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Audit reveals concerning lack of oversight at federal detention centers
by Christen SmithThe DOJ said an audit of Leavenworth Detention Center raises concerns about a widespread lack of oversight at more than a dozen other facilities nationwide.
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ICE suspends report detailing which cities fail to hand over undocumented criminals
by Brian SeayThe federal government has suspended a weekly report detailing which so-called sanctuary cities fail to cooperate with federal deportation efforts.
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Sessions review of Obama police reforms draws mixed reviews
by Brian SeayAttorney General Jeff Sessions is putting police reform agreements in cities nationwide under the microscope, calling for a review of such efforts in a memo released Monday.
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Audit: ATF keeps spotty records on foreign national informants
by Christen SmithAn audit of the ATF reveals its messy record keeping leaves government officials blind to the whereabouts of some foreign national confidential informants.
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Sessions: DOJ to ‘pull back’ on police department lawsuits, help them fight crime
by Brian SeayAttorney General Jeff Sessions said Tuesday he’s going to ‘pull back’ on an Obama era police reform tactic.
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Patriot identified on social media as felon posing with guns
by Brian SeayThe leader of a patriot movement group in Phoenix was arrested Friday for being a felon in possession of a handgun.
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Lawmaker introduces bill to disband BLM, Forest Service police forces
by Chris EgerA Utah Congressman filed a proposal in the U.S. House last week that would replace the law enforcement functions of two federal agencies with cross-deputized local police.
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Gun rights under Trump? SHOT attendants answer
by Brian SeayWith Donald Trump in office and Republicans controlling Congress, the pro-gun community is ready to go on the offense -- and several SHOT Show attendees said they hope to see some changes under the new administration.
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Will Trump team up with Feds to fight gun violence in Chicago?
by Jennifer CruzThe mayor’s director of communications said they welcome the help and are moved by the fact that president-elect considers it a serious problem.
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Oregon occupiers acquitted on conspiracy, weapons charges
by Jennifer CruzAlthough the jury tossed the charges Thursday, Ammon and Ryan Bundy still weren’t free to go, a decision that caused a stir in the courtroom.
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Oregon militia movement growing steadily, report says
by Brian SeayThe report says Oregon has one of the most developed militia movements in the country and it details the rise of the movement, including events and groups that have developed in the state in recent years.
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Cliven Bundy sues federal government for violation of constitutional rights
by Jennifer CruzThe suit names U.S. District Court Judge Gloria Navarro, Senator Harry Reid, Rory Reid and President Obama, and asks for Bundy’s indictment to be dropped.
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