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Suspended Cincinnati ICE supervisor admits to false statements amid domestic abuse investigation

A suspended Cincinnati ICE supervisor faces up to five years in federal prison after accepting a plea deal. This was the result after he admitted to lying to federal investigators during an ongoing domestic violence probe. On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, a suspended Cincinnati ICE supervisor accepted a plea deal in U.S. District Court. Samuel…

ByNina OliverioApril 2, 20260Comments

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Community Member Sues Forest Hills Board Over ICE Response Plan

The Forest Hills ICE Response Plan Dispute The Forest Hills ICE Response Plan now sits at the center of a legal dispute over public transparency and statutory interpretation. Moreover, a community member filed a mandamus action in the Ohio Supreme Court. This action argues that the Forest Hills Local School District improperly invoked a terrorism-related…

BySara JonasMarch 2, 20260Comments

A brass-framed sign on a desk reading "No Access to City Resources Without Judicial Warrant," reflecting Cincinnati's policy limiting federal access to municipal property.

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Cincinnati immigration policy draws state critique

The Cincinnati immigration policy has quickly become a flashpoint in local and state politics. The immigration policy passed this week aims to limit how federal agencies use city resources for civil immigration enforcement. City Council’s recent vote places Cincinnati at the center of an ongoing debate about local control and immigration enforcement. Council action on Cincinnati…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 27, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati City Council limits enforcement cooperation

Cincinnati City Council’s vote on enforcement cooperation drew sharp attention across the city. The council approved new limits on how local authorities work with federal immigration enforcement. The measures focus on restricting access to city surveillance systems and property for immigration enforcement without judicial oversight. City Hall tightens enforcement cooperation rules Council members voted Wednesday…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 27, 20260Comments

Graphic of the Cincinnati skyline behind a fence with "No ICE Staging" and "Access Restricted" signs, representing the city council restricting ICE on municipal property.

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City council restricts ICE staging on city property in Cincinnati

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) city property restrictions gain momentum The Cincinnati City Council moved forward Tuesday on broad measures aimed at limiting how ICE city property can be used for federal immigration enforcement. The Youth and Human Services Committee approved three motions that would prohibit the use of city-owned buildings, parks, or other…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 25, 20260Comments

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Government shutdown funding fight intensifies after Trump signs bill

Article Summary President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion spending bill that ended a four‑day partial government shutdown, but a government shutdown funding battle is still unfolding. The legislation funds most federal agencies through Sept. 30, yet only temporarily extends the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) until Feb. 13. Lawmakers now face urgent negotiations over DHS funding and…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 4, 20260Comments

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Ex-Iowa superintendent guilty plea highlights false citizenship claim

Article Summary Former Des Moines Public Schools superintendent Ian Roberts pleaded guilty in federal court to making a false citizenship claim and illegally possessing firearms while living in the U.S. without legal status. Roberts admitted he falsely identified himself as a U.S. citizen on a federal employment form. He was later found with multiple weapons…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 23, 20260Comments

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GOP pushes housing bills and local police ICE cooperation in Kentucky legislature

Article Summary Kentucky Republican lawmakers are advancing housing and ICE bills during the 2026 legislative session in Frankfort. Proposed housing measures aim to boost affordable housing, rehabilitate vacant homes, and ease zoning restrictions, addressing a statewide shortage of more than 200,000 units. Separately, GOP lawmakers are pushing legislation requiring local police and state agencies to…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 18, 20260Comments

Politics

Top ICE official resigns to run for Congress in Ohio’s 9th district

Article Summary Madison Sheahan, deputy director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), resigned on January 15, 2026, to run for Congress in Ohio’s 9th District. Sheahan, 28, is launching a Republican campaign against long-serving Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur, emphasizing her ICE experience and conservative immigration policies. Her departure comes amid national debate over ICE…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 16, 20260Comments

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Trump threatens military action over Minnesota anti-ICE protests

Article Summary Minnesota anti-ICE protests intensified after two January shootings involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. One incident included the fatal shooting of Renée Nicole Good. Demonstrators accuse ICE of aggressive tactics and an excessive federal presence. Consequently, President Donald Trump warned he could invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces if unrest continues,…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 15, 20260Comments

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Suspended Cincinnati ICE supervisor admits to false statements amid domestic abuse investigation

Community Member Sues Forest Hills Board Over ICE Response Plan

Cincinnati immigration policy draws state critique

Cincinnati City Council limits enforcement cooperation

City council restricts ICE staging on city property in Cincinnati

Government shutdown funding fight intensifies after Trump signs bill

Ex-Iowa superintendent guilty plea highlights false citizenship claim

GOP pushes housing bills and local police ICE cooperation in Kentucky legislature

Top ICE official resigns to run for Congress in Ohio’s 9th district

Trump threatens military action over Minnesota anti-ICE protests

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