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A federal judge declared a mistrial in the July 4, 2025 ambush case against nine alleged Antifa members after defense attorney MarQuetta Clayton wore a shirt depicting civil rights icons during jury selection, prompting sanctions and a show-cause hearing; jury selection will restart with a new pool next week.
The small town of Mason, Tennessee, is divided over the decision to reopen a former private prison as an ICE detention center, with some residents supporting the economic benefits and others opposing it due to concerns about mistreatment and community impact.
IndyCar was unaware of the Department of Homeland Security's use of an AI-generated image featuring ICE branding, which was shared on social media to promote a new Indiana immigration detention center; IndyCar has expressed a desire for its intellectual property not to be used in this context, while DHS defends the image as compliant with rights and continues its immigration enforcement efforts.
Leavenworth, Kansas, a city historically known for its corrections industry, is embroiled in a legal and political dispute over plans to establish a privately operated ICE detention center, with city leaders suing the operator CoreCivic due to safety concerns and local zoning issues, amid broader national debates on immigration and incarceration.
Ten individuals were charged with attempted murder after shooting at officers outside an ICE detention center in Texas on July 4th, injuring a police officer, amid protests against immigration policies. The suspects, involved in fireworks, vandalism, and armed confrontation, face multiple charges including attempted murder and firearm offenses, with investigations revealing a coordinated effort.
Ten individuals have been charged with attempted murder and other crimes after allegedly organizing an ambush at an ICE detention center in Texas on the Fourth of July, involving gunfire, vandalism, and violence against law enforcement officers, with no injuries reported among detention center staff.
Detainees and advocates have raised concerns about the "horrific" conditions at the Winn Correctional Center, an ICE detention center in Louisiana. Complaints include inadequate medical care, unsanitary accommodations, and mistreatment of detainees. Despite promises from immigration officials to improve living conditions, the facility has failed to address these issues. Detainees report undrinkable water, limited access to doctors, and the constant threat of solitary confinement. Advocacy groups have called for the closure of the facility, but ICE has not taken sufficient action to address the ongoing problems. The number of detainees at Winn has increased by 53% since September 2021, despite assurances from ICE that the population would be reduced.