SHOULD MUSLIM WOMEN GET DIFFERENT RULES DURING JAIL BOOKING?

One woman's arrest could now force a Georgia jail to change how it handles Muslim women during booking, searches and mugshots.

And there is a law-enforcement safety question here that shouldn't be ignored.

Ivana Elliott alleges Bartow County jail officers forced her to remove her hijab and undercap in front of male officers, photographed her uncovered despite her objections and subjected her to a strip search involving male officers.

Her attorneys now want a federal court to require policy changes allowing Muslim women to keep their hijabs on for booking photos and to receive private searches by female officers when possible. They also want Elliott's uncovered booking photograph removed from continued use.

Religious accommodations are nothing new. But jails also have a responsibility to positively identify every person they book and make sure clothing and personal items aren't concealing contraband or anything that could endanger officers, inmates or the detainee herself.

So where does accommodation end when it interferes with those procedures?

If other detainees can be required to remove hats, clothing or other items for identification and searches, should religious head coverings be treated differently? And if they are, what safeguards make sure officers can still fully inspect them?

This lawsuit isn't only about what happened to ONE woman. It is asking a federal court to establish different procedures for Muslim women going forward.

Religious liberty deserves protection. Law-enforcement officers also need to be able to do their jobs safely.

Where should the line be?

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BREAKING: When a shipment labeled “gift” arrived in Miami, CBP agriculture specialists found 37 tubes of live ants hidden in a false bottom. Not your average present! The ants were sent to USDA and the shipment was destroyed.

Executive Asst. Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Police Chief Samuel Williams.

Chief Williams led the Ocala Police Department, Florida, from 2003 to 2011. A Vietnam War veteran and career law enforcement professional, he is remembered for his service to this community and for investing in the people who served alongside him.

Rest Easy Brother. Prayers for his family of blue and blood.🙏🏻

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Prepared, ready to assist and committed to public safety.

Yesterday morning, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office received a request for assistance from the East Palo Alto Police Department after a dangerous suspect fled from them on foot. The suspect then entered the San Francisco Bay, not far from Cooley Landing in East Palo Alto.

Sheriff’s deputies and three Sheriff’s Office K-9 teams quickly answered the call. With deputies positioned along the shore and a CHP helicopter providing aerial support, East Palo Alto police officers safely took the suspect into custody aboard Menlo Park Fire Protection District’s boat.

This was a coordinated effort involving multiple agencies — all committed to working together to protect our community.

San Mateo Sheriff

Feminist icon, Kathy Hochul.

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Spencer Pratt

Listen: A Studio City resident confronted Councilmember Nithya Raman over an abandoned lot that residents say has been taken over by homeless people. There was also a fire on the property earlier this week.

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HERO ALERT: Two Louisiana garbage workers remembered ONE vehicle description, spotted something that didn’t look right, and helped bring a kidnapped 10-year-old girl home alive.

Dion Merrick and Brandon Antoine were working their normal sanitation route when Merrick noticed a Nissan sitting alone in a field.

He remembered seeing an AMBER Alert for missing 10-year-old Jalisa Lasalle.

Instead of driving past and assuming someone else would handle it, the two called 911 and used their massive garbage truck to BLOCK THE EXIT so the Nissan couldn’t leave before deputies arrived.

Jalisa was found alive inside, and police arrested Michael Sereal in connection with her kidnapping.

After helping rescue this little girl, he asked whether she had eaten and offered to buy her food.

They went to work that morning as garbage collectors.

They came home HEROES.

This story is making the rounds again, and we need to keep the good news circulating. Dion Merrick and Brandon Antoine deserve to be famous all over again.

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Stay cool 💦⛱

•Never leave children or pets in vehicles

•Stay hydrated; take frequent breaks if you work outdoors

•Make sure your animals have plenty of water and shade.

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A political meet-and-greet at a lesbian bar in West Hollywood has been canceled — apparently because of the candidate’s politics.

West Hollywood city council candidate Tanya Tsikanovsky says she planned the event, but it was canceled following backlash over her political views.

WeHo as it’s called, is an enclave of Los Angeles, and is the site of the city’s annual PRIDE events, drawing hundreds of thousands of LGBTQ supporters.

Tsikanovsky is openly lesbian, Jewish, a Republican and a vocal Zionist. Her campaign is focusing on what she says is growing political intolerance within communities that traditionally championed inclusion.

Tsikanovsky says she is being cancelled specifically for being a Republican and Zionist.

She does not blame the WeHo venue, SweetWater.

“I’m mad at my lesbian community for being the exact opposite of the tolerance they preach," says Tsikanovsky.

In West Hollywood — a city famous for celebrating diversity — apparently has diversity limits.✍Jeff Vaughn

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NEW:  Thank you to the Kern Law Enforcement Association for your endorsement of me as the next California Attorney General.  With the great support of law enforcement, we will rescue California and return to a Law & Order state! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Vote Michael E. Gates for California Attorney Gen.

A cornfield has been transformed into a giant maze honoring Dolly Parton.

Located in Woodstock, Illinois, the maze spans about eight acres and features two different paths: easy and hard.

It includes several fun attractions, such as a large cardboard cutout of Dolly for photo ops and trivia questions to help guide you through the country music icon's legacy.

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In the wake of the tragic line-of-duty death of Officer Christopher DeLong and the injury of Officer David Dymock, many members of our community have asked how they can support our officers and their families.

For those wishing to contribute, donations may be made through Serve & Connect’s official Tragedy Response Program. This program provides support to law enforcement families and agencies following critical incidents and line-of-duty tragedies.

We are deeply grateful for the prayers, messages, acts of kindness and support extended to the Columbia Police Department during this incredibly difficult time.

To donate or learn more, please visit:
https://serveandconnect.org/tragedy-response-program/

Thank you for standing with the CPD family and honoring those who serve and sacrifice.

Columbia Police Department

If they're going to take the American worker hostage...it's unacceptable."

President Trump has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America. Anthony Labruna, Mike Nellis, Maggie Anders, Ian McGinness and Dwayne Moore debate on Sunday's "Wake Up America Weekend."

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Officer Christopher DeLong’s watch may have ended, but his courage, service, and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🖤💙

End of Watch: August 29, 2026. Forever CPD. Forever our brother.

Columbia Police Department

BREAKING: More than 20 individuals who may be missing or unaccounted for after a Flash Flood in Utah, SLC Scanner reports.

Grand Canyon National Park
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED
The National Park Service is asking the public to provide information for more than 20 individuals who may be missing or unaccounted for following a significant flash flood in Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area on August 29.
If you know of hikers or backpackers who were in the Bright Angel Creek corridor on August 29, or if you had a campground reservation in the affected area, please contact the NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB).
This includes people who may have been:
• Traveling the North Kaibab Trail from the North Kaibab Trailhead to Phantom Ranch
• Staying at Bright Angel Campground or Cottonwood Campground
• Traveling through “the Box” north of Phantom Ranch
📞 NPS ISB Tip Line: 888-653-0009
📧 Email: nps_isb@nps.gov
Please provide any information you have, including a person’s name, approximate location, travel plans, group size, clothing or backpack description, or when they were last known to be in the area. You do not have to provide your name.

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