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Federal-state partnership removes dangerous illegal aliens from communities, preventing future crimes
MIAMI — ICE, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, launched on Oct. 25 Operation Criminal Return, a statewide initiative targeting convicted sexual predators and offenders who pose significant threats to public safety.
During the 10-day operation, ICE and 287(g) partner FDLE arrested 230 criminal illegal aliens who are registered sex offenders and have egregious criminal histories. These crimes include sexual assault, sexual battery, lewd and lascivious molestation of children, possession of narcotics, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, burglary, attempted premeditated murder with a deadly weapon and aggravated battery.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: On August 30, Typepad, the host of our blog for the past 20 years, announced that they were shutting down its business on September 30. We had 70,000 articles posted on its site; they gave us four weeks to move the articles to a new host, or they would be lost forever. We will be republishing many of the old articles in the weeks and months ahead. The Newark article first appeared on August 1, 2024.
NEWARK, NJ (August 1, 2024)(CNBNews)–Although the Newark riot in 1967 happened 57 years ago, the memory of that time is still fresh in my mind. The 50th memorial anniversary of the Newark riots was remembered on July 12, 2017. Some of us who were there called it “The Battle of Newark.” The five-day conflict broke out on July 12, 1967. Soldiers from South Jersey who belonged to the 50th Armored Division,1st Battalion, 114th Infantry Regiment, also known as the “Jersey Blues,” were called early in the morning on that day to report to their respective armories either in Woodbury or Pitman. The same call was being sent to Guardsmen stationed at other armories in New Jersey.
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PHILADELPHIA
– U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized a shipment of 32 counterfeit designer brand handbags March 10 that arrived in Philadelphia in an express delivery parcel from Turkey. If genuine, the handbags, which were destined to an address in Atlanta, would have had a manufacturer suggested retail price of $113,683.
This is the second significant shipment of designer brand handbags that CBP officers recently seized in Philadelphia, following the
$317,080 in counterfeit designer brand products
officers seized February 24.
CBP officers initially examined this latest shipment on February 26. The shipment contained 31 Louis Vuitton handbags and one Gucci handbag. Officers detained the shipment due to the poor quality and packaging of the merchandise.
CBP officers worked with CBP’s Consumer Products and Mass Merchandising
Centers for Excellence and Expertise
, the agency’s trade experts and verified through the trademark holder that the products were counterfeit.
CBP protects businesses and consumers every day through an aggressive
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) enforcement program
. Importation of counterfeit merchandise can cause significant revenue loss, damage the U.S. economy, and threaten the health and safety of the American people. On a typical day in 2019, CBP officers seized $4.3 million worth of products with Intellectual Property Rights violations. Learn more about what CBP did during \”
A Typical Day
\” in 2019.
“Customs and Border Protection officers encounter a wide variety of counterfeit consumer goods, like these trademark-infringing products, and we continue to work with our trade and consumer safety partners to identify and seize counterfeit products,” said Joseph Martella, Area Port Director for the Area Port of Philadelphia. “CBP urges consumers to protect their families and their wallets by purchasing authentic goods from reputable vendors.”
CBP officers and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) agents seized 27,599 shipments containing counterfeit goods in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019. The total estimated manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of the seized goods, had they been genuine, increased to over $1.5 billion from nearly $1.4 billion in FY 2018.
Additionally, HSI arrested 256 individuals, obtained 197 indictments, and received 157 convictions related to intellectual property crimes during FY 2019.
The People’s Republic of China remained the primary source economy for seized counterfeit and pirated goods, accounting for a total estimated MSRP value of over $1 billion or 66 percent of the estimated MSRP value of all IPR seizures.
CBP\’s
border security mission
is led at ports of entry by CBP officers from the Office of Field Operations. Please visit
CBP Ports of Entry
to learn more about how CBP’s Office of Field Operations secures our nation’s borders. Learn more about CBP at
www.CBP.gov
.
Follow the Director of CBP’s Baltimore Field Office on Twitter at
@DFOBaltimore
and on Instagram at
@dfobaltimore
for breaking news, current events, human interest stories and photos.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation\’s borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.
MCMURDO STATION, Antarctica — The 159 crewmembers onboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) departed McMurdo Station Wednesday after escorting three refuel and resupply vessels and assisting with a five-day inspection of foreign research stations, installations and equipment in Antarctica.
MCMURDO STATION, MCMURDO STATION, ANTARCTICA 02.05.2020 Photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer NyxoLyno Cangemi U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area Subscribe41 The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB-10) is moored Feb. 5, 2020, next to the Maersk Peary in McMurdo, Antarctica. The crew of the 44-year-old icebreaker created a channel in the ice near McMurdo Station as a part of Operation Deep Freeze – the U.S. military’s contribution to the U.S. Antarctic Program, which is managed by the National Science Foundation. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Senior Chief Petty Officer NyxoLyno Cangemi
The departure marks the Polar Star’s 23rd journey to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze, an annual joint military service mission to resupply the United States Antarctic stations, in support of the National Science Foundation, the lead agency for the United States Antarctic Program.
