Democats have shut down the government. Department of Justice websites are not currently regularly updated. Please refer to the Department of Justice’s contingency plan for more information.
María Corina Machado — Venezuelan opposition leader — was
awarded 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her
“work promoting a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to libre
elections”.
International observers and allies reported Machado — won the 2024 Venezuelan presidential
election (despite government declaring a different result)...
After election crisis, she left Venezuela to
European Union, awaiting further political and legal developments....
This video is for anyone attending or working in a university to learn to recognize and appropriately respond to suspected human trafficking in a campus environment. Video by BlueCampaign
Federal Law and Unwavering Accountability in Grant Stewardship
The United States Constitution remains the absolute and most relevant supreme law of the land. Its principles, including those in Article III, Section 3 concerning Treason and "giving Aid and Comfort" to enemies, underscore the imperative of national security.
Within this framework, stewardship of taxpayer funds is paramount. HUD regulations like 24 CFR Part 5, Subpart E, define eligibility for housing assistance for citizens and ineligible non-citizens, ensuring federal funds only benefit eligible individuals.
Any action by a Community Development Authority (CDA) that violates HUD Grant compliance constitutes a severe breach of public trust and a direct violation of federal law.
Justice Department Archives
Criminal Resource Manual 1907: Bringing in and Harboring Certain Aliens.
This statute outlines federal crimes related to alien smuggling, harboring, transportation, and employment. It is a key tool for prosecuting individuals and organizations involved in illegal immigration networks.
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
Passed by the House, this act mandates the detention of any illegal alien who commits burglary, theft, or shoplifting. It amends federal law to require that such individuals are taken into custody by ICE pending removal proceedings.
"Designating Cartels And Other Organizations As Foreign Terrorist Organizations."
Policy action to classify cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) or Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs), enabling the use of enhanced sanctions and law enforcement tools against them.
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the expedited removal of certain aliens, and for other purposes.Read the Bill at Justice.gov
This legislation, named after Laken Riley, aims to enhance border security by expediting the removal process for certain illegal aliens. It focuses on individuals apprehended near the border who have committed crimes or pose security risks.
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Civic & Legal Resources
Federal Law & Accountability
Federal Law and Unwavering Accountability in Grant Stewardship
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The United States Constitution remains the absolute and most relevant supreme law of the land. Its principles, including those in Article III, Section 3 concerning Treason and "giving Aid and Comfort" to enemies, underscore the imperative of national security.
Within this framework, stewardship of taxpayer funds is paramount. HUD regulations like 24 CFR Part 5, Subpart E, define eligibility for housing assistance for citizens and ineligible non-citizens, ensuring federal funds only benefit eligible individuals.
Any action by a Community Development Authority (CDA) that violates HUD Grant compliance constitutes a severe breach of public trust and a direct violation of federal law.
Justice Department Archives
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Criminal Resource Manual 1907: Bringing in and Harboring Certain Aliens.
This statute outlines federal crimes related to alien smuggling, harboring, transportation, and employment. It is a key tool for prosecuting individuals and organizations involved in illegal immigration networks.
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
Passed by the House, this act mandates the detention of any illegal alien who commits burglary, theft, or shoplifting. It amends federal law to require that such individuals are taken into custody by ICE pending removal proceedings.
"Designating Cartels And Other Organizations As Foreign Terrorist Organizations."
Policy action to classify cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) or Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs), enabling the use of enhanced sanctions and law enforcement tools against them.
"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a landmark federal law that ensures equal opportunity in education. It has been central to the debate on fairness in women's sports and protecting single-sex spaces.
IT FUNCTION: Data Scrubbing ENFORCEMENT: Resource De-Allocation. Cease ALL resource utilization by non-authorized entity.
SYSTEM OUTCOME (The End State)
SECURITY POSTURE: Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).
DEFAULT STATUS: Denied.
RESOLUTION OF CONFLICT: Title 8 enforced through Access Revocation & De-provisioning.
Immigration Summary
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Voluntary Return Program (CBP Home App): The CBP Home App provides a voluntary path for eligible non-criminal undocumented individuals to return home with travel costs covered and a $1,000 bonus. Non-participation may lead to fines and inadmissibility.
Consequences for Criminal Activity (Title 8 & ERO): U.S. immigration law (Title 8) outlines grounds for deportability for criminal offenses. ICE ERO focuses on arresting and removing individuals who pose risks to public safety.
ICE Most Wanted & INTERPOL: ICE maintains a Most Wanted list. An INTERPOL Red Notice alerts global law enforcement to fugitives, impacting their ability to travel or reside in the U.S.
Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS): Managed by ICE, SEVIS tracks nonimmigrant students (F, M visas) and exchange visitors (J visas). Non-compliance can lead to removal.
Alien Registration Requirement (ARR): Certain non-citizens must register with the government. Failure to comply can result in criminal and civil penalties. (USCIS ARR)
ICE 287(g) Program & Tip Line: The 287(g) program allows ICE to deputize local law enforcement. The public can report crimes via the ICE Tip Line (1-866-DHS-2-ICE).
