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Libertarian wants to repeal income tax, welfare programs, immigration policy

  • Cami Koons

Rick Stewart, a Libertarian running for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, said Saturday that he wants to end income taxes, overhaul the nation’s immigration policy and replace government assistance programs with a universal basic income.  Stewart also called for a universal carbon tax and to “eliminate” all nuclear weapons.  Stewart is running against Republican Joe Mitchell, […]

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ACLU-KY: Data shows 300% increase in ICE detainer requests after Louisville policy change

  • McKenna Horsley

Last year, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg reinstated a detention policy for immigrants following complaints from the Trump administration.  Since then, the move has led to a dramatic increase in requests to hold immigrants detained so the federal government can assume custody of the people, according to a new report from the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky released Thursday.