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crime20 hours ago•311 min saved

Oglala Sioux Tribe pushes for release as members remain in ICE custody in Minneapolis

Three of the four Oglala Sioux Tribe members arrested in Minneapolis have been transferred to an ICE facility at Fort Snelling, the tribe said, as it calls for their immediate release. The tribe maintains that enrolled tribal citizens are U.S. citizens and outside immigration jurisdiction and says it will not sign an immigration agreement with ICE; DHS did not immediately comment. The detainees were reported to be homeless, and Fort Snelling’s Indigenous history is cited by experts in discussing the case.

via CNN|

#crime #ice-detention #immigration

us-news1 day ago•5 min saved

Oglala Sioux Tribe Seeks Release of Members Detained by ICE in Minneapolis

The Oglala Sioux Tribe says three of four enrolled tribal members detained by ICE at a Minneapolis homeless encampment have been moved to an ICE facility at Fort Snelling, arguing tribal citizens are U.S. citizens not subject to immigration jurisdiction and calling for their release and a meeting with federal authorities; DHS has not commented.

via KTVB|

#fort-snelling #ice-detention #minneapolis

immigration24 days ago•6 min saved

Inside Indiana’s ICE Detention Center

The Indiana Department of Correction is operating a high-security facility at Miami Correctional Facility to detain over 550 immigrant men under a two-year ICE contract, providing resources like recreation, legal access, and religious services, amid concerns about conditions and staffing challenges.

via Indiana Capital Chronicle|

#detention-conditions #ice-detention #immigration

world2 months ago•2 min saved

British Journalist Sami Hamdi Detained by ICE at San Francisco Airport

British journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by US ICE and had his visa revoked while in the US, amid allegations of supporting terrorism due to his criticism of Israel, sparking controversy over free speech and political targeting.

via BBC|

#free-speech #ice-detention #israel-criticism

immigration2 months ago•6 min saved

Pregnant Women Report Miscarriages and Bleeding in ICE Custody, Advocates Say

Advocates report mistreatment and neglect of pregnant women in ICE custody, including shackling, poor medical care, and psychological harm, with some women suffering miscarriages and severe pregnancy complications, raising concerns about detention practices and policies.

via NBC News|

#ice-detention #immigration #immigration-policy

immigration3 months ago•3 min saved

Indian man's perfume mistaken for opium leads to wrongful detention in Arkansas

An Arkansas man, Kapil Raghu, was detained for a month by ICE after police mistook a perfume bottle labeled 'Opium' for narcotics, leading to his visa issues and legal challenges, despite the charges being dropped and the substance confirmed as perfume.

via The Guardian|

#arkansas #ice-detention #immigration

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara faces deportation after court rejection of stay

Salvadoran journalist Mario Guevara, known for live-streaming immigration raids, was deported to El Salvador after months in ICE custody, despite protests and legal efforts to prevent his removal, highlighting concerns over press freedom and immigrant rights in the US.

via CNN|

#deportation #ice-detention #immigration

world3 months ago•7 min saved

Controversy and protests erupt over Des Moines superintendent's detention and credentials

The detention of Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts by ICE has sparked widespread protests and community support, highlighting tensions around immigration enforcement and local leadership in Iowa.

via NBC News|

#des-moines #ian-roberts #ice-detention

local3 months ago•3 min saved

Des Moines School Superintendent Placed on Leave Following ICE Detention

The superintendent of Des Moines schools, Ian Roberts, was placed on leave after being detained by ICE for allegedly being in the U.S. illegally, despite prior background checks indicating he was a U.S. citizen. The district is reviewing its hiring procedures amid the incident.

via CBS News|

#background-check #des-moines #ice-detention

local3 months ago•2 min saved

Des Moines Schools Superintendent Detained by ICE and Placed on Leave

The Des Moines Public School Board placed Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts on administrative leave after his detention by ICE for being in the U.S. illegally and possessing a loaded handgun, despite previous assurances of his citizenship; he is currently held in jail, and interim leadership continues.

via KCRG|

#des-moines-public-school #ice-detention #immigration

world3 months ago•1 min saved

ICE detains Iowa school superintendent amid criminal allegations and community concern

Ian Roberts, superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, was detained by ICE with no clear explanation, raising concerns about immigration enforcement's impact on local education leadership. Roberts, a Guyanese-born former Olympic athlete and the first person of color in his position in Iowa, is currently held at Pottawattamie County Jail, and the district is awaiting further information.

via The Guardian|

#des-moines #ian-roberts #ice-detention

local-news3 months ago•2 min saved

Des Moines Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts Detained by ICE

The superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, Ian Roberts, was detained by ICE agents, prompting the district to appoint interim superintendent Matt Smith as they await further information. Roberts, born in Guyana and raised in Brooklyn, has not been confirmed for the reasons behind his detention.

via Iowa Public Radio|

#des-moines-public-schools #ian-roberts #ice-detention

immigration3 months ago•4 min saved

Shift in ICE Detentions: Non-Criminal Immigrants Now Largest Group Amid Policy Controversies

Immigrants with no criminal record now constitute the largest group in US immigration detention, surpassing those with criminal charges, amid increased enforcement under the Trump administration's policies.

via The Guardian|

#detention-statistics #ice-detention #immigration

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Judge Halts Re-Deportation of Kilmar Abrego García Amid Immigration Case Reopening

Maryland Bishop Carrie Schofield-Broadbent participated in a rally supporting Kilmar Abrego García, a Salvadoran immigrant detained by ICE in Baltimore, highlighting religious activism against immigration enforcement actions. Abrego García, who has lived in Maryland for 14 years, was detained during a court visit, prompting community protests and legal actions to challenge his deportation, which was temporarily halted by a court order. The bishop emphasized standing for mercy, justice, and liberation, representing diverse faith communities in support of immigrant rights.

via Episcopal News Service|

#baltimore #clergy-support #ice-detention

politics4 months ago•2 min saved

Republican Governors Drive Surge in Immigration Detentions

The Trump administration has accelerated detention efforts by partnering with Republican-led states, leveraging state facilities and resources to expand ICE detention capacity, with political and safety incentives for the states involved.

via Politico|

#federal-state-cooperation #ice-detention #immigration-policy