Immigration policy overhaul would affect millions and jobs
A White House memo describes sweeping changes that could allow up to 4.1 million people to stay temporarily, with a three year permission. The plan expands DACA with no age limit, potentially 300,000 more eligible, but does not grant a path to permanent residency. Enforcement prioritizes border crossers and felons, ends Secure Communities, and asks for streamlined visas for science and tech students.
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Kansas faces constant stream of cyberthreats to state data
Kansas faces near daily cyber threats to sensitive health, tax and personal data. John Byers, chief information security officer for the Kansas Office of Information Technology Systems, notes threats come from nation states, organized crime, hackers and other groups, though he cannot name them. The state works with DHS and other centers for guidance while maintaining vigilance against persistent attacks.
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Florida clerks ordered to issue gay marriage licenses
U S District Judge Robert L Hinkle ruled that all Florida county clerks must issue marriage licenses to same sex couples beginning Jan 6 as the state ban is unconstitutional The decision states the injunction requires clerks to issue licenses while the broader ban remains unenforceable The ruling has statewide impact per the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida Executive Director Howard Simon and was not immediately commented on by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi
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Immigrants gain license access easing daily mobility
Immigrant drivers in California gain access to state licenses, with the DMV planning for 1.5 million applications over three years. The program requires identity, residency proof, a thumbprint, vision and written tests, plus a behind the wheel exam. Critics question cost and the quasi amnesty label, while advocates stress safer roads and civic participation.
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