Sessions says no tolerance for illegals
SAN DIEGO—A “zero tolerance” policy toward people who enter the United States illegally may cause families to be separated while parents are prosecuted, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Monday.
Homeland Security said it would refer all arrests for illegal entry to federal prosecutors, throwing its weight behind the policy announced last month to vastly expand prosecutions of people with few or no previous offenses. A conviction for illegal entry carries a maximum penalty of six months in custody for first-time crossers, though they usually do far less time, and twoyears for repeat offenses.
“Ifyou cross the border unlawfully, then we will prosecute you. It’s that simple,” Mr. Sessions said.
Limbaugh escort fallout
NEWARK,N.J. — The top law enforcement official at the agency that runs New York’s airports and bridges has retired amid an investigation after radio host Rush Limbaugh told listeners he received a police escort.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said Monday Michael Fedorko will step down immediately.
Mr. Limbaugh said on air last month he’d received an escort from Newark Liberty airport to NewYork City, where he was appearing at a Marine Corps law enforcement gala.
NYC AG steps down
NEW YORK—New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is resigning a mid allegations that he physically assaulted four women he dated.
Mr. Schneiderman, an out spoken supporter of the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment, bowed to pressure from politicians, including Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who called for him to step down.
“It’s been my great honorand privilege to serve as attorney general forthe people of the state of New York,” Mr. Schneiderman said in a statement.
Greitens trial
ST.LOUIS — A woman involved in an extramarital affair with Missouri Republican Gov. Eric Greitens will be allowed to testify at his felony invasion of privacy trial next week, a St. Louis judge ruled.
Circuit Judge Rex Burlison rejected claims from Mr. Greitens’ attorneys that the woman’s testimony was tainted because of missteps by the prosecution’s investigator. But the judge said it should be up to a jury to decide whether the woman is credible.
First lady takes stage
WASHINGTON— Melania Trump gave a splashy launch to her public awareness campaign to help children, calling it “Be Best.” In a rare twist on their White House roles, she commanded the Rose Garden lectern while President Donald Trump watched from the audience.
The first lady said the “Be Best” campaign will focus on childhood wellbeing, social media use and opioid abuse.
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