ICE detains migrant in Virginia after authorities dismiss child-abduction charges.
A man from Honduras, Hyrum Baquedano-Rodriguez, who was in the U.S. illegally, found himself under scrutiny last week when Virginia authorities unexpectedly dropped charges related to a child abduction case against him. The 26-year-old was taken into federal custody on Friday after a Fairfax County judge turned down a plea agreement tied to accusations stemming […]
ICE arrests internationally sought ‘suspected terrorist’
Exclusive: Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) made a significant arrest in Maryland on Monday. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) informed that Joel Armando Mejia-Benitez, 38, is a “confirmed MS-13 gang member” from El Salvador without any visa status at the time of his arrest. ICE Baltimore apprehended Mejia-Benitez based on an Interpol Red Notice. He […]
Newark mayor challenges ICE detention center over legal issues related to claimed safety violations.
The Democratic mayor of Newark, New Jersey, is actively working to prevent immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) from using previously vacant prisons as immigration detention centers. On Tuesday, Mayor Ras Baraka arrived at Delaney Hall, accompanied by activists, demanding entry to the facility. The new owner, the GEO Group, is accused of illegally obstructing inspections. […]
Disturbing that D.C. Media Site Cautioned About ICE Raids
Immigration reporters are raising alarms about upcoming checks by immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) agents in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday and Wednesday. “We’ve witnessed a lot of excitement,” noted Pablo Manriquez, founder of Migrantinsider.com, who hails from Chile. Funded by a subscription model, immigration lawyer Charles Cuck and others are providing access to American systems […]
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations Called Off Due to Concerns About ICE Raids and Deportations
Some cities have scaled back or even canceled Cinco de Mayo celebrations due to concerns about ICE raids and deportations. Hector Escobar, who leads Casapuebla and the Selmac Road Chamber of Commerce in Chicago, shared with CNN on Monday that many in his community feel “very scared” when out in public, with some even contemplating […]
CNN Features Community Leader Discussing Hispanics’ Fear of ICE Disrupting Their Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
Fear Among Latinos Influences Cinco de Mayo Celebrations CNN hosted a discussion featuring Casapuebla and Hector Escobar, the president of the Selmac Road Chamber of Commerce, who expressed that many Latinos are feeling fearful of U.S. immigration and customs enforcement, which has led to the cancellation of Cinco de Mayo events. During the segment on […]
Elon Musk Shares Memories of His Time in the White House, Including a Late-Night Ice Cream Trip
Elon Musk recently shared insights about his experiences in Donald Trump’s administration during a discussion in the White House, highlighting a humorous episode involving a late-night ice cream run. On Wednesday, Musk addressed a small audience in the Roosevelt Room, talking about his unique role during the early months of Trump’s second term. SpaceX’s CEO […]
ICE: Woman Taken Into Custody for Trying to Smuggle Child Under the Influence Across the Southern Border with a Forged Birth Certificate
(Photo: Immigration and Customs Enforcement) According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a legal permanent resident in the U.S. was apprehended after reportedly attempting to bring a sedated child into the country using a falsified birth certificate at a border crossing. On Wednesday, Gloria Lopes Corona, a 24-year-old Mexican national, was arrested while trying to […]
ICE seeks public assistance in finding Jordanian migrant charged with attempting to enter Quantico illegally.
On Friday, the Biden administration directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enlist the public’s help in locating illegal Jordanian immigrants who reportedly trespassed at significant Marine Corps bases in Virginia last year. ICE mentioned in a notification on social media, “We will assist you in finding Mohammad Frog Hasan Mohammad Dabs.” Dabous, 28, arrived […]
ICE to Deport a Migrant Charged with Assaulting a Corpse
Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) is looking to take custody of an undocumented immigrant who was arrested for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a deceased person on a subway train in New York. According to reports, ICE has lodged a detainer against Felix Rojas, who has a lengthy history of being released in the U.S. since […]