Illinois Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh and five others were indicted for allegedly obstructing a federal agent and damaging a vehicle during an ICE protest, with Abughazaleh claiming the charges are politically motivated and asserting her right to protest under the First Amendment.
Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh has been indicted for allegedly obstructing an ICE operation during a protest, facing charges of conspiracy and assault, amid broader tensions over immigration enforcement and political dissent.
Protests outside Portland's ICE office turned violent as federal officers used tear gas, pepper balls, and stun grenades against about 200 demonstrators, amid ongoing legal debates over federal troop deployment and court orders. The protests included colorful costumes and peaceful demonstrations, but also skirmishes and arrests, reflecting heightened tensions over immigration enforcement and federal intervention in Portland.
Federal agents in Broadview, a Chicago suburb, shot a woman after her vehicle allegedly boxed in their patrol car and she was found with a semi-automatic gun; the incident is under investigation, with DHS and FBI involved, and no agents were injured.
Federal agents used teargas and pepper balls to disperse about 100 protesters, including Democratic candidates, outside an ICE facility in Chicago during a protest against immigration enforcement, leading to arrests and accusations of violence and abuse of power.
Several New York officials, including City Comptroller Brad Lander, were arrested during a protest at a Manhattan ICE office, demanding oversight of detention conditions. The protest led to 71 arrests, and the building was later placed on lockdown due to a bomb threat. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over immigration detention practices.
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) was indicted on charges related to a protest at an ICE detention facility, accused of forcibly interfering with law enforcement during a scuffle involving immigration enforcement. The indictment follows previous charges and highlights ongoing political and legal tensions surrounding immigration protests and policies in the U.S.
Finneas reported being tear-gassed at a peaceful protest in Los Angeles against ICE raids, amid broader tensions involving federal and state authorities over immigration enforcement and troop deployment. The protests drew support from other musicians and prompted responses from local officials, with the upcoming BET Awards confirming the event will proceed despite the unrest.
Rep. LaMonica McIver gained national prominence after being charged by the Justice Department for a scuffle with ICE officers, turning her into a symbol of anti-Trump resistance within the Democratic Party, with her case sparking widespread support and political debate.