California has delayed revoking 17,000 commercial driver's licenses until March following a lawsuit by immigrant groups, amid federal pressure and concerns over enforcement and safety issues. The move aims to ensure qualified drivers retain their licenses while addressing federal and legal concerns about immigration status and language requirements. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between state policies, federal regulations, and civil rights advocacy.
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was convicted of obstructing federal agents' attempt to arrest an undocumented immigrant, marking a rare legal victory for the Trump administration in prosecuting officials who oppose its immigration policies.
An undocumented immigrant and a U.S. marshal were injured during a shooting in Los Angeles when the immigrant allegedly tried to evade arrest by ramming a police vehicle, prompting officers to fire defensive shots. Both were hospitalized, and authorities are investigating the incident.
Governor Kathy Hochul pardoned Laotian immigrant Somchith Vatthanavong to prevent his deportation, recognizing his rehabilitation and long-standing residence in the U.S. after a teenage manslaughter conviction. The pardon, issued quietly, was part of a broader batch aimed at helping immigrants with old convictions, amidst political sensitivities around crime and immigration. Vatthanavong, who served prison time and built a life in New York, faced deportation threats under the Trump administration's stricter immigration policies.
James Gunn clarifies that 'Superman' is not 'woke' and emphasizes themes of kindness, despite conservative backlash and labels like 'SuperWoke.' The film is performing well domestically with $235 million and has a global total of $406 million, though international performance is affected by anti-American sentiment and lesser familiarity with Superman in some regions.
Dean Cain expressed concern that Hollywood's portrayal of Superman as an 'immigrant' and 'woke' themes could hurt the film's success, amid conservative backlash and debates over the character's traditional values and representation.
James Gunn's comments comparing Superman to an immigrant story have sparked right-wing criticism, with some labeling the film 'Superwoke,' but the cast and crew largely dismiss the controversy, emphasizing themes of kindness and cultural assimilation in the movie.
Director James Gunn's new 'Superman' movie, which highlights the character as an immigrant and a story of kindness, faced right-wing criticism, but Gunn and his brother defend the message as universal and patriotic.
James Gunn describes his upcoming Superman film as a story about an immigrant from other places, emphasizing themes of human kindness and morality, especially relevant in today's political climate and societal loss of hope. The film focuses on a young Clark Kent balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing, aiming to inspire kindness and hope.
James Gunn describes his upcoming 'Superman' film as a story about America and an immigrant seeking a better life, emphasizing themes of human kindness and morality, and acknowledging its political undertones.
A Mexican immigrant, Ramon Morales-Reyes, who was falsely accused of threatening President Trump and detained by ICE, has been granted bond by a Chicago court, as authorities acknowledge he is not a danger to the community and the allegations against him were based on a criminal scheme by a fellow inmate. The case highlights issues of misidentification and the complexities of immigration enforcement.
A 29-year-old German police officer died from injuries sustained in a knife attack in Mannheim, which also injured five others. The attacker, a 25-year-old Afghan immigrant, was shot and remains hospitalized. The motive is still unknown.
Caio Benicio, a Brazilian immigrant working as a delivery driver in Dublin, intervened in a knife attack when he saw a man stabbing a young girl. Benicio took off his helmet and struck the attacker, ending the attack that left four people injured. A GoFundMe campaign titled "Buy Caio Benicio a pint" has raised nearly $400,000 to show appreciation for his heroic act. The incident led to riots by far-right protesters, but some donors praised immigrants in their comments. Benicio, who has been living in Dublin for a year, plans to bring his wife and two children there.
A Brazilian food delivery driver in Dublin, Caio Benicio, heroically stopped a knifeman who attacked a group of young children outside their school. The attack triggered riots in Dublin after reports circulated that the attacker was an immigrant. Benicio, a father of two, used his helmet to disable the attacker and is now praying for the recovery of a critically injured five-year-old girl. The violence was contained after 34 arrests were made and significant damage was done to shops, vehicles, and public transportation. Ireland's Prime Minister called for unity and condemned the rioters, stating that they brought shame to the country.
An immigrant Uber driver from Bulgaria was killed in a fatal crash in Brooklyn when an unlicensed driver ran a red light and collided with his SUV, causing a chain-reaction crash that also killed a pedestrian. The driver has been charged with manslaughter and aggravated unlicensed operation. The victim's stepson, who was devastated by the loss, hopes the driver is prosecuted and justice is served. The victim's wife, who was in the SUV with him, remains hospitalized in stable condition.
