Tag: government

  • Oakland Mayor Warned Residents About ICE Raids – Libby Schaaf Sparks National Controversy

    In February 2018, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf drew national attention and widespread debate after publicly warning her community about an impending U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. Her announcement, made in her interest of protecting illegal immigrant families, was hailed by some as a bold act of advocacy and condemned by others, including federal…

  • The IRS Targeted Conservative Groups with Unfair Tax Exemptions

    In 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) faced widespread criticism after revelations that it had unfairly targeted conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status. An audit by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) uncovered that the IRS used politically biased criteria to flag organizations for additional scrutiny.