Express gratitude to ICE for detaining the relative of an Iranian general
California politicians have long criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). For instance, State Sen. Scott Wiener and Gov. Gavin Newsom sought to make ICE-related masks illegal. Attorney General Rob Bonta, while lacking the legal authority to arrest ICE agents, has made threats in that direction. Meanwhile, gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is advocating to prohibit future […]
Democrat seeks clarification on ICE detaining Islamic leader in Milwaukee, but DHS dismisses her concerns
ICE Detention of Islamic Leader Sparks Outcry The Department of Homeland Security responded to claims from a Democratic lawmaker regarding the targeting of immigrants based on skin color and religious beliefs. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat from Wisconsin, shared an article about Salah Sarsour, the president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee—Wisconsin’s largest mosque—who was […]
Judge invalidates Trump’s policy on detaining large numbers of migrants
California Judge Overturns Trump-Era Immigration Detention Policy A federal judge in California has reversed a prior court ruling affirming the expansive detention powers the Trump administration granted to immigration authorities. This decision came on Thursday, and it was made by Judge Sunshine Sykes, who was appointed by President Biden. In her ruling, Sykes challenged the […]
Appeals court maintains Trump’s policy on detaining illegal immigrants
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Trump’s Immigration Policy A recent ruling from a federal appeals court has affirmed the Trump administration’s policy on detaining illegal immigrants without the option for bail. On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decided, in a 2-1 vote, that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is permitted […]
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Threatens Legal Action Against ICE for Detaining Undocumented Immigrants
Chicago Mayor Threatens Legal Action Against ICE Agents Chicago’s Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed a strong warning to federal officials, stating that he will compel the local police to arrest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents if they appear to breach the law. Identifying as a “progressive,” Mayor Johnson signed an executive order instructing the […]
We Are Following the Law When Detaining Fugitive Migrants in Their Residences
Justice Department Supports Arresting Immigrants Without Judicial Warrant A senior official from the Justice Department recently informed that President Donald Trump’s team acted within federal law when they apprehended fugitive immigrants at their homes under “final orders” without needing a judge’s signature first. Chad Mizell, the chief of staff and acting assistant attorney general, stated, […]
Vance dismantles incorrect story about ICE ‘detaining’ 5-year-old boy
This week, an image circulated online showing a young child, wearing a large hat and a Spider-Man backpack, standing with a federal immigration officer. The child looked visibly upset. Without looking into the background or context of the photo, many Democrats and other critics quickly directed their anger at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). […]
ACLU Takes Legal Action to Prevent ICE from Detaining Somali and Hispanic Undocumented Immigrants
Somali and Hispanic Residents of Minnesota Sue Federal Immigration Authorities In a significant legal move, Somali and Hispanic Minnesotans have initiated a lawsuit against President Trump’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This legal action aims to challenge and effectively curtail federal immigration enforcement within the state. On Thursday, the […]
Venezuela is detaining at least 5 Americans, one of whom is from New York.
A report indicates that at least five Americans, including a New Yorker, are currently detained in Venezuela. This comes in the wake of the Trump administration’s intensified military and economic pressure on the country. Among those imprisoned is James Lackey-Lange, a 28-year-old from Staten Island. He was sentenced for alleged false imprisonment, according to information […]
ICE will stop detaining individuals at the LI courthouse for over 12 hours.
ICE Alters Detention Practices Following Court Ruling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is making significant changes to its detention policies in Suffolk County after a judge criticized the agency for its practices. A recent ruling found ICE accused of lying in court and operating in what has been described as “inhumane and illegal” ways. Moving […]