Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro detained by federal authorities, according to lawyer
Jair Bolsonaro Detained After Months of House Arrest Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was taken into custody by federal police on Saturday, marking the end of his months-long house arrest as he continues to appeal a Supreme Court decision against him regarding attacks on Brazil’s democracy, according to his lawyer. Celso Vilardi, Bolsonaro’s lawyer, didn’t […]
Jury Grants $112M to Migrants Wrongly Detained by New York County in 2017
Federal Jury Rules Against Suffolk County for Wrongful Detention of Immigrants A federal jury has determined that Suffolk County, New York, improperly detained undocumented immigrants in 2017, leading to a substantial compensation of $112 million for the affected individuals. This month, a jury in a Brooklyn court unanimously found in favor of the immigrants, granting […]
More than 130 people detained in Border Patrol actions in Charlotte
Operation Charlotte Web Leads to Arrests Federal immigration agents took more than 130 individuals into custody during the initial two days of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operation in and around Charlotte, North Carolina, as reported on Monday. Among those arrested were 44 undocumented immigrants with significant criminal records, including two known gang members. […]
Many detained in NC following immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
On Sunday, North Carolina’s largest city saw dozens of arrests as local residents reported encounters with federal immigration agents in places like churches and shopping areas. This initiative comes under the Trump administration’s wider push against immigration in the city of around 950,000, despite pushback from local leaders and a drop in crime rates. A […]
Judge in Chicago orders the release of over 600 detained immigrants due to violations
Federal Judge Orders Release of Over 600 Immigrants A judge in Chicago has directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to free more than 600 undocumented immigrants from a detention center in the suburbs. The judge emphasized “repeated and serious violations” of court-approved agreements limiting detention under U.S. immigration law. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings […]
Judge in Chicago Mandates Release of Numerous Illegal Immigrants Detained by ICE
Biden-Appointed Judge Orders Release of Immigrants in Chicago A federal judge in Chicago, appointed by President Biden, has ordered the release of hundreds of immigrants arrested by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings ruled that the Trump administration must release over 600 detainees, alleging their arrests violated a consent decree. […]
Ex-Chief of Staff to Newsom Detained in Connection with Corruption Inquiry
Political Consultant Arrested in Fraud Investigation A former chief of staff to California Governor Gavin Newsom has been arrested and is facing charges related to bank fraud and wire fraud amid a political corruption inquiry. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California announced that Dana Williamson, 53, has been indicted by a […]
Judge Appointed by Biden Releases Hundreds of Migrants Detained in Illinois Operation
Federal Judge Orders Release of Detained Individuals A federal judge has ordered the release of over 600 individuals who were detained during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Illinois. This decision comes from U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings, who sided with legal representatives from the National Immigrant Justice Center and the American Civil Liberties Union […]
DHS claims Duckworth staff member pretended to be a lawyer to assist detained undocumented immigrant
False Attorney Representation by Sen. Duckworth’s Office The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported that an employee from Senator Tammy Duckworth’s office misled authorities by posing as an attorney for detained undocumented immigrants to secure their release. In a letter sent to Duckworth, Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), […]
Mother of Melodee Buzzard reportedly detained friend after disclosing missing daughter’s location
The mother of a 9-year-old girl from California, Melody Buzzard, reportedly took a friend hostage with a box cutter after she seemed to regret disclosing her daughter’s whereabouts, as detailed in court filings. Ashley Buzzard has been uncooperative with officials in the search for her daughter. She was arrested in California on Friday under false […]