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Immigration and Customs Enforcement · LenexaLENEXA, Kan. -- A local city councilwoman’s eligibility to serve has been thrust into the spotlight following a police investigation spurred by false claims about her legal status. Claims advocates say are rooted in racial profiling and fearmongering. Councilwoman Melanie Arroyo, who serves the City of Lenexa, said she believes the probe into her citizenship was a politically motivated attack on her and the immigrant community at large.
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Lenexa Councilwoman Says She's Being Targeted over Citizenship
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Kris Kobach · KansasThe U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation of three Kansas City-area school districts after receiving a complaint from the Defense of Freedom Institute.See the Story
U.S. Dept. of Education Opens Investigation of Olathe, Shawnee Mission, KCK School Districts
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Fire · Overland ParkKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A Mexican restaurant and an adjoining bookstore were damaged in a fire early Thursday morning in downtown Overland Park, according to the fire department. Firefighters were called to Torreador at 7926 Floyd St. just after 2 a.m. after an Overland Park police officer in the area reported seeing a fire at the building.
1 killed, 6 hurt in Kansas City crash after driver flees from sergeant, police say According to a news r…See the Story
Mexican Restaurant, Bookstore in Overland Park Damaged in Early-Morning Fire
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