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Federal Immigration Agents Required to Wear Body Cameras in Chicago Operations Following Court Order

A U.S. district judge has ordered federal immigration officers in Chicago to wear body cameras during enforcement operations. The ruling comes amid ongoing legal challenges to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the city and follows previous court orders requiring warning before using riot control weapons.

Court Mandates Body Cameras for Federal Immigration Operations

A federal judge has ordered immigration enforcement officers in Chicago to wear body cameras during operations, according to court documents reviewed by Reuters. U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis issued the ruling Friday, requiring federal law enforcement officers involved in immigration enforcement to activate their body cameras during public interactions.

by Natalie Brooks
GovernmentPolicy

Former Industry Lobbyist Set to Lead EPA Chemical Safety Division, Prompting Health Concerns

Douglas Troutman’s expected confirmation would mean the top four positions in EPA’s chemical safety division are held by former industry lobbyists. Environmental advocates warn this could reverse recent progress on toxic chemical protections and endanger public health.

Industry Backgrounds Dominate EPA Chemical Safety Leadership

The U.S. Senate is reportedly preparing to confirm Douglas Troutman, a current industry lobbyist, to lead the Environmental Protection Agency’s chemical safety and pollution prevention office, according to sources familiar with the nomination process. If confirmed, analysts suggest this would mean all four top positions in the agency’s toxics office would be held by former chemical industry lobbyists, raising significant concerns among public health advocates.

by Darren Holt
GovernmentPolitics

Mongolian Government in Crisis as Prime Minister and Parliament Speaker Ousted in Confidence Votes

Mongolian lawmakers have voted to remove both the prime minister and parliamentary speaker in a dramatic political shakeup. The dual dismissals come amid ongoing corruption concerns and economic challenges facing the mineral-rich country, casting uncertainty over government stability.

Political Upheaval in Ulaanbaatar

Mongolia’s parliament has voted to remove both Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav and Parliamentary Speaker Amarbayasgalan Dashzegve, according to reports from the official Montsame news agency. The dramatic political developments occurred on Friday, throwing the resource-rich nation into renewed turmoil just months after the current administration took office.

by Darren Holt
GovernmentPolicy

Election Security in Focus as Dominion Voting Systems Acquired by Republican Operative

Dominion Voting Systems has been purchased by a former Republican operative who plans to rebrand the company as Liberty Vote. The acquisition raises questions about election security and domestic manufacturing commitments as the company services 27 states.

Major Voting Machine Company Changes Hands

Election integrity advocates are assessing potential impacts following the acquisition of Dominion Voting Systems by Scott Leiendecker, founder and CEO of Knowink, according to recent reports. Leiendecker, a former Republican Party operative and election director in Missouri, plans to rebrand the company as Liberty Vote in what sources describe as a “bold and historic move to transform and improve election integrity in America.”

by Natalie Brooks