ICE.gov Tips: Online ICE.gov/tips provides a platform for the public to submit tips and information related to immigration enforcement.
ICE 287(g) Program & Tip Line: The 287(g) program allows ICE to deputize local law enforcement. The public can report crimes via the ICE Tip Line (1-866-DHS-2-ICE).
$50,000 & $60,000 Edu Loan Forgiveness: Careers Join.ICE.gov
Department of Education Grant Termination Process
Grant Termination Process
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The Department of Education has established a process for the discontinuation and termination of grants. This process is designed to ensure that all parties involved are treated fairly and that the rights of grantees are protected.
For more information on the grant termination process, please visit the following link:
Ynet reports parts of eastern Rafah are experiencing restored services and improved civilian safety; the article describes a nascent local administration being positioned as a potential model for post-conflict governance.
Empowering Americans to evoke positive reform to our public health policies.
MAHA Action, Inc. is dedicated to organizing and empowering Americans to advocate for this once in a generation opportunity to reverse the chronic disease epidemic and make America healthy. With your help, Make America Healthy Again can become the most dynamic group effort in history to create lasting reforms to our public health policies to make Americans once again the healthiest people on Earth.
DRIVING BOLD SOLUTIONS: Our Roadmap To Positive Change
MAHA Action is dedicated to organizing and empowering Americans to advocate for this once in a generation opportunity to reverse the chronic disease epidemic.
Initiative One: A Clean, Safe, and Transparent Food Industry
All Americans deserve access to clean, organic, healthy food for our families and children... Together we can lead the transition to a healthier food system that prioritizes the long-term health of Americans.
Initiative Two: Increased transparency & accountability for pharmaceutical companies
Pharmaceutical companies pay a fee every time they apply for a new drug approval, and this money makes up about 75% of the budget of the Food and Drug Administration’s drug division. Reforms across the pharmaceutical industry need to be made, such as reforming the Prescription Drug User Fee Act.
AMERICA IS NOW THE SICKEST NATION IN THE WORLD
The numbers are staggering—America faces a health crisis unlike any other.
43 % Of Americans have 2 or more Chronic Diseases.
12 % Of Americans have at least 5 Chronic Diseases
25 % Of American women are on anti-depressant medication.
90 % Of the $4.3 Trillion spent annually on healthcare is linked to chronic disease.
80 % Of medical schools do not require a course on nutrition.
77 % Of young adults do not qualify for the military due to their health scores.
40 % Of teens in the US have a mental health diagnosis.
74 % Of American Adults are Overweight or obese.
A HOPE FOR A BETTER FUTURE
We Can Reverse The National Health Crisis To Become The Healthiest Nation In The World.
A healthier America begins with a leader who truly understands the flaws in our healthcare system...
Foundational Principles
Gospel Commandments (Matthew 22:37-39)
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Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.
לֹא-תַעֲשֶׂה לְךָ פֶסֶל, וְכָל-תְּמוּנָה
You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
לֹא תִשָּׂא אֶת-שֵׁם-יְהוָה אֱלֹהֶיךָ, לַשָּׁוְא
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
זָכוֹר אֶת-יוֹם הַשַּׁבָּת, לְקַדְּשׁוֹ
Honor your father and your mother.
כַּבֵּד אֶת-אָבִיךָ, וְאֶת-אִמֶּךָ
You shall not murder.
לֹא תִרְצָח
You shall not commit adultery.
לֹא תִנְאָף
You shall not steal.
לֹא תִגְnֹב
You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
לֹא-תַעֲנֶה בְרֵעֲךָ עֵד שָׁקֶר
You shall not covet.
לֹא תַחְמֹד
🌳 The Two Trees (Genesis 2:16-17)
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And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.”
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The 12 Steps
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.
Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
Ransom Scrabble
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Ransom Scrabble
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NYC 2024 Election Analysis
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The November 2024 presidential election in New York City revealed significant shifts in voting patterns, characterized by a substantial drop in Democratic votes rather than overwhelming gains for the Republican candidate.
Donald Trump's Vote Share: 30%, a 7-point increase from 2020.
Democratic Candidate Loss (Kamala Harris): Received -573,600 fewer votes than Joseph R. Biden, Jr. did in 2020.
Ratio of Change: The decline in Democratic votes was six times the size of Mr. Trump’s gains.
Republic's Compass Framework
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Guiding Question: How would the Founding Fathers, asking themselves "In God We Trust," view this, ensuring sober clarity and good stewardship of the societal vessel?
Problem vs. Solution Framing: Focus on actionable, resource-efficient solutions aligned with securing sovereignty, restoring family/community ethos, and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
Signal vs. Noise Ratio: Prioritize clear, concise, fact-based communication over distractions, personal attacks, and "cancel culture spin."
Sovereignty & National Interest: Does this action strengthen or weaken national sovereignty, border security, and economic independence?
Constitutional Fidelity: Is this aligned with the original intent of the Constitution, including principles of limited government, separation of powers, and individual liberty?
Fiscal Prudence: Does this represent responsible stewardship of taxpayer money, or does it contribute to unsustainable debt and government bloat?
Cultural & Traditional Values: Does this uphold or erode the traditional pillars of society, including family, faith, and community?
