A naturalized U.S. citizen, Jensy Machado, was detained at gunpoint by ICE agents in Virginia despite identifying himself as a citizen. Machado, who voted for President Trump, was released but the incident led him to question his support. The agents were reportedly searching for an individual with a deportation order who had provided Machado’s address. Following the incident, Representative Don Beyer criticized the detention, while Secretary Noem praised the operation’s success.
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A Cook County judge awarded an immigrant couple, Maria Maltos Escutia and Gabriel Valdez Garcia, over $80,000 in damages after their landlords violated the Illinois Immigrant Tenant Protection Act of 2019. The Act prohibits landlords from threatening to report tenants to ICE for intimidation or retaliation. This case marks the first judgment under this law, setting a precedent against landlord discrimination based on immigration status. The ruling, hailed as a significant victory for tenant rights, underscores the legal protections afforded to immigrants in Illinois and other states with similar legislation. The couple’s courageous decision to sue highlights the importance of challenging discriminatory practices.
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The Texas Observer revealed that Jim Rodden, an ICE assistant chief counsel, operates a white supremacist X account filled with racist and xenophobic statements, including praise for Hitler. Despite calls for investigation from three members of Congress and a complaint to the D.C. Bar, ICE has not confirmed Rodden’s employment status, though he was notably absent from scheduled court appearances. Rodden’s alleged actions raise serious concerns about the integrity of ICE’s prosecutorial process and his fitness to represent the U.S. government. A Massachusetts lawyer filed a complaint with both the D.C. Bar and ICE’s Office of Professional Responsibility.
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Two Greeley, Colorado men, Jose Francisco Herrera Munoz (18) and Angel Gonzales Gutierrez (19), were arrested in Grant Parish, Louisiana for attempting to smuggle $112,000 worth of tobacco and $89,500 worth of methamphetamine into a federal prison. Their method involved a compressed-air cannon capable of launching contraband 350 feet. Both face charges of attempting to introduce contraband and distribute methamphetamine. Munoz, who is reportedly in the U.S. illegally, was also detained by ICE.
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This investigation reveals that James Joseph Rodden, an assistant chief counsel for ICE in Dallas, is the operator of the X account GlomarResponder. For years, this account has disseminated racist, xenophobic, and pro-fascist content, including statements advocating violence against immigrants. Rodden’s employment with ICE is confirmed through multiple sources, and extensive cross-referencing of online activity, public records, and court appearances strongly links him to the account. The findings raise serious ethical concerns about Rodden’s ability to impartially represent ICE in immigration court, given his expressed views. The article concludes with Rodden still representing the government in immigration court.
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Following Tom Homan’s attacks on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, accusing her of illegally instructing constituents on evading ICE arrest via a webinar, Ocasio-Cortez defiantly challenged him to pursue an investigation. She maintains her actions were within her legal and representative duties to educate her constituents on their Fourth Amendment rights. Homan’s requests to the Justice Department for an investigation into Ocasio-Cortez’s webinar stem from a larger political conflict between the White House and New York City. Ocasio-Cortez’s office provides resources to constituents regarding their rights when encountering ICE agents, a practice she firmly defends.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “know your rights” seminar for constituents, targeting her district’s immigrant population amid Trump administration deportation plans, prompted a vehement response from former acting ICE director Tom Homan. Homan, appearing on multiple news outlets, threatened legal action against Ocasio-Cortez, claiming her actions might impede law enforcement and questioning the legality of a congresswoman informing citizens of their rights. He further leveled personal attacks against the congresswoman. While no Justice Department action has yet been reported, the possibility remains given the administration’s track record and the number of Trump appointees in key positions.
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The Dallas Police Department (DPD) has announced it will not cooperate with ICE on immigration enforcement, focusing instead on community outreach to combat misinformation and fear. These meetings, organized by the DPD’s Latino Community Outreach Program, aim to reassure immigrant residents that reporting crimes will not lead to deportation, except in cases involving outstanding warrants. Interim Chief Igo stressed the DPD’s commitment to public safety and city ordinances, not immigration enforcement. Further outreach events are planned throughout Dallas and surrounding areas to build trust and provide legal resources to the immigrant community.
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Former ICE Acting Director Tom Homan is urging the Department of Justice to investigate Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for potentially obstructing justice by informing immigrants of their rights during ICE encounters. Homan claims Ocasio-Cortez’s actions might be construed as impeding law enforcement, a claim she denies, asserting her actions constitute civil education and ensuring compliance with existing laws. He contends that her actions aid immigrants in evading arrest, even with warrants. Ocasio-Cortez maintains she is simply informing individuals of their constitutional rights and the limits of ICE authority.
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