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Published on Jul 25, 2026

ICE drops plan to turn Pennsylvania warehouses into detention sites

PHILADELPHIA (MNTV) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement has abandoned plans to convert two rural Pennsylvania warehouses into large-scale detention centers, ending a proposal that drew opposition over environmental, infrastructure, and public safety …

Source: Muslim Network TV - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2026

No ICE detention centers in Berks and Schuylkill counties, Shapiro confirms

(The Center Square) – Two proposed ICE detention centers will not move forward in Berks and Schuylkill counties, Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed on Wednesday. "From the beginning, I’ve been clear that these warehouses should not be used as ICE detention …

Source: The Center Square - Right-wing
Published on Jul 25, 2026

PSP: Retired state trooper charged following multi-fatal crash on Route 879 in Pike Twp. UPDATE |State police ...

UPDATE | CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police investigators in Clearfield County say a retired Pennsylvania trooper is facing homicide by vehicle charges following a multi-fatal crash on Route 879 in Pike Township. Investigators say 55-year-old …

Source: WJLA 7 - Washington D.C. - Center-right
Published on Jul 24, 2026

Berks County Commissioners approve intermunicipal agreement with four other counties for regional youth detention center

READING, Pa. – The Berks County Commissioners voted Thursday morning to adopt a resolution to authorize entering an intermunicipal cooperative agreement with Dauphin, Lackawanna, Lehigh, and Delaware Counties for a regional youth detention center at the …

Source: WFMZ - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on Jul 23, 2026

Proposed ICE detention centers in Pennsylvania scrapped

Metro Philadelphia The proposed conversion of two warehouses in Berks and Schuylkill counties into large-scale U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers will not move forward, according to the Shapiro Administration. The announcement came …

Source: Doylestown Observer - Pennsylvania - Pending
Published on Jul 23, 2026

ICE abandons plans to convert 2 rural Pennsylvania warehouses into detention centers

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The federal government has abandoned plans to turn two warehouses in Berks and Schuylkill counties into immigration detention centers. Gov. …

Source: WHYY FM - Pennsylvania - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 23, 2026

ICE drops plan to convert Schuylkill, Berks warehouses into detention centers

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has confirmed it's giving up on its plan to use two rural Pennsylvania warehouses to hold thousands of people. The plan had been held up by a state Department of Environmental Protection order preventing the use …

Source: WVIA - Pennsylvania - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 23, 2026

Shapiro confirms Berks, Schuylkill ICE warehouse detention center projects dead

Confirming reports from a pair of federal lawmakers last month, Gov. Josh Shapiro said his administration has been told by U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials that plans to convert two Pennsylvania warehouses into detention centers for …

Source: Reading Eagle - Pennsylvania - Pending
Published on Jul 23, 2026

DHS pulls plans to turn Berks, Schuylkill warehouses into ICE detention centers

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday withdrew its plans to convert two Pennsylvania warehouses into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers. Gov. Josh Shapiro said DHS dropped its appeals of state administrative …

Source: NBC 10 Philadelphia - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on Jul 23, 2026

Shapiro administration confirms proposed ICE detention centers will not move forward

BERKS CO. (WHP) — The United States Department of Homeland Security withdrew its appeal of the Shapiro administration's orders forbidding the development of immigration detention centers in Schuylkill and Berks counties Wednesday. DHS sent written …

Source: FOX56 - Pennsylvania - Center-right
Published on Jul 24, 2026

Man accused of raping three underage girls faces new charge from prison

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A man awaiting trial for allegedly raping three underage girls is facing new charges after reportedly breaking a window inside …

Source: Fox News - Right-wing
Published on Jul 23, 2026

ICE tells Shapiro administration it won’t use Pa. warehouses as detention centers

READING — ICE has informed the Shapiro administration that it will not use two warehouses it purchased in Pennsylvania as detention centers. It did so in two letters sent to the state Department of Environmental Protection earlier this month and released …

Source: Spotlight PA - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on Jul 22, 2026

ICE formally withdraws plans to build two Pennsylvania detention centers, Gov. Josh Shapiro says

Listen to article • 0:00 min The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has formally reversed its plans to establish two ICE detention centers in Pennsylvania that were intended to hold up to 9,000 immigrants, Gov. Josh Shapiro said Wednesday. The decision, …

Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania - Center-left
Published on Jul 23, 2026

ICE drops plan to convert 2 Pennsylvania warehouses into detention centers

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is giving up on its plan to use two rural Pennsylvania warehouses to hold thousands of people. The plan had been held up by the state's denial of drinking water and wastewater permits, and …

Source: Star Beacon - Ohio - Pending
Published on Jul 24, 2026

Why labor unions are sticking with 2 Pennsylvania Republicans, even as control of the US House hangs in the balance

