U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s own guidelines advise that pregnant women shouldn’t be confined in immigration detention except in narrow circumstances.
A Senate committee introduced a sweeping crime package that, among other provisions, would raise the age of consent from 16 to 18. The package comes as advocates for the age of consent bill argue it should move forward as standalone legislation.
The Trump administration will soon offer leases to oil and gas companies in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, angering critics who say efforts to drill there will face court challenges.
Vendors that sell bulk fuel to those regions are now warning that prices could rise 50% due to the war-driven supply crunch, according to the energy manager for the Northwest Arctic Borough. (via Northern Journal)
Election officials will not determine if a recount is necessary until they have received all preliminarily rejected ballots, which they will do on Thursday.
Amid continuing opposition to its oil drilling and road projects, the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority says the public should know about its less controversial small business loan programs. (via Northern Journal)
