The special legislative session wrapped up Monday as the legislature approved the new state congressional map, which appears to give Republicans a strong chance to pick up one additional seat, (that of Rep. Lucy McBath). While the session was largely drama-free, Democrat leaders say they are unhappy with the way the state senate, house, and congressional maps wound up, but Republicans say they are largely similar to the ones being used currently, and in fact the Dems are expected to pick up a seat or two in the state Senate. Still, the GOP should be able to maintain its edge in the legislature well into the coming decade – meaning their future in the state is RISING…
ICE operation catches criminals
During the Biden administration illegal immigrants overwhelmed systems ranging from healthcare to schools. Illegal alien street gangs flourished. Now, though, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the results of an enhanced immigration enforcement operation throughout Georgia. “Operation Safe Community” yielded 1,226 immigration arrests in recent weeks. Of those individuals who snuck across our borders, 720 had been convicted or charged with crimes in the U.S. According to ICE, the criminal histories of the arrested aliens include sex crimes, crimes against children, aggravated assault, assault and battery, drug crimes, lewd and lascivious acts, weapons crimes and burglary. Incarceration and deportation of Georgia’s illegal immigrants are RISING…
