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Fox News
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Fox News
SO. CAROLINA LT GOV EVETTE: I will follow Trump's lead to protect our state with the 'Palmetto Pen'
For far too long, career politicians in Washington and radical activists across our country have put the rights of violent, illegal immigrants over the safety of law-abiding Americans. That ends here. That ends now. As South Carolina's next governor, I will do everything in my power to protect our families and businesses. That's why I'm proposing Palmetto Penitentiary (i.e., Palmetto Pen) — a highly secure, isolated prison facility to detain violent, illegal immigrants who break our laws, threaten our communities, and disrespect our borders. Consider this South Carolina's version of Alligator Alcatraz. It will send a clear message that our state is NOT and never will be a sanctuary for illegal immigrants. South Carolina is a state of law and order. We stand by our law enforcement and protect our families, which is exactly why over the last six years, I've worked closely with Gov. Henry McMaster to ban sanctuary cities. Consider this South Carolina's version of Alligator Alcatraz. It will send a clear message that our state is NOT and never will be a sanctuary for illegal immigrants. When President Joe Biden opened the floodgates at the border, and every state became a border state, Gov. McMaster and I didn't hesitate to take action while the Biden administration sat on their hands. We fought back. We empowered law enforcement, and we upheld the law. We ensured that not one square inch of South Carolina was a haven for illegal immigrants. And now, with President Donald Trump back in the White House, we have a president who is putting America first again. He's securing the border, building the wall, and enforcing the law. And as governor, I will work hand-in-hand with President Trump, ICE, and our local and state law enforcement to lock up and deport every illegal alien in our state. Palmetto Pen will be built right here in South Carolina, far away from neighborhoods, churches, and schools. It will be fortified, secure, and reserved only for violent illegal immigrants. Palmetto Pen will give law enforcement the tools they need to detain and hold these violent criminals safely. It will ease the burden on our local and state jails. It will act as a powerful deterrent. And most importantly, it will save lives. South Carolina has some promising sites for Palmetto Pen, like former correctional facilities that are no longer in use. The goal is simple: keep violent illegal immigrants far away from our families, and do it without making South Carolina taxpayers take the bill. That's why we'll be working closely with President Trump, following his example, to get this done. Palmetto Pen will give law enforcement the tools they need to detain and hold these violent criminals safely. It will ease the burden on our local and state jails. It will act as a powerful deterrent. And most importantly, it will save lives. The bottom line is this: the days of catch-and-release are over. No more hand-wringing from career politicians in Columbia or Washington. We're following Trump's lead. We're using common sense because this is what South Carolinians deserve.
Arab News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Pakistan's KP to hold tribal council meetings from this weekend over concerns amid Bajaur military operation
PESHAWAR: The chief minister of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, Ali Amin Gandapur, announced on Wednesday that the provincial government will hold a series of tribal council meetings or jirgas from August 2 to address people's concerns, amid protests over the deteriorating law and order situation amid a fresh military operation in the restive Bajaur district. Located in KP along the Afghan border, the northwestern Bajaur district has long experienced militant violence and multiple military operations, especially during the peak of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) insurgency. Hundreds of protesters, including tribal elders and youth, rallied on Wednesday in Bajaur district to express concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the area, as the military launched an operation against militants that has left at least three civilians dead and seven injured, according to local representatives. Residents say they are opposing the latest offensive out of fear of displacement, as previous operations in the tribal belt, led to evacuations and long-term instability. The unrest erupted following a three-day curfew imposed across 16 villages in Bajaur's Loi Mamund tehsil, where the Pakistan Army began a counterterrorism operation codenamed 'Sarbakaf' on July 29. The curfew, announced in a notification by the district's deputy commissioner, aimed to 'ensure public safety' amid intelligence reports of militant activity. 'I am starting jirgas [tribal councils] and from August 2, god willing, our jirgas will begin,' Gandapur said in a video message released by his office. He added that at first, the jirgas will be held at the division level where all of the province's local elders, political parties, political representatives, and stakeholders will sit together for consultations. 'The purpose of the consultations is to address the reservations and after these jirgas, we will hold a grand jirga in which we will give our policy, our plan and future strategy after sitting with all institutions,' the chief minister added. The Pakistani military's offensive triggered intense clashes with suspected militants, as local residents say the crossfire spilled into civilian areas, forcing many families to flee. 'The situation remains tense, and some families have already relocated to safer areas within the district,' Dr. Hamid ur Rehman, a provincial lawmaker from Bajaur affiliated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, told Arab News over the phone while confirming civilian casualties. 'The operation has been paused today, but there's still fear in the air,' he added. He said a provincial assembly session scheduled for August 1 would discuss the crisis. Pakistan's military did not respond to a request for comment from Arab News when this report was filed. Nisar Muhammad, spokesperson for the provincial information department, said the government was 'closely monitoring' the situation and had convened an apex committee meeting to review the security response. 'The curfew will be lifted in phases, depending on the ground situation,' he added. 'Civilian safety is our priority.' The escalation has drawn sharp criticism from political leaders. Aimal Wali Khan, president of the Awami National Party, denounced the violence in a social media statement, saying, 'The bloodshed in Bajaur must end.' Malik Farman Ullah, a tribal elder, voiced frustration over the recurring violence in the region. 'Our people are exhausted from burying the dead,' he said. 'We demand that militants and security forces keep their clashes away from civilian homes.' The Bajaur operation comes amid renewed concerns about the TTP's presence along the Afghan border and a broader uptick in militant violence across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The provincial administration, led by Gandapur, has called for greater provincial involvement in security decisions, emphasizing the need to balance counterterrorism with civilian protections. As tensions rise, the federal and provincial governments face growing pressure to restore stability without repeating past cycles of violence in the tribal belt.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Watch: Police release arrest footage of Epping 'migrant hotel' protester