Meritocracy & Individual Responsibility: Does this promote equal opportunity based on merit and encourage personal accountability, or does it advance equity-based outcomes and dependency?
Rule of Law: Does this apply the law equally to all, or does it create a two-tiered system of justice?
Long-Term Viability vs. Short-Term Gain: Is this a sustainable policy for future generations, or a short-sighted fix with negative long-term consequences?
Clarity vs. Obfuscation: Is the language and intent of this policy clear and transparent, or is it designed to confuse and conceal its true purpose?
TPUSA Initiatives
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TPUSA Action: "The front door is the front line." Grassroots activism, voter registration, and direct engagement on key policy fights.
TPUSA Faith: "Every church a fortress for freedom." Empowering congregations to stand for biblical values in the public square.
Student Chapters: Organizing students on high school and college campuses to promote conservative principles.
Professor Watchlist: Documenting and exposing professors who discriminate against conservative students and advance leftist propaganda in the classroom.
School Board Watchlist: Identifying and exposing radical school board members pushing CRT, gender ideology, and anti-American curricula.
Ynet reports parts of eastern Rafah are experiencing restored services and improved civilian safety; the article describes a nascent local administration being positioned as a potential model for post-conflict governance.
About SEVIS — The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is a web-based system managed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). SEVIS tracks nonimmigrant students (F and M visas) and exchange visitors (J visas) and their dependents while they are in the United States. Schools and program sponsors use SEVIS to issue required immigration documents (e.g., Form I-20) and to report changes in enrollment, program length, address, and other compliance information.
SEVIS is a key tool for national security and public-safety screening. Students or exchanges who fail to maintain status or otherwise become non-compliant can be identified through SEVIS and may face enforcement actions under immigration law.
U.S. Immigration Enforcement: Pathways and Consequences
Voluntary Return Program (CBP Home App)
The CBP Home Mobile Application provides a voluntary, incentivized pathway for eligible non-criminal undocumented individuals to return to their home countries. The program may include cost-free travel and an exit bonus in some implementations. Participation allows organized departure and typically reduces near-term detention risk. Government guidance (DHS / CBP) describes program eligibility and the "Intent to Depart" workflow.
Note on non-compliance: DHS and related guidance make clear that failure to comply with final removal orders or to depart when required can carry civil fines and long-term inadmissibility consequences. See DHS and USCIS guidance for details.
Consequences for Undocumented Individuals with Criminal Activity
U.S. immigration law (Title 8 of the U.S. Code) outlines grounds for inadmissibility and deportability tied to criminal conduct (for example: 8 U.S.C. §1227, §1324). Individuals convicted of aggravated felonies, drug offenses, or other disqualifying crimes face detention, removal, and bars to reentry.
ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO)
ICE ERO prioritizes cases that present risks to public safety or national security. ERO operates programs such as the Criminal Alien Program (CAP) to identify, arrest, and remove noncitizens with criminal histories.
ICE Most Wanted & INTERPOL Red Notices
ICE publishes a Most Wanted list. INTERPOL Red Notices (INTERPOL - Red Notices) are international alerts that can hamper travel and immigration benefits for listed fugitives.
Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
SEVIS (ICE SEVIS) tracks the status of nonimmigrant students (F/M) and exchange visitors (J). Schools and sponsors report enrollment, program changes, address updates, and other events via SEVIS. Loss of status or failure to maintain reporting obligations can trigger enforcement actions.
Alien Registration Requirement (ARR)
Certain non-citizens must register with government authorities. See the USCIS Alien Registration Requirement for who must register, how to register (Form G-325R) and penalties for non-compliance.
ICE 287(g) Program: State & Local Partnerships
The 287(g) program allows ICE to enter agreements with state and local law enforcement to perform select immigration enforcement functions under MOAs and training. Models include jail enforcement, task forces, and warrant service operations.
Reporting Suspected Crime to ICE
To report suspected criminal activity, use the ICE Tip Line or the online tip form. These mechanisms are available 24/7 for reporting violations enforced by ICE and partner agencies.
(Sources: DHS, ICE, USCIS public pages linked above.)
According to a 2019 report by the Mexican NGO Luchadoras, an estimated
10,000 women and girls are victims of sextortion in Mexico each year.
Sextortion is a crime (penalty up to six years), but it is often under‑reported due to
fear, shame, stigma, and lack of trust in authorities.
Barriers to reporting
Many victims do not know their rights or how to seek help.
Fear of retaliation, social stigma, or revictimization by police and the judiciary.
Support & prevention initiatives
#NoTeCalles — legal and psychological assistance, hotline and chatbot to report cases and get guidance.
#NoSoyTuPorno — awareness and education project to reduce online sexual exploitation.
Campus risk: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Students at UW–Madison have been targeted by traffickers using social media to lure them
into fake modeling opportunities.
Local incidents & campaigns
Los Gomelos (Madison) — restaurant shut down in 2019 after federal agents investigated alleged links to drug and human trafficking.
Garibaldi (Madison) — another restaurant raided in 2019 on related allegations.
