Morning Wire CA Wildfires Fuel Tensions & DHS Blocks Deportations | 1.13.25
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Jan 13, 2025 Wildfires rage in Southern California, exposing failures in crisis management and resource shortages, leading to a rise in the death toll. The situation is further complicated by budget cuts to firefighting efforts. Meanwhile, the Biden administration faces scrutiny over its immigration policies while extending protections for nearly 900,000 immigrants. Additionally, a provocative documentary unveils the complex issues surrounding gender-affirming care for youth, igniting debates over societal pressures and personal regrets ahead of a crucial Supreme Court ruling.
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Looting During Wildfires
- Looters, some posing as residents or firefighters, ransacked abandoned homes.
- Stolen items included three Humvees, machine gun mounts, and other military gear from a Santa Ana warehouse.
LA Fire Department Budget Cuts
- LA Mayor Karen Bass cut $17 million from the fire department's budget while increasing funding for homeless programs.
- Fire Chief Kristen Crowley warned that these cuts impacted their ability to respond to emergencies.
Biden's Deportation Shield
- The Biden administration extended temporary protected status for about 900,000 immigrants.
- This shields them from deportation, impacting Trump's agenda.