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#immigration
fromTruthout
5 days ago
SF parents

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

The Spanish citizen forgotten by everyone at an ICE center: I am literally abandoned, as if I don't exist'

Miguel Barreno Lopez, a Spanish citizen, remains detained by ICE for six months despite a judge approving his voluntary departure to Spain.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
2 days ago

Half of ICE detainees at Brooklyn prison have no criminal record, documents show

More than half of immigration detainees at Brooklyn's MDC have no criminal record, raising concerns about detention conditions and oversight.
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Family longest held in US immigration detention re-arrested after release

The Trump administration detained the El Gamal family again after their release, violating a federal court order against their deportation.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
1 day ago

Half of ICE detainees at Brooklyn prison have no criminal record, documents show

More than half of immigration detainees at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center have no criminal record, raising concerns about oversight and conditions.
Social justice
fromTruthout
11 hours ago

New Mexico Becomes the Latest State to End Cooperation With ICE Under New Law

Grassroots coalitions are advancing legislation to sever ties with ICE in response to aggressive deportation policies.
SF parents
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

A federal court ruled that ICE's prolonged detention of the El Gamal family violates the Constitution, yet they remain detained without release.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

The Spanish citizen forgotten by everyone at an ICE center: I am literally abandoned, as if I don't exist'

Miguel Barreno Lopez, a Spanish citizen, remains detained by ICE for six months despite a judge approving his voluntary departure to Spain.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
2 days ago

Half of ICE detainees at Brooklyn prison have no criminal record, documents show

More than half of immigration detainees at Brooklyn's MDC have no criminal record, raising concerns about detention conditions and oversight.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Deporting soldiers? Why immigrant veterans fear removal from US

Mass deportation efforts under President Trump raise concerns for immigrant veterans facing potential expulsion despite their military service.
fromBoston.com
5 hours ago

Wellesley woman accused of killing her children amid custody dispute

Janette MacAusland, 49, of Wellesley, is accused of killing her two children, 7-year-old Kai and 6-year-old Ella, amid a custody dispute.
US news
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 hours ago

How to Protect Teens' Mental Health for Life

Teen brain development significantly influences lifelong mental health, and structured parenting can support healthy reward systems and social development.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

ICE planning facility for children and families on Pfas-contaminated site

A detention facility for families is planned on a highly contaminated site in Louisiana, raising significant health concerns due to toxic chemicals.
#california
fromKqed
2 days ago
US politics

California Courts Could Soon Begin Tracking ICE Arrests at Their Facilities | KQED

California
fromKqed
2 days ago

Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids | KQED

California's publicly-funded preschool programs are growing but lack quality measures compared to other states.
California
fromKqed
2 days ago

Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids | KQED

California's preschool programs are growing but lack quality measures compared to other states.
US politics
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Courts Could Soon Begin Tracking ICE Arrests at Their Facilities | KQED

California is considering a rule to collect data on civil arrests at courts to protect victims from immigration enforcement.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Australian women and children leave Syrian detention camp for Damascus and potentially home

Four Australian women and nine children are attempting to return from al-Roj camp in Syria to Australia.
#asylum
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Appeals court says Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal

An appeals court blocked Trump's executive order suspending asylum access at the southern border, affirming the right to apply for asylum under immigration laws.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US appeals court rejects Trump's ban on asylum seekers, teeing up appeal

Trump's asylum ban was ruled unlawful by an appeals court, affirming the right to seek asylum under federal law.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Court blocks Trump's executive order suspending asylum access

An appeals court blocked Trump's executive order suspending asylum access, affirming the right to apply for asylum at the border.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Appeals court says Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal

An appeals court blocked Trump's executive order suspending asylum access at the southern border, affirming the right to apply for asylum under immigration laws.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US appeals court rejects Trump's ban on asylum seekers, teeing up appeal

Trump's asylum ban was ruled unlawful by an appeals court, affirming the right to seek asylum under federal law.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Court blocks Trump's executive order suspending asylum access

An appeals court blocked Trump's executive order suspending asylum access, affirming the right to apply for asylum at the border.
#domestic-violence
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
Law

Landmark ruling: Prosecutors cannot force domestic violence survivors to waive past-trauma hearing

Survivors of domestic violence cannot be forced to waive DVSJA hearings as part of plea agreements, according to a ruling by the New York Court of Appeals.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago
Social justice

When ICE Shows Up to Family Court

A 67-year-old volunteer witnessed a woman being taken by ICE after testifying against her ex-boyfriend in court.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Landmark ruling: Prosecutors cannot force domestic violence survivors to waive past-trauma hearing

