Midwest
Harris supporters say she'll fix immigration, blame Trump for border crisis
Voters attending a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Flint, Michigan, argued that the Democratic nominee is better on immigration and that former President Trump is to blame for the current situation at the border.
“She comes with compassion and a plan,” one voter attending the Harris rally Friday told Fox News Digital. “We know that we have problems down there, but we have to do it specifically to make the changes… just throwing out rhetoric and building a wall is not going to do it. This is about people’s lives who have come here because they’re in distress and danger, and we need to help them because that’s who we are.”
The comments come as both Trump and Harris made multiple appearances in Michigan last week, highlighting the critical importance of a swing state that could decide the fate of November’s election.
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With the election just over four weeks away, polling shows Michigan could be decided by a razor-thin margin once again. According to the Real Clear Politics polling average as of Sunday, Harris currently holds a narrow 0.7 point edge in the state.
At the top of mind for voters in Michigan at both Trump and Harris rallies last week was immigration, with both sides agreeing that work needed to be done to secure the southern border. But while Trump supporters mostly pin the blame on the Biden administration, Harris supporters in Flint argued that it was Trump’s effort to kill President Biden’s bipartisan border legislation that was to blame for the current situation.
“She has worked on a bill that she said that if she’s elected she’s going to sign into law that directly puts more people on the front line that would actually be helping with the border, while Trump shot that down,” a voter told Fox News Digital.
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“The Biden administration tried to put through an act that would make border crossings more limited and better. It was basically a slam dunk, Trump went and told his people ‘Hey, we need to shoot this down, we can’t let them get a win,’” another voter said.
Meanwhile, some voters argued that all Trump brings to the table on the issue is “rhetoric” that divides people, while Harris has the experience to solve the problem.
“Harris is better on immigration because she’s experienced in border security, the policies and legislation that are necessary to result in a secure border,” a voter said. “Border security is a complex issue which requires a plan that’s very specific, detailed, and complex. A complex problem needs a complex solution… what we hear from former President Trump is essentially rhetoric and simple verbiage that’s not going to solve a complex problem.”
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Detroit, MI
Detroit Police form new unit to help violent crime victims and their families
Detroit — Detroit police officials have launched a unit dedicated to helping victims of violent crime and their families by providing information about their cases and emotional support.
The Family Advocate and Manager Liaison for Engagement (FAMLE) Unit will connect violent crime victims and their relatives to services, said Detroit police Chief James White. The unit will consist of sworn and civilian Detroit Police Department employees.
“Our investigators do a great job at balancing their work to find those responsible for crimes and communicating updates with families,” White said in a statement. “It’s a difficult task, and to support them and our families, we are centralizing the resources we have to offer under one unit. FAMLE will refocus our efforts to engage and inform victims’ families as we work to bring them closure.”
According to a DPD news release, the new unit’s mission “is to offer compassionate advocacy, guidance and resources to families impacted by violent crime. Through this effort, we will ensure that the voices of affected families are heard and their needs met throughout the investigative process.”
“FAMLE seeks to strengthen the bond between law enforcement and the community by promoting transparency, empathy and a commitment to justice, all while providing crucial emotional and informational support to families during times of crisis,” the department said.
The FAMLE unit can be reached at (313) 596-2260.
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Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee shootings Sunday; 1 dead, 1 injured
MILWAUKEE – One person is dead and another is injured after different shootings in Milwaukee on Sunday, Oct. 6.
20th and Cornell
A 16-year-old was shot around 1 p.m. and went to the hospital for treatment. The teen victim succumbed to their injury.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. Police are looking for anyone involved.
Birch and Sheridan
A 25-year-old was shot around 5:30 p.m. The victim went to the hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.
Police are still investigating and looking for anyone involved.
MPD tips
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.
Minneapolis, MN
Hundreds take to Minneapolis streets in protest of Israel’s war in Gaza
MINNEAPOLIS — Hundreds of demonstrators hit the streets of downtown Minneapolis on Sunday to rally against Israel’s war in Gaza, a day before Israel marks one year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.
“I thought last year would be a trend, people would stop caring, and that’s not true,” said Maysoon Wazwaz with American Muslims for Palestine.
Meredith Aby with the Anti-War Committee says she’s concerned about the U.S. sending weapons to Israel in a conflict that’s now left tens of thousands dead in Gaza, according to the territory’s health ministry.
“I do know that the places that I’ve visited in Gaza have been destroyed,” Aby said.
In August, the State Department announced the U.S. approval of $20 billion in weapons, fighter jets and missiles for Israel over the next several years.
“We really feel like Israel would not be able to get away with this genocide if the United States, in particular the Biden administration, wasn’t sending all these weapons,” Aby said.
Here at home, Aby says people in Minneapolis are worried about their family members in the Middle East, in a conflict that’s now expanded to Lebanon.
“They’re very concerned about whether or not their grandmother, their brother, their sister, their aunt, their uncle are going to be even living tomorrow,” Aby said.
Aby says they won’t rest until the U.S. completely divests from Israel.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara announced on Saturday that extra patrols will be deployed at the city’s synagogues ahead of the Jewish holy days and the commemoration of the Oct. 7 attacks in the aftermath of terroristic threats made against Temple Israel.
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