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Lawmakers Tie Surge in ICE Deaths to Care Gaps and Detention Expansion
politics10 days ago

Lawmakers Tie Surge in ICE Deaths to Care Gaps and Detention Expansion

Democratic senators say ICE detention deaths rose to 32 in 2025—triple the previous year—blaming rapid detention expansion and alleged medical neglect, including missed medications and delayed care; they’re demanding full death investigations and oversight, while ICE defends its screening and treatment standards as it expands capacity with private-prison partnerships.

Civil-rights shirt triggers mistrial in ICE detention shooting case
crime11 days ago

Civil-rights shirt triggers mistrial in ICE detention shooting case

A Fort Worth federal judge declared a mistrial in the nine-defendant Prairieland ICE detention center shooting case after defense counsel wore a shirt bearing civil-rights imagery during voir dire. The judge halted jury selection amid anti-ICE sentiments from prospective jurors, saying political messages don’t belong in the process. Jury selection will restart with a new pool on Monday; the case—linked to alleged antifa activity—may proceed, with sanctions possible for the attorney.

ICE Detention Ends for 5-Year-Old Liam Ramos and Father as Judge Orders Release
immigration28 days ago

ICE Detention Ends for 5-Year-Old Liam Ramos and Father as Judge Orders Release

A federal judge ordered the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father from the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, no later than Tuesday as their asylum case moves forward, after the pair had been detained for over a week following their removal from Minneapolis. The ruling reinforces ongoing controversy over family detention amid the broader crackdown on immigration, with lawmakers and advocates criticizing ICE’s tactics while DHS officials push a narrative that emphasizes parent custody decisions. The case—which drew attention from Rep. Joaquin Castro and others—highlights the emotional toll on Liam and his family as they await legal proceedings.

Detained Father Denied at Son’s Funeral As Pompe Disease Claims His Primary Caregiver
immigration1 month ago

Detained Father Denied at Son’s Funeral As Pompe Disease Claims His Primary Caregiver

A Texas man, Maher Tarabishi, who has been detained by ICE, was Wael Tarabishi’s sole caregiver. Wael, a 30-year-old with Pompe disease, died after years of muscle and heart complications worsened without his father’s round‑the‑clock care. ICE denied Maher a supervised release to attend Wael’s funeral in Joshua, Texas, leaving Wael to be laid to rest without the person who had cared for him his whole life. The family and their attorney criticized the decision as inhumane, while DHS did not comment on the specifics of the case.

Oglala Sioux Tribe pushes for release as members remain in ICE custody in Minneapolis
crime1 month ago

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.

Oglala Sioux Tribe Seeks Release of Members Detained by ICE in Minneapolis
us-news1 month ago

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.