The Supreme Court ruled that federal immigration agents do not need reasonable suspicion to target individuals for immigration detention, opening the door to racial profiling. This decision overturned a lower court order that restricted ICE agents in Los Angeles from making arrests based on racially loaded categories. Justice Kavanaugh wrote the opinion, stating that factors like ethnicity, language, and occupation, combined with the high number of illegal immigrants in the area, could contribute to “reasonable suspicion.” Justice Sotomayor dissented, arguing that the ruling allows the government to target Latinos and those in low-wage jobs, disregarding Fourth Amendment protections.
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In response to a fatal hit-and-run crash in which a Glenview woman was killed, ICE has launched “Operation Midway Blitz” in the Chicago area. The operation, announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will target “criminal illegal aliens” who have allegedly been drawn to Illinois due to Governor Pritzker’s sanctuary policies. Hundreds of ICE agents are operating from Naval Station Great Lakes in Lake County for the operation. DHS stated that the operation honors Katie Abraham, who was killed in a crash caused by a Guatemalan national who was in the country illegally and had previously been deported.
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Donna, an Irish citizen who has resided in the U.S. for nearly 50 years and is a legal resident alien, is currently held by ICE and faces deportation. Her husband, Jim Brown, says she was arrested at customs after returning from a trip to Ireland. The arrest stems from a decade-old $25 bad check that was paid back, which the government now argues constitutes a “crime of moral turpitude,” justifying her deportation. Brown, a veteran, is fighting for his wife’s release, citing her long residency, marriage, and family ties in the U.S., but has been unable to get help from officials.
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The Supreme Court has decided to allow federal agents to continue with sweeping immigration operations in Los Angeles for now, overturning a judge’s order that had limited the practice. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote in the majority opinion that the lower court’s restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were too broad, although he noted that apparent ethnicity alone cannot furnish reasonable suspicion. Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, claiming the decision subjects people in the Los Angeles area to potential mistreatment based on their appearance. The ruling comes as ICE agents increase enforcement, with the lawsuit continuing in California.
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In Ellabell, Georgia, a large-scale immigration raid at Hyundai’s construction site led to the arrest of 475 individuals, primarily Korean nationals. The raid, the largest of its kind during the President’s second term, halted construction and sparked concerns within the Korean community and among local business owners who relied on the migrant workforce. While the permanent impact on the local economy is yet to be seen, many workers were detained for visa violations, and there was a noticeable chilling effect on public discourse and commerce. The South Korean government expressed concern, and protests against the arrests have taken place. The raid exposed the reliance on a transient workforce and raised questions about the integration of the project into the community.
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The Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project (FIRRP) filed an amendment to an existing lawsuit to prevent the potential deportation of Honduran children, citing credible information of imminent removal plans. The amendment follows a temporary block on the deportation of Guatemalan children, as the government attempted to deport them over Labor Day weekend despite pending asylum claims. The government’s actions involved deporting children, and this led to a judge ordering them to stay in the U.S. for at least two weeks. The amendment seeks to ensure the children’s legal rights, including access to counsel and the opportunity to present their cases to an immigration judge.
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Following Donald Trump’s re-election, Rainbow Railroad, a charity aiding LGBTQ+ individuals, has experienced a dramatic 760% surge in calls from the US, reflecting anxieties about the country’s political climate. Callers express fear stemming from anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, executive orders, and the hundreds of state-level bills targeting their rights. Two recent immigration cases in Canada, involving a non-binary artist and a transgender woman seeking asylum, offer potential precedents for considering the current conditions for LGBTQ+ individuals in the US as grounds for refuge. These cases, though uncertain, have sparked hope and inspired others to seek similar support.
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Following a massive immigration raid on a Hyundai facility in Georgia, South Korean workers detained will be returned to South Korea on a chartered flight, according to President Lee Jae-myung’s office. The raid, the largest single-site enforcement operation in Department of Homeland Security history, resulted in the arrest of 475 individuals, primarily South Korean nationals, as part of an investigation into alleged unlawful employment. Negotiations for their release have concluded, and South Korea plans to review and improve residency and visa systems for those traveling to the United States. The incident has created a strain in ties with the U.S. with the raid coming shortly after a summit between Trump and Lee, where South Korean firms pledged billions in U.S. investments.
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Former President Donald Trump posted a controversial meme on social media suggesting Chicago will soon experience an immigration crackdown, rebranding the city as the “Department of WAR.” The post, featuring a fabricated image of Trump, included threatening language and alluded to a major enforcement operation planned in the city, with federal agents already present. Democratic officials, including Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, condemned Trump’s rhetoric, accusing him of authoritarian tendencies and threatening the city. This planned Chicago operation mirrors a prior one in Los Angeles, the legality of which is currently being challenged.
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