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Immigration Enforcement

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entertainment2 days ago•41 min saved

Carlile urges Trump voters to rethink after feeling duped, says they can still change their minds

Brandi Carlile told Rolling Stone that voters who supported Donald Trump and now feel misled weren’t signing up for what’s happened, urging them to channel anger and reconsider their position because they can still change their minds. She compared the experience to being duped by a door-to-door salesman, and highlighted Minnesota ICE operations as context for the broader debate. The Minneapolis show she played was a benefit for The Advocates for Human Rights and helped raise over $600,000 for families affected by immigration enforcement.

via Yahoo|

#brandi-carlile #donald-trump #entertainment

politics4 days ago•6 min saved

New Records Raise Questions Over Fatal Immigration-Agent Shooting in Texas

Newly released ICE records show Ruben Ray Martinez, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen, was fatally shot by a Homeland Security Investigations agent in South Padre Island, Texas, during a late-night traffic stop in March 2025 after authorities say the driver intentionally struck an agent; the passenger was detained. Texas Rangers are leading the investigation, and DHS had not publicly disclosed the shooting for about 11 months. The incident, linked to a broader immigration crackdown, is the earliest of at least six deadly shootings by federal officers in that period.

via NBC News|

#hsi #immigration-enforcement #politics

immigration5 days ago•8 min saved

Suburban Stealth: ICE Remains Active in Minnesota After Drawdown Claim

Despite a claim that Metro Surge ended, ICE activity in Minnesota has shifted to stealthy suburban operations—smaller crews, disguised vehicles, door-to-door canvassing, drones and hotel housing—keeping enforcement levels high in the Twin Cities' outskirts while central Minneapolis sees less obvious activity, and observers warn the situation remains ongoing as a new legislative session opens.

via Sahan Journal|

#ice #immigration #immigration-enforcement

politics-and-policy7 days ago•3 min saved

States push to hold federal agents accountable amid immigration crackdown

States are testing legal avenues to sue federal agents for civil rights violations during immigration enforcement, challenging the Trump administration's assertion of absolute immunity; Illinois has enacted the Bivens Act to permit suits in state courts, California proposes the No Kings Act to enable suits in federal cases, and Minnesota and other states are weighing similar remedies, while DOJ defends current immunity and public-safety priorities.

via Axios|

#bivens-act #federal-immunity #immigration-enforcement

politics7 days ago•6 min saved

DOT seeks to block federal transit funds for jurisdictions aiding migrants

The Department of Transportation is drafting language to bar federal transit funds from being used by state and local governments that provide free transportation to unauthorized migrants, as part of the highway bill reauthorization. The proposal would apply to all Federal Transit Administration programs (buses, subways, ferries, etc.) and could extend to any free transit for migrants, aiming to prevent transit use to evade immigration enforcement. Supporters see it as enforcing federal law, while critics note enforcement details are unclear and some DOT staff question the need for the measure. The plan accompanies other proposals and comes as Congress must reauthorize surface transportation funding by fall.

via Politico|

#federal-funding #immigration #immigration-enforcement

business7 days ago•3 min saved

Palantir Relocates HQ to Miami, Jumpstarting Florida Tech Scene

Palantir Technologies announced it moved its headquarters from Denver to Miami, joining a wave of tech firms and billionaires relocating to South Florida. The new executive offices are in Aventura, and the company’s background in data analytics for defense and immigration agencies is noted alongside Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel’s own Miami ventures, underscoring Florida’s pro-business climate as a draw for tech leaders and federal work.

via Miami Herald|

#business #headquarters #immigration-enforcement

crime8 days ago•325 min saved

Savannah teacher killed when ICE fugitive crashes into her car

A Savannah special education teacher, Linda Davis, was killed when a Guatemalan man fleeing ICE crashed into her car near Herman W. Hesse K-8 School; the driver, Oscar Vasquez-Lopez, was arrested and charged with first-degree homicide and related offenses. He reportedly had a prior removal order, and police said ICE was not conducting the operation at the scene. Davis was remembered by colleagues as an exceptional educator, with the community mourning as the nation continues to debate immigration enforcement policies.

via CNN|

#crime #homicide #ice

crime9 days ago•2 min saved

FBI withholds evidence in Minneapolis immigration shooting probe, prompting calls for independent review

Minnesota investigators say the FBI will not share evidence related to the January shooting of Alex Pretti by CBP, complicating an independent probe. The BCA vows to pursue all legal avenues to gain access and maintain a joint investigation, as Gov. Walz and others push for impartial oversight amid a surge of immigration enforcement and related shootings, including the deaths of Renee Good and Julio Sosa-Celis.

