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ICE detention expansion plan sparks bipartisan pushback nationwide

The ICE detention expansion is driving growing resistance from communities across the United States. Federal efforts to expand immigration detention capacity are facing strong opposition across the country, including in Ohio.  The plan, led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, aims to significantly increase the number of available detention beds by converting warehouses and other…

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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…

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Cincinnati City Council halts data center approvals with interim zoning pause

Data center zoning now requires extra review under a temporary pause. Cincinnati City Council voted unanimously this week to establish a temporary data center zoning control measure that pauses by-right development of new data centers. Officials also rework how these facilities are defined and regulated in the city’s zoning code.  The move comes amid rising…

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Cincinnati 911 Dispatcher Incident Highlights Growing Risks for ICE Agents

A Cincinnati 911 dispatcher is accused of leaking the real-time location of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an active operation. Critics say this move endangered federal officers and violated basic professional standards. The controversy can be seen as part of a broader issue involving ICE agent doxxing incidents. The incident has drawn national attention…

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Sharing ‘Merry Christmas’ wishes with friends and neighbors across Cincinnati

We hope you are sharing merry Christmas wishes with everyone you love today. Send merry Christmas wishes to your neighbors as the Queen City celebrates the season. The sun has risen over the seven hills, and the holiday season has officially culminated in today’s celebrations. Families across Cincinnati are gathering around trees, sharing meals, and…

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Cincinnati settlement approved in $8.1M deal with 2020 protesters

Cincinnati settlement moves forward as city leaders approve an $8.1 million agreement with protesters arrested during the 2020 demonstrations. The Cincinnati settlement highlights a major legal conclusion to one of the city’s most scrutinized civil rights cases in recent years. City officials approved the settlement after months of negotiations with lawyers representing 479 people arrested…

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Things people can expect to do in Cincinnati on Thanksgiving Day 2025

Thanksgiving Day events offer a full slate of activities for Cincinnati families. Thanksgiving Day events include races, markets, and community traditions across the city. Cincinnati Thanksgiving events anchor much of the holiday for thousands of residents. These events remain deeply tied to community traditions, charitable efforts, and the start of the city’s winter festival season. Cincinnati offers…

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