Immigration Enforcement Clash: Maryland Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler warned a new Community Trust Act will force local jails to release people flagged by ICE, arguing it risks more victims after past cases tied to illegal immigration. Asylum Rules Tightened: The U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals reversed asylum protections for a Venezuelan applicant, saying the removal of Maduro’s head of government is a major change that must be weighed in future persecution risk. AI in Campaigning: Oakland politics is seeing more AI-generated visuals and music in ads, raising concerns about misleading persuasion as candidates lean harder on automated content. Local Government Tech: Council Bluffs’ Mayor’s 311 initiative is rolling out with resident tracking and routing, with hundreds of early reports logged. Fire Department Leadership: Council Bluffs unanimously confirmed Robert Schoening as next fire chief, prioritizing staffing to cut overtime and improve training. Data Center Fight in Virginia: Fredericksburg’s revised Penzance data center plan faces a likely defeat after council members signaled opposition tied to zoning rules, despite offered funding for schools and infrastructure. Ethics in Statehouse: Colorado’s ethics committee recommended reprimanding Rep. Mandy Lindsay over mismanagement of Democratic caucus money. ICE Operations Under Fire: Indianapolis residents and Democrats criticized a ramped-up ICE presence over transparency and due process concerns, while Republicans defended it. Cross-Border Crime Cooperation: B.C. is partnering with Washington State on a cross-border law enforcement forum aimed at tackling organized crime and illicit drugs. Ballot Access Dispute: A Nebraska court fight over a sports-related ballot measure centers on whether the object statement clearly explains the constitutional change. Political Violence Warning: Nigeria’s First Lady and Defence Minister urged youth not to be recruited for election-season violence.