Governor criticized for ending ICE cooperation after major county experiences another deadly stabbing
Virginia’s Democratic Governor, Abigail Spanberger, along with local officials in Northern Virginia, is encountering an uptick in hold requests from ICE following two recent arrests involving illegal immigrants accused of murder in Fairfax County. This week, ICE initiated detention requests for two undocumented immigrants facing serious charges. Misael López Gomez, a 28-year-old from Guatemala, is […]
The U.S.-Japan Meeting Indicates Future Cooperation
Japan-U.S. Summit Overview The recent summit between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump on March 19 in Washington revolved around two significant themes: escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, and the enhancement of energy and critical minerals partnerships. Takaichi approached the discussion cautiously, particularly regarding the […]
Judge dismisses lawsuit aimed at ending Nassau County’s cooperation agreement with ICE
A lawsuit aimed at overturning Nassau County’s collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been dismissed by a state judge, who found that the agreement is in line with state law. Justice Daniel Peterson of the State Supreme Court ruled that the New York Civil Liberties Union’s claims about the agreement breaching the […]
Sheriffs devise alternative strategies following Maryland law prohibiting police cooperation with ICE
Maryland Law Enforcement’s ICE Cooperation Efforts Continue Maryland’s initiative to cease local law enforcement cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has encountered a hurdle. Many sheriffs are opting to find alternative methods to comply with state regulations. After Governor Wes Moore recently enacted a bill terminating the 287(g) cooperative agreement, sheriffs from nine counties […]
Sheriffs in Maryland Promise to Ignore Governor’s Restriction on Cooperation with ICE
Several sheriffs in Maryland are committed to collaborating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), despite opposition from the state’s Democratic governor. Governor Wes Moore (D) is anticipated to approve legislation that would prohibit local police departments from entering into formal agreements with federal entities, a decision expected to stir some controversy, according to The […]
Somaliland President Seeks U.S. Cooperation on Security and Economy in ‘Strategically Located Area’
Somaliland’s Call for US Partnership Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi recently announced that his nation is open to establishing a comprehensive security and economic partnership with the United States. He highlighted Somaliland’s strategic location, which he claims is crucial in the region as it lies along a maritime corridor responsible for 30 percent of the […]
Governor Wes Moore confronts a bill that would prohibit cooperation with ICE as it heads to the Maryland governor.
Maryland’s Democratic Governor, Wes Moore, is at a crossroads, facing a significant political choice as a bill is nearing approval that would virtually prevent local police from working with ICE. This week, both the House and Senate in Maryland passed a bill aiming to eliminate the 287(g) agreement, which currently permits eight local jurisdictions to […]
Tom Homan Declares Reduction of Federal Agents in Minnesota Following ‘Unprecedented Cooperation’ from Local Jails
Trump Administration to Reduce Federal Workforce in Minnesota Tom Homan, the Border Patrol chief under President Trump, announced plans to lay off hundreds of federal workers in Minnesota following what he described as “unprecedented cooperation” between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and local jails. During a news conference on Wednesday, Homan mentioned discussions held […]
Homan pulls 700 immigration agents from Minnesota, noting ‘unprecedented cooperation’
Reduction of Immigration Agents in Minnesota Tom Homan, the border czar, announced a significant cut in the number of federal immigration agents in Minnesota. The decrease is set at around 26%, which he attributes to “unprecedented cooperation” from local authorities. During a press conference in Minneapolis, Homan provided an update on Operation Metro Surge. This […]
Islamic Cooperation Group Provides Strong Backing for China’s Actions Against Muslims
OIC’s Support for China Sparks Outrage Human rights organizations expressed outrage last week following a visit by Hissein Brahim Taha, the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to China. During his visit, he stated that the OIC maintains its strong support for China amid its ongoing persecution of Muslims in East Turkestan. The […]