The Seattle-based 399-foot, 13,000-ton
Polar Star
created a 23-mile channel through the ice to McMurdo Sound, which enabled the offload of over 19.5 million pounds of dry cargo and 7.6 million gallons of fuel from three logistics vessels. Together these three ships delivered enough fuel and critical supplies to sustain NSF operations throughout the year until Polar Star returns in 2021.
Two scuba divers are lowered to the ice Feb. 1, 2020, from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB-10) approximately seven miles north of McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Scuba divers from the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army and the Royal Canadian Navy are serving aboard the Polar Star in order to effect emergency repairs if needed to the 44-year-old heavy icebreaker. The crew of the Seattle-based Polar Star is working near Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2020, the U.S. military’s contribution to the National Science Foundation-managed U.S. Antarctic Program. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Senior Chief Petty Officer NyxoLyno Cangemi
The Polar Star also supported a team of U.S. government officials from the U.S. Department of State, National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and U.S. Coast Guard who
conducted a five-day inspection
of foreign research stations, installations, and equipment in Antarctica.
The United States continues to promote Antarctica’s status as a continent reserved for peace and science in accordance with the provisions of the Antarctic Treaty of 1959. The inspection serves to verify compliance with the Antarctic Treaty and its Environmental Protocol, including provisions prohibiting military measures and mining, as well as provisions promoting safe station operation and sound environmental practices.
The team inspected three stations: Mario Zucchelli (Italy), Jang Bogo (South Korea), and Inexpressible Island (China). This was the fifteenth inspection of foreign research stations by the United States in Antarctica, and the first since 2012.
Inspections emphasize that all of Antarctica is accessible to interested countries despite territorial claims and reinforce the importance of compliance with the Antarctic Treaty’s arms control provisions. The United States will present its report on the inspection at the next Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Helsinki, Finland, in May 2020.
“I am immensely proud of all the hard work and dedication the men and women of the Polar Star demonstrate each and every day,” said Greg Stanclik, commanding officer of the Polar Star.
“Maintaining and operating a 44-year-old ship in the harshest of environments takes months of planning and preparation, long workdays and missed holidays, birthdays and anniversaries with loved ones. The Polar Star crew truly embodies the ethos of the Antarctic explorers who came before us — courage, sacrifice and devotion.”
Commissioned in 1976, the Polar Star is the United States’ only operational heavy icebreaker, capable of breaking ice up to 21 feet thick. Reserved for Operation Deep Freeze each year, the ship spends the winter breaking ice near Antarctica, and when the mission is complete, returns to dry dock in order to conduct critical maintenance and repairs in preparation for the next Operation Deep Freeze mission.
If a catastrophic event, such as getting stuck in the ice, were to happen to the
Coast Guard Cutter Healy
(WAGB 20) in the Arctic or to the Polar Star near Antarctica, the U.S. Coast Guard is left without a self-rescue capability.
By contrast, Russia currently operates more than 50 icebreakers – several of which are nuclear powered.
The Coast Guard has been the sole provider of the nation’s polar icebreaking capability since 1965, and is seeking to increase its icebreaking fleet with
six new polar security cutters
to ensure continued national presence and access to the Polar Regions.
In April, the
Coast Guard awarded VT Halter Marine Inc.
of Pascagoula, Mississippi, a contract for the design and construction of the Coast Guard’s lead
polar security cutter
, which will also be homeported in Seattle. The contract also includes options for the construction of two additional PSCs.
\”Replacing the Coast Guard\’s icebreaker fleet is paramount,\” said Vice Adm. Linda Fagan, commander of the Coast Guard\’s Pacific Area. \”Our ability to clear a channel and allow for the resupply of the United States\’ Antarctic stations is essential for continued national presence and influence on the continent.\”
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NEW LONDON, Conn. – The largest Utility Energy Savings Contract ever awarded by the Department of Homeland Security was recently completed at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
One of the smallest and most specialized of the nation’s five federal service academies, the Academy has been located in New London since 1910. The institution moved to its present home, a sprawling 103-acre campus on the west bank of the Thames River, back in 1932.
One of the smallest and most specialized of the nation’s five federal service academies, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy campus has been in its present location New London, Conn., since 1932. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer NyxoLyno Cangemi.
The energy savings project, which began in late 2017, has transformed the 87-year old campus into a more resilient, modern and sustainable institution.
The project included $39 million in capital improvements designed to reduce total electricity imported from the grid by nearly 80 percent, reduce overall energy consumption by 48 percent and reduce annual energy costs at the Academy by more than $2 million.
