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New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Four migrants in NYC target robbery that left cop injured face likely deportation after being picked up by ICE

Four of the migrants involved in a Manhattan Target robbery are set to be deported by ICE.
One suspect, Brayan Freites-Macias, was ordered held on bail due to being an illegal immigrant. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

ICE blames NYC banning cooperation with feds for release of cop-beating migrants

New York laws that ban cooperation with federal immigration officials are partly to blame for migrants accused of crimes being able to skip town.
The current laws that limit the NYPD's cooperation with ICE meant that immigration officials only found out about the recent assault on NYPD officers through media reports. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Social justice

ICE Under Fire for Solitary Confinement of Immigrants Amid Suicide Attempts

Charles Leo Daniel was held in solitary confinement for an extended period before his death.
There have been multiple suicide attempts and hunger strikes at the NWDC following Daniel's death. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
US politics

After border bill failure, ICE considers mass releases to close budget gap

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to release thousands of immigrants and reduce the number of detention beds after a failed Senate border bill.
The budget shortfall and proposal create challenges for the Biden administration as illegal border crossings are expected to increase in the spring. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

NY Republicans push to scrap state, city sanctuary policies to combat migrant influx: 'Democrats threw gas on a fire'

Albany Republicans are introducing legislation to roll back state and city sanctuary policies in New York.
Sanctuary laws preventing the cooperation of local law enforcement with federal immigration authorities are being blamed for the migrant crisis. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

ICE kept a California immigrant in solitary confinement for two years, study finds

ICE used solitary confinement over 14,000 times between 2018 and 2023, with average placements lasting a month.
The United Nations considers solitary confinement longer than 15 consecutive days a form of torture. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Temperatures tipped to soar to 15C in London next week as mild air sweeps UK

Temperatures in London could reach 15C next week as mild air sweeps across the UK.
Weather warnings for snow and ice remain in place across large parts of the country. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 months ago
Photography

A Land of Snow and Ice

Winter storms and freezing temperatures have created breathtaking landscapes of snow and ice.
The photos showcase both the challenges and the joy of dealing with winter weather. [ more ]
Pitchfork
4 months ago
Music

21 Savage Enlists Donald Glover and Stranger Things' Caleb McLaughlin for New Movie American Dream: Watch the Trailer

21 Savage, Donald Glover, and Caleb McLaughlin are collaborating on a movie about 21 Savage's life and arrest by ICE.
The movie, titled American Dream: The 21 Savage Story, also features Natash Lyonne, Druski, Gail Bean, Chad Lindberg, Victoria Pedretti, and Young Mazino.
21 Savage's arrest in 2018 during Donald Trump's presidency revealed details about his immigration status and led to his public criticism of the U.S. immigration system. [ more ]
VinePair
5 months ago
NYC drinking

For Cocktail Bars Across the U.S., Is Fancy Ice Really Worth the Expense?

Good ice is a critical element in contemporary bars for both cocktail quality and visual appeal.
Premium ice requires specialized equipment and labor-intensive techniques, leading some bars to outsource their ice needs. [ more ]
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