Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say, and the situation immediately raises eyebrows, doesn’t it? The core issue is the premature detonation of a 155-millimeter shell during a live-fire demonstration meant to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton. What makes this even more concerning is that fragments of the shell landed on a California Highway Patrol vehicle and a motorcycle that were part of Vice President JD Vance’s protective detail. The mere thought of firing live ammunition over a freeway is unsettling, and the fact that this event occurred despite the governor’s request to avoid it is, frankly, astounding.… Continue reading
A 64-year-old Iranian woman living in the US for 47 years was detained by immigration agents in New Orleans, despite having no criminal record. Her asylum request was denied, but she was granted a stay of removal, which she reportedly complied with. Her arrest, which occurred shortly after US airstrikes in Iran, took place alongside the detentions of other Iranian nationals. Her family is currently struggling to secure legal representation due to the high volume of detainees and limited resources, while ICE has recently conducted multiple raids leading to additional arrests.
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Protests erupted outside Palantir offices in Palo Alto and New York City on Thursday, organized by groups like Planet Over Profit, with demonstrators condemning the company’s work with ICE and the Israeli military. Protesters in Palo Alto blocked streets and targeted a nearby developer conference, while in New York, several arrests were made during a confrontation with police. The demonstrations aimed to disrupt Palantir’s operations, highlighting concerns over its role in surveillance and mass deportations, as the company has seen its stock soar since the 2024 election. The company declined to comment on the events, but protestors aimed to hurt Palantir’s brand image.
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The “No Secret Police Act of 2025” has been introduced by Representatives Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat in response to reports of masked federal agents making arrests without proper identification, a practice that has been escalating. The legislation aims to mandate that law enforcement officers from the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement display their identity and insignia when making arrests. The bill seeks to combat the fear and confusion caused by agents concealing their faces, as well as the potential for impersonation, as concerns are raised about this practice, and its implications for public safety. The bill faces potential opposition in the Republican-controlled House, with some officials citing concerns about the safety of law enforcement officers.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi stated she was unaware of reports of immigration officials concealing their faces during arrests, despite video evidence and widespread concerns about fear and panic. During a Capitol Hill hearing, Bondi suggested that agents may be doing this for self-protection, citing threats against them and their families. However, civil rights campaigners have criticized the raids for evoking authoritarianism and putting both the public and the officers at risk. Bondi later turned the tables, claiming that it was protestors who were concealing their identities.
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A Honduran mother and her two children are suing the Trump administration following their arrest at an immigration court in Los Angeles, marking the first legal challenge against courthouse arrests targeting children under a new ICE directive. The family, seeking asylum after fleeing violence, was detained by ICE agents upon exiting the courthouse and subsequently transported to a detention center in Texas. The lawsuit alleges violations of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments, highlighting the 6-year-old son’s medical condition, leukemia, and missed appointments as a result of their detention. The plaintiffs, represented by the Immigrant Rights Clinic and The Texas Civil Rights Project, are seeking the family’s immediate release and argue the arrests violate due process.
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ICE Has No Right to Anonymity.
The core issue, clear as day, is this: ICE agents should not be allowed to operate anonymously. The argument boils down to the fundamental principle that those representing the state, wielding the power to detain and use force, must be accountable to the people they serve. This isn’t some novel concept; it’s a cornerstone of a functioning democracy. When agents hide behind masks and refuse to identify themselves, it fosters a culture of fear and distrust. It allows for potential abuses of power and shields those who might be acting unjustly.
This isn’t just about optics; it’s about safety.… Continue reading
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national facing human smuggling charges, remains in jail as his attorneys and prosecutors debate his potential deportation. A federal judge has ruled for his release, but his attorneys worry about immediate detention by ICE, while prosecutors have expressed an inability to control ICE’s actions. Another federal judge denied a stay of the release order, stating the government’s predicament was “completely of its own making” and they should coordinate with DHS. An evidentiary hearing is scheduled for July 16.
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Internal government data reveals that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is currently holding approximately 59,000 detainees across the country, potentially a record high. This surge in detentions, which has been driven by increased interior arrests rather than border crossings, is attributed to the Trump administration’s more aggressive stance on immigration enforcement. Notably, nearly half of those detained lack a criminal record, indicating a broad scope of arrests. ICE has implemented various methods to increase arrests, and is requesting more funding to expand detention facilities.
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David Prine, a staunch supporter of Donald Trump and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, still backs the former president despite his wife’s detention. Yenifer Correa Ganan, who entered the U.S. legally under the CBP One parole program, was detained in May after a clerical error and subsequent domestic dispute. Despite all state charges being dropped and her requests for voluntary deportation, Ganan remains incarcerated, leaving Prine struggling to care for their children and manage their household. The situation highlights the impact of immigration policies amid Trump’s crackdown on those without legal status, leaving the family fractured.
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Matt Underwood 
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