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Sanctuary policies are keeping prisoners in local jails away from ICE

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As more states seek ways to limit immigration enforcement, a Stateline analysis shows one tactic has had an effect: making it more difficult for local law enforcement to hand over people they are holding in city or county jails to federal immigration authorities. The analysis found that states with strict non-cooperation policies — Oregon, Connecticut,…

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Washington’s newest Fish and Wildlife commissioner dies

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Victor Garcia, an educator, hunter and fisherman appointed to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission last year, has died.   The Department of Fish and Wildlife announced his death Monday. No cause was provided. “Commissioner Garcia loved this state, and cared deeply for fish and wildlife,” said Commission Chair Jim Anderson. “He was ready to do…

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NASA Sets Coverage for Roman Space Telescope Launch from Florida

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Coverage plans are ready for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope prelaunch and launch activities. Roman is NASA’s next-generation observatory designed to explore some of the universe’s biggest mysteries, including dark energy. NASA and SpaceX are targeting Roman’s liftoff for no earlier than 7:26 a.m. EDT Sunday, Aug. 30, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket…