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U.S. Cites Mideast Peace Process to Justify Move to Deport Student

The Trump administration seeks to deport a Columbia student, citing potential threats to Middle East peace as justification under foreign policy laws.

5 hours ago

Black Lives Matter

Moment alleged MS-13 gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia was accused of human trafficking revealed in new bodycam video

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, suspected MS-13 member, was accused of human trafficking revealed in bodycam footage during a Tennessee traffic stop.

fromShore News Network

2 days ago

Canada news

Convicted murderer arrested by ICE after prison release in New York

ICE arrested a convicted murderer from Mexico, Noel Hernandez Leon, after his prison release in New York.

US news

U.S. Cites Mideast Peace Process to Justify Move to Deport Student

The Trump administration seeks to deport a Columbia student, citing potential threats to Middle East peace as justification under foreign policy laws.

5 hours ago

Black Lives Matter

Moment alleged MS-13 gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia was accused of human trafficking revealed in new bodycam video

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, suspected MS-13 member, was accused of human trafficking revealed in bodycam footage during a Tennessee traffic stop.

fromShore News Network

2 days ago

Canada news

Convicted murderer arrested by ICE after prison release in New York

ICE arrested a convicted murderer from Mexico, Noel Hernandez Leon, after his prison release in New York.

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London politics

Leytonstone cafe loses alcohol licence after illegal workers found on site

The alcohol licence of Cafe Lounge in Leytonstone was revoked due to illegal immigration violations.

Continued non-compliance at Cafe Lounge played a significant role in the council's decision.

21 hours ago

How One Texas County Has Profited Off of Migrant Deportations

Texas's immigration enforcement's financial implications for migrants highlight systemic issues in the response to border crossings.

#judicial-independence

Washington DC

fromtime.com

Judge Orders Daily Updates on Trump Administration's Efforts to Retrieve Wrongly Deported Man

Federal judge orders daily updates on the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, highlighting judicial concerns over executive power and immigration enforcement.

Privacy professionals

fromAbove the Law

1 day ago

Paul Clement Takes His Seat At The Resistance Table - Above the Law

The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan reflects a concerning government overreach and has unified diverse political factions in defense of judicial independence.

3 days ago

Black Lives Matter

The FBI's arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan is a bid to silence dissent | Moira Donegan

The Trump administration's arrest of Judge Dugan illustrates a chilling intimidation of judges regarding immigration enforcement.

Washington DC

fromtime.com

Judge Orders Daily Updates on Trump Administration's Efforts to Retrieve Wrongly Deported Man

Federal judge orders daily updates on the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, highlighting judicial concerns over executive power and immigration enforcement.

Privacy professionals

fromAbove the Law

1 day ago

Paul Clement Takes His Seat At The Resistance Table - Above the Law

The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan reflects a concerning government overreach and has unified diverse political factions in defense of judicial independence.

more#judicial-independence

3 days ago

Black Lives Matter

The FBI's arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan is a bid to silence dissent | Moira Donegan

The Trump administration's arrest of Judge Dugan illustrates a chilling intimidation of judges regarding immigration enforcement.

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

1 day ago

LAPD gets watchdog who fought for immigrants as Trump vows to 'unleash' local cops

Matthew Barragan's appointment as LAPD inspector general comes at a crucial time of rising concerns over federal immigration enforcement and police transparency.

#ice

Trump removes Ice chief amid apparent frustration over rate of deportations

Trump's administration is reshuffling ICE leadership to enhance deportation efforts and address past frustrations regarding performance.

fromNBC News

Judge temporarily blocks NYC mayor from allowing ICE agents on Rikers Island jail

New York judge halts federal immigration agency's operation plan at Rikers pending legal hearing.

Law

fromThe Verge

The FBI arrested a sitting judge for 'obstruction of justice'

Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on obstruction charges for allegedly aiding in evading an ICE arrest.

Miami food

5 days ago

Nearly 800 illegal immigrants - including convicted killer and suspected terrorist - arrested in massive Florida ICE raid

ICE and Florida agencies arrested nearly 800 immigrants in four days during Operation Tidal Wave, targeting individuals with serious criminal backgrounds.

fromTruthout

Trump Admin Refuses to Answer to Congress About Citizens Being Detained by ICE

The Trump administration's lack of response to congressional inquiries raises concerns about accountability in handling immigration enforcement.

