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Trump revokes legal status for 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans

March 23, 2025

The Trump administration has revoked Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 530,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, giving them until early 2025 to leave the country or face deportation. This decision affects individuals who have lived in the U.S. for years, many with American-born children and established careers.

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Man deported under Alien Enemies Act because of soccer logo tattoo, attorney

March 22, 2025

A Venezuelan man was deported under the rarely used Alien Enemies Act after immigration officials claimed his soccer team logo tattoo indicated gang affiliation, according to his attorney. The case highlights concerns about the broad application of the 1798 law, which allows for deportation without judicial review during declared hostilities.

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Deported family of U.S. citizen girl needing brain surgery alleges abuse

March 18, 2025

The family of a 7-year-old U.S. citizen girl requiring urgent brain surgery was deported to Mexico, where they allege mistreatment by immigration officials. Medical experts warn the deportation has delayed critical medical care for the child, raising serious humanitarian concerns about immigration enforcement priorities.

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Trump administration deports immigrants to El Salvador despite court order blocking removals

March 17, 2025

The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the deportations under an 18th century wartime declaration targeting Venezuelan gang members. Officials confirmed flights were already in the air at the time of the ruling, raising questions about compliance with judicial orders.

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Amid arrest of pro-Palestinian student organizer, what rights do visa holders and others have?

March 17, 2025

The arrest of a pro-Palestinian student organizer at Vanderbilt University has raised questions about the rights of visa holders during immigration enforcement actions. Legal experts explain that non-citizens have certain constitutional protections but face different legal standards, particularly when their visa status is in question.

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Canadian entrepreneur detained by ICE and sent to Arizona facility in chains after visa was revoked, family says

March 14, 2025

A Canadian entrepreneur was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and transported to an Arizona detention facility in chains after his visa was unexpectedly revoked, according to his family. The case highlights concerns about due process in immigration enforcement and has prompted diplomatic inquiries from Canadian officials.

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Federal judge rules against Denver Public Schools' request to block ICE from enforcing raids at schools

March 8, 2025

A federal judge has ruled against Denver Public Schools' legal attempt to prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from conducting enforcement operations at educational facilities. The decision represents a significant setback for the school district, which had sought protection for its immigrant student population amid increased immigration enforcement actions.

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Trump plans to revoke legal status of Ukrainians who fled to U.S., sources say

March 7, 2025

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Ukrainians who fled to the United States following Russia's 2022 invasion of their country, according to three people familiar with the plans, part of a broader effort to reverse immigration policies of the Biden administration.

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Amid community outcry, ICE releases statement on arrests of NJ restaurant owners

March 4, 2025

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement regarding the arrests of two New Jersey restaurant owners that sparked community protests. The agency confirmed the individuals were detained as part of targeted enforcement operations, while local advocates argue the arrests are part of a broader pattern of enforcement actions affecting established community members.

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Trump's expanded ICE raids are causing big problems for some schools

March 1, 2025

School districts across the country are reporting increased absences and anxiety among students as expanded immigration enforcement actions under the Trump administration begin affecting educational institutions, with some parents keeping children home out of fear of raids.

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Exclusive: Trump administration directs ICE agents to find, deport unaccompanied migrant children

February 24, 2025

The Trump administration has issued new directives to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to locate and deport unaccompanied migrant children who entered the U.S. without their parents, marking a significant shift in enforcement policy that has traditionally provided special protections for minors.

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Trump administration ends temporary protection for 50,000 Haitians

February 21, 2025

The Trump administration has announced it is ending a humanitarian program that has protected some 50,000 Haitians from deportation since a devastating 2010 earthquake, giving them until July 2024 to leave the country or face deportation.

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New ICE data reveals broader arrest patterns beyond criminal cases

February 20, 2025

Recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) data analysis shows that the administration's enforcement actions extend beyond targeting individuals with criminal records, indicating a wider scope of immigration enforcement operations than previously acknowledged.

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Fourth federal judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order

February 14, 2025

A fourth federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to deny birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents on temporary visas. The ruling reinforces constitutional protections for automatic citizenship granted to anyone born on U.S. soil.

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Pope jabs Vance, criticizes Trump admin for mass deportations

February 12, 2025

Pope Francis has issued a strong rebuke of mass deportation policies, specifically criticizing Ohio Senator J.D. Vance's recent comments supporting family separation and the Trump administration's expanded deportation plans. The Pope emphasized the human dignity of migrants and called for more compassionate immigration policies.

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NYC educators being coached to help migrants dodge ICE at home and outside school

February 8, 2025

New York City education officials are providing guidance to school staff on how to assist migrant families in avoiding immigration enforcement, both at their homes and in areas surrounding schools, highlighting growing tensions between local and federal authorities over immigration policy.

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ACLU leads push for access to migrant detainees shuttled to Guantanamo

February 7, 2025

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is spearheading efforts to gain access to migrant detainees who have been transferred to Guantanamo Bay detention facilities, raising concerns about transparency and human rights in immigration enforcement.

