Arizona sheriff’s office misused millions set aside to remedy racial profiling

Report reveals Maricopa county spent huge sums on items not connected to court-ordered overhaul of agency

The sheriff’s office for metro Phoenix spent millions of dollars budgeted for compliance costs in a racial profiling case over Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns on things that had little or nothing to do with a court-ordered overhaul of the agency, according to an expert’s report.

The report released on Wednesday criticized the use of compliance money by the Maricopa county sheriff’s office to fund personnel costs and tasks, either in part or in full, that are not connected to the overhaul.

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Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s effort to deploy national guard in Chicago

Much-anticipated judgment centers on efforts by Trump administration to use troops to aid immigration crackdown

A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from federalizing or deploying the national guard in Illinois after Donald Trump ordered hundreds of troops to Chicago to help with immigration enforcement and to battle what the White House says are high crime rates in the city.

US district judge April Perry issued her decision from the bench after more than two hours of arguments from lawyers for the federal government and the state of Illinois, which sued the Trump administration over the deployment. The order took effect on Thursday and will remain in place for two weeks.

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Further arrests made over ‘shocking’ arson attack on Peacehaven mosque

Four people have so far been arrested as part of police investigation into attack in East Sussex, which caused ‘significant damage’

Police have made further arrests over an arson attack on a mosque in East Sussex.

The building in Phyllis Avenue, Peacehaven was badly damaged by the fire at about 9.50pm on Saturday. Nobody was injured, but police said “significant damage” was caused to the front of the building and a nearby vehicle.

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IDF carries out airstrike in Gaza City as cabinet meets to approve ceasefire deal – The Times of Israel

  1. IDF carries out airstrike in Gaza City as cabinet meets to approve ceasefire deal  The Times of Israel
  2. In Israel, Two-Year Anniversary of Oct. 7 Attack Is Quiet but Inescapable  The New York Times
  3. Headlines for October 09, 2025  Democracy Now!
  4. IDF Strike Traps Dozens Under Rubble Just Before Gaza Ceasefire to Begin  Newsweek
  5. IDF says northern Gaza still an active combat zone, warns residents against returning  The Times of Israel
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Majority of family court cases in England and Wales feature domestic abuse, watchdog says

Commissioner’s review found 87% of cases uncovered physical, psychological or sexual abuse of a family member

Nearly 90% of cases before the family courts in England and Wales show evidence of domestic abuse, a watchdog has disclosed.

Physical, psychological or sexual abuse of a member of the family or household was uncovered in 87% of cases, according to a review ordered by the domestic abuse commissioner, Nicole Jacobs.

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Trump’s trade war has India hugging Britain close – politico.eu

  1. Trump’s trade war has India hugging Britain close  politico.eu
  2. Starmer hails India trade deal as 'launchpad' after meeting Modi  BBC
  3. UK signs $468 mln deal to supply India with missiles  Reuters
  4. British and Indian prime ministers promote trade deal during visit by Starmer  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  5. Starmer enters parallel universe as red carpet rolled out in India amid trade deal  The Guardian
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