NYC politics

NYC Mayor Adams vows to reopen ICE office at Rikers Island following meeting with Trump border czar Tom Homan

Mayor Eric Adams plans to reopen the ICE office at Rikers Island to aid federal investigations into migrant-related crimes.

Trump removes Ice chief amid apparent frustration over rate of deportations

Trump's administration is reshuffling ICE leadership to enhance deportation efforts and address past frustrations regarding performance.

fromNBC News

Judge temporarily blocks NYC mayor from allowing ICE agents on Rikers Island jail

New York judge halts federal immigration agency's operation plan at Rikers pending legal hearing.

Law

fromThe Verge

The FBI arrested a sitting judge for 'obstruction of justice'

Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on obstruction charges for allegedly aiding in evading an ICE arrest.

Miami food

5 days ago

Nearly 800 illegal immigrants - including convicted killer and suspected terrorist - arrested in massive Florida ICE raid

ICE and Florida agencies arrested nearly 800 immigrants in four days during Operation Tidal Wave, targeting individuals with serious criminal backgrounds.

fromTruthout

Trump Admin Refuses to Answer to Congress About Citizens Being Detained by ICE

The Trump administration's lack of response to congressional inquiries raises concerns about accountability in handling immigration enforcement.

NYC politics

NYC Mayor Adams vows to reopen ICE office at Rikers Island following meeting with Trump border czar Tom Homan

Mayor Eric Adams plans to reopen the ICE office at Rikers Island to aid federal investigations into migrant-related crimes.

more#ice

#trump-administration

Non-profit organizations

fromFast Company

The IRS may cut half of its 90,000-person workforce, source reveals

IRS plans massive workforce reductions could hinder operational efficiency and service delivery.

Top DOGE Officials Moved From Social Security Administration to Justice Dept.

Elon Musk's cost-cutting operatives are now targeting undocumented immigrants using Social Security data as part of a broader immigration enforcement effort.

fromIntelligencer

Trump's Mass-Deportation Effort Has Barely Begun

The Trump administration's immigration policies may lead to a constitutional crisis due to defiance of due-process requirements.

Miscellaneous

Trump's gutting of USAid to face further court challenges US politics live

U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols is addressing the potential blocking of the Trump administration's plan to place thousands of USAID employees on leave.

fromAxios

Migrant traffic in the deadly Darien Gap falls to pandemic levels

Migrants through the Darién Gap have fallen to the lowest levels since the pandemic, indicating a significant decrease in attempted crossings.

fromwww.npr.org

On a second try, Florida Republicans agree on a law to assist Trump's deportations

Florida enacts strict immigration laws, increasing penalties and requiring local cooperation with federal officials.

Non-profit organizations

fromFast Company

The IRS may cut half of its 90,000-person workforce, source reveals

IRS plans massive workforce reductions could hinder operational efficiency and service delivery.

Top DOGE Officials Moved From Social Security Administration to Justice Dept.

Elon Musk's cost-cutting operatives are now targeting undocumented immigrants using Social Security data as part of a broader immigration enforcement effort.

fromIntelligencer

Trump's Mass-Deportation Effort Has Barely Begun

The Trump administration's immigration policies may lead to a constitutional crisis due to defiance of due-process requirements.

Miscellaneous

Trump's gutting of USAid to face further court challenges US politics live

U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols is addressing the potential blocking of the Trump administration's plan to place thousands of USAID employees on leave.

fromAxios

Migrant traffic in the deadly Darien Gap falls to pandemic levels

Migrants through the Darién Gap have fallen to the lowest levels since the pandemic, indicating a significant decrease in attempted crossings.

fromwww.npr.org

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On a second try, Florida Republicans agree on a law to assist Trump's deportations

Florida enacts strict immigration laws, increasing penalties and requiring local cooperation with federal officials.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

5 days ago

Canada news

Wife of US Coast Guard member arrested over expired visa after security check for military housing

Federal immigration authorities arrested a Coast Guardsman's wife during a routine security check due to an expired visa and removal order.

