All articles tagged with #immigration raids
Originally Published 5 days ago — by CBS News
Amid ongoing fraud investigations and a nationwide immigration crackdown, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem emphasizes focusing on law enforcement rather than President Trump's comments, deploying 2,000 agents to Minnesota to address fraud involving mostly Somali Americans, while asserting that law-abiding citizens have nothing to worry about.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
A recent wave of immigration raids in the Central Coast resulted in the detention of 147 people, causing community distress and economic instability, with concerns over racial profiling and due process violations. Local officials and immigrant-rights groups are calling for greater transparency and immediate action to support affected families.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by Stateline
California has enacted a law banning law enforcement officers from covering their faces, with exceptions, aiming to curb anonymous federal agents involved in immigration raids. The Trump administration is suing to block the law, citing federal supremacy and safety concerns for agents. Legal experts suggest the law may face significant challenges in court due to longstanding federal immunity principles and constitutional considerations.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by The Washington Post
As 2025 concludes, Washington Post photographers reflect on their coverage of key stories like the Ukraine war and immigration raids across the US, capturing defining moments of the year.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
Day laborers outside a Home Depot in Cypress Park protest against noise machines installed by the company, which emit high-pitched sounds intended to deter them from gathering there, amid ongoing concerns about ICE raids and the impact on immigrant workers. The machines, installed shortly after a recent raid, have caused health issues and added stress for the workers, who see the devices as a form of intimidation and weaponization of sound. The nonprofit IDEPSCA and local officials are calling for the removal of the machines and greater support for the immigrant community.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Block Club Chicago
Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino led a caravan of federal agents through Chicago and Evanston conducting immigration raids, detaining several individuals, and facing protests from local residents and officials, including Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, who condemned the operations.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Financial Times
The article discusses how Home Depot has become a key location in the enforcement of Trump's immigration raids, highlighting the intersection of business and politics in immigration enforcement efforts.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
Tensions persist between the US and South Korea over high-skilled visa policies amid concerns from Korean businesses about immigration raids and the need for a streamlined system to facilitate their investments and operations in the US, despite ongoing negotiations and mutual interest in economic cooperation.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Block Club Chicago
Neighbors in Old Irving Park are furious after federal agents used tear gas during arrests near their community, leading to the cancellation of the Halloween parade and raising concerns about police conduct and community safety.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
Nancy Pelosi warned that California police could arrest federal agents if they violate state laws during upcoming immigration raids in the Bay Area, highlighting the legal ambiguity surrounding the ability of states to detain federal officers.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Los Angeles County declared a state of emergency to address the widespread impact of federal immigration raids, enabling the mobilization of resources to support affected residents, including rent relief and legal aid, amid ongoing fears and disruptions in immigrant communities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Los Angeles County officials declared a state of emergency to support residents affected by increased federal immigration raids, enabling rent relief and access to legal aid.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Chicago Sun-Times
Following a military-style raid by federal agents on a South Shore apartment, residents, including U.S. citizens, were detained, prompting outrage from local Congress members and community activists. The raid, part of Operation Midway Blitz, targeted individuals involved in drug and weapons crimes, but also affected many Black residents, raising concerns about racial and community targeting. Leaders are calling for accountability, legal action, and an end to such raids, while advocating for immigrant and community rights.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
Salvadoran journalist Mario Guevara, known for livestreaming immigration raids and protesting coverage, was deported from the U.S. after over 100 days in detention in Georgia, despite charges against him being dropped, sparking criticism from press freedom groups.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
California has become the first state to ban most law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from covering their faces during official duties, in response to recent immigration raids and protests, aiming to curb federal overreach and increase public trust, though enforcement challenges remain.