Following a shooting at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, a second detainee has died. Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, 32, succumbed to his injuries after being removed from life support. He was one of three detainees shot during the incident; the other detainee who died was Norlan Guzmán-Fuente, 37. The shooter, Joshua Jahn, was found dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
On a Sunday afternoon, dozens of federal agents patrolled downtown Chicago, making arrests near well-known landmarks. According to a U.S. Border Patrol official, agents considered a person’s appearance when deciding to make an arrest. The highly visible operation, occurring after Border Patrol boats appeared on the Chicago River, sparked controversy and protests. Despite this, an official stated the operation was intended to make the city safer.
Following his detainment by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Des Moines Public Schools superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts had his superintendent’s license revoked by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. The board’s decision, issued on September 28th, cited Roberts’ lack of “legal presence in the United States” as the reason for revoking his license. Roberts was arrested on September 26th during an ICE “targeted enforcement operation” after allegedly fleeing from officers. ICE reports Roberts is a criminal illegal alien from Guyana. Roberts has the option to appeal the decision by October 28, 2025.
The City of Portland will issue a land use violation notice to the ICE facility in Southwest Portland, following an investigation into alleged detention policy violations. The investigation found that detainees were held beyond the permitted 12-hour limit or overnight on more than two dozen occasions, violating the conditions of the site’s land use approval, which was established in 2011. The city’s permitting bureau reviewed data released to the Deportation Data Project, which revealed that the facility violated the city’s land use rules. The facility now has 30 days to correct the violations or face potential fines and a possible reconsideration of its land use approval, a process that could ultimately lead to a hearing and potential appeal.
Detainees at California’s new ICE detention center have described the facility as inhumane, citing unsanitary conditions, inadequate food and medication, and a lack of access to essential supplies. Detainees have reported limited outdoor time and instances of physical threats and harassment from staff, leading to protests and hunger strikes. The facility, operated by CoreCivic, opened rapidly, with city officials stating the facility is operating unlawfully. Healthcare is a major concern, with delayed medications and concerns about untreated medical issues expressed by the detainees.
Since June, Amtrak Police have arrested nearly 200 people at Penn Station for alleged public lewdness or indecent exposure, prompted by customer complaints and targeting illicit activity in the men’s bathroom. This crackdown has resulted in at least 20 immigrants being taken into ICE custody due to the Amtrak Police Department’s federal status, which requires them to alert ICE if an individual is flagged. Plainclothes officers have been deployed to catch those seeking sexual encounters, leading to arrests based on suspicion of illegal behavior, including prolonged use of urinals, according to reports. While state and city laws restrict NYPD cooperation with ICE, Amtrak, as a federal agency, is obligated to report individuals with ICE detainers.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is aiming to lure tech sector employees from the US to Canada. He believes that new US visa charges under the Trump administration may make Canada an attractive alternative. Carney stated that this presents an opportunity to recruit individuals who previously held H-1B visas. Many of these potential recruits are in the tech industry and open to relocating for work.
ICE arrests Des Moines public schools superintendent. This is a headline that certainly grabs your attention, doesn’t it? The story of Dr. Ian Roberts, a seemingly successful and accomplished individual, being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is a complex one that warrants a closer look. Here we have a man who built a career in education, rising to the position of Superintendent of the Des Moines Public School District, a position he assumed in July of 2023 after a nationwide search. His resume is impressive, boasting over two decades of experience as an educator, author, and speaker, not to mention his background as a former Olympic athlete.… Continue reading
In Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Des Moines Public School Superintendent Ian Roberts after a traffic stop. ICE stated Roberts was in the country illegally, lacked work authorization, and was subject to a final removal order. Roberts fled from the initial traffic stop and was apprehended with the help of the Iowa State Patrol. At the time of his arrest, Roberts had a loaded handgun, cash, and a hunting knife. The district is gathering information, but officials stated they had no knowledge of the removal order.
On Friday morning, Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts was detained by immigration agents due to being in the country illegally and having existing weapon possession charges. According to the Department of Homeland Security, Roberts, who had previously been an Olympic athlete, was arrested as part of a targeted enforcement operation and was found with a loaded handgun and cash at the time of his arrest. Roberts entered the US on a student visa in 1999 and was given a final order of removal in May 2024. Despite the DHS’s portrayal of Roberts as a public safety threat, the Des Moines Public Schools community, including the school board, education advocacy groups and his colleagues have rallied behind him, expressing shock and support.
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