ESSEX Police have released footage of the arrest of a protester charged after violent scenes broke out at the "migrant hotel". The protests, which began peacefully Thursday July 17 outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, descended into violence as masked protesters hurled bottles, injuring police, with some protesters heard chanting "save our kids". The two latest protests on Thursday July 24 and Sunday July 27 have passed peacefully, however police are still investigating incidents of violent disorder at earlier protests and have so far made 23 arrests and secured 12 charges. Chief Superintendent Simon Anslow, leading the investigation, said: 'I've been consistent in repeating a simple fact – as a police force we aren't here to take sides, we are here simply to protect the public and maintain law and order, facilitating peaceful protest but also allowing all people in Epping to go about their lives with minimal disruption. 'I'm really grateful to the law-abiding majority of attendees at the two most recent protests in Epping. 'They've got a right to make their views and their voices heard and they've done so in a peaceful way. The engagement I have seen has been largely respectful. 'However it's really important that we continue to show that previous violence, against our officers, against property and against people at the hotel, is unacceptable and will be dealt with. 'Those who chose to take advantage of peaceful protest to resort to hooliganism can expect a knock on the door.'
Telegraph
4 days ago
- Politics
- Telegraph
Farage to announce ‘special guest' in crime speech
Nigel Farage will give a major speech with a 'special guest' this morning as Reform UK continues its campaign on crime. Mr Farage last week launched a six-week summer offensive focused on law and order in an attempt to broaden the appeal of his party. The guest is widely expected to be Colin Sutton, a detective who led the hunt for serial killer Levi Bellfield. In an interview with the Daily Mail overnight, Mr Sutton said he would consider scrapping some online safety laws and believes police should prioritise catching the worst offenders instead of 'policing Twitter' and other social media sites. It comes as polling for Ipsos showed voters trust Reform more than Labour to deliver on the Government's mission of 'taking back our streets'. Twenty-four per cent said Reform was placed to do this, while 19 per cent opted for Labour and just 11 per cent chose the Conservatives.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
LAILA CUNNINGHAM: The crimewave sweeping our country isn't beyond repair – if we toughen up
I'm a mother of seven. Two of my children have been mugged – one had a knife pulled on him, and both have had phones and wallets stolen on the streets of London. I've chased attackers myself because the police never showed up. I was a Senior Crown Prosecutor, but I lost the job I loved because I spoke the truth about frontline police cuts, the dangers of censorship, and the establishment's refusal to confront the truth about the rape gangs. That's why I defected from the Tories. Because, when it comes to law and order, the old parties sold us out to cheap labour, open borders and political correctness. I gave up my career to join Reform and speak the truth – our country's safety is too important. Britain was once renowned as a country of civility, freedom and hospitality. This is far from where we live today. Modern Britain is defined by rising crime, lawless streets and a justice system that seems more focused on curbing free speech than on tackling rapists or knife-wielding thugs. Women are afraid to walk alone. Parents hesitate to let their children out of sight. Something is fundamentally wrong with both our justice system and approach towards criminal prosecutions. The British people have had enough of hearing about daily stabbings, killings and assaults – and that a foreigner who has raped a woman can't be deported because his 'human rights' matter more than hers. People are jailed for tweets, while sex offenders and violent criminals serve laughably short sentences. Labour want to go even further. They want to criminalise free speech by pushing an official 'Islamophobia' definition that could make it an offence to criticise a religion. That's not justice. It's censorship. All the while, we are importing waves of unvetted young men, many of whom do not share our values and show no respect for our way of life. If we speak up, we're smeared as racists or arrested for hate speech. The state now protects the offender, not the public. It prioritises feelings over safety. Ideology over truth. The result? We live in a lawless Britain. Reform's plan is clear, simple and essential for protecting this country for future generations. We will deport all foreign prisoners, freeing up 10,400 prison spaces. We'll recruit 30,000 new police officers over a five-year Parliament – and raise standards to ensure they're fit to do the job. By scrapping all diversity, equity, and inclusion roles and regulations, we'll pave the way to ending two-tier policing. And we'll restore law and order through zero-tolerance policing: Investigating every reported crime and reclaiming our streets with stop-and-search in high-crime areas targeting one in five people. The crimewave sweeping Britain isn't beyond repair. The problem is, no other party is serious about stopping it. Labour and the Conservatives are complicit in this crimewave. They let it happen, then pretend to be shocked by the consequences. Reform's goal is simple: To restore the UK's position as one of the safest, cleanest, and most orderly countries in the world. The Government is supposed to prioritise safety and work for the people. That is exactly what Reform will deliver – a government focused on your safety, not slogans or ideology. A government that always puts the British people first.