FBI arrests judge for 'obstruction' in immigration process DW 04/25/2025

A Wisconsin judge was arrested by the FBI for obstructing an immigration enforcement operation.

fromwww.esquire.com

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested by FBI for Allegedly Obstructing ICE

Kash Patel's arrest of Judge Dugan highlights tensions between local judiciary and federal immigration enforcement.

US news

F.B.I. Arrests Wisconsin Judge, Patel Says

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested for allegedly obstructing federal immigration enforcement efforts.

The Trump administration is actively pursuing local officials who do not comply with immigration enforcement.

fromwww.dw.com

FBI arrests judge for 'obstruction' in immigration process DW 04/25/2025

A Wisconsin judge was arrested by the FBI for obstructing an immigration enforcement operation.

fromwww.esquire.com

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested by FBI for Allegedly Obstructing ICE

Kash Patel's arrest of Judge Dugan highlights tensions between local judiciary and federal immigration enforcement.

US news

F.B.I. Arrests Wisconsin Judge, Patel Says

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested for allegedly obstructing federal immigration enforcement efforts.

The Trump administration is actively pursuing local officials who do not comply with immigration enforcement.

Who Is Hannah Dugan, the Wisconsin Judge Arrested in Immigration Dispute?

Judge Hannah C. Dugan was arrested for allegedly obstructing immigration enforcement by evading federal agents.

#criminal-justice

fromBoston.com

Boston

DA to appeal dismissal of the charges against defendant detained by ICE mid-trial, won't bring contempt charges against agent

The charges against Martell-Lebron were dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct related to his detention by ICE during trial.

fromThe New Yorker

US news

The Mystery of ICE's Unidentifiable Arrests

ICE's recent operation in New Mexico resulted in 48 arrests, primarily targeting serious criminals, yet the community response has been unexpectedly muted.

fromBoston.com

Boston

DA to appeal dismissal of the charges against defendant detained by ICE mid-trial, won't bring contempt charges against agent

The charges against Martell-Lebron were dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct related to his detention by ICE during trial.

fromThe New Yorker

US news

The Mystery of ICE's Unidentifiable Arrests

ICE's recent operation in New Mexico resulted in 48 arrests, primarily targeting serious criminals, yet the community response has been unexpectedly muted.

more#criminal-justice

#local-law-enforcement

fromMiami Herald

Miami food

Miami police could enter immigration enforcement partnership with ICE

Miami could authorize police to enforce immigration laws, impacting local immigration dynamics.

The vote on 287(g) agreement could align Miami with other cities enforcing immigration law.

fromwww.ocregister.com

Law

California sheriff says immigration law a federal, not local, law enforcement responsibility

Sheriff Don Barnes emphasizes his department's commitment to enforcing state laws without bias towards immigration status, despite federal pressures.

Miami food

fromMiami Herald

Miami police could enter immigration enforcement partnership with ICE

Miami could authorize police to enforce immigration laws, impacting local immigration dynamics.

The vote on 287(g) agreement could align Miami with other cities enforcing immigration law.

fromwww.ocregister.com

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Law

California sheriff says immigration law a federal, not local, law enforcement responsibility

Sheriff Don Barnes emphasizes his department's commitment to enforcing state laws without bias towards immigration status, despite federal pressures.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Judge temporarily blocks Adams from allowing ICE on Rikers Island

New York judge halts the plan for federal agents at Rikers Island pending a hearing.

Miami food

Multiple Florida universities look to deputize campus police to expand immigration enforcement

Florida universities seek to empower campus police for immigration enforcement amid federal policies.

#border-patrol

California

fromLos Angeles Times

Kern County immigration raid offers glimpse into new reality for California farmworkers

A controversial Border Patrol raid in Kern County occurred without approval from higher-ups, targeting undocumented laborers far from the border.

Sanctuary city mayor, police chief scold cops for assisting Border Patrol officers who asked for backup: 'Against our policy'

Rochester officers violated sanctuary city policies by aiding Border Patrol during a traffic stop.

California

fromLos Angeles Times

Kern County immigration raid offers glimpse into new reality for California farmworkers

A controversial Border Patrol raid in Kern County occurred without approval from higher-ups, targeting undocumented laborers far from the border.

