CNN 5 Things Gun reform calls, ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ future, AI therapy & more
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Aug 28, 2025 A tragic school shooting prompts urgent calls for gun reform in Minneapolis. Tensions rise over immigration enforcement as officials push for increased deportations. Leaked emails reveal the uncertain future of the controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center. The National Guard's deployment in D.C. raises eyebrows over its staggering costs. Meanwhile, concerns mount about the safety and regulation of AI therapists, as mental health professionals worry about the potential risks involved in using technology for counseling.
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City Responds To School Shooting
- Minneapolis mourned after a deadly school shooting that struck children at Annunciation Catholic School.
- Mayor Jacob Frey urged the city to move from grief to concrete action against gun violence.
Deportations Near Decade High
- ICE deportations have surged, nearing 200,000 in the first seven months of the term and signaling their highest removal rate in a decade.
- The agency is set to receive roughly $75 billion through 2029, which could further expand operations.
Alligator Alcatraz Likely Emptied
- A leaked email suggested the Alligator Alcatraz detention center would be empty within days as officials moved people out.
- Governor Ron DeSantis attributed the drop to increased deportations amid legal fights over the facility's closure.