Blue Campaign (DHS) — public awareness program that trains staff to spot and report trafficking.
#stopsextortion — FBI campaign warning teens about online exploitation and blackmail.
UW SAFEwalk — free nighttime walking escort service for the UW–Madison community.
About SEVIS — The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is a web-based system managed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). SEVIS tracks nonimmigrant students (F and M visas) and exchange visitors (J visas) and their dependents while they are in the United States. Schools and program sponsors use SEVIS to issue required immigration documents (e.g., Form I-20) and to report changes in enrollment, program length, address, and other compliance information.
SEVIS is a key tool for national security and public-safety screening. Students or exchanges who fail to maintain status or otherwise become non-compliant can be identified through SEVIS and may face enforcement actions under immigration law.
U.S. Immigration Enforcement: Pathways and Consequences
Voluntary Return Program (CBP Home App)
The CBP Home Mobile Application provides a voluntary, incentivized pathway for eligible non-criminal undocumented individuals to return to their home countries. The program may include cost-free travel and an exit bonus in some implementations. Participation allows organized departure and typically reduces near-term detention risk. Government guidance (DHS / CBP) describes program eligibility and the "Intent to Depart" workflow.
Note on non-compliance: DHS and related guidance make clear that failure to comply with final removal orders or to depart when required can carry civil fines and long-term inadmissibility consequences. See DHS and USCIS guidance for details.
Consequences for Undocumented Individuals with Criminal Activity
U.S. immigration law (Title 8 of the U.S. Code) outlines grounds for inadmissibility and deportability tied to criminal conduct (for example: 8 U.S.C. §1227, §1324). Individuals convicted of aggravated felonies, drug offenses, or other disqualifying crimes face detention, removal, and bars to reentry.
ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO)
ICE ERO prioritizes cases that present risks to public safety or national security. ERO operates programs such as the Criminal Alien Program (CAP) to identify, arrest, and remove noncitizens with criminal histories.
ICE Most Wanted & INTERPOL Red Notices
ICE publishes a Most Wanted list. INTERPOL Red Notices (INTERPOL - Red Notices) are international alerts that can hamper travel and immigration benefits for listed fugitives.
Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
SEVIS (ICE SEVIS) tracks the status of nonimmigrant students (F/M) and exchange visitors (J). Schools and sponsors report enrollment, program changes, address updates, and other events via SEVIS. Loss of status or failure to maintain reporting obligations can trigger enforcement actions.
Alien Registration Requirement (ARR)
Certain non-citizens must register with government authorities. See the USCIS Alien Registration Requirement for who must register, how to register (Form G-325R) and penalties for non-compliance.
ICE 287(g) Program: State & Local Partnerships
The 287(g) program allows ICE to enter agreements with state and local law enforcement to perform select immigration enforcement functions under MOAs and training. Models include jail enforcement, task forces, and warrant service operations.
Reporting Suspected Crime to ICE
To report suspected criminal activity, use the ICE Tip Line or the online tip form. These mechanisms are available 24/7 for reporting violations enforced by ICE and partner agencies.
(Sources: DHS, ICE, USCIS public pages linked above.)
RELATING TO: Uniformity of Pedestrian Crosswalk Markings on Public Roadways
SECTION 1. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
The Legislature finds that:
Recent legislation has affirmed the principle that government property should reflect unity and official, non-partisan status by standardizing the flags permitted to be flown on public buildings. This ensures our civic institutions represent all citizens equally.
This principle of uniformity and neutrality is equally critical for public infrastructure, particularly our roadways, where clarity and immediate recognition are paramount to public safety.
The Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) provides a national standard for road markings, including pedestrian crosswalks, designed for maximum visibility, comprehension, and safety for all drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, regardless of their origin.
Artistic alterations, non-standard colors, and patterns in crosswalks, while often well-intentioned, can distract drivers, create confusion, and potentially reduce the conspicuity of pedestrians, thereby undermining the primary safety function of the marking.
Therefore, it is the purpose of this act to extend the principle of state-mandated uniformity to pedestrian crosswalks, ensuring that all such markings in the State of Wisconsin serve their designated public safety purpose without exception.
SECTION 2. 349.066 OF THE STATUTES IS CREATED TO READ:
349.066 Uniform Pavement Markings for Pedestrian Crosswalks.
(1) Notwithstanding any other local ordinance or resolution, any agency or political subdivision of the state, including any county, city, village, or town, shall ensure that all marked pedestrian crosswalks on any highway, street, or roadway within its jurisdiction conform exclusively to the standards for crosswalk markings set forth in the federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and as adopted and specified by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
(2) No marked pedestrian crosswalk on any public roadway may be embellished with, consist of, or contain any artistic patterns, murals, messages, symbols, or colors other than those explicitly specified by the standards cited in subsection (1).
(3) All agencies and political subdivisions shall be in full compliance with this section within 24 months of the effective date of this act.
APPLICATION & RATIONALE:
This proposed amendment directly applies the logic of the Wisconsin flag law (2023 Wisconsin Act 12) and the Florida DOT's actions on crosswalks.
