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An elementary school in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood entered a soft lockdown after reports of ICE agents in the area, with all windows and doors locked as a safety measure, while classes continued and parents were advised to notify trusted adults for pickups.
A TikTok streamer, Carlitos Ricardo Parias, was shot by ICE agents during an attempted arrest in Los Angeles, after he allegedly rammed his car into law enforcement vehicles. He remains hospitalized and faces federal charges of assaulting a federal officer, with his court hearing postponed. The incident occurred amid a crackdown on unauthorized immigrants, and Parias's legal representation has expressed frustration over lack of communication from authorities.
The Department of Homeland Security plans to deploy ICE agents at the Super Bowl, amid controversy over NFL's choice of Bad Bunny as halftime performer, with some officials criticizing the artist for his political views and concerns over immigration enforcement.
Communities in Chicago are tense as federal law enforcement and ICE agents are set to arrive amid political debates over crime and federal intervention, with Trump promising to send troops to curb violence despite local opposition and ongoing legal challenges.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser criticized the effectiveness of masked ICE agents and out-of-town National Guard troops sent during President Trump's federal takeover, describing them as ineffective, marking a rare critique amidst generally positive remarks on crime initiatives.
The Trump administration is offering student loan forgiveness and signing bonuses exclusively to new ICE agents, while proposing to limit or alter the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for other public interest workers, raising concerns about political bias and the weaponization of financial aid systems.
Ten individuals in Texas have been charged with attempted murder after allegedly ambushing ICE agents and a police officer with gunfire and fireworks, in a planned attack that involved vandalism and the use of tactical gear, marking a significant escalation in violence against law enforcement.
California and 17 other states have filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of recent federal immigration raids in Los Angeles, criticizing the use of masked, unannounced ICE operations that have caused fear and disruption in communities, and seeking a temporary restraining order against such tactics.
Surveillance footage allegedly shows ICE agents urinating on school grounds at Ruben Salazar High School in Pico Rivera, prompting calls for a federal investigation into their conduct and trespassing on school property near minors.
The Los Angeles Dodgers denied US immigration enforcement agents access to Dodger Stadium's parking lot amid heightened immigration raids in LA, leading to protests and community concern, although the team stated the presence of DHS vehicles was unrelated to any enforcement operation.
ICE agents attempted to access Dodger Stadium parking lot but were denied entry by the team; their brief presence sparked speculation and protests related to immigration enforcement, with the Dodgers under pressure to support immigrant communities.