All articles tagged with #immigration crackdown
Originally Published 6 days ago — by CBS News
The Trump administration is deploying around 2,000 federal agents to Minneapolis for a 30-day operation targeting immigration enforcement and fraud, marking one of the largest DHS deployments in recent years amid ongoing fraud scandals and community tensions.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Washington State Standard
The article discusses the impact of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement on farmworkers in Washington, highlighting fears, labor shortages, and legislative efforts to provide legal pathways for workers, amidst increased immigration arrests and reliance on temporary visas.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by CNN
Minneapolis police chief criticized federal immigration agents for aggressive tactics during a confrontation with protesters over ICE operations targeting the Somali community, including an incident where an officer kneeled on a woman and attempted to arrest her, leading to public outcry and accusations of excessive force.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by The Guardian
The US immigration crackdown in Louisiana has led to the detention of many Hispanic parents, leaving teenagers like 18-year-old Jonathan Escalante to care for younger siblings and manage household responsibilities, raising concerns about the impact on families and community safety.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by CBS News
The Trump administration has launched a new immigration enforcement operation called 'Catahoula Crunch' in New Orleans, deploying around 200 Border Patrol agents to target suspected undocumented immigrants, especially those with criminal records, amid local policies limiting cooperation with federal authorities. The operation has drawn criticism for its aggressive tactics and controversial leadership, while also receiving support from some officials for restoring law and order.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by CNN
The US Department of Homeland Security has launched 'Operation Catahoula Crunch' in New Orleans and Minnesota, targeting criminal and undocumented immigrants amid political tensions, racial profiling concerns, and controversial statements by President Trump about Somali communities, with local officials and communities responding with support and protests.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
Chicago residents are actively resisting federal immigration enforcement through block-by-block protests, social media coordination, and neighborhood defenses, leading to slowed or halted ICE operations amid heated confrontations and community-led safety measures.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, refused to halt the aggressive immigration enforcement in Illinois during Halloween despite a request from Governor JB Pritzker, who criticized the use of teargas on children at a Halloween parade. Noem emphasized the importance of law enforcement work and dismissed concerns about the raid, while Pritzker condemned the actions and called for a pause to protect community safety.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has called on the Trump administration to suspend ICE raids during Halloween to protect children and families from fear and trauma, criticizing the aggressive immigration enforcement tactics that have included tear gas at a Halloween parade. The federal government has faced legal and public backlash over its immigration enforcement practices, with courts blocking some actions and reports of violent confrontations during raids. Pritzker emphasizes the importance of allowing children to enjoy Halloween safely, while DHS officials defend their actions as necessary for law enforcement.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Block Club Chicago
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is scheduled to provide an update on Operation Midway Blitz, a federal immigration enforcement effort in Chicago and Illinois, at an undisclosed location in Gary, Indiana. The operation has led to nearly 3,000 arrests and frequent clashes with protesters, including the use of tear gas. Noem's appearance follows a court ruling that temporarily blocked a court order requiring a federal agent to appear daily in court to report on immigration actions, amid ongoing tensions and protests.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
A federal judge ordered Gregory Bovino, a senior border patrol official, to report daily to court on Chicago enforcement incidents amid concerns over excessive force and militarized raids, following incidents involving chemical irritants and protests during the city’s immigration crackdown.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC7 Chicago
Nearly 3,000 people have been arrested in Chicago during an immigration crackdown, with controversial use of chemical agents against protesters, including tear gas deployment without warnings. Customs and Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino faces scrutiny over his actions and the legality of force used, amid court challenges and allegations of misconduct by federal agents during protests and community events.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
During protests against an immigration enforcement surge outside a Coast Guard base in Alameda, police shot at a reversing U-Haul truck, which then fled and returned to the scene. The incident resulted in the driver being wounded and two civilians injured, amid ongoing demonstrations and tensions over federal immigration policies in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
The Trump administration plans to expand its immigration enforcement efforts in the San Francisco area with Border Patrol agents staging operations near the coast, sparking local protests and political criticism, as part of a broader nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
Chicago has become the focal point of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts, with recent developments including court orders for federal agents to wear body cameras, legal battles over troop deployment, and clashes between protesters and federal agents, highlighting the city's central role in national immigration policy tensions.