Nineteen-year-old Ximena Arias-Cristobal, a Georgia college student, faces deportation after a traffic stop led to her arrest and detention at the Stewart Detention Center. Her undocumented parents brought her to the U.S. as a toddler, and she doesn’t qualify for DACA. Now, she and her father are jailed together, awaiting immigration court proceedings, despite widespread public support for legal protections for young immigrants. Local officials and a state representative are advocating for her release, highlighting the harsh impact of current immigration policies.
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Marlon Parris, a U.S. Iraq War veteran and long-term legal resident, faces deportation following a May 9th immigration judge ruling. Despite possessing a Green Card for decades and a prior ICE determination allowing him to remain, his Green Card was confiscated in 2023, leading to his January 2024 detention. The judge, while sympathetic, ruled that sufficient evidence existed for deportation, a decision his attorney is appealing. Parris’s wife attributes his detention to a change in presidential administration and the subsequent stricter immigration policies.
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Sergey Kostenyuk, a green card holder and Trump supporter, was arrested and detained by ICE for two months before his release on April 23rd. His detention stemmed from a 2018 felony conviction, despite his decades-long legal residency in the U.S. The arrest, orchestrated by undercover ICE agents, highlights concerns about the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown targeting even those with valid documentation. Kostenyuk’s case, along with others, exemplifies the broader debate surrounding due process and the impact of aggressive deportation policies on legal residents.
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Following Omar’s deportation, Parra Vargas, equipped with an electronic monitoring device, presented herself at an Austin processing center as instructed, believing she was pursuing asylum and a work permit. However, she and her three children, including two U.S. citizens, vanished into ICE custody. Grassroots Leadership’s attempts to locate the family were initially hampered by ICE’s refusal to provide information regarding their whereabouts. The organization’s legal team is actively working to find them.
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Sara Baruth, a Midwest resident and Trump voter, publicly regrets her vote after her partner, the father of her child, was arrested by federal immigration authorities. Baruth’s partner, who had lived in the U.S. for nearly his entire life and had no criminal record, is facing deportation under the administration’s strict immigration policies. She shared her story to raise awareness, highlighting that the impact extends beyond criminals, devastating families who contribute positively to their communities. This incident is one of several illustrating the unintended consequences of the Trump administration’s hard-line immigration enforcement on supporters and their families.
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Following a federal judge’s ruling against his use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members without due process, President Trump expressed outrage. The judge, a Trump appointee, determined the act’s application was inappropriate as it requires an actual invasion, not simply a gang presence. Trump vehemently disagreed, claiming the ruling would lead to increased crime and the nation’s demise, further escalating his attacks on judges who oppose his policies. This latest outburst follows previous criticisms of judges who have blocked his deportation efforts.
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Migrants held in Texas are terrified. Their fear isn’t abstract; it’s centered on the very real possibility of deportation to El Salvador’s CECOT maximum-security prison, a facility with a reputation so grim it sends shivers down the spine. The thought of this notorious prison hangs heavy in the air, casting a pall over their already precarious situation.
The fear is palpable, a chilling undercurrent running through the lives of these Venezuelan detainees. The specter of CECOT looms large, a constant threat whispering promises of violence and despair. It’s a fear that transcends simple apprehension; it’s a deep-seated dread rooted in the well-documented brutality associated with the prison.… Continue reading
A Texas federal judge ruled that President Trump’s use of the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act to expedite the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members was unlawful, exceeding the president’s authority. This decision, the first to conclude that the act cannot be invoked during peacetime, prevents the administration from using the law to detain or deport members of the Tren de Aragua gang within the judge’s district. While the administration may appeal, the ruling is a significant setback for Trump’s deportation efforts, as other courts have also issued rulings against the administration’s use of the AEA. The judge emphasized that courts retain the authority to interpret the scope of the law, even when evaluating a presidential proclamation.
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In a contentious ABC News interview, President Trump defended the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, insisting a photoshopped image showing “MS-13” on Garcia’s knuckles was genuine despite the correspondent’s corrections. Trump further justified his economic policies, claiming they were part of his campaign promises and necessary to prevent economic collapse, dismissing concerns from small businesses affected by tariffs. When questioned about his confidence in his defense secretary and the legality of deportations, Trump deflected responsibility to the Justice Department and dismissed critical questions as “stupid.” The interview highlighted the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the press regarding immigration and economic policies.
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During an ABC News interview, President Trump insisted a photoshopped image depicting “MS-13” on the knuckles of deported individual Kilmar Abrego Garcia was genuine evidence of gang affiliation, despite photographic and expert confirmation to the contrary. Trump’s adamant defense of the manipulated image, even after being informed it was photoshopped, has sparked widespread astonishment and criticism on social media. This incident follows the controversial deportation of Abrego Garcia, a decision later deemed an “error” by the administration, and subsequent legal battles for his return to the United States. The president’s reliance on a fabricated image to support his claims underscores concerns about his decision-making process.
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