ICE prohibits Rep. Escobar’s staff member for reportedly pretending to be a lawyer to see detainees
A staff member working for Texas Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar is accused of meeting with detainees at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities and claiming to be an attorney at least 11 times. The objective, allegedly, was to smuggle cellphones into the detention center. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons sent a letter to Escobar […]
Eliminate ICE as it is harsh and fails to aid in achieving citizenship.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Calls for Abolishing ICE During an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press NOW,” Julianna Stratton, the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and a current candidate for the U.S. Senate, expressed her support for eliminating ICE. She stated, “What doesn’t work — and I don’t think anyone would argue otherwise — is criminalizing our […]
Georgia city stops water supply to proposed ICE detention facility.
Water Access Cut for Proposed ICE Detention Megacenter A city in Georgia has decided to shut off water access to a planned ICE detention “megacenter” and won’t lift this lockdown until a thorough explanation of the facility’s daily requirements is provided. Officials in Social Circle have locked the water meters leading to a large warehouse […]
Progressive figure uses strong language against Trump and ICE in speech after primary defeat
Abu-Ghazaleh Concedes in Illinois Congressional Primary In a passionate farewell, progressive activist Kat Abu-Ghazaleh concluded her campaign for the Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday night. Her concession speech echoed with strong criticism of President Donald Trump and federal immigration authorities, as she declared, “Trump, ICE, liberate Palestine.” During her speech, which followed her defeat […]
Democrats Convert Mullin Confirmation Hearing into Discussion on DHS Shutdown, 2020 Election, ICE
Democrats decided not to highlight Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s (R-OK) congressional record during a confirmation hearing for the nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Instead, they focused on disputes with Republicans regarding the department’s ongoing shutdown, the 2020 election, and the credibility of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). On Wednesday, as Sen. Rand […]
Democrats in Blue States Prevent Discussion on Measure to Inform ICE About Illegal Immigrants Arrested for Violent Offenses
Democrats Block Bill on Immigration Notification in Minnesota On Monday, Democrats in the Minnesota House prevented the advancement of a bill that aimed to require local prosecutors to inform the federal government when illegal immigrants are arrested for violent offenses. Tom Homan, the Border Czar, revealed the cessation of Operation Metro Surge, a crackdown on […]
Trump’s nominee for DHS explains when ICE agents require warrants for enforcement as talks to avoid a shutdown are delayed.
Trump’s DHS Nominee Advocates for Judicial Warrants for Immigration Agents During a confirmation hearing on Wednesday, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Sen. Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma, stated that federal immigration agents will need a judicial warrant to enter private properties. Mullin expressed his support for this requirement, acknowledging […]
Florida Man Convicted for Producing ‘Sexual Animal Crushing’ Videos Following ICE Investigation
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Animal Cruelty Videos An investigation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has led to the conviction of a man from Florida for distributing more than 40 “animal crushing videos.” Disturbingly, some of these videos included instances of physical and sexual torture of monkeys. Francisco Javier Rabelo, a 36-year-old American […]
Coast Guard saves snowmobiler stuck on ice close to Mackinac Island
Coast Guard Rescues Stranded Snowmobiler in Michigan The U.S. Coast Guard performed a rescue operation on Sunday for a 55-year-old snowmobiler who got stuck on unstable ice near Mackinac Island, Michigan, during a snowstorm that caused whiteout conditions. The man was discovered approximately a mile west of Sunset Rock after efforts were mobilized following a […]
Gang member and sex offender ordered released from ICE custody by judge appointed during the Obama administration
Federal Judge Orders Release of Convicted Gang Member A federal judge, selected by former President Barack Obama, has directed the release of a Salvadoran national, Carlos Antonio Flores Miguel, who has a history as a convicted sex offender and gang member, after multiple illegal entries into the United States. Earlier this month, U.S. District Judge […]