Survivors of domestic violence cannot be forced to waive DVSJA hearings as part of plea agreements, according to a ruling by the New York Court of Appeals.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

Woman raped by asylum seekers who were allowed into UK found guilty

The victim told the court she believed she was going to die during the ordeal. Giving evidence behind a screen, she said: "It wasn't consensual... they have ruined my life."
UK news
#deportation
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

The father's plea that ICE ignored: I have a daughter with Down syndrome and autism and a wife with cancer, please don't deport me'

A father struggles to connect with his daughter after being deported, while her mother fights for their family's unity despite challenges.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Deportation Is Not a Hardship That Shall Pass - It Is an Interminable Agony

Deportation creates permanent, intergenerational trauma that extends far beyond the moment of removal, affecting families through decades of separation and ongoing restrictions.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

The father's plea that ICE ignored: I have a daughter with Down syndrome and autism and a wife with cancer, please don't deport me'

A father struggles to connect with his daughter after being deported, while her mother fights for their family's unity despite challenges.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Deportation Is Not a Hardship That Shall Pass - It Is an Interminable Agony

Deportation creates permanent, intergenerational trauma that extends far beyond the moment of removal, affecting families through decades of separation and ongoing restrictions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Migrants struggle back across Latin America after Trump shuts asylum door: It's hard to know what to do'

Torres fled Venezuela in 2018, seeking a stable life in Latin America. His journey took him through nine countries, facing numerous hardships along the way.
Miami Marlins
fromKqed
4 days ago

Tracking ICE Arrests Inside California Courts | KQED

The Save Willy Act would establish a 'whale desk' at San Francisco's Coast Guard station, creating a centralized place for whale sightings to be reported and mariners to be alerted, helping large ships avoid collisions.
SF politics
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
4 days ago

California Demands Trump Withdraw Proposal Targeting Housing for Mixed-Status Families | KQED

Proposed housing policy changes could evict families with mixed immigration status, risking homelessness for up to 30,000 Californians.
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Locked Up by Israel at 15, Palestine Activist Is Now Jailed by ICE

Salah Sarsour, a husband, father, and grandfather, is described as a pillar of his community and a 'loving bear' who is 'always smiling.'
Right-wing politics
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Day Around the Bay: NorCal Man Shot By ICE to Remain In Custody

BART will be running on a limited schedule through the Transbay Tube on Sunday, April 26 as workers replace lights in the tunnel. Trains will be running once every 30 minutes through the day, and two train lines, the Red Line from Richmond to Millbrae and the Green Line from Daly City to Berryessa, won't be running at all.
San Francisco
#daca
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Justice Department makes it easier to deport those with DACA status

The Trump administration is making it easier to deport DACA recipients, weakening protections for many immigrants.
SF parents
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Wife of Dreamer Detained by ICE Speaks Out: 'He's Done Everything Right'

Juan Chavez Velasco, a DACA recipient, was detained by ICE while delivering breast milk for his newborn daughter, raising concerns about his family's future.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Justice Department makes it easier to deport those with DACA status

The Trump administration is making it easier to deport DACA recipients, weakening protections for many immigrants.
SF parents
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Wife of Dreamer Detained by ICE Speaks Out: 'He's Done Everything Right'

Juan Chavez Velasco, a DACA recipient, was detained by ICE while delivering breast milk for his newborn daughter, raising concerns about his family's future.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

A child lost her dad in the Key Bridge collapse. Now, DHS wants to deport her mother

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in 2024 highlighted the vulnerabilities of immigrant labor and led to changes in immigration policy.
Mental health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Silent suffering': Why children in Gaza are losing their ability to speak

1.1 million children in Gaza need mental health support due to trauma and injuries, leading to speech loss from psychological distress or physical damage.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Santa Clara County workers put on leave amid child welfare crisis - San Jose Spotlight

Ten Santa Clara County employees are on leave following the death of 2-year-old Jaxon Juarez, prompting state officials to increase oversight and accountability.
#immigration-enforcement
fromKqed
3 days ago
Social justice

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
Brooklyn

PREMIUM There are long-lasting, negative effects for children like Liam Ramos who are detained or watch their parents be deported

NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump administration is deporting parents without their children in violation of its own policies, report finds

The Trump administration is deporting parents without asking about their children or allowing them to arrange childcare, violating its own policies according to a Women's Refugee Commission and Physicians for Human Rights report.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

