Jose Ramirez
Coverage of Jose Ramirez in the Nexus archive.
- Needle exchange programs at risk of closure as state funding dries up
Needle exchange programs in Minnesota, including those run by Harm Reduction Sisters, face funding cuts as the state's HIV Prevention grant ends. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) notified grantees in June 2026 that federal funding is unavailable, shifting to state funds but leaving programs at risk. Multiple organizations, including Southside Harm Reduction Services and Rural AIDS Action Network, report uncertainty about continued support.
- Video shows father fatally shooting illegal immigrant attempting to carjack family of 8: police
A Texas father fatally shot an illegal immigrant from Mexico who attempted to carjack his family's vehicle. The incident occurred in a convenience store parking lot and was caught on surveillance video. The father was not charged with any crime as the shooting appeared to be self-defense.