Man from Baldwin County sues over ICE raids at construction sites
ICE Raids Target Construction Sites in Alabama Over the last six months, ICE agents have raided several construction sites across Alabama as part of President Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts. A recent federal lawsuit in the Southern District of Alabama highlights the case of Leonardo Garcia Venegas, a Baldwin County resident who has been arrested twice […]
Increasing immigration raids raise concerns about the potential detention of US citizens.
WASHINGTON – Earlier this month, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh expressed that U.S. citizens have minimal difficulty verifying their immigrant status if federal agents detain them. “If officers determine that the individual they stopped is a U.S. citizen or legally residing, they usually let them go,” Kavanaugh noted regarding an emergency case. However, reports indicate […]
Newsom signs laws to restrict immigration raids at schools and expose federal agents, asserting we are not like North Korea.
California Governor Signs Immigration Protection Bills In reaction to aggressive immigration policies from the Trump administration affecting Southern California, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a set of bills on Saturday designed to safeguard immigrants in schools, hospitals, and various other venues targeted by federal agents. While addressing attendees at the Miguel Contreras Learning Complex in Los […]
As raids hinder the economy, Trump makes a case for immigration reform
Last week, I discussed the need for immigration reform, and I was surprised by how many readers agreed, asserting that current policies are impacting workers more than criminals and harming California’s economy. At first, I was a bit cynical about the situation, questioning if there was any hope for bipartisan efforts after the failures of […]
Following the increase in ICE raids this summer, calls to the LAPD dropped significantly.
This summer, federal immigration enforcement ramped up in the Los Angeles area, and local police were asked for assistance. Data reviewed indicates that in June, around the time of large street protests in downtown LA, calls for LAPD services plummeted. It appears that immigration and customs enforcement, along with other federal agencies, were scaling back […]
California Enacts Law Prohibiting Law Enforcement from Wearing Masks to Conceal Identity During ICE Raids
California Lawmakers Pass Bill on Masked Law Enforcement On Thursday, California legislators approved a bill prohibiting most law enforcement officials from covering their faces during interactions with the public. This legislation, backed by the Democratic majority in both chambers, applies to local and federal agencies. Governor Gavin Newsom had shown support for such legislation earlier […]
North Carolina City Declares Itself a “Fourth Amendment Workplace” During ICE Raids
Durham City Council Votes for Employee Protection Against Immigration Raids On Tuesday, the Durham City Council unanimously declared the city a “fourth revised workplace,” aiming to shield city employees in North Carolina from immigration enforcement actions unless there is a proper warrant. This resolution instructs city staff to uphold the Fourth Amendment in workplaces and […]
ICE raids are affecting farming communities in Arizona
Farm Workers at Risk Amid Immigration Enforcement Yuma County, Arizona – A significant portion—40%—of the U.S. farm workforce is undocumented, which leaves farms exposed to immigration enforcement actions. A viral video out of Southern California captures Ice agents pursuing farm workers in agricultural areas. On the same day, federal agents raided a meatpacking plant in […]
Officials Conduct Raids on Hotels In Sex Trafficking Operation, Uncover Disturbing Insights Into Actions Inside
Disturbing Revelations from Recent Sex Trafficking Busts Recent investigations have shed light on shocking behaviors exhibited by various hotel and motel owners and staff involved in sex trafficking activities. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Nebraska District has charged five individuals linked to multiple hotels in Omaha. Allegations emerged from guests at one of the […]
Schools to start with new safety measures for kids and their families during ICE raids
Los Angeles public schools are set to reopen Thursday, beginning their new school year amid a historically challenging climate. They are taking bold actions to shield children and their immigrant families from federal immigration raids. To enhance safety, school police, along with military personnel, will patrol approximately 100 schools, particularly focusing on Latino neighborhoods. They […]