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Multiple ICE impersonation arrests made during nationwide immigration crackdown

February 5, 2025

Federal authorities have arrested multiple individuals for impersonating Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a nationwide immigration enforcement operation. The arrests highlight concerns about exploitation and misinformation targeting immigrant communities amid heightened enforcement actions.

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California Assembly approves $50M to defend immigrants and protect state policies from Trump plans

February 4, 2025

The California Assembly has approved up to $50 million in funding to defend the state's progressive policies against challenges by the Trump administration. The legislation allocates $25 million to the state Department of Justice for legal battles against the federal government and another $25 million to legal groups defending immigrants facing possible deportation.

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'Panic benefits Ice': local newsrooms fight back as immigrants face misinformation

February 4, 2025

As rumored raids fuel anxiety about mass deportations, local news outlets are offering resources and debunking falsehoods to support immigrant communities. These efforts aim to provide accurate information and counteract panic that can benefit Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.

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Thousands rally in downtown Los Angeles, shut down 101 Freeway

February 3, 2025

Draped in Mexican and Salvadoran flags, roughly 1,000 demonstrators gathered near City Hall shortly before noon, blocking traffic at Spring Street. The protest was part of a larger movement against recent immigration enforcement actions.

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Trump administration aims to lower immigration detention standards to encourage more U.S. sheriffs to provide jail space

February 3, 2025

The Trump administration is seeking to lower existing detention standards to encourage more U.S. sheriffs to provide jail space for immigration enforcement. This move is part of a broader strategy to expand detention capacity amid increased immigration enforcement actions.

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Ron DeSantis tried to crusade against undocumented students. Florida is fighting back

February 2, 2025

Ron DeSantis faced significant backlash in Florida during a week where his efforts to merge education and immigration policies clashed. DeSantis aimed to revoke in-state tuition for undocumented students, previously granted in a 2014 Republican-sponsored bill. The proposal provoked widespread protests from students and advocates who argued it would drastically increase tuition costs, effectively barring many undocumented students from higher education.

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How Migrant Groups Are Thwarting ICE

February 2, 2025

In response to President Trump's aggressive deportation agenda, the Little Village neighborhood in Chicago, a predominantly Hispanic area, has effectively mobilized to counteract ICE operations. Activists and local leaders have implemented a rapid-response network involving text chains, social-media groups, and direct communication to monitor ICE movements and educate residents on their rights.

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US probes release of arrested immigrant in first challenge to sanctuary cities

February 1, 2025

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether New York City officials violated federal law by releasing an immigrant charged with a violent crime, in the first challenge to sanctuary city policies under President Biden.

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Legal immigrant who has lived in US for years detained by ICE agents outside Ohio home, threatened with deportation: attorney

January 31, 2025

A legal immigrant who has lived in the United States for years was detained by ICE agents outside his Ohio home and threatened with deportation, according to his attorney.

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Pomona woman records neighbor being detained by ICE agents

January 30, 2025

A Pomona woman captured video of her neighbor being detained by ICE agents, sparking concerns about increased immigration enforcement actions in residential areas.

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Trump administration revokes deportation protections for 600,000 Venezuelans

January 30, 2025

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says that the Trump administration has revoked a decision that would have protected roughly 600,000 people from Venezuela from deportation.

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Oklahoma superintendent says he'd allow ICE raids in schools under new proposal

January 29, 2025

Oklahoma's state superintendent of public instruction has indicated support for allowing immigration enforcement in schools, marking a significant shift from longstanding federal guidance that designates schools as 'sensitive locations' where immigration enforcement should be avoided.

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Trump Plans to Hold Migrants at Guantánamo Bay

January 29, 2025

Former President Trump's team has developed plans to detain undocumented immigrants at Guantánamo Bay, signaling a dramatic escalation in immigration enforcement tactics if he returns to office.

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Miami man says wife detained in ICE raid: 'They snatched her'

January 28, 2025

A Miami resident describes how his wife was detained during an early morning ICE raid at their home, highlighting increased enforcement actions in Florida targeting undocumented immigrants.

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Navajo Nation leaders raise alarm over Indigenous people being detained in immigration sweeps

January 27, 2025

At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citizenship during immigration raids.

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No court, no hearing: Trump administration expands 'expedited removal' of immigrants

January 25, 2025

The Trump administration has expanded the use of 'expedited removal,' allowing for rapid deportation of undocumented immigrants without court hearings in a wider range of circumstances.

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Trump empowers deportation agents to target migrants allowed into US legally

January 24, 2025

The Trump administration has granted increased authority to deportation agents, allowing them to target migrants who were previously admitted into the United States through legal channels.

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Trump memo targets schools, hospitals for immigration enforcement

January 24, 2025

A new enforcement memo outlines plans to conduct immigration operations at previously restricted locations including schools, hospitals, and places of worship, marking a significant shift in enforcement policy.

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Mississippi bill would create immigration 'bounty hunters'

January 24, 2025

A controversial bill in Mississippi proposes creating a system of bounty hunters for immigration enforcement, raising concerns about civil rights and public safety.

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