Apple News Today Why the L.A. Olympics chair is facing calls to quit
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Feb 18, 2026 Coverage of the expansion and debate over 287(g) agreements that deputize local police in immigration enforcement. The fallout in Los Angeles after new Epstein file revelations prompts calls for the 2028 Olympics chair to step down. A reflection on the life, activism, and controversies of civil-rights leader Jesse Jackson. Quick updates on a court ruling, a TV interview dispute, and a surprising Winter Olympic champion.
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Protect Community Trust In Policing
- Limit local police participation in federal immigration enforcement when it harms community trust and strains resources.
- Reject agreements that risk racial profiling and force police to navigate complex immigration law.
287(g) Shifted From Dormant Law To Active Tool
- The 287(g) program existed for decades but surged under Trump to nearly 1,500 active agreements nationwide.
- Financial incentives and a task-force model drove the rapid expansion in local-federal enforcement roles.
Epstein Files Ripple Into L.A. Olympics Leadership
- Casey Wasserman's past ties to Ghislaine Maxwell surfaced in newly released Epstein files, prompting political fallout in L.A.
- Despite an independent review clearing him, local officials including Mayor Karen Bass publicly called for his resignation.