Death Penalty Case in Oklahoma

Tennessee Judiciary Committee passes bill allowing death penalty for child rape cases. Oklahoma death row inmate Michael DeWayne Smith executed for killing two people in 2002. Smith maintained innocence, but prosecutors claimed he was a ruthless gang member seeking revenge. Execution protested by anti-death penalty group.

MS-13 Gang Member Shielded by Sanctuary Cities

An MS-13 gang member with a long criminal record was shielded from federal immigration enforcement by sanctuary jurisdictions in Prince George's County, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Despite multiple arrests and deportations, he continued to re-enter the U.S. and commit crimes, posing a significant threat to Maryland communities.