Michigan Democrats Introduce Legislation to Make Masked ICE Agents Criminal Offenders
Michigan Democrats Propose Bill to Criminalize Masked Law Enforcement On Thursday, Democratic lawmakers in Michigan unveiled a bill aimed at making it illegal for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and other law enforcement officers to conceal their identities while on duty. The proposed legislation would apply across federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies […]
ICE Arrests Undocumented Immigrant Employed as Maine Police Officer for Attempting to Purchase Firearm
ICE Arrests Illegal Immigrant Working as Police Officer in Maine On Monday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the arrest of an illegal immigrant who had been working as a police officer in Maine. The individual, John Luke Evans, a Jamaican national, was serving as a reserve officer at the Old Orchard Beach Police Station […]
Democratic Lawmakers Hold Sit-In After Being Refused Access to ICE Building
Maryland Democrats Stage Sit-In at ICE Facility On Monday afternoon, members of the Maryland Democratic Congressional delegation organized a sit-in at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building. This building had been used to temporarily detain individuals, and they resorted to this action after being denied a tour of the facility. Democrats Chris Van Hollen […]
ICE raid at large marijuana operation raises concerns for California’s legal cannabis market
Camarillo – Since federal immigration agents targeted a major licensed cannabis operator this month, messages of fear, sadness, and confusion have flooded the cannabis industry. “It sent a shockwave through the community,” remarked Hirsch Jain, founder of Ananda Strategy, which advises cannabis businesses. “Everyone is communicating through text threads.” The Glasshouse brand, recognized for significantly […]
Judge Appointed by Obama Says ICE Cannot Quickly Arrest Suspected Gang Member
A federal judge has halted the deportation of Kilmer Abrego Garcia right after his release from criminal detention. On Wednesday, US District Judge Paula Sinis issued an emergency order preventing the Trump administration from deporting Garcia for 72 hours after he is released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. Garcia is currently incarcerated for […]
Candlelight vigil at the Governor’s Mansion to oppose ICE detentions
Montgomery Freedom Fighters Plan Candlelight Vigil The Montgomery 50501 Freedom Fighters will host a candlelight vigil outside the governor’s mansion on Saturday, August 2nd, from 8:30 to 9:30 PM, as part of a coordinated national action day. This vigil aims to honor those detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including both US citizens […]
ICE Clarifies LA Mayor Karen Bass’ Concerns About Masked Officers
ICE Criticizes Mayor Bass Over Masked Agents On Thursday, the Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a strong critique of Mayor Karen Bass regarding the use of masks by agents during operations targeting illegal immigration. Bass had recently made an announcement indicating her intention to expose the identities of ICE agents engaged in immigration enforcement in […]
Advocacy group for immigrants claims ICE raid is a distraction to meet deportation targets
Federal agents coordinating with various state agencies intensified their focus on allegations of drug trafficking and financial fraud following attacks on eight Mexican restaurants in Alabama. However, Birmingham Migra Watch, part of an Alabama coalition advocating for immigrant rights, criticized the operation as a “fake flag” aimed at fulfilling President Trump’s heightened demands for deportations. […]
Supporters of immigrants file a lawsuit to prevent ICE arrests at courthouses
Washington Immigration Advocacy Groups Sue Over Swift Deportations WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, immigration advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. They claim the administration is improperly dismissing immigration court cases to accelerate deportations without any judicial oversight. Many immigrants who have shown up for court hearings find themselves arrested or detained as the […]
L.A. County plans to establish a fund for immigrants impacted by ICE raids
New Fund for Families Impacted by Immigration Actions in LA County Los Angeles County officials have announced that a cash fund aimed at assisting families affected by ongoing federal immigration actions will be operational in about a month. The Board of Supervisors approved the initiative with a 4-0 vote on Tuesday, focusing on providing support […]