The Trauma of ICE Raids Is Rippling Through Public Schools Across the US

Teachers, parents, and volunteers are patrolling bus stops and riding school buses to ensure students' caregivers were not detained by ICE during school hours.
Social justice
fromKqed
3 days ago

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Increased immigration enforcement has led to a decline in mental health support access among immigrant families in the Bay Area.
US politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

ICE detention center expansion sparks national protest

Demonstrators oppose immigration enforcement and demand transparency and community consent for detention plans amid ICE's expansion efforts.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The federal agents deployed in Trump's immigration crackdown visualized

The Trump administration's immigration enforcement escalates in Minneapolis, marking a significant operation that impacts families and communities across the US.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
Brooklyn

PREMIUM There are long-lasting, negative effects for children like Liam Ramos who are detained or watch their parents be deported

NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump administration is deporting parents without their children in violation of its own policies, report finds

The Trump administration is deporting parents without asking about their children or allowing them to arrange childcare, violating its own policies according to a Women's Refugee Commission and Physicians for Human Rights report.
Law
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

That California Ban on Masked ICE Agents Just Got Struck Down

California's law banning masks for federal agents violates the Supremacy Clause, as states cannot regulate federal agency operations.
US politics
fromKqed
2 days ago

Ice Quietly Opens Another Detention Center in a Former California Prison | KQED

GEO Group opened the Golden State Annex in 2020, promising economic benefits to McFarland while complying with California's legal requirements for immigration detention facilities.
NYC parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
17 hours ago

After autistic child's wandering from school, experts say Ontario's special education needs more support | CBC News

Inadequate support for students with disabilities can lead to dangerous situations, as seen in the case of a missing child with autism.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California family's worst fears realized in airport murder-suicide: 'We were crying for help'

Failed mental health systems contributed to a tragic shooting involving a father and son at a Nevada airport.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

The effects of trauma from sexual abuse in adolescence are long-lasting and profoundly alter development.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight involving gender identity

The child's parent, Rose Inessa-Ethington, is accused of taking the child to Cuba without the permission of the biological mother, leading to a contentious custody fight.
US news
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight

A government plane was sent to Cuba to return a child involved in a custody dispute over gender identity.
SF parents
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

We Need to Tear Down the Adoption Industry

A US military raid in Afghanistan resulted in the death of a family, with conflicting accounts of the event and the fate of a missing infant.
#asylum-seekers
fromCity Limits
2 days ago
US politics

Federal Proposal Would Make It Nearly Impossible for Immigrants Seeking Asylum to Work Legally, Advocates Say

US politics
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Federal Proposal Would Make It Nearly Impossible for Immigrants Seeking Asylum to Work Legally, Advocates Say

The proposed rule extends work permit waiting times for asylum seekers, potentially delaying authorization for years and worsening existing backlogs.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Trump to again end legal status of people who entered US with CBP One app

Trump administration plans to end temporary legal status for asylum seekers who used the CBP One app, despite previous court rulings against such actions.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: I feel that this nightmare is not going to end'

Detention at Dilley Immigration Processing Center has severely impacted Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker, leading to emotional distress and sleepless nights.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

As Opposition Grows, Oklahoma Organizers Share How They Halted an ICE Warehouse

Opposition to ICE detention centers is growing, with grassroots mobilizations successfully halting proposals in various locations across the U.S.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

New report denounces abuses and cruelty at ICE family detention center in Dilley

Detention of migrant families in Dilley, Texas, reveals systemic abuses, inadequate care, and prolonged emotional distress for children.
Miami food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Teenager becomes youngest person to die in ICE detention in Trump's second term

A 19-year-old Mexican national died by presumed suicide at a Florida ICE detention facility, marking the youngest death in ICE custody since Trump took office.
#ice-detention
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Mother decries ICE detention after release: What the administration is doing is wrong and illegal'

Tania Warner and her daughter Ayla were released from ICE detention, highlighting the suffering of many families still incarcerated.
US news
fromEsquire
1 month ago

The Horrors Committed at ICE Facilities Are Worse Than You Can Imagine

ICE detention facility Camp East Montana in El Paso documents severe overcrowding, medical neglect, malnutrition, and unsafe conditions affecting approximately 3,000 daily detainees.
fromJezebel
2 months ago
US politics

Former ICE Worker Says Women Detainees Were Given Diapers Instead of Sanitary Products

NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Mother decries ICE detention after release: What the administration is doing is wrong and illegal'