The Academy\’s fuel oil-fired boiler plant was replaced with a high efficiency natural gas plant, and supplemented with a combined heat and power plant that generates one megawatt of electricity onsite with a microturbine engine. U. S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Lauren Laughlin.
The project has substantively updated the institution’s energy infrastructure and impacted a number of facilities from student barracks to the academic laboratories. Overall, more than a dozen upgrades were completed in 30 different buildings across campus. “Anytime we can invest in the infrastructure onboard the service’s only accession point for officers we are making an investment in the long term strength of the service,” said Rear Admiral Bill Kelly, Academy Superintendent.
A natural gas plant was included in the project that was supplemented with a combined heat and power plant that generates one megawatt of electricity onsite with a micro-turbine generator. The result greatly improves the reliability of the Academy’s electrical systems and increases the institution’s energy resiliency.
In addition, the project incorporated renewable and onsite energy generation and implemented numerous energy and water conservation measures, lighting improvements, and the installation of rooftop solar arrays.
One of the main outcomes of the project is that the overall energy savings takes the Academy, previously the third largest consumer of energy within the U.S. Coast Guard, out of the service’s top 10 energy consumer list altogether.
The institution worked with the energy company Eversource and subcontractor Ameresco to manage the project which is funded through energy cost savings. According to Eversource, the improvements will reduce the Academy’s carbon emissions by around 7,800 metric tons of CO2 per year, which is equivalent to taking more than 1,600 cars off the road.
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by
Paul Bedard
| February 07, 2020 10:35 AM
More than 7 out of 10 illegal immigrant families ordered to be deported have skipped their court dates and remain in the United States, according to federal statistics.
In just 10 courts, some 36,115 illegal immigrant families ordered out from September 2018 to January 2020 never complied with a requirement to attend their hearings and instead are hiding out in the country, according to a Justice Department report from the Executive Office for
Immigration Review Adjudication Statistics
.
The report, according to an analysis by the
Center for Immigration Studies
, found that during the period, 47,925 families were denied asylum and ordered deported, but 75% didn’t attend their court hearings to get the order.
The statistics are the latest in a long string of reports that have detailed how illegal immigrants disappear into the U.S. once they enter.
“Their failure to appear suggests that they simply gamed loopholes in our immigration laws to gain entry into this country, to live and work indefinitely,” said former Immigration Judge Andrew R. Arthur, writing for CIS.
“There is nothing wrong with people looking for a better life generally, of course, but the problem in these cases are that (1) they put themselves and their children in danger by entering illegally to begin with, (2) they gave money to criminals and cartels to be smuggled into the U.S., (3) they are swelling immigration court dockets with hearing dates they never attended and likely never planned to attend, and (4) they make it harder for legitimate asylum seekers to get protection in a timely manner, which would allow those aliens to start a new life free from fear and protect their family members still abroad. Oh, and illegal entry is a crime,” he added.
The report said that as in the past, some 9 out of 10 immigrants seeking asylum into the U.S. were denied.
Over the 15-month period and 10 courts studied in the report, judges completed 52,646 cases resulting in deportations of 47,925 — a 91% removal rate.
Camden City, N.J. — Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer announced the Office will host a symposium for military and veterans affairs Feb. 19 in Oaklyn as part of the Attorney General’s 21 County/21
st
Century Policing Project.
“Veterans put their lives on the line countless times for our country,” said Acting Prosecutor Mayer. “I’m proud to lead an office that supports these men and women by hosting a public forum to educate our veterans about the many services offered in Camden County for veterans in need.”
Representatives from various agencies, including the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the New Jersey Department of Military Veterans Affairs, Camden County Office of Veterans Affairs and Rutgers Office of Military and Veterans Affairs will be present among others at the Oaklyn VFW Post 4463 beginning at 6 p.m.
The event will link veterans, their families and friends with the support and services needed to reduce the risk of contact with the criminal justice system.
According to a 2012
National Institutes of Health Study
, 9 percent of Veterans and service members who served in Iraq and Afghanistan have been arrested since returning to their homes.
“The resources are out there for veterans, but not everyone knows about them,” said Acting Prosecutor Mayer. “By having multiple organizations in one place and giving each an opportunity to speak, we hope to educate the county on what kind of help is available for either themselves or a veteran they know.”
The event will run from 6 to approximately 8 p.m. at 5 Manor Ave., Oaklyn.
(Gloucestercitynews.net)(February 11, 2020)–The U.S. military issues instructions and operations for nearly every imaginable scenario — in case of emergency, in case of attack, in case of disorder. But when it comes to the case of marrying a military man or woman, there is no instruction manual. The vows you take apply to both your beloved and the country they serve, and suddenly, your concept of \”family\” must grow to encompasses the entire army, navy, air force or marines.
