Matt Gagnon and Geronimo discuss the case of John Luke Evans, a reserve officer in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, who was arrested by ICE for overstaying his visa. Evans, who attempted to purchase a firearm, was vetted through the E-Verify system, which confirmed his work authorization. However, DHS criticized the police department for relying solely on E-Verify, claiming it violated federal law. Town officials maintained they followed proper procedures, but faced criticism for not conducting thorough background checks. The conversation highlights the complexities and presumptions involved in the case, with both federal and local officials at odds over the handling of Evans’ status.
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.
