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Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Protesters denounce Broome County's deal with ICE
TOWN OF DICKINSON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The detainees of ICE's Alpine Metal Roofing raid may have been taken to the Broome County Jail, where protesters gathered today to denounce Sheriff Fred Akshar's decision to cooperate with ICE. Roughly 30 activists gathered with signs and chants outside of the correctional facility to demand an end to the Sheriff's cooperation with ICE. On March 10th, Akshar entered an agreement that would train and authorize some of the corrections officers at the jail to serve immigration warrants on inmates who lack legal status. He's also been housing ICE detainees, with the federal government paying the county $110 per day per inmate. The protesters accuse Akshar of acting a s jailer for a lawless President that they say is bent on destroying our democracy. They want the state government to pass a law that would prohibit law enforcement in the state from cooperating with ICE. 'End all cooperation with ICE. We want nothing to do with this. Broome County has no place in this terrible regime. This regime that is designed to instill fear, this regime that is designed to prevent people from having any sort of legal representation, and stealing people away from their communities and families,' JUST member Andy Pragasz said. Akshar issued a blistering response, calling the protesters far-left advocates who spread lies about the Sheriff's Office. He says his administration has taken a measured and pragmatic approach to its cooperation with federal law enforcement and that only a small number of lawfully-detained individuals have been housed at the jail temporarily as they make their way through the legal process. As of today, there are 27 ICE detainees inside the Broome County Jail. BOCES students have 'Bubble-Off' at West Learning Center Spice of India ready for Binghamton Restaurant Week Meet-and-greet with cast of Chicago at the Forum Theatre Springbrook raises over $200,000 through Day of Giving 16th anniversary of the worst day in Binghamton history Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Yahoo
JUST demands enforcement of HALT Law during Tuesday rally
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – As the debate over a New York law restricting the use of solitary confinement in state prisons and county jails rages across the state, a group dedicated to incarceration reform argues that the controversial law has never been fully implemented. Members of Justice and Unity in the Southern Tier, or JUST, held a rally outside of the Broome County Office Building this afternoon. JUST blasted the state prison corrections officers who have been striking recently to protest unsafe working conditions. The activists claim the CO's have turned New York's HALT Law into a bogus boogey man as they seek to avoid accountability. HALT, which stands for Humane Alternatives to Long Term solitary confinement, was passed in 2022 and severely limits the circumstances in which an inmate can be held in isolation. JUST founding member Bill Martin accuses Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar of skirting the law. 'We have three kids under the age of 21 who have gone into isolation. The HALT Law says you can't do that. We have people who are disabled, who are mentally distressed who go into solitary in one form or another. They think up new names, it's now called 'keep lock,' it's called 'D block,' it's called 'medical.' All these things are basic forms of solitary and torture of people in the Broome County Jail,' said Martin. Martin also alleges that inmates are not allowed to file grievances as they should. Sheriff Akshar pushed back forcefully against the allegations calling JUST tone-deaf radical activists who spread lies and misinformation about conditions and procedures at the jail. Akshar released documentation that he says shows there were no instances of solitary confinement inside the jail last year and that over 200 grievances have been filed by inmates over the past two years, only one of which was deemed credible. Remarkable Women in our community: Victoria Kelly JUST demands enforcement of HALT Law during Tuesday rally BCAC raises over $300k for local arts organizations UE families react to administrator's controversial Instagram post Garage Taco Bar under new ownership Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Zawya
06-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Ajman University and Jordan University of Science and Technology strengthen partnership for academic excellence and innovation
Ajman – Ajman University (AU) and Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) have renewed their memorandum of understanding to bolster collaborative efforts in advancing academic excellence and innovation. AU hosted a delegation from JUST on its campus, marking a significant step in their ongoing partnership. Over the years, AU and JUST have successfully collaborated on various academic and research initiatives, fostering innovation and cross-disciplinary learning. This renewed agreement builds on previous achievements, ensuring continued progress in areas such as joint research publications, student mobility programs, and faculty development. Ajman University Chancellor, Dr. Karim Seghir, engaged in productive discussions with JUST President, Dr. Khalid Elsalem, along with senior officials from both universities. The talks focused on enhancing student and faculty exchanges, pursuing joint research projects, and developing other shared academic initiatives. The renewed MoU underscores the strong bond between AU and JUST, reaffirming their commitment to promoting educational excellence, advancing research, and expanding global engagement. This agreement paves the way for deeper cooperation, creating valuable opportunities for students, faculty, and researchers. In the coming weeks, a delegation from Ajman University will visit the JUST campus to continue these discussions, further strengthening the academic relationship between the two institutions. About Ajman University Founded in 1988 as the first private university in the UAE, Ajman University (AU) has a proud legacy of academic excellence, innovation, and community impact. Today, AU stands as a globally recognized institution, ranked #477 worldwide and #5 in the UAE by QS World University Rankings, and is the first private, non-profit university in the Arab region to earn full accreditation from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). With nine specialized colleges offering a broad range of disciplines, AU ensures its students receive a well-rounded education that equips them for success in a competitive global workforce. This diverse academic foundation has contributed to the success of AU's over 40,000 alumni, many of whom hold leadership positions across industries worldwide. Reflecting the university's commitment to career readiness, AU is ranked #1 in the UAE for Employer Reputation. As a non-profit institution, AU reinvests in its mission to make education accessible to all while driving academic excellence, research, and societal impact through diverse undergraduate and graduate programs.
