The Maine legislature passed LD 1971, a bill that restricts local law enforcement from detaining individuals solely for immigration enforcement purposes. The bill passed narrowly, 75-73 in the House and 12-14 in the Senate, with some Democrats joining Republicans in opposition. Governor Janet Mills, who has a history of occasionally supporting law and order, faces a dilemma on whether to veto the bill. Matt Gagnon speculates that Mills might veto it in a vacuum due to its interference with law enforcement autonomy, but suggests she may sign it to align with her anti-Trump stance and the current political climate, effectively making Maine a sanctuary state.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
