Following the Trump administration's control over Washington, DC's police, there was a moderate decrease in crime and a significant increase in immigration arrests, with federal agencies assisting local police and deploying ICE agents, raising concerns about the true motives behind the crackdown and its impact on residents.
The article reports on the deployment of federal agents and National Guard troops in Washington DC, including immigration raids and neighborhood patrols, which residents view as an intimidation tactic and unnecessary overreach, despite a decline in violent crime.
A U.S. appeals court is scrutinizing whether the Trump administration set specific deportation quotas, including reports of aiming for 3,000 deportations daily, amid concerns that such targets may lead to illegal or unjustified immigration arrests. The court is seeking clarity from the DOJ on the existence of these quotas and their legal implications, especially in the context of ongoing legal challenges to large-scale immigration sweeps.
The Trump administration has requested a federal appeals court to pause a California judge's order that restricts immigration arrests without probable cause, arguing the judge overstepped her authority and interfered with federal enforcement policies.
Masked federal immigration agents are causing fear and confusion across the U.S. due to their secretive tactics, including wearing masks and plainclothes during arrests, which civil rights groups argue undermines trust and may promote violence and abuse. The agents cite safety concerns from doxing and threats, but critics believe these practices are unnecessary and harmful, especially in Latino communities, leading to legal actions and calls for policy changes.
Some communities in Los Angeles are canceling or rescheduling July Fourth celebrations due to fears stemming from recent immigration arrests and protests against federal immigration policies, with ongoing legal battles and demonstrations highlighting tensions between local authorities and federal agencies.