West
Harris ACLU questionnaire shows she supported gender transition surgeries for detained migrants, defunding ICE
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A resurfaced American Civil Liberties Union questionnaire from when Kamala Harris was running for president in 2019 has revealed that she supports gender transition surgeries for detained migrants and that she wants to slash funding from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The document, which was first reported on by CNN, also asks then-Sen. Harris for her views on topics such as the U.S. prison system, D.C. statehood, abortion access and the decriminalization of drugs.
“The Vice President’s positions have been shaped by three years of effective governance as part of the Biden-Harris Administration,” a Harris campaign adviser told Fox News this week when asked about her responses.
Harris had written in the document that “Our immigrant detention system is out of control, and I believe we must end the unfair incarceration of thousands of individuals, families and children.
HARRIS FINALLY ADDS POLICY PAGE TO CAMPAIGN WEBSITE, DEVOTES SEVERAL SECTIONS TO TRUMP
Then-Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks to members of the media at her alma mater, Howard University, on Jan. 21, 2019, in Washington, following her announcement that she would run for president that year. (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
“I was one of the first Senators after President Trump was elected to advocate for a decrease in funding to ICE. I have led efforts to urge the Senate Appropriations Committee to decrease detention dollars. As president, I will fight to pass my DONE (Detention Oversight Not Expansion) Act into law which would increase oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities, slash detention by at least 50%, and halt funding for the construction or expansion of new facilities,” she said.
When asked by the ACLU if “as President will you use your executive authority to ensure that transgender and nonbinary people who rely on the state for medical care — including those in prison and immigration detention — will have access to comprehensive treatment associated with gender transition, including all necessary surgical care?,” Harris responded yes.
“It is important that transgender individuals who rely on the state for care receive the treatment they need, which includes access to treatment associated with gender transition. That’s why, as Attorney General, I pushed the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide gender transition surgery to state inmates,” Harris wrote.
“I support policies ensuring that federal prisoners and detainees are able to obtain medically necessary care for gender transition, including surgical care, while incarcerated or detained. Transition treatment is a medical necessity, and I will direct all federal agencies responsible for providing essential medical care to deliver transition treatment,” she added.
YOUNG SWING STATE VOTERS DELIVER ADVICE FOR KAMALA HARRIS
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Vice President Kamala Harris greets people after speaking during a campaign stop at the Throwback Brewery, in North Hampton, New Hampshire, on Wednesday, Sept. 4. (AP/Steven Senne)
Harris also indicated to the ACLU in 2019 that she would commit to ending the use of ICE detainers.
“As Attorney General, I issued a bulletin on December 4, 2012 informing all California law enforcement that they did not have to comply with ICE detainers. As president I will focus enforcement on increasing public safety, not tearing apart immigrant families,” she said.
When the ACLU asked Harris “Since drug use is better addressed as a public health issue (through treatment and other programming), will you support the decriminalization at the federal level of all drug possession for personal use?,” she also responded yes.
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Harris wrote in the ACLU document that she supports defunding ICE. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
“Throughout my career I have supported treating drug addiction as a public health issue, focusing on rehabilitation over incarceration for drug-related offenses,” Harris said in her response.
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Utah
Takeaways From Day One Of Utah Hockey Club's Rookie Camp
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SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Hockey Club’s inaugural rookie camp is now officially underway, providing another look at some of the more recent draft picks and kicking off the 2024-25 season.
Here come the boys 🏒#UtahHockeyClub #NHL pic.twitter.com/07nFbUUIFo
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) September 11, 2024
Here are the instant takeaways from day one of camp.
Maveric Lamoureux is an Absolute Force on Defense
Standing 6-foot-7, one would imagine that defenseman Maveric Lamoureux would certainly be a talented player, but that’s not even the half of it. In addition to his towering size, and I mean towering, he’s a phenomenal skater who moves really well for someone as big as he is.
Along with that, he reads the ice well, positions himself well and can contribute offensively. As for protecting his own zone, he is incredibly strong which he uses to his advantage to fend off forwards near the net. Several players tried, none succeeded as he easily moved them away from the crease without breaking a sweat.
He’s also smart with the way he moves his body and shields the puck when trying to clear it out of his own zone. Simply put, he’s a big guy that’s incredibly tough to beat.
Maveric Lamoureux just laid a big hit into the boards in front of me. My goodness, there was some power behind that and I don’t think that was anywhere close to what he’s capable of.#UtahHockeyClub #NHL
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) September 11, 2024
Fans should keep a close eye on Lamoureux as he may have the best chances of being called up to the team this season.
“Its going to be a dream come true. I’ve wanted that [to play in the NHL] my whole life and now I’ve got the chance to make it happen so now it’s just going to be about how I play,” Lamoureux said.
Players To Watch During Utah Hockey Club’s Rookie Camp
Cole Beaudoin is Scrappy
As the No. 24 Overall pick this year, Cole Beaudoin was selected for his offensive skillset, but also because of how hard he works each and every shift.
During day one of camp, that was on full display as he constantly battled for every loose puck and wasn’t afraid to challenge anybody. Anytime there was a challenge to be had, Beaudoin came in hot and often won the puck.
In addition to being scrappy, he’s also a really smart player who sees the ice well and constantly has his head on swivel. It’s easy to see the gears moving no matter what area of the ice he’s in and you can tell he is calculating where he needs to be in order to have an impact. He’s also smart when it comes to puck placement as he’s patient with his passes and waits for the play to develop.
Another thing that was noticeable about Beaudoin was his vocal leadership. Multiple times throughout the session he was calling out positions and directing traffic.
“I’m just trying to make it easier for everyone else,” Beaudoin said. “Make it easier for myself, make it easier for my teammates. I want to be a leader around this team and bring that to the culture. That’s definitely something I am going to continue to bring.”
Tij Iginla is Listed as Day-to-Day
Unfortunately, one player we weren’t able to see was No. 6 Overall pick Cole Beaudoin. According to the club he is currently listed as day-to-day due to a lower body strain, and it doesn’t sound like he will be practicing tomorrow either.
Utah forward Tij Iginla is being evaluated and will be listed as day to day (lower body) .
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) September 11, 2024
Utah Hockey Schedule
Fans can watch these prospects first game with the Utah Hockey Club on September 13 against Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks during the rookie tournament. All rookie tournament games will be live streamed for free on UtahHockeyClub.com.
Cole Bagley is the Utah Hockey Club insider for KSL Sports. Keep up with him on X here. You can hear Cole break down the team on KSL Sports Zone and KSL 5 TV.
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Washington
Commanders vs. Giants | Week 2 injury report
There was no hiding what the priority was for the Washington Commanders heading into the offseason with a new head coach and general manage. The main question was how long that would take, and after Sunday’s 37-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it’s clear there’s still a long way to go.
Wyoming
Short Draw fire sparks in northern Wyoming and spreads into Montana
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Firefighters are responding to a new wildfire ignited Wednesday in northern Wyoming that has spread into Montana.
The Short Draw fire sparked at the northern end of Campbell County, Wyoming, and authorities are advising residents of the Border Line Estate/ Ranchets area to evacuate.
The fire is estimated at 200 acres Wednesday afternoon, and firefighters worry that multiple wind shifts could cause the fire spread in unknown directions.
Campbell County firefighting resources, Montana resources and aircraft have been dispatched to fight the fires.
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