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ICE has subtly reverted to a no-bond approach for immigration detainees

ICE has subtly reverted to a no-bond approach for immigration detainees

In July, U.S. immigration officials reinstated a particularly contentious policy regarding the ability of detained immigrants to obtain release via bond hearings. Under the newly issued guidelines, individuals who are detained no longer have the right to a bond hearing, which is quite significant—even for those who may have been living here for some time. […]

New Jersey politicians criticize Trump’s plan to use a military base for housing migrant detainees.

New Jersey politicians criticize Trump's plan to use a military base for housing migrant detainees.

The Trump administration is set to utilize military bases in New Jersey for the housing of immigrant detainees, which has sparked outrage among state lawmakers from the Democratic party. A segment of Burlington County’s joint base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is designated as a “temporary softside holding facility.” Defense Secretary Pete Hegses assured that the accommodation of undocumented […]

DHS responds to claims about hungry detainees: ‘INACCURATE’

DHS responds to claims about hungry detainees: 'INACCURATE'

On Monday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pushed back against a report from NBC News claiming that detainees held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were facing hunger and receiving rotten food. DHS labeled the allegations as “Fake News!” stating that claims about inadequate food and poor conditions were inaccurate. They mentioned in a […]

Newark detainees escape after commotion about food

Newark detainees escape after commotion about food

Escapes from Delaney Hall Ice Detention Facility On Thursday evening, four individuals escaped from the Delaney Hall Ice Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey. This was confirmed by officials, and law enforcement agencies have been mobilized to track down the escapees. Immigration attorney Mustafa Setin shared that around 50 detainees at the facility engaged in […]

Glendale in Los Angeles County Ends Contract for Holding ICE Detainees

Glendale in Los Angeles County Ends Contract for Holding ICE Detainees

On Sunday, the city of Glendale in Los Angeles County announced the termination of its agreement with U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) regarding the housing of federal immigrant detainees. “The City of Glendale has made the decision to officially end its arrangement with U.S. Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) for housing federal […]

DHS responds to Nashville mayor by sharing criminal records of ICE detainees

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responded on Tuesday to public remarks by Nashville’s Democratic Mayor, Freddie O’Connell, claiming that recent collaborative efforts between the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) and ICE led to nearly 200 arrests of undocumented immigrants. ICE and THP revealed that 196 immigrants were taken into custody during these operations in Nashville. […]

DHS slams ACLU over lawsuit accusing Trump admin of denying migrant detainees at Guantanamo Bay access to lawyers

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, claiming that immigrants detained in Cuba's Guantanamo Bay were not given sufficient access to lawyers — Homeland Security debated, He said the organization “cares more.” A criminal who is much more dangerous than an American.” ComplaintThe infamous Guantanamo Bay Detention Center (Gitmo), filed […]

Belarus frees three detainees including US citizen and journalist | World news

Belarus has released three detainees, including a US government-funded broadcaster and a veteran US citizen journalist, the White House said Wednesday. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the release of three on Wednesday, including “one American and two Belarusians who worked at Radio Liberty.” No Americans have been identified who were released. Opposition leader […]