Kilmar Abrego Garcia, recently reunited with his family after a mistaken deportation, was taken into ICE custody following a routine check-in. This occurred despite his attorney’s expectation that Abrego would be detained after the administration’s announcement to deport him to Uganda. His attorneys maintain that this detention serves as punishment for Abrego’s exercising his constitutional rights and legal resistance. The move comes amidst ongoing legal battles, including human smuggling charges, the denial of gang membership, and a rejected plea deal which would have seen him deported to Costa Rica.
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The use of National Guard troops for expanded immigration roundups and policing actions, driven by President Trump, is incurring significant costs. These deployments are drawing from funds intended for crucial training and operational readiness. State National Guard units are seeking additional funding to cover expenses, facing potential financial liabilities that could hinder their ability to respond to emergencies. Concerns are also raised about the timely compensation of National Guard members, with potential financial hardships for those deployed.
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In Washington, the husband of a congressional candidate, who is also a U.S. military veteran, was taken into ICE custody. Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry, a Pakistani native, was detained at an immigration interview despite his wife’s belief that he was progressing toward citizenship. Authorities allege that Chaudhry made misrepresentations to government officials, including failing to disclose a prior criminal conviction from Australia. His wife, Melissa Chaudhry, plans to take action to understand the reasons behind his detention and secure his release.
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Recent polling indicates a significant decline in support for Donald Trump among Hispanic voters, with approval ratings reaching their lowest point of his second term. Surveys from Reuters and YouGov/Economist show a substantial decrease in approval, coinciding with increased disapproval of his immigration policies. The article suggests that Trump’s stricter approach to immigration, including increased deportations and enforcement, is a major factor contributing to this shift. While some polls indicate a slight improvement in economic sentiment among Hispanics, the overall trend points towards a diminishing base of support.
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Dean Cain, famous for his role as Superman, has begun training to become an “honorary” ICE officer, motivated by his support for law enforcement. The actor was filmed participating in an obstacle course and firing guns, prompting criticism on social media regarding his performance. Cain’s decision follows Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s removal of age caps, leading to a surge in ICE applications. ICE has already utilized Cain as a recruitment tool, and he has responded to critics by defending his decision to support federal law enforcement.
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The Fort Bliss military base in El Paso, Texas, which once served as a detention site for Japanese Americans during World War II, is now the location of the largest ICE detention center in the United States. This new facility, capable of holding 5,000 detainees, has drawn criticism from Japanese American history stewards who see parallels between the current mass deportation campaign and the internment of their families. Homeland Security officials have defended the expansion, stating it is necessary to detain “the worst of the worst,” but critics like Mike Ishii argue the current administration is removing people from their homes without explanation. Historians like Brian Niiya are raising concerns about the past repeating itself.
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In a significant expansion of its immigration and anti-crime initiatives, the Trump administration is deploying up to 1,700 National Guard troops across 19 states. These troops, largely stationed in Republican-controlled states, will support Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, including tasks like data collection and fingerprinting. The deployments follow a May request from the Department of Homeland Security, with some states already announcing the specific roles of their National Guard personnel, such as administrative and logistical support. This expansion coincides with the president’s threats to deploy military forces to other cities, highlighting the increasing use of federal resources in domestic law enforcement.
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Following his release from federal custody, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, was notified of potential deportation to Uganda. The Trump administration offered Abrego a plea deal to be deported to Costa Rica, but Abrego refused, and his legal team notified the court of ICE’s intention to deport him to Uganda. Abrego’s lawyers and family have repeatedly denied accusations of gang membership, which the White House and Department of Homeland Security continue to perpetuate. Abrego’s trial is scheduled for January, and his legal team and family are fighting on his behalf.
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The Japanese government has voiced serious concerns about the nation’s declining population and the shrinking of agricultural land, identifying these as significant hurdles. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, speaking at the TICAD9 conference, highlighted Japan’s record-breaking annual population decline and the loss of arable land due to factors like rural depopulation and aging farmers. In contrast to the growing populations in African nations, Ishiba appealed to African countries to support Japan as it grapples with these issues, emphasizing the importance of fostering manufacturing industries to harness the potential of Africa’s youth. Ishiba noted that Japan’s population could halve in the next 75 years, highlighting the severity of the situation.
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Immigration officials plan to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he rejected an offer to go to Costa Rica in exchange for remaining in jail and pleading guilty to human smuggling charges. The offer came after it became clear that the Salvadoran national would likely be released from a Tennessee jail, but he was released to await trial in Maryland with his family, triggering the deportation order. The filing from his attorneys states that the government’s response to his release demonstrated vindictiveness. The case has become a flashpoint in the context of the former president’s immigration agenda due to his mistaken deportation in March, which he was returned from in June.
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