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Archive of Homeland Security on Monday May 12, 2008
Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state. Read More
With justices' OK, voter ID moves ahead
A decision Monday (April 28) by the U.S. Supreme Court to let Indiana demand photo identification from voters paves the way for other states to do the same during November’s presidential election, experts say. Read More
Voter ID battle shifts to proof of citizenship
The battle over voting rights will expand this week as lawmakers in Missouri are expected to support a proposed constitutional amendment to enable election officials to require proof of citizenship from anyone registering to vote. Read More
In custody, in pain
FLORENCE, Ariz. - Underneath her baggy jail-issue pants, Yong Sun Harvill feels the soft lump just below her left knee. Sometimes it tingles. Sometimes it is numb. Like her cancer felt when it arrived behind the knee a few years ago. Read More
Federal, state, tribal firefighters join to battle Baboquivari blaze
A wildfire is burning in the Baboquivari Mountains southwest of Tucson. Read More
53 illegal immigrants held captive in Phoenix
PHOENIX - Fifty-three illegal immigrants found Sunday had been held against their will in a fortified home by suspected smugglers demanding more money, authorities said. Read More
In asylum cases, immigration judges under a lot of pressure
MIAMI, Fla. - One sister was murdered. A second sister was raped. The third sister, Marlene, says her business was burned down by the same Haitian political thugs. Read More
Homecoming set for Tuesday for 50 soldiers returning to Iowa
A homecoming ceremony is planned for Tuesday for about 50 soldiers returning home from Afghanistan, the Iowa Army National Guard said. Read More
FEMA officials land in Fort Kent
FORT KENT, Maine - Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency were on the ground this weekend ready for business in the wake of Friday's federal disaster declaration for Aroostook County. Read More
Missouri legislators look for common ground as session enters final week
In a Missouri legislative session notable for its lack of hard-charging issues, the final week could resemble a steady jog more than a mad dash. Read More
McCrory assails Perdue over policy on which they concur
The Republican candidate for North Carolina governor, Pat McCrory, in his first attack of the general-election campaign, slammed his Democratic rival yesterday for supporting a policy that allows illegal immigrants to attend the state's community colleges. Read More
State welcomes 500 new citizens
More than 500 people became U.S. citizens this weekend during the largest naturalization ceremony ever held in New Hampshire. Read More
Family affair in 50th Brigade
TEANECK, N.J. -- Mother-and-son soldiers are set to go to Iraq in the same New Jersey National Guard unit. Read More
Voters left to decide Tinker deal
Supporters of the plan to move many of Tinker Air Force Base's operations into the abandoned General Motors plant pitch it as a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the base. Read More
Immigrants' fear of police aids criminals
Criminals are increasingly targeting illegal immigrants - or people they perceive to be illegal immigrants - because the victims are reluctant to report crimes due to fear of being deported, police say. Read More
Immigration raids catch citizens and legal residents
Two U.S. citizens and one legal permanent resident were among those arrested last month in Mount Pleasant, Texas, during a federal immigration crackdown targeting identity fraud at poultry giant Pilgrim's Pride. Read More
VCU and Tech strengthen alert systems
Two key Virginia universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia Commonwealth University, have strengthened alert systems by giving campus law-enforcement agencies the authority and technical ability to warn students and faculty about imminent dangers. Read More
State reviewing procedures in response to scathing report on snowstorm response
Nearly three months after the release of a scathing report criticizing the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for its handling of the historic Feb. 6 snowstorm and resulting Interstate backup, the DOT is reviewing its procedures but has taken few concrete steps to address concerns in the report. Read More |
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