All articles tagged with #crackdown
Originally Published 1 day ago — by MPR News
Federal immigration officers are withdrawing from a Louisiana operation called 'Catahoula Crunch' and relocating to Minneapolis, where a large-scale immigration enforcement effort is underway amid protests and community concerns.
Originally Published 1 day ago — by PBS
Iran's protests have entered a second week amid a severe crackdown by authorities, with internet and communication cuts, numerous arrests, and casualties reported. The government warns protesters of harsh penalties, while international support and calls for demonstrations continue, highlighting ongoing unrest over economic and political issues.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
Protests in Iran nearing two weeks with a significant crackdown, internet shutdown, and rising casualties, as the government labels protesters enemies of God and intensifies security measures amid international concern and support from exiled opposition figures.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by PBS
The Trump administration has launched its largest immigration enforcement operation ever, deploying up to 2,000 federal agents to Minneapolis to target alleged fraud and immigration violations, causing community tensions and criticism from local officials.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Washington Post
Venezuela is experiencing a wave of repression following the ousting of Maduro, with government crackdowns, detentions, and street violence causing widespread fear in Caracas, despite initial celebrations over Maduro's capture by U.S. forces.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Al Jazeera
Two individuals were injured in Maryland after ICE agents fired shots at a vehicle during an attempted arrest, with the driver allegedly attempting to evade and hitting law enforcement vehicles, leading to a violent confrontation. The incident follows a similar event in Minnesota involving resistance to ICE arrest efforts.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Louisiana Illuminator
The Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement in Louisiana, particularly Operation Catahoula Crunch, has largely failed to remove violent criminals and has caused significant community fear, economic disruption, and opposition, especially in Louisiana's diverse and historically immigrant-rich communities. Despite high arrest numbers, few detainees have criminal records, and public support for these tactics is waning.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by ABC News
The Department of Homeland Security has initiated an immigration crackdown in New Orleans targeting violent criminals, aiming to arrest immigrants previously released after crimes like home invasion, armed robbery, and rape, with support from local authorities and aligned with broader federal enforcement efforts.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Al Jazeera
Pakistan's Punjab province is seeking to ban the far-right religious party TLP following violent protests and a crackdown, including detentions and casualties, over their planned march against a US-backed Gaza peace plan. The government aims to proscribe the group for inciting violence and spreading hatred, amid concerns over their history of violent protests and targeting minorities. The TLP's protest was an attempt to rally support on Palestine issues but failed to resonate widely, leading to a significant state crackdown.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Drop Site News
Pakistani security forces violently suppressed a protest by the extremist group TLP against normalization with Israel, resulting in numerous casualties and the arrest of their leader, amid broader political tensions and potential moves towards recognizing Israel.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
The Taliban in Afghanistan has implemented a nationwide internet blackout, severing fiber optic and mobile services as part of a crackdown on morality measures, severely impacting communication, education, and the economy amid ongoing humanitarian crises.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
The article reports on a recent political incident where officials, including Vice President JD Vance, discussed plans for a broad crackdown on liberal groups on a podcast, amid a wave of political violence and the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination, with claims of left-wing networks inciting violence, though evidence is lacking.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
President Trump dined at a Washington restaurant near the White House, where he was met with protests calling him 'the Hitler of our time' and demanding 'Free D.C.' amid ongoing tensions over his federal crime crackdown.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
The Trump administration has launched a targeted immigration enforcement operation called Patriot 2.0 in Massachusetts, focusing on arresting and deporting undocumented immigrants, particularly those released from custody despite ICE efforts to detain them. The operation is expected to last several weeks and has drawn criticism from local officials and advocates.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Financial Times
BYD missed its quarterly earnings forecasts primarily due to a crackdown on supplier payments, impacting its financial performance.