On ICE

Uncle Sam’s diversity visa lottery is suspended until further notice. 

Secretary of Homeland Security Noem announced the pause Thursday, saying the “disastrous” program was used by the man accused of killing two Brown University students and an MIT professor. The program issues ~55,000 visas annually to countries with low rates of U.S. immigration, and issued a green card to the suspected shooter in 2017.

Authorities say that a big breakthrough in identifying and tracking the suspect came from a Reddit post; the user who posted the tip may be eligible for a $50,000 reward.

Meanwhile, a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant evade authorities was convicted of obstruction—a felony punishable by up to five years in prison—prompting state Republicans to call for the judge’s resignation. Advocacy groups say the case raises “serious constitutional questions.” 

ABOVE ALL, LOVE
Jesus showed compassion when people expected rejection, gentleness when people expected anger, and love when people expected hate. In all areas of life and discussion, be imitators of Christ. 

“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Jesus in John 13:35 (CSB) (read full passage)