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- 1New York Sheriffs Worry Over Limits on ICE Cooperation▼Sheriffs Fear Broad Limits on Collusion with ICE. Advocates for Immigrants Hope They’re Right.
New York sheriffs are voicing concern that upcoming or proposed rules could broadly restrict their departments' cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Immigration advocates, by contrast, welcome the prospect, arguing that local law enforcement collaboration with ICE undermines community trust and exposes immigrants to deportation. The clash highlights an ongoing divide between county law enforcement officials and pro-immigrant groups over how far local agencies should assist federal immigration enforcement.
- 2Three Oxford County deputies file rights complaints against sheriff●Three Oxford County Sheriff's deputies file complaints with Maine Human Rights Commission against Sheriff
Three deputies with the Oxford County Sheriff's Office in Maine have filed complaints with the Maine Human Rights Commission against Sheriff Christopher Wainwright. The complaints allege civil rights violations within the department. News Center Maine reported the filings, which escalate an internal dispute at the rural sheriff's office into a formal state human rights review.
- 3Atlanta woman charged in Florida bitcoin jury duty scam●Atlanta woman charged in Florida in bitcoin jury duty scam linked to Georgia inmates, sheriff says
A woman from Atlanta has been charged in Florida in connection with a bitcoin jury duty scam that investigators say is linked to inmates in Georgia, according to a sheriff's office. The case involves fraudsters posing as officials to convince victims to pay fines in bitcoin. Authorities say the arrest points to a wider scheme run from behind prison walls.
- 4Sonoma County helicopter rescues man from ocean rocks●Sonoma County Sheriff's helicopter rescues man clinging onto rocks along ocean shoreline
A Sonoma County Sheriff's helicopter rescued a man clinging to rocks along the ocean shoreline in Northern California. Crews hoisted him to safety after he became stranded by the surf. The dramatic rescue is drawing attention locally and beyond, with people praising the quick response of the sheriff's aviation team.