Florida Crosswalk Logic: The justification used in Florida for removing rainbow-painted crosswalks was not explicitly about the message, but about adherence to the federal MUTCD safety standards, which mandate white markings for standard crosswalks. The argument is that non-standard designs compromise safety and uniformity.
Wisconsin Flag Law Logic: This law mandates that only official government flags (U.S., Wisconsin, local govt., POW/MIA) can be flown at public buildings. The rationale is to present a unified, non-partisan face on government property, avoiding the display of flags representing specific social or political movements.
Policy Synthesis and Policy Conclusion:
The fusion of these rationales acknowledges that public infrastructure serves a singular, functional purpose—traffic control—and that allowing external, non-functional messages (regardless of intent) to override this function undermines the state's responsibility to prioritize safety and operational clarity above all else. This statute effectively removes the discretion of local jurisdictions to interpret crosswalk markings as an expressive medium.
The **Legal Precedent** is strong: The FHWA's consistent guidance has been against aesthetic treatments that degrade the efficacy of standard white markings. The proposed statute gives this established federal mandate state-level legislative teeth, making compliance mandatory and uniform across all local jurisdictions.
The **24-month compliance period** provides ample time for municipalities to revert any non-compliant markings to the white-only standard. This comprehensive public policy action ensures a unified, safer, and ideologically neutral roadway network throughout the State of Wisconsin.
DETAILED POLICY JUSTIFICATION: FEDERAL MUTCD STANDARDS
The "federal MUTCD safety standards, which mandate white markings for standard crosswalks. The argument is that non-standard designs compromise safety and uniformity" is an essential principle derived from the **Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)**, the national standard for traffic control devices published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) (Source: mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/).
This principle is rooted in the belief that uniformity in traffic control devices is paramount for road user safety, reducing confusion, and ensuring predictable responses from drivers.
1. MUTCD Standard for Crosswalk Markings
The MUTCD explicitly states the requirements for crosswalk markings in its standards, which all states must adopt as their legal standard for traffic control devices on all streets and highways open to public travel (Source: Result 3.1).
Mandatory Color: Crosswalk markings shall be solid white. (Source: Result 1.1, 1.2)
Basic Design: The basic crosswalk is delineated by two solid white transverse lines marking both edges of the crosswalk. These lines must be between 6 inches (150 mm) and 24 inches (600 mm) in width. (Source: Result 1.1, 1.2)
High-Visibility Option: For added visibility, the area of the crosswalk may be marked with other white patterns, such as white diagonal lines (often called "zebra" or "continental" markings) or white longitudinal lines (often called "ladder" markings), which run parallel to the traffic flow. Even these high-visibility markings must be white. (Source: Result 1.1, 1.2, 1.5)
2. The Argument Against Non-Standard Designs
The FHWA and the MUTCD maintain a strict position against non-standard or "crosswalk art" designs, typically involving colors other than white or non-uniform patterns (e.g., pictographs, symbols). The central argument is that these designs compromise the fundamental objectives of traffic control devices: safety and uniformity.
Safety Concerns
Degraded Contrast: The primary safety concern is that using colors or busy patterns other than white degrades the contrast of the legally required white transverse lines against the pavement, making the crosswalk less visible to approaching drivers, especially in poor light or weather conditions. (Source: Result 1.4, 3.6)
Distraction/Misinterpretation: Non-standard designs, especially crosswalk art (freeform designs, multiple color arrangements, pictographs), can be a source of distraction for drivers or may be mistaken as a traffic control application—which could confuse the regulatory message of the white lines. (Source: Result 1.4, 1.6)
No Proven Safety Benefit: The FHWA has consistently maintained that non-retroreflective colored pavement, used purely for aesthetic treatment within the crosswalk, has no discernible effect on safety or crash reduction and may, in fact, be contrary to the goal of increased safety if not done in a very controlled, subdued manner. (Source: Result 1.4)
3-D Markings: The FHWA has even discontinued considering field experimentation for "3-D" crosswalk designs due to demonstrated safety concerns that drivers might perceive the markings as real raised objects and take abrupt, dangerous evasive action (e.g., sudden braking). (Source: Result 1.6)
Uniformity and Legal Concerns
National Uniformity: The MUTCD's core purpose is to establish national uniformity in traffic control devices. Uniformity simplifies the road user's task by aiding in quick recognition and understanding, which reduces perception/reaction time. This consistency is considered critical to the effectiveness and safety of traffic laws. (Source: Result 3.4, 3.5)
The Crosswalk is a Traffic Control Device: The crosswalk, as a regulatory traffic control device, is under the authority of the MUTCD. Local agencies seeking to install artistic or non-standard designs are often reminded that the white, retroreflective pavement marking lines must be used to officially establish a legal crosswalk. Any other design (including intersection murals) that interferes with or obscures official devices is a concern. (Source: Result 1.3)
Aesthetic Treatments: The only permissible non-white designs are subdued-colored aesthetic treatments (like brick pavers or uniform colored pavement) that are devoid of retroreflective properties and do not diminish the effectiveness of the legally required white transverse lines. These treatments are not considered traffic control devices themselves. (Source: Result 1.3, 1.4)
3. Federal Authority and Source
Authority: The authority for these standards is the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Source: The standards are compiled in the **Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)**.