Sanctuary city mayor, police chief scold cops for assisting Border Patrol officers who asked for backup: 'Against our policy'

Rochester officers violated sanctuary city policies by aiding Border Patrol during a traffic stop.

more#border-patrol

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HUD, DHS seek to stop undocumented immigrants from using federal housing programs

The MOU aims to ensure taxpayer-funded housing assists only eligible American citizens, linking immigration enforcement with housing affordability.

Homeland Security makes cuts to civil rights and immigration oversight offices

DHS is cutting jobs in civil rights oversight offices to streamline operations and improve immigration enforcement.

The cuts are part of a wider federal effort to reduce workforce within government agencies.

from6abc Philadelphia

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem joins federal agents making high-profile arrests in New York City

DHS Secretary Noem led immigration raids in NYC targeting dangerous gang members, emphasizing law enforcement's enhanced operations.

fromwww.npr.org

Homeland Security makes cuts to civil rights and immigration oversight offices

DHS is cutting jobs in civil rights oversight offices to streamline operations and improve immigration enforcement.

The cuts are part of a wider federal effort to reduce workforce within government agencies.

from6abc Philadelphia

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem joins federal agents making high-profile arrests in New York City

DHS Secretary Noem led immigration raids in NYC targeting dangerous gang members, emphasizing law enforcement's enhanced operations.

We're Finally Seeing the "Evidence" Against the Migrants Deported by Trump. It's Unbelievable.

Due process is lacking in the deportation of Venezuelan migrants accused of gang connections, highlighting flaws in immigration enforcement.

#columbia-university

NYC parents

Ice arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia protests, lawyer says

Federal immigration authorities arrested Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, revoking his green card amid escalating scrutiny of dissenters in U.S. universities.

US news

How a Columbia Student Fled to Canada After ICE Came Looking for Her

Ranjani Srinivasan fled to Canada after her student visa was revoked as part of federal immigration enforcement targeting pro-Palestinian activists.

NYC parents

Ice arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia protests, lawyer says

Federal immigration authorities arrested Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, revoking his green card amid escalating scrutiny of dissenters in U.S. universities.

US news

How a Columbia Student Fled to Canada After ICE Came Looking for Her

Ranjani Srinivasan fled to Canada after her student visa was revoked as part of federal immigration enforcement targeting pro-Palestinian activists.

more#columbia-university

Miami

fromMiami Herald

What will new immigration enforcement program look like? Miami-Dade Sheriff sheds light

Miami-Dade's first female Sheriff aims to enhance community engagement while clarifying the role of immigration enforcement.

Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan to "Bringing Hell" to Boston Over Immigration

Boston Police Department refuses to enforce immigration laws due to local regulations.

Commissioner Cox differentiates between criminal warrants and civil detainers in immigration enforcement.

New York City

Homeland Security Begins Immigration Enforcement Operation in New York

Federal immigration agents, under Secretary Kristi Noem, initiated an enforcement operation in New York City targeting unauthorized immigrants with serious criminal charges.

fromKqed

Law

Fearing Encounters With ICE, Tribal Leaders Offer Guidance to Their Members | KQED

Federal immigration response raises concerns about improper detentions of citizens.

Concerns exist among tribes regarding ICE operations and border wall impacts.

Boston

fromwww.esquire.com

Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan to "Bringing Hell" to Boston Over Immigration

Boston Police Department refuses to enforce immigration laws due to local regulations.

Commissioner Cox differentiates between criminal warrants and civil detainers in immigration enforcement.

New York City

Homeland Security Begins Immigration Enforcement Operation in New York

Federal immigration agents, under Secretary Kristi Noem, initiated an enforcement operation in New York City targeting unauthorized immigrants with serious criminal charges.

fromKqed

Law

Fearing Encounters With ICE, Tribal Leaders Offer Guidance to Their Members | KQED

Federal immigration response raises concerns about improper detentions of citizens.

Concerns exist among tribes regarding ICE operations and border wall impacts.

more#ice-operations

fromtime.com

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

New York City

Trump DOJ Orders Prosecutors to Drop Charges Against New York Mayor Eric Adams

Justice Department orders dismissal of corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, arguing it interferes with his immigration enforcement efforts.

Cars

Immigration raid for illegal workers clears people at site of derelict Sutton pub

Immigration enforcement raided a closed pub's site in Worcester Park, addressing illegal working and community issues, including fly-tipping and squatting.

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