In Albuquerque’s Central Avenue Corridor, business owner James Grice faces daily challenges from crime, including drug use and violence, prompting New Mexico’s Governor to deploy the National Guard for support. Despite a reported drop in violent crime, local police express concerns about the unarmed Guard’s effectiveness in addressing the area’s severe issues.
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Vance to tour federal command center and meet with Marines in Los Angeles
Vice President JD Vance is visiting Los Angeles to tour a federal law enforcement operations center and meet with Marines amid ongoing protests over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, following President Trump's decision to federalize troops for security. Despite increased enforcement efforts, ICE has not met its target of 3,000 daily arrests, averaging about 1,200, while Trump also focuses on international issues, including the Israel-Iran conflict. Need More Context? 🔎
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