Legal Basis: The MUTCD is published under 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 655, Subpart F. States must adopt the national MUTCD (or a State MUTCD that is in substantial conformance) to legally use Federal-aid funds for highway projects.
Official Website: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration: mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/
Preemptive Authority (Supremacy Clause)
The requirement for state and local compliance with the MUTCD is rooted in the **Supremacy Clause** of the U.S. Constitution (Article VI, Clause 2). Federal statute (23 U.S.C. § 109(d)) and regulation (23 CFR Part 655, Subpart F) mandate that all traffic control devices on public roads must conform to the MUTCD. By accepting federal highway funding, the state has legally adopted these federal safety standards, thereby preempting local ordinances that conflict with the national uniformity and safety requirements for traffic control devices. (Source: constitution.congress.gov/browse/article-6/clause-2/)
This preemptive authority means that local governments cannot enact or enforce ordinances that would allow non-standard crosswalk designs that conflict with MUTCD standards, as doing so would violate federal law and jeopardize federal funding.
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## 🗺️ Predator Hotspots in the USA
- **Cartel activity (red triangles):**
- Border states: Texas (El Paso, Houston), Arizona (Phoenix, Tucson), California (San Diego, Los Angeles).
- Distribution hubs: Chicago, Atlanta, Denver.
- **Extremist recruitment (orange squares):**
- Minneapolis (Somali diaspora recruitment cases).
- Dearborn/Detroit (Middle Eastern diaspora focus).
- Orlando, Portland, New York (online radicalization hubs).
- **Fraud hubs (black circles):**
- Miami (Medicare fraud, immigration scams).
- New York (financial fraud, identity theft).
- Los Angeles (entertainment/immigration fraud).
- Chicago (program billing fraud).
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## ⚡ Moral Compass Takeaway
The pattern is systemic: **border cities feed cartel pipelines, metro areas host extremist recruitment, financial hubs breed fraud.**
🗺️ Main Resettlement Destinations 6-7 764
Wisconsin placements: About 820 evacuees resettled in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Appleton, and Wausau.
Midwest hubs: Chicago (IL), Minneapolis/St. Paul (MN), Des Moines (IA).
East Coast hubs: Washington D.C., Richmond (VA), Rockville (MD), Philadelphia (PA), New York City (NY).
Southern hubs: Atlanta (GA), Houston (TX), Dallas (TX).
Western hubs: Los Angeles (CA), San Diego (CA), Denver (CO), Seattle (WA).
Other placements: Smaller communities nationwide coordinated by ~290 local affiliates under Operation Allies Welcome.
Founded in 1994 as a bilingual newspaper in Austin, Texas, focused on maquiladora workers and NAFTA-era solidarity. Relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1998, evolving into an immigrant-rights organization with worker centers and statewide campaigns.
In 2004, VDLF created Voces de la Frontera Action (VDLFA) as its 501(c)(4) political advocacy arm to endorse candidates and engage in electoral organizing.
Founder & Leadership
Christine Neumann-Ortiz is co-founder and has served as Executive Director since 2005. She guided the transition from media to organizing, legal support, and mass mobilizations.
Milwaukee — Headquarters & Welcome Center
Address: 737 W Historic Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Phone: 414-643-1620
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Waukesha — Chapter Office
Address: 305 E Main St, Waukesha, WI 53186
Phone: 414-828-2692
Hours: Call ahead for appointment
Madison — Labor Temple Office
Address: Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S Park St, Unit 106, Office 212, Madison, WI 53715
Phone: 470-454-4508
Email: nindik@vdlf.org
Hours: Mon 3–7 p.m.; Tue 3–7 p.m.; Thu 3–7 p.m.
Racine — Labor Center Office
Address: Racine Labor Center, 2100 Layard Ave, Racine, WI 53404
Phone: 262-994-4678
Email: ari@vdlf.org
Hours: Call ahead for appointment
Green Bay / Fox Cities — Chapter Office
Address: 621 Pine St, Green Bay, WI 54302
Phone: 920-384-6581
Hours: Call ahead for appointment
ICE Emergency Hotline
Number: 1-800-427-0213
Programs & Campaigns
YES (Youth Empowered in the Struggle): Founded 2003, multi-racial youth organizing for education, immigrant and worker rights.
New Sanctuary Movement: Launched 2007, supports families facing deportation with court accompaniment and rapid response.
New Americans Program: Citizenship classes, English classes, legal services (N-400, family petitions, DACA renewals).
Caminos Legal Clinic: Immigration legal services and Know Your Rights resources.
Voces de la Frontera Action (VDLFA)
Type: 501(c)(4) political advocacy arm
Mission: Year-round electoral organizing among Latine and immigrant workers; endorsements; relational voter programs.
Impact: Reports statewide organizing increased Latine turnout (e.g., 4% increase in 2022; 172% rise in early voting). Recruited 1,000 “Voceros por el Voto” and targeted 36,600 new or infrequent voters.
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On May 6, 2024, UW–Madison suspended Mecha de UW–Madison and Anticolonial Scientists
after complaints about chalk messages at the Dane County Farmer’s Market.