via The Guardian|

#alex-pretti #bca #crime

politics10 days ago•3 min saved

Homeland Security Shutdown Tests Continuity Amid Stalemate

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security has lapsed amid a partisan dispute over Democrats’ demands to curb immigration enforcement, but most DHS operations continue with essential workers on duty. ICE and CBP are expected to operate with little disruption, TSA workers remain largely on the job, and FEMA staff—about 85%—will work without pay, potentially growing strains over time. The standoff centers on Senate votes and policy concessions: Democrats want warrants, visible identification, limits on face coverings, stricter use-of-force and training rules, and an end to roving patrols, while Republicans warn against burdensome safeguards and seek broader restrictions on sanctuary jurisdictions. Travelers could face delays as the situation unfolds, though air traffic control funding was already secured for now.

via The New York Times|

#fema #government-shutdown #homeland-security

crime11 days ago•4 min saved

Two ICE officers suspended for allegedly lying under oath about Minneapolis shooting

Two ICE officers were suspended and are facing a Justice Department inquiry after video evidence suggested they lied under oath about the shooting of Venezuelan migrant Julio Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis; prosecutors later dismissed charges against Sosa-Celis and a co-defendant after newly discovered evidence contradicted the officers’ sworn account.

via The Washington Post|

#crime #ice #immigration-enforcement

politics15 days ago•47 min saved

Following ICE in Your Car Can Lead to Federal Charges, Reuters Finds

Reuters reports that following federal immigration officers in a car led Becky Ringstrom to be arrested under a federal law criminalizing impeding law enforcement, a case that underscores a broader surge in prosecutions—at least 655 people nationwide since last summer—for interfering with federal officers. The piece notes ICE’s internal database tracking protesters, occasional footage of officers drawing weapons, and a tension between First Amendment rights and enforcement. While some legal experts question whether mere following qualifies as obstruction, DHS and ICE defend the actions as protecting officers and the public, with new guidance advising less engagement with protesters.

via Yahoo|

#federal-charges #ice #immigration-enforcement

politics15 days ago•24 min saved

Congress grills ICE and DHS chiefs in charged immigration hearing

During a House Homeland Security hearing, ICE acting director Todd Lyons and CBP commissioner Rodney Scott defended enforcement while facing partisan questions over detainee treatment (including a five-year-old case Lyons said was cared for, not used as bait), threats against agents, and rhetoric labeling agents as fascist. The discussion covered training times, body-camera usage, the ICE–CBP distinction, border-protection tactics, and World Cup security, with White House aides weighing in and USCIS fraud checks cited for context. Republicans framed it as upholding law and order, Democrats pressed for accountability and proper oversight, and there were mentions of potential pardons from Trump.

via BBC|

#border-patrol #congressional-hearing #dhs

politics15 days ago•10 min saved

Dems push for tougher DHS safeguards as shutdown deadline nears

Democratic leaders blasted the White House’s DHS funding counterproposal as too weak on immigration-enforcement guardrails, as a potential DHS shutdown looms in four days. Negotiations continue with GOP leaders optimistic about a deal, while Democrats demand judicial warrants, detention standards and accountability measures for ICE. A continuing resolution is being debated, with length and timing still to be negotiated, and other House actions (including the SAVE America Act and tariff-related rules) on the docket alongside DHS testimony hearings.

via Politico|

#bipartisan-talks #continuing-resolution #dhs-funding

technology15 days ago•9 min saved

School surveillance feeds linked to federal immigration enforcement, sparking privacy concerns

A 74 investigation finds hundreds of thousands of audit logs show police querying school district Flock Safety license plate reader feeds into a national database to aid federal immigration enforcement, linking local cameras to DHS/ICE inquiries and 287(g) activities. Districts say data sharing is customer-controlled and intended for safety, but privacy advocates warn about expansive cross-jurisdictional access and the broader reach of campus surveillance, with pilots and programs related to immigration enforcement reportedly paused.

via The Guardian|

#data-sharing #flock-safety #immigration-enforcement

politics16 days ago•8 min saved

Idaho Rural Raid Highlights Immigration Enforcement's Reach and Local Fear

Federal agents raided Wilder’s La Catedral racetrack on Oct. 19, detaining hundreds; 75 people have since been deported and 105 were held on immigration charges, underscoring a broad immigration crackdown that unsettles a small town that relies on Latino labor. Residents report fear and disruption to harvest season, while officials offer mixed assessments of long-term impact and potential civil-rights challenges.

via The New York Times|

#deportations #immigration-enforcement #la-catedral-racetrack