Seattle committee chair calls for limits on federal immigration enforcement, highlights SPD directive and technology safeguards Chair Robert Kettle urged the Department of Homeland Security to 'stand down' after recent incidents and described a Jan. 15 Seattle Police Department directive to keep local command and to 'engage, confirm, and document' interactions with federal agents; he also clarified Seattle does not use the 'Flock' system and gave usage figures for ALPR/CCTV.

Seattle's Public Safety Committee is taking a stand against federal immigration enforcement, urging local accountability and clarifying the city's commitment to protecting its communities.

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Duncanville ISD adopts TASB Update 01/26, revises local policies on meetings, AI and vendor duties The Duncanville ISD Board on Dec. 15 adopted TASB Policy Update 01/26, revising 28 local policies to align with state law. Changes clarify board meeting procedures, require recorded voting, set construction approval thresholds and add technology/AI safeguards and limits on contractor DEI duties.

Duncanville ISD just made history with the largest policy update in Texas education, reshaping board governance and setting new standards for AI and vendor duties!

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Lawmakers advance remote access security act to strengthen export controls against China Representatives support bipartisan initiative to close export control loopholes benefitting China.

Lawmakers are taking bold steps to enhance national security with a new act aimed at closing export control loopholes that have allowed China to exploit U.S. technology.

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