public policy

Maine Town’s ICE Arrest Controversy

A dispute has erupted between a Maine resort town and the Trump administration following the arrest of a seasonal reserve police officer by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The controversy centers on the accuracy and reliability of E-Verify, the federal government’s system designed to help employers determine if prospective employees are legally authorized to work […]

Texas Schools’ Coastal Bend Cell Phone Ban

Coastal Bend Schools Navigate New Cell Phone Restrictions A new Texas law aimed at curbing student cell phone use during the school day is prompting Coastal Bend schools to re-evaluate and revise their existing policies. As the 2025-26 academic year approaches, districts are exploring various strategies to comply with the legislation, ranging from complete bans […]