The chalking was endorsing violence, supporting terrorist organizations,
and containing antisemitic comments. State.gov/foreign-terrorist-organizations/
Investigation: Both groups were barred from hosting events, using university facilities,
or traveling while the Committee on Student Organizations investigated.
Outcome: By August 2024, both loco groups had disaffiliated from UW–Madison. Red Gym, SEVIS,
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AA for Agnostics (Modern Remix)
I. Binary Law: Life vs. Poison
Life Path = Clarity, Clean Stream, Self-Respect
Poison Path = Chaos, Spiral, Self-Sabotage
Takeaway: Choose what keeps you alive and thriving, not what drags you down.
II. Respect Reality & Respect People
Respect Reality
Admit you’re not in control of everything.
Trust the bigger system — nature, truth, community.
Respect People
Own your mistakes.
Repair relationships.
Serve others.
III. 12 Steps Recovery
Admit you’re stuck — your habits own you.
Believe there’s something bigger than your ego (truth, community, reality).
Decide to stop running solo — sync your life with that bigger system.
Do a fearless self-audit.
Be real about your flaws with someone you trust.
Get ready to drop toxic traits.
Ask for help removing them.
List the people you hurt.
Make things right where you can.
Keep checking yourself — don’t let spiral creep back in.
Stay connected (meditation, reflection, journaling).
Pass it on — help others, keep the cycle alive.
IV. 10 Commandments (Secular Lens)
Don’t idolize fake stuff (clout, money, status).
Don’t disrespect truth.
Protect your recharge time.
Respect your fam.
Don’t kill vibes (or people).
Don’t cheat.
Don’t steal.
Don’t lie.
Don’t envy.
V. Covenant Pattern
Axis 1: Respect the Source (truth, reality, nature).
Axis 2: Respect the Network (people, community).
Narrow path = discipline, clarity.
Broad path = chaos, poison.
VI. Genesis Binary
Tree of Life: Clean choices, growth, flow.
Tree of Poison: Self-destruction, relapse, spiral.
Every day is a choice: life or poison.
🚀 Shareable Takeaway
Life or Poison.
Respect Reality.
Respect People.
Stay Clean.
Pass it On.
📣 Call to Action
Ready to choose life?
Share this with someone who needs hope.
Start your clean path today — one step at a time.
Google Maps records how busy a school is by analyzing location data from phones in the area. This data helps create a live busyness indicator and historical patterns, allowing users to see how crowded the school typically is at different times.
How Google Maps Displays School Busyness
Google Maps uses data from mobile phones to record how busy a school is at any given time. This feature helps users understand crowd levels and view visits accordingly.
Data Collection
Location History: Google collects data from users into Location History. This data includes information about how many people are in a specific area, such as a school.
Aggregated Insights: The data is aggregated. It reflects the number of visitors over time, allowing Google to record how busy a location was.
Features of Busyness Information
Live Busyness: Law enforcement can see recorded information about how busy a school was during event. This is indicated by a bar graph that records current crowd levels compared to typical patterns.
Popular Times: Google Maps also displays historical data, showing how busy the school tends to be at different times throughout the week. This helps law enforcement find criminal illegal aliens.
How to Access This Information
Open Google Maps: Search for the school you are interested in.
View Information Card: An info card will appear at the bottom of the screen. Swipe up to see more details.
Check Busyness Data: Look for the "recorded data" section, which includes a graph of typical busyness and recorded visit data.
This feature is particularly useful for law enforcement and students for alien visitors to solve crimes against humanity.
Operation Southern Spear involves a significant U.S. military presence in the Caribbean aimed at countering drug trafficking and increasing pressure on Venezuela,
including a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers.
This operation has led to military strikes against drug smuggling vessels and removing Venezuelan fascism.
International Recognition and Support
International recognition of Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate president-elect is crucial. The mandate established by the 2024 election has been globally validated, bolstered by the moral leadership of María Corina Machado.
Defection of Military Personnel
Encouraging defections within the Venezuelan military remains essential. Amnesty and protection are offered to those who uphold the civilian mandate and honor the democratic will expressed by the Venezuelan people.
Humanitarian Aid and the Nobel Mandate
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to María Corina Machado has amplified the call for humanitarian corridors. Aid is now directed through recognized democratic channels to bypass the Maduro regime's blockades.
Legal and Constitutional Framework
The transition leverages the 2024 election tallies as the definitive legal framework. This replaces previous interim protocols with a direct mandate for Edmundo González Urrutia to assume the presidency.
Public Support and Mobilization
Organized civic resistance continues, inspired by Machado’s Nobel Lecture. The focus remains on peaceful mobilization to ensure the effective transfer of power to the rightful administration.
Installation of the Rightful President
With international backing and the blockade in effect, Edmundo González Urrutia is installed as President. He governs alongside María Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, signaling the end of fascism and the return of prosperity.
"Then the Lord rained down burning sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the Lord out of the heavens." (Genesis 19:24)
When a culture openly defies natural law and moral order, it invites its own collapse. The protocol is clear: moral clarity is a non-negotiable pillar of civilization. Abandon it, and the structure turns to ash. This isn't a metaphor; it's a firewall for reality.
