Los Angeles County received voter approval for Measure A, a half-cent sales tax generating $1 billion annually for homeless services and housing. With a focus on preventing homelessness, the measure aims to address the 75,000 unhoused individuals in the county, including those with severe mental illness. The funding will support eviction defense, data-driven strategies, and expanded housing options to make a significant impact on reducing homelessness in the region.
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El Salvador agrees to accept US deportees of any nationality following meeting with Rubio
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has proposed to the U.S. to house illegal immigrants, including convicted criminals, in his country's prison system for a fee, following a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. While the offer includes violent American criminals, it is unlikely to happen due to legal constraints. The proposal, known as a "safe third country" agreement, could potentially involve Venezuelan gang members and MS-13 members. Full Article
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