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CBC
21-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Money, politics highlighted in Chignecto Isthmus case
Nova Scotia's highest court heard arguments this week about jurisdictional responsibility for the Chignecto Isthmus. Taryn Grant has the story.
CBC
21-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Chignecto Isthmus case a waste of Nova Scotia Court of Appeal's time, federal lawyer says
A federal lawyer says Nova Scotia and New Brunswick's legal attempt to determine who has jurisdictional responsibility for the infrastructure on the Chignecto Isthmus is a "waste and abuse" of the court's time. Lawyer Lori Ward told the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal that the issue before it is actually a "pressure tactic" to be used as "ammunition in the political arena." Ward points out that even if it's decided that Ottawa has sole jurisdiction over the low-lying, narrow strip of land that connects the two provinces, it would have no obligation to fund projects aimed at preventing catastrophic flooding. She says the federal government has already committed to fund half of the estimated $650 million needed to upgrade centuries-old dikes that protect the area. The provinces maintain it's Ottawa's responsibility to protect rail, power and communication lines as well as inter-provincial trade from climate-change impacts, but federal lawyer Jan Jensen argued that this does not require Canada to protect the dikes. The court has reserved its decision.
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Trooper's savage response to sheriff after pulling him over in traffic stop
A dramatic roadside encounter between an Oklahoma City police officer and the sheriff of neighboring Canadian County has exposed tensions between lawmen on opposite sides of the jurisdictional line. The clash began when Sheriff Chris West was pulled over just days after appearing alongside president Donald Trump in the Oval Office for the signing of an executive order to 'unleash'" law enforcement agencies. The incident occurred on May 2, when OKCPD stopped West for allegedly driving 58mph in a 45mph zone on Mustang Road — just outside Oklahoma City limits. But the moment the officer approached the vehicle, it was clear he recognized who he'd pulled over — and that this wasn't just any traffic stop. 'You're the sheriff, aren't you?' the officer asked through the window. The officer then told West he planned to issue only a warning. 'My intent was just to write you a warning,' he said. 'Can I go back and write you a warning?' Sheriff West, who patrols Canadian County — which borders the west side of Oklahoma City — didn't seem thrilled about leaving a paper trail. 'Do you need to? I'd rather there not be anything documented,' he responded. The city officer pushed back. 'Nothing documented? Is it an election year?' he asked. 'Go get your piece of paper,' the sheriff snapped, making it clear he wasn't in the mood for games. Tensions simmered as the officer returned with the warning, reiterating: 'My intent was just to write you a warning from the start.' That's when West, a former state trooper, fired back. 'Well, here's my deal,' he said. 'You know, I'm a retired trooper. I never did this. When I stopped cops, as soon as I found out... (inaudible)' 'You could just not speed,' the officer shot back. Sheriff West argued he was on official county business at the time. 'This is a county vehicle and I'm working right now,' he said. 'No different than you going somewhere else. Listen, I'm not going to call your chief and complain.' Oklahoma City Police later confirmed that West had no emergency equipment activated — raising further questions about his claim he was on duty. The showdown then took an even sharper turn when Sheriff West brought up 'professional courtesy.' The officer didn't mince words. 'Well, just as 'professional' and 'courtesy,' you're as big of a jerk as I heard you are,' the city officer snapped. 'Have a better day.' West later downplayed the incident in a comment to FOX 25, saying he was pulled over and received a warning, adding that the bodycam video 'spoke for itself.' But the footage has fueled fresh scrutiny over the sheriff — who has made headlines before. As of now, the identity of the OKCPD officer who pulled over West has not been publicly disclosed. A longtime figure in Oklahoma law enforcement, West served nearly three decades with the Department of Public Safety and retired from the Highway Patrol in 2012. He became Canadian County Sheriff in 2016 and served as president of the state Sheriffs' Association from 2021 to 2022. He also drew national attention for attending the January 6 rally at the U.S. Capitol, saying he went as a private citizen and had no involvement in the riot that followed. He further made waves for proposing a 'Sheriff's Posse' — a rapid-response group of civilian volunteers tasked with defending life and property. Just days before the traffic stop, West had been at a high-profile meeting with former President Donald Trump on April 28, where sheriffs from across the country gathered to support a new law enforcement executive order.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Court makes no ruling on Ozturk, Madawi detentions
A federal appeals court made no immediate decision Tuesday as it considered jurisdictional issues in the case of a Turkish Tufts University student who has been detained by immigration authorities for six weeks and a Palestinian student at Columbia University who was recently released from detention. A judicial panel of the U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, based in New York, heard motions filed by the U.S. Justice Department regarding Rumeysa Ozturk and Mohsen Mahdawi. The department is appealing decisions made by two federal judges in Vermont. Vermont judge considers jurisdiction in detained Tufts student case The Justice Department says Ozturk should not be brought to Vermont from a Louisiana detention center and that Mahdawi should be detained once again. It also wants to consolidate the students' cases, saying they present similar legal questions. Immigration court proceedings for Ozturk and Mahdawi are being conducted separately. A district court judge in Vermont had ordered that Ozturk, a 30-year-old doctoral student, be brought to the state by May 1 for hearings to determine whether she was illegally detained. Ozturk's lawyers say her detention violates her constitutional rights, including free speech and due process. The appeals court paused that order last week in order to consider the government's motion arguing the immigration court in Louisiana has jurisdiction over Ozturk's case, not the court in Vermont. During Tuesday's hearing, the judges questioned Justice Department lawyer Drew Ensign on why the government did not tell Ozturk's lawyers where she was sooner. He cited 'operational security concerns.' They also questioned him over what the government said was Ozturk's inability to name the 'immediate custodian' in her plea for release, the person who has direct control and responsibility for someone who is detained. Ozturk's lawyers named Patricia Hyde, Boston-based ICE enforcement and removal field office director. Ensign said it should have been the warden of the Vermont jail, even though Ozturk was in transit there at the time. Ozturk was 'seized by people who are not in uniform and who were masked and hooded,' Judge Susan Carney said. 'And to all outward appearances, they could have been private actors.' The government is also challenging another judge's decision to release Mahdawi from detention in Vermont on April 30. Mahdawi led protests at Columbia University against Israel's war in Gaza. He was arrested by immigration officials during an interview about finalizing his U.S. citizenship. Mohsen Mahdawi will remain in Vermont, lawyers to continue fight next week The judges questioned Ensign's arguments, asking him if an adverse decision is 'irreparable harm' to the government. 'Sometimes it is, and sometimes it isn't, it depends on how right the government feels it is?' Judge Carney asked. Ensign argued that in the immigration context, the decision was 'sovereign injury,' hurting the government's ability to carry out removals. Judge Barrington Parker Jr. also asked Ensign if the government contests that the speech in Ozturk and Mahdawi's cases was protected speech. Ensign said the government has not taken a position on that. Mahdawi, 34, has been a legal permanent resident for 10 years. He was in a Vermont state prison since April 14. In his release order, U.S. District Judge Geoffrey Crawford said Mahdawi has raised a 'substantial claim that the government arrested him to stifle speech with which it disagrees.' Mahdawi's release allows him to travel outside his home state of Vermont and attend graduation next month in New York. He recently completed coursework at Columbia and planned to begin a master's degree program there in the fall. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to ABC22 & FOX44.