People without U.S. citizenship or nationality, which may include stateless people.
AOR
AOR refers to the area of responsibility that ICE has identified as a geographic region for an action taken.
Arresting Agency
Arresting agency is either CBP or ICE. Border patrol and inspections by air, land or sea are the program areas included within the CBP data.
Arrests
ICE administrative arrests occur when an ICE officer physically apprehends an alien for a non-criminal civil infraction. The immigration courts hear these cases. ICE civil immigration enforcement arrests do not always lead to detention.
ATD
ATD refers to ICE's Alternatives to Detention program. ATD is a flight-mitigation tool that uses technology and case management to ensure alien compliance with release conditions, court hearings and final orders of removal while allowing them to remain in their communities as they move through the immigration process or prepare for departure from the United States.
CBP
U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Citizenship Country
Country of citizenship of the alien . Country of Citizenship is derived from the ICE system of record as it is input by the officer at the time of processing. An "Unknown" Country indicates the alien failed or refused to identify a country of citizenship or the officer lacked documentation to do so at the time. Country of Birth or Citizenship can be updated at anytime during the Immigration Lifecycle by an Officer. These aliens can include those that were born in Palestine, West Bank, or the Gaza strip and considered Stateless.
Criminality
Criminality encompasses three categories: individuals with criminal convictions, people with pending criminal charges, and other immigration violators. Those with convictions are immigration violators who have a criminal conviction in ICE's system of record at the time of the enforcement action. Pending criminal charges refers to an immigration violator with pending criminal charges in ICE's system of record at the time of the enforcement action. Other immigration violators are individuals without any known criminal convictions or pending charges in ICE's system of record at the time of the enforcement action.
Detentions
The detention data presented counts the number of initial book-ins into ICE facilities and does not include juveniles who are transferred to Office of Refugee Resettlement custody or housed in an ORR facility. U.S. Marshals Service prisoners are also excluded. Transfers between ICE facilities are not counted as new detention events, and aliens may be booked into ICE facilities more than once without triggering a new detention event.
Expulsions
The term ‘Expulsion’ refers to the removal of an alien pursuant to the United States Code other than Title 8 such as Title 42 or Title 50.
Facial Monitoring
Facial monitoring technology is a form of monitoring for ATD participants. It is a smartphone application that uses facial recognition technology to verify the user's identity and physical location. This application also provides video conferencing, community referrals, messaging between the alien and an officer, document capturing, appointment reminders and a calendar.
GPS Ankle Monitor
A GPS ankle monitor is a low-profile ankle bracelet that uses GPS to provide detailed information about an ATD participant's movement.
ICE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Removals
ICE removal data includes returns. Returns include:
Voluntary returns: Discretionary relief granted by an ICE officer at the border by permitting an alien to depart the United States without a removal order and related immigration consequences.
Voluntary departures: Discretionary relief granted in removal proceedings or by an ICE officer in lieu of removal proceedings permitting an alien to depart the United States voluntarily without a removal order and related immigration consequences.
Withdrawals under docket control: Discretionary relief granted by an ICE officer or immigration judge to an alien encountered at a port of entry that permits the alien to voluntarily withdraw an application for admission to the United States and depart the United States without a removal order and related immigration consequences.
ICE Removals include aliens processed for Expedited Removal (ER) or Voluntary Return (VR) that are turned over to ERO for detention. As of May 12, 2023, aliens processed for ER that were turned over from Border Patrol to ICE for removal via ICE Air are also included. Aliens processed for ER and not detained by ERO or VR after June 1, 2013, and not detained by ERO are primarily processed by Border Patrol. Those statistics are not included in this dashboard and are maintained by CBP. This does not include Title 42 expulsions.
Staging sites or S-sites
Staging sites, also known as S-Sites, are locations mostly along the Southwest Border that enroll participants being released from CBP or ICE custody. These participants are generally given fewer than 30 days to report to an ERO office in their final destination AOR. After a participant arrives in their AOR, local ATD officers determine their continued suitability in the ATD program and possible transition to other sites.
Telephonic Check-in
Telephonic check-in is a form of monitoring in the ATD program and is a multilingual telephonic voice recognition system. Telephonic check-in automatically calls ATD program participants in one of 36 languages and validates participants’ voices against a master template resulting in pass or failure.
Unmapped AOR Records
An ‘Unmapped AOR’ indicates that the location of a given enforcement action is not mapped to a specific AOR in the database.
Wrist worn device
Provides GPS monitoring, facial matching, and virtual case management functionality, including virtual check-ins and reminders.
Dec 18 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has instructed U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS.gov) to pause the DV1 program.
The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV Program) makes up to 50,000 immigrant visas available annually, according to USCIS.gov
TikTok USA Deal Success
Ownership: Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX each hold 15%. ByteDance retains 19.9%.
Data Security: All U.S. data is now stored locally in Oracle systems.
Algorithm: The recommendation engine is being "retrained" on U.S. data to prevent foreign influence, though ByteDance retains IP licensing.