Miller’s refusal to openly condemn Israeli actions, despite his apparent belief in their illegality, suggests a prioritization of self-preservation over principle. Instead of resigning, he deflected criticism by blaming student protests and European policy. This, coupled with a belated and qualified admission of Israeli war crimes, reveals a calculated attempt to avoid accountability. His actions demonstrate a willingness to compromise his ethical stance to maintain his position. The timing of his admission, following increased public awareness of Israeli actions, further underscores this interpretation.
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A 20-year-old Venezuelan asylum seeker and Ellis Prep High School student, Dylan, was detained by ICE following a court hearing, marking the first known arrest of a NYC public school student by the agency. ICE claims Dylan illegally entered the U.S. over a year ago and is subject to expedited removal, while his attorney contends he entered legally under existing Biden administration policies. Dylan’s mother reports her son is ill and has been transferred between multiple detention centers without medical care. Mayor Adams declined to intervene, citing legal limitations on coordinating with ICE on civil matters.
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The Trump administration deported a gay man, identified only as O.C.G., to Guatemala, a country where he had previously faced violent anti-LGBTQ+ attacks. This decision, made despite a US immigration judge granting him withholding of removal, resulted in O.C.G. being subjected to further violence, specifically rape, upon his return. The sheer cruelty of this action is striking; sending someone back to a place where they are known to be in danger, knowing full well the risks involved, is unconscionable.
The administration’s actions were made even more reprehensible by their blatant disregard for the truth. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) twice provided false information to the court regarding O.C.G.’s… Continue reading
Federal agents are conducting mass arrests of immigrants outside immigration courtrooms across the US, immediately following hearings. These arrests, part of the Trump administration’s accelerated deportation agenda, target individuals with minimal or no criminal history, even those legally present or granted asylum. The American Immigration Lawyers Association condemns these actions as a violation of due process and basic fairness, arguing that the courts are being weaponized to expedite deportations. This strategy utilizes expedited removal processes, bypassing judicial hearings for those in the country less than two years, causing widespread concern about the erosion of legal protections.
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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of OCG, a Guatemalan asylum seeker deported to Mexico despite facing threats of harm in both countries. The judge found OCG’s deportation lacked due process, citing his past experiences of homophobic violence in Guatemala and kidnapping and rape in Mexico. The ruling follows other recent court findings against the Trump administration for unlawful deportations to third countries, including a case involving seven immigrants sent to South Sudan with insufficient notice. The judge emphasized the simplicity of returning OCG, contrasting it with previous legal disputes over the definition of “facilitate.” This order adds to a growing body of legal challenges against the Trump administration’s deportation practices.
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A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated a court order by deporting eight migrants to countries other than their own, including South Sudan, without giving them sufficient opportunity to claim fear of persecution or torture. The administration deported individuals with criminal convictions, despite a prior injunction preventing such deportations to third countries. The judge ordered that the deported individuals be given a reasonable fear interview and the same access to legal counsel they would have had in the U.S. The White House defended its actions, claiming compliance with court orders, while the judge highlighted the migrants’ insufficient notice before deportation and lack of access to legal representation. This ruling follows a similar injunction blocking deportations to Libya.
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Fifty-four Afrikaner South Africans have been granted US refugee status, arriving in Washington D.C. as early as Monday. This expedited process, significantly faster than the typical 18-24 month timeframe, follows a Trump executive order prioritizing Afrikaners facing alleged discrimination in South Africa. The resettlement includes assistance from multiple US agencies, and twelve states have agreed to receive the refugees. The swift action contrasts with the Trump administration’s previous suspension of the broader refugee resettlement program.
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