PHILADELPHIA — Early on in his tenure, U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick proved himself to the largest federal employees union in the United States. In 2017, President Donald Trump signed a law to improve whistleblower protections and set guidelines for employee …

Source: The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2026

You’d be in prison if you traded like Congress. Senate may sabotage the fix

I’ve spent 30 years managing money for wealthy families, and every one of those years I’ve operated under fiduciary rules that would land me in front of the Securities and Exchange Commission if I traded ahead of information my clients didn’t have. That’s …

Source: Washington Examiner - Right-wing
Published on Jul 24, 2026

Ashland man sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison for meth conspiracy

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A Schuylkill County man has been sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy. Mark Thompson, 51, of Ashland, was sentenced Wednesday to 21 months in prison, …

Source: FOX56 - Pennsylvania - Center-right
Published on Jul 24, 2026

Pennsylvania Woman Sentenced to Prison in FEMA Crackdown on Disaster Assistance Fraud

Anyone who defrauds American taxpayers will face the consequences WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after a Pennsylvania woman was sentenced to five years in prison for a scheme to defraud …

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Published on Jul 24, 2026

45-year-old Nigerian man faces 30 years in US prison over alleged $300,000 romance scam

A US-based Nigerian, Okeoghene Patrick Udugba, has been indicted over an alleged $300,000 romance scam and business email fraud targeting a US government agency. If convicted, he could face up to 30 years in prison. Okeoghene Patrick Udugba, a Nigerian …

Source: Pulse - Neutral

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

PROscan: A New Smart Cellular Platform Designed for Correctional Facilities to Combat Contraband Cellular Communications

TYSONS CORNER, VA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SDF Inc., a global provider of correctional technology solutions, today announced the launch of PROscan (Prison Roaming Operator – Secure Cellular Authentication Network), an …

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Published on July 26, 2026 - 17:37 GMT

STATEMENT: 100 Days From The Election, Michael Whatley Has Proven He’s An Out-Of-Touch DC Insider Who Is Only Looking ...

To mark 100 days until Election Day, NCDP Chair Anderson Clayton released the following statement: “When North Carolina voters head to the polls in 100 days, they won’t forget that DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley has repeatedly backed …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 07:30 GMT

Pennsylvania Woman Sentenced to Prison in FEMA Crackdown on Disaster Assistance Fraud

Anyone who defrauds American taxpayers will face the consequences WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after a Pennsylvania woman was sentenced to five years in prison for a scheme to defraud …

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Published on July 21, 2026 - 19:17 GMT

SLED Charges Fourth Man in Ongoing Investigation of Jasper County Detention Center Fire

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Kerstin Denzel Holmes, 37, with Arson - First Degree and Criminal Conspiracy on Monday, July 13, 2026. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office requested the SLED investigation. Details can be found in …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 19:26 GMT

The Miami-Dade 'Fathers Forward Initiative' Transforming the School-to-Prison Pipeline into a School-to-College Pipeline

Encouraging our youth to attend college or university MIAMI-DADE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Bernard W.H. Jennings as Candidate, Miami-Dade County School Board – District 1 has a Vision that Every child deserves …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 20:30 GMT

Hampton man sentenced to over five years in prison for federal drug and firearm offenses

Damion Chesson, 29, of Hampton, was sentenced to five years and eight months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 22:30 GMT

Attorney General Marshall Announces Conclusion of Department of Justice Case Against Julia Tutwiler Prison

For Immediate Release: July 23, 2026 For press inquiries only, contact: Amanda Priest (334) 322-5694 William Califf (334) 604-3230 (Montgomery, Ala) – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today a final judgment which ends United States v. State of …

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Published on July 23, 2026 - 00:47 GMT

Oregon State Penitentiary Nearing End of Functional Life, Audit Finds

The Oregon Department of Corrections must make a plan to move adults in custody out of facilities that pose a significant risk to health and safety Video Statement from Secretary Read Secretary of State auditors are recommending that the Oregon Department …

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Published on July 26, 2026 - 21:10 GMT

Matthew Fornaro, P.A. Unveils Legal Readiness Framework for Growth Companies

New framework helps founders identify contract, governance, AI, and authority risks before growth turns them into costly disputes. CORAL SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES, July 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matthew Fornaro, P.A., a South Florida …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on July 25, 2026 - 21:58 GMT

Carefiber Evaluates Fiber Patch Cord Performance Against Standard Interconnect Options

SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, July 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to industry research, over 70% of network transmission failures in high-density data centers are directly attributed to issues at the physical layer, specifically related to fiber …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on July 24, 2026 - 21:48 GMT

Latency: Depo-Provera and Meningioma in Focus; California Bellwethers on the Horizon

