Spokane leaders defend acceptance of roughly $1 million DOJ COPS grant amid immigrant privacy concerns Spokane City Council defended a Jan. 15 5–2 vote to accept a DOJ COPS hiring grant of about $1 million, saying the award will not change local immigration enforcement and that state law provides protections. Council and city officials pledged listening sessions after community groups and former officials raised concerns about federal grant stipulations and information sharing.

Spokane City Council leaders are facing backlash after approving a $1 million DOJ grant, with concerns swirling over potential impacts on local immigration policies and community trust.

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Puerto Rico House discusses human rights violations amid Trump policies Representatives confront human rights issues linked to Trump’s discriminatory policies during session.

The Puerto Rico Legislature is grappling with the implications of past human rights violations as lawmakers challenge each other on the legacy of Trump's controversial policies.

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