No one tells you that the civilian life you knew will come to a sudden halt and a new life, complete with new rules and regulations, begins when you become a military spouse. Though this new life may seem overwhelming at first, knowing how to handle a few common issues can make transitioning into your new role, a new marriage and new life a little easier.
Dealing With Deployment
Every military spouse is inevitably faced with the deployment of their wife or husband. The threat of their sudden departure hangs heavy in the air when the couples are together knowing that at any time, they may need to separate for months, sometimes years at a time.
When deployment occurs, the first night is always the hardest, but it does get easier from there. Staying busy during a loved one\’s absence is the first bit of
advice that experienced military spouses offer
. Filling your days with chores and activities is a critical strategy to keep the mind occupied and the nerves calmed. Another pearl of wisdom to help deal with deployment is to be prepared and plan ahead. Changing from a partnership to a single entity means you have twice the household obligations and responsibilities, including maintaining the day-to-day operations of life and home. That\’s why it\’s wise to plan ahead and get as much done as possible before the deployment.
For instance, military spouses left behind might learn that obtaining better auto insurance rates before your spouse leaves can save you time, effort and money. Some providers like
USAA auto insurance
make accommodations specifically for military families. With plans in place, the first night of deployment as well as those that follow, will not seem so unbearable.
Managing Money
The military offers some great benefits to its members and their spouses like free healthcare and retirement packages, so knowing what you are entitled to and how to claim it should be near the top of your list of things to do early in your military life.
For example,
the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
is strictly for military individuals and their families and offers simple investment choices and automatic enrollment. It is comparable to many 401(k) plans civilians have. The investments are all index funds, meaning they simply track the market instead of being actively managed, which means they are relatively safer and they yield greater savings that are passed directly to you. All members of the U.S. armed forces can contribute, and it\’s never too early to plan for retirement.
Moving Matters
Whether it be a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) or a temporary travel assignment, the process of moving is certainly stressful; and with upwards of
400,000 servicemen and woman PCS annually
, that stress is quite common.
If you\’re lucky enough to stay in the States, your moving process is significantly less complicated. You\’ll want to start out with your local transportation office and then decide how much you want to do on your own. If you are comfortable with Uncle Sam taking the reigns, he can help you with housing, relocation assistance referrals, transportation and employment in your new location, allowing you to focus on yourself and your family.
By following these tips on dealing with the difficult and inevitable heartbreak of deployment, mastering the management of money and navigating the waters of a military move, you\’ll be well on your way to becoming a veteran military spouse and growing ever more comfortable in your new life.
WASHINGTON – February 6 marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the FBI, and the Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section (HRSP) of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, all members of the Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center (HRVWCC), join U.S. and foreign government partners, non-governmental organizations, and local communities to call for the eradication of the practice.
The elimination of FGM/C has broad implications for the health and human rights of women and girls, as well as societies at large. This day serves as an opportunity to reflect on victims who have suffered from female genital mutilation/cutting, including many women and girls who have died or suffered lifelong health complications from the practice. The day also renews a global commitment to the health and well-being of all women, girls and communities by eliminating the practice.
Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a federal crime, and any involvement in committing this crime is a serious human rights violation, which may result in imprisonment and potential removal from the United States. Individuals suspected of FGM/C, including sending girls overseas to be cut, may be investigated by the HRVWCC and prosecuted accordingly. In 2017, the HRVWCC initiated Operation Limelight USA, a program designed to bring awareness of FGM/C to passengers flying to countries where FGM/C is prevalent, to identify potential victims and perpetrators of FGM and to deter its practice. Since June 2017, ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in partnership with non-governmental organizations, FBI, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and others have conducted outreach operations at 18 U.S. airports and have engaged with nearly 4,000 passengers on 168 flights.
“Female genital mutilation is an affront to the human rights of women and girls throughout the world,” said Mark Shaffer, Chief of ICE’s Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center. “Ending this practice will require continued cooperation and creativity of governments, partner organizations, and communities.”
“Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting is a significant threat targeting women in our communities and around the world. The FBI is committed to identifying and investigating the human rights violators who perpetrate this heinous crime,” said Acting Unit Chief Tyrone Lara of the FBI International Human Rights Unit. “We are also dedicated to working with our domestic and international partners to bring perpetrators to justice and put an end to this practice worldwide.”
FGM/C prevalence is primarily concentrated in 30 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, but also occurs in parts of Western Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. It is global in scope and found in multiple geographies, religions, and socioeconomic classes.
Anyone who has information about an individual who is suspected of assisting in this crime is urged to call the toll-free ICE tip line at (866) 347-2423 or complete the
ICE online tip form
or the
FBI online tip form
. All are staffed around the clock, and tips may be provided anonymously.
For more information about the practice of female genital mutilation/cutting,
view this Fact Sheet on FGM/C from the U.S. Department of State
or
visit the United Nations\’ Zero Tolerance Day website
.