Leon Purvis
Reporter at KMSP-TV (Eden Prairie, MN)
Reporter at @FOX9 | Formerly at @KAKEnews, @WMassNews, @WDAM, and @KIEMNews | #RowanAlumni | Former intern @TodayShow, @GMA, & @TheEllenShow
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1 week ago |
fox9.com | Leon Purvis
(FOX 9) - The U.S. House approved a measure that would require anyone registering to vote to provide documentary proof of citizenship. It’s called the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, and voting rights groups warn it could disenfranchise millions of Americans. The SAVE Act and what this means With the SAVE Act, voters would have to go in person to register to vote. This was a campaign promise by President Donald Trump to eliminate non-citizens voting.
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Leon Purvis
The BriefThe SAVE Act, recently passed by the U.S. House, would require in-person voter registration and documentary proof of U.S. citizenship, aiming to prevent non-citizen voting—though it's already illegal for non-citizens to vote. Critics warn the bill could disenfranchise millions by making registration harder, particularly for those who’ve changed their names, as certain common documents like marriage certificates are not clearly listed as acceptable ID.
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1 week ago |
fox9.com | Leon Purvis
The St. P{aul Cinco De Mayo parade is still planned even though some in the community have concerns about the prevalence of ICE during festivities. Cinco de Mayo parades canceled "Unfortunately, we have to cancel the Cinco de Mayo parade and festivities. It was a hard decision… because all people are afraid, very afraid of their rights, very afraid of the new administration," said Hector Escobar, Cermak Road Chamber of Commerce and Casa Puebla President.
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Leon Purvis
The BriefChicago and Philadelphia have both canceled their Cinco de Mayo Parade due to fears concerning ICE. The St. Paul Cinco de Mayo Parade plans to go full speed ahead, though 30 non-food vendors have backed out of the St. parade due to concerns over turnout. ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Chicago and Philadelphia canceled their respective Cinco de Mayo parades over ICE concerns and the Trump administration’s efforts to deport undocumented migrants.
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1 week ago |
fox9.com | Leon Purvis
Paige Bueckers #5 of the Connecticut Huskies against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the championship game of the 2022 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Target Center on April 03, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Getty Images) The WNBA Draft is on Monday, where NCAA Women’s champion and Minnesota native Paige Bueckers is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick.
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