Attorney Dr. Greg Vigna cites JAMA research alleging Depo-Provera raises meningioma risk LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Meningiomas have been identified as a biologically plausible potential complication associated …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 21:22 GMT

Sargia Inc Expands Finger Grid for the Future of Digital Finance

Introducing Finger Bridge, a core infrastructure capability connecting traditional financial institutions with next-generation digital asset ecosystems. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introducing Finger Bridge …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 20:54 GMT

Why Maritime Injury Cases Require Knowledge of Federal Laws

BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maritime injury cases often involve a combination of federal statutes, court decisions and traditional maritime legal principles that differ significantly from laws governing …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 19:17 GMT

Bright Line Investigations Founder Kyle Corrigan Named 2026 UW–Parkside Alumni Achievement Award Honoree

Recognition highlights investigative leadership, professional excellence, mentorship, and the development of investigators who have advanced into service. STEVENS POINT, WI, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The University of Wisconsin– …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 17:38 GMT

TSEG Wins Third Golden Gavel Award for Best Podcast/Webisode

Austin legal marketing firm TSEG recognized by The National Trial Lawyers' A-List for its Roblox litigation interview series. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TSEG, an Austin-based digital marketing firm serving …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 17:36 GMT

Senator Roy Blunt: A Practical Path Forward for U.S. Foreign Assistance

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senator Roy Blunt, Chairman of HBS Leadership Strategies Advisory Services, was recently named to the new Commission on the Future of Foreign Assistance, a bipartisan effort …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 16:40 GMT

iT1 Nucleos and The Kiwi Group Sign Partnership to Enable Monitored Job Applications for Adults in Custody

Purpose-built integration cuts staff email administration and gives correctional workforce partners insight into job-search and employer activity TEMPE, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iT1 Nucleos LLC and The Kiwi Group, …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 16:22 GMT

Direct Relocation Services Helps Consumers Navigate New FMCSA Motus Verification System

Fort Lauderdale direct carrier educates consumers on new federal moving company verification system. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Direct Relocation Services, a licensed direct interstate carrier …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 16:20 GMT

Sheriff's Offices Nationwide Deploy NuKase Lockable Phone Cases as Security Tool in US Courthouses

NuGerm's NuKase is now in use at law enforcement agencies nationwide, helping Sheriff's Offices and courthouses control phone risks. BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NuGerm, the South Florida-based maker …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Farmer & Morris Announces Winner of the 2025 Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, Volunteer Service Scholarship

Amanda Li will use the law firm’s scholarship as “a meaningful source of support” toward her legal education. RUTHERFORDTON, NC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vanderbilt Law School student Amanda Li has won the 2025 Farmer …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

Kentucky Jury Returns Not Guilty Verdict in Felon in Possession of Firearm Case

Brad Moermond secured a full acquittal for a Kentucky defendant facing a 10-year prison sentence after rejecting a five-year plea offer and proceeding to trial. CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Kentucky jury …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 14:19 GMT

OC Wills & Trust Attorneys Relocates Irvine Office to New Address

The firm’s new Irvine office will continue serving clients throughout Orange County with estate planning and trust administration services. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OC Wills & Trust Attorneys has …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 13:29 GMT

War in the Gulf Is Grounding Flights in London and Paris — And Airlines Are Using It to Dodge Compensation

Are airlines using the Gulf conflict as an excuse to avoid legitimate compensation for passengers? WOLVERHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Renewed military conflict between the United States and Iran is now directly …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 13:13 GMT

MUSICK, PEELER & GARRETT EARNS CHAMBERS USA RANKING FOR INSURANCE DEFENSE

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced today that its Insurance Coverage Practice Group has earned a ranking in the Chambers USA guide in the Insurance category for …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 13:03 GMT

Lawyer and Judge Sarah Zabel of MAZE Resolutions Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sarah I. Zabel is a skilled and noteworthy lawyer and judge who has accomplished much over the years on both sides of the bench. At a time when others might have retired, she chose to …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 11:22 GMT

Attorney Victor Orsatti Discusses Sex Crimes Defense Legal Matters

Attorney Victor Orsatti explains key legal considerations, evidence review, and defense strategies in San Diego sex crimes and domestic violence cases. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- [San Diego, CA — July 15, …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 09:33 GMT

The Rockford Infrastructure Boom and "Double-Zone" Motorist Risks

Changes in the city of Rockford's infrastructure are leading to incidents in areas where one construction zone leads directly into another. ROCKFORD, IL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thanks to the Illinois Department of …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 07:41 GMT

Award-Winning Garage Door Repair Long Beach By On The Spot Expands 24/7 Rapid-Response Fleet

Named “The Best Garage Door Repair” in Long Beach, the company expands its 24/7 rapid-response fleet across local neighborhoods. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Garage Door Repair Long Beach By On The Spot …

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