Tania Warner and her daughter Ayla were released from ICE detention, highlighting the suffering of many families still incarcerated.
US news
fromEsquire
1 month ago

The Horrors Committed at ICE Facilities Are Worse Than You Can Imagine

ICE detention facility Camp East Montana in El Paso documents severe overcrowding, medical neglect, malnutrition, and unsafe conditions affecting approximately 3,000 daily detainees.
fromJezebel
2 months ago
US politics

Former ICE Worker Says Women Detainees Were Given Diapers Instead of Sanitary Products

Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Horrifying Secret of the Child Detention Center We Shared as Detainee and Warden

The Cheltenham Youth Detention Center has a troubling history of racial segregation and a lack of memorial for children who died in custody.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump administration pushes DoJ to pursue denaturalization cases report

The Trump administration is initiating denaturalization cases against 384 foreign-born US citizens, targeting those who illegally obtained citizenship.
US politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Deaths in ICE Custody Surge in 2026, Averaging 1 Every Week

The death toll of immigrants in ICE custody has reached a record high, with at least 17 deaths reported since January.
#child-detention
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Deportation Flights Increase in San Diego Under Trump Administration | KQED

MCAS Miramar serves as a hub for various flights, including ICE, while legislation aims to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate-related damages.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

These Women Exposed Prison Sexual Abuse. Now ICE Wants to Deport Them.

At Dublin, she had been sexually harassed and verbally abused by an officer, physically assaulted by another, witnessed other officers sexually abusing women, and been subjected to retaliation. Before her arrest, Cristal had been a long-time permanent resident of the U.S. Her conviction for drugs invalidated her green card, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a final removal order based on her felony conviction.
NYC LGBT
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Protecting children is a priority now is the time to prove it

A billion children suffer violence yearly; proven prevention strategies exist but urgent political action and scaled investments are required to meet 2030 targets.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Democratic Lawmakers Find Immigrants Stuffed "Like Sardines" in Arizona ICE Jail

Democratic Congress members expressed horror at overcrowded conditions in an ICE facility during a surprise visit, revealing serious issues with detainee treatment.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Family Separation Is Systemic and Devastating

Family separation causes severe, long-term physical and mental health harms for children and communities, driven by systemic practices across immigration, child welfare, and justice systems.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
1 month ago

ICE Is Deporting Parents Without Letting Them Bring or Find Care for Their Kids

ICE agents frequently fail to follow Trump administration directives requiring accommodation for parents to arrange alternative childcare before detention, forcing parents to leave children in precarious informal care situations.
Mental health
fromAxios
2 months ago

Immigration enforcement fears are reaching children - here's what parents can do

Adverse childhood experiences create chronic stress that impairs nervous system function, mental health, and long-term community economic and resource outcomes.
#immigration-detention
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Report finds children with mental health diagnoses often incarcerated instead of getting treatment

"Prolonged Incarceration of Children Due to Mental Health Care Shortages,"
Mental health
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Children Are Getting Sick Inside ICE's Massive Family Jail in Texas

Population at Dilley family detention center nearly tripled; children and families face quarantines, severe illnesses, denied medication, and prolonged transfers far from support networks.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Exposure to ICE Violence Threatens Children's Health and Future Wellbeing

Dulcie and her family, who live in the Twin Cities metro, are afraid every day when they leave for work and school. "All of my friends are staying at home. No one comes out. It gets to me," said Dulcie, who declined to use her last name because she fears retribution from federal agents, who have been detaining citizens and legal immigrants.
US politics
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Guards Steal, Destroy Children's Letters Depicting Inhumane Conditions at Texas Immigration Detention Center

Guards at the Dilley immigration detention center raided family rooms to confiscate and destroy children's letters and drawings about facility conditions, apparently in retaliation.
US politics
fromJezebel
2 months ago

'Don't Forget About Us': The Gut-Wrenching Letters from Kids in a Texas ICE Detention Center

Children at ICE’s Dilley detention face prolonged confinement, inadequate care, disrupted education, and emotional harm, including infants and teenagers.
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
2 months ago

ACLU: Trump administration still detaining, deporting families protected by separation settlement

Last month, a 20-year-old Guatemalan man who came to the United States when he was 2 years old was detained at a gas station by heavily armed men in black military-style uniforms, sent to Alligator Alcatraz, the notorious immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, and eventually ended up on a deportation flight back to Guatemala, according to a sworn declaration filed this week in San Diego federal court.
US politics
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