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Providence will part ways with head coach Kim English at season's end after a three-year tenure.
English posted a 47-50 record overall and 23-36 in Big East play at Providence.
He failed to reach the NCAA Tournament and unlikely this season unless Providence wins the Big East Tournament.
English’s best season came in year one with Devin Carter guiding 21 wins and an NIT appearance.
Before Providence, English coached George Mason for two seasons with a 34-29 record.
Overall, English is 81-79 in five years as a head coach.
Field of 68 and analysts Jeff Goodman and Rob Dauster discussed potential candidates.
The development follows three seasons of mixed results in Providence's Big East play.
No NCAA Tournament appearance under English to date.

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Federal judges are increasingly rejecting immigration bond hearings as biased or predetermined to detain detainees.
Rhode Island Judge John McConnell ordered release of a detainee despite weak evidence presented by the government.
Missouri Judge Douglas Harpool cited an immigration judge's ‘indications of predetermined outcome’ in a detention decision.
Pennsylvania Judge Stephanie Haines found interpreter issues contributed to detention decisions.
Some judges are bypassing bond hearings altogether and ordering detainees released.
West Virginia judges led the push, banding together against the administration's detention practices.
Judges cited due process concerns as a reason to oppose crowding detention with pretextual hearings.
The Department of Homeland Security did not respond to requests for comment on the hearings.
Judges criticized reliance on ‘uncorroborated police reports’ as the basis for detention.
The controversy spans multiple states including Rhode Island, Missouri, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, and more.

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States are debating new restrictions on federal immigration enforcement near polling places this election season.
Some bills propose a 40-foot or similar buffer around polling sites to restrict enforcement access.
New Mexico lawmakers moved a measure that would bar armed federal personnel from polling locations near elections.
California and Washington are among states considering broader protections for election workers and voters.
Officials cite historical concerns about federal forces near voting sites as motivation for the proposals.
Some lawmakers say the changes are prudent safeguards to protect polling places from interference.
Dems see the measures as a response to Trump’s calls to nationalize elections and potential interference.
Some Republican lawmakers oppose the measures, arguing they are unnecessary or constitutionally problematic.
State officials emphasize that enforcement presence near polling places could be limited by statutes or court orders.
Experts say existing federal laws already restrict election interference and would guide enforcement.

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A.J. Pena could become Rhode Island’s first NFL draftee since 2020, and the first defensive back from the state drafted since 1972.
Pena is praised for a high motor, violent play style, and disruption against run and pass.
Size limits Pena’s ability to anchor against blocks, though he compensates with urgency and hand technique.
Pena excels in pass rush with motor, quickness, and power, but needs a broader repertoire.
Pena could fit as an odd-front outside linebacker or Sam backer in an even-front scheme.
Pena is viewed as a potential immediate starter at a high level or a quality rotational piece in the right system.
He received multiple All-American honors and CAA Defensive Player of the Year in 2025.
Pena's run defense is strong, with good initial burst and gap penetration against blockers.
He shows promise as a stunter with timing on inside counters, aiding his pass rush.
Pena’s coverage ability is limited; he should not be relied upon to drop into coverage frequently.
The scouting report suggests Pena has potential as a rotational piece with upside on the right NFL roster.

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Anti-ICE protesters plan demonstrations at more than 60 Citizens Bank branches across multiple states.
Activists want Citizens Bank to terminate ties with CoreCivic and GEO Group over detention facilities.
The campaign followed letters urging the bank to end relationships with the two firms and not enter new ones.
Citizens Bank said it evaluates clients on lawful conduct and would exit relationships if needed.
Protest momentum grew after Avelo Airlines stopped deportation flights for ICE.

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