadership opportunities. This job is tough, and our deputies deserve a Sheriff who has their back—every shift, every day. ___ Age: 59 Employment: Sheriff, City of Chesapeake Party Affiliation:Republican Website: How closely will you cooperate with the U.S. Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in enforcing federal immigration law? The Chesapeake Sheriff's Office has a policy in place that fully cooperates with the U.S. Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.), and as Sheriff, I stand by that policy. We've strengthened our cooperation by adopting I.C.E. best practices, including the 48-hour detainer hold, which gives I.C.E. additional time to take custody of individuals in our jail. Public safety is our top priority, and working with our federal partners ensures that individuals who may pose a risk to our community are handled appropriately, while respecting due process and the law. What will you do to reduce staffing shortages at your local jail, both now and in the future? With 23 years of experience in every aspect of the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office, I've worked hard to transform our work culture — boosting morale, empowering staff, and building a values-driven environment. Our efforts are paying off, with a low vacancy rate of just 4.30% in April. This success is a direct result of investing in our staff and creating a workplace where people feel valued and supported. To keep moving forward, I'll continue expanding recruitment, enhancing training and development opportunities, and working with city leadership to ensure competitive pay and benefits. Our people are our greatest asset—and investing in them is the key to long-term staffing success.
New York Times
31-01-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
What to Know About Trump's Military Deportation Flights
When President Gustavo Petro of Colombia announced on social media on Sunday that he had turned back U.S. military planes carrying deportees, President Trump came down hard. He threatened tariffs and penalties so extreme Mr. Petro was forced to back down. 'They pushed until he had to bend,' Jorge Enrique Robledo, a former longtime Colombian senator, said in an interview. Later that day, the White House and Mr. Petro's government announced that Colombia would welcome all Colombian deportees, including those on military jets, and Mr. Trump declared victory. The crisis riveted attention to the Trump administration's deportation efforts; it also raised questions about the military planes deporting migrants, and why they angered Mr. Petro and other Latin American leaders. Have military planes always been used for deportations? No. Rarely, in recent times, if ever, defense officials say. As part of the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal migration, Mr. Trump signed an executive order last week authorizing the U.S. military to assist in securing the border. The acting secretary of defense at the time, Robert Salesses, said in a statement last Wednesday that the Department of Defense would 'provide military airlift' to support the Department of Homeland Security in the deportation of more than 5,000 'illegal aliens.' Mr. Salesses said these were people being held by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the southern border. He noted that the flights would take place after the State Department obtained 'the requisite diplomatic clearances' and notified each country. Symbolically, however, the military planes are emerging as crucial to the administration's messaging around its efforts to crack down on migration. On Friday, the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, posted images of migrants filing onto a hulking, slate-gray C-17 Air Force plane, while shackled together. The caption read, 'President Trump is sending a strong and clear message to the entire world: if you illegally enter the United States of America, you will face severe consequences.' Is the Trump administration deporting people only on military planes? No, military planes have not replaced nonmilitary planes and so far represent a small fraction of the flights carrying out deportations under the administration: Only about six such flights have delivered deportees to other countries as of the end of Mr. Trump's second week in office, according to a U.S. military spokesman. During the same period, dozens of nonmilitary deportation flights left for countries around the hemisphere. The practice, schedule and the number of deportees on board has not changed under Mr. Trump, according to officials in Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia and Honduras. But the commercial charters that resemble the planes used in everyday travel, which are operated by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement, or I.C.E., have received less attention than the military planes. Both the usual I.C.E. flights and the new military flights are overseen by the Department of Homeland Security. During both Mr. Biden's term and Mr. Trump's first term, the United States deported more than a million people, according to the Migration Policy Institute in Washington. Where have military planes taken deported migrants? Only Guatemala and Ecuador were confirmed to have received U.S. military flights carrying deported migrants as of Thursday. Honduras and Peru are expected to receive military planes on Friday, a Defense Department official said. While Colombia has agreed to receive such flights, no new military planes have been sent out since Mr. Petro turned back the two planes over the weekend, according to the U.S. military. Mexico has said it has received only nonmilitary flights and has not said it will accept military planes. Pete Hegseth, the new defense secretary under Mr. Trump, has promised to continue to use military planes. On his first official day on the job, Mr. Hegseth said, 'This Pentagon snapped to last week.' Along with adding barriers and troops at the U.S. southern border, he said the military had also moved to 'ensure mass deportations.' He added: 'That is something the Defense Department absolutely will continue to do.' Who are the migrants on the military planes? So far, the people returned since Mr. Trump took office, including those on the military planes, are primarily people apprehended under the Biden administration. Those in the photographs posted by Mr. Trump's press secretary were Guatemalan migrants apprehended after illegally crossing the border who had been held in detention since early January, according to Guatemalan migration officials. Why did Colombia's president get upset over U.S. military planes? Mr. Petro turned back two U.S. military planes bound for his country for a few reasons, according to his social media posts on Sunday morning and members of his government. First, he was upset about how deportees on a nonmilitary flight had been treated while they were being transported to Brazil. (They were handcuffed and flown in a plane without air-conditioning that was forced to land in Manaus, in the Amazonian rainforest, after malfunctioning.) Second, while Colombia's government had authorized military flights — according to U.S. officials — Mr. Petro was caught off guard when he learned only a few hours beforehand that the military flights were scheduled to land in Bogotá, Colombia's capital. (Officials in Guatemala have also said they are notified only shortly before military planes are scheduled to arrive.) Mr. Petro also generally objected to putting deportees in handcuffs; officials said his government had an agreement with the Biden administration that permitted deportees to mostly travel without restraints. Experts say handcuffs are sometimes used while a plane is in flight to prevent deportees from taking over the aircraft; in other cases, they are used when deportees are escorted on and off the aircraft. Colombia never blocked nonmilitary deportation flights. In a post on Sunday, Mr. Petro said 'on civilian planes, where they're not treated like delinquents, we will welcome our compatriots.' On Wednesday, Mr. Petro said online that his government was in dialogue with the Trump administration to establish a 'protocol for dignified treatment' that would include allowing deportees to travel without handcuffs. What are other countries saying about military planes? The U.S. military has a particular resonance in Latin America, experts say, especially for leftist leaders like Mr. Petro and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil. They remember a time when the United States carried out covert American military operations in the region as part of an effort to subdue revolutionary movements in the name of defeating Communism. The presence of the U.S. military can also threaten the notion of national sovereignty in countries like Mexico. President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has said: 'They can act within their borders. When it comes to Mexico, we defend our sovereignty and seek out dialogue so as to coordinate.' However, regional officials are most concerned about how migrants are being treated on deportation flights, and have expressed particular concern over the use of handcuffs and chains. Leaders in Latin America have also objected to the images that are being released of migrants in handcuffs and chains and to the way that Mr. Trump has described migrants, particularly deportees, whom on Monday he referred to as murderers, gang members and drug kingpins. 'We do not agree with calling a migrant 'a delinquent,'' Ms. Sheinbaum said. 'We defend our compatriots wherever they may be, but in particular in this moment in the United States.' Since Mr. Trump took office, Brazil, Guatemala and Mexico have submitted complaints to the United States related to the treatment of migrants on deportation flights, according to officials in those countries. It was not immediately clear if in Guatemala the complaint was related to a deportee or deportees on military flights. On Thursday, Colombian deportees said they had been handcuffed, shackled and chained around the waist for the duration of a flight to Bogotá on a nonmilitary plane; it was not immediately clear if the government there made an official complaint.
