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‘We want the law enforced:’ U.S. House passes bill to detain criminal migrants | National

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Thérèse Boudreaux | The Center Square – 2025-01-07 13:35:00

SUMMARY: The U.S. Senate will vote on the Laken Riley Act, which allows law enforcement to detain illegal immigrants accused of crimes. The House passed the bill 264-159, mandating U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain any migrant charged with crimes like burglary or theft. While 216 Republicans and 48 Democrats supported it, 159 Democrats opposed, criticizing it as an “empty measure” that could endanger DACA migrants and violate due process. Proponents argue it enhances public safety and addresses criminality among undocumented individuals. The bill is named after a University of Georgia student murdered by an undocumented migrant with prior offenses.

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Longshoremen reach tentative agreement with ports, shippers, averting a potential strike

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January 8, 2025

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www.wsav.com – PAUL WISEMAN, Associated Press – 2025-01-08 20:33:00

SUMMARY: U.S. longshoremen have reached a tentative six-year contract agreement with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, avoiding a potential strike that could hurt the economy. The deal, finalized ahead of a January 15 deadline, aims to protect union jobs while allowing ports on the East and Gulf coasts to modernize with new technology, enhancing safety and efficiency. Details remain confidential for union member review, with ratification expected to take weeks. While addressing concerns over automation potentially displacing workers, the contract mandates hiring more staff during modernization. The agreement is seen as beneficial for both workers and the broader economy.

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Kemp closes state offices Friday in anticipation of wintry weather | Georgia

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January 8, 2025

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2025-01-08 15:22:00

SUMMARY: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced the closure of all state offices north of Columbus, Macon, and in the Augusta area on Friday due to anticipated winter weather. Employees will work remotely. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather watch for north Georgia, predicting 3 to 6 inches of snow in the mountains and 2 to 4 inches along the I-20 corridor. The Georgia Emergency Management Agency warns residents of potentially hazardous travel conditions. This weather event occurs just over two weeks before the anniversary of “Snowpocalypse,” which caused significant disruptions and damages in 2014.

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Local events to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

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January 8, 2025

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www.wsav.com – Molly Curley – 2025-01-08 14:08:00

SUMMARY: Events in the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the federal holiday on January 20. In Savannah, a Citywide Memorial Worship Service occurs on January 19, followed by the 44th annual MLK Jr. Observance Day parade, which WSAV will broadcast live. Other events include a Jazz Concert and the Feed the Hungry Community Dinner. Bluffton hosts a 40th annual MLK Banquet on January 17 and a Memorial Program and picnic on January 20. Additional events are planned in Metter, Tybee Island, and Wayne County, featuring parades, discussions, and community service initiatives.

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