In Louisiana, a woman breastfeeding her child while waiting for immigration paperwork was arrested, and her baby was torn from her arms, highlighting the severity of the Trump administration’s mass deportation program. This program targets veterans, their families, and even those who served alongside them, reversing prior U.S. policies that offered protections. Examples include a Purple Heart recipient who was deported and an Afghan interpreter who supported U.S. troops being fast-tracked for deportation, despite his asylum case being unresolved. The article argues that these actions represent a deliberate attack on service members and their families, undermining the values the country claims to stand for.
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A Honduran mother and her two children, who filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s courthouse arrest policy, have been released from detention. The family, identified as “Ms. Z” and her children, were arrested after an immigration court hearing in Los Angeles despite having entered the U.S. legally. The family’s lawyers stated the arrest violated the Fourth and Fifth Amendments. While the lawsuit is still pending, the family was released and plans to return to their lives after seeking asylum.
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Following the House’s approval of President Trump’s budget, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez expressed concerns about the implications of the “Big Beautiful Bill.” She warned the bill’s allocation of $170 billion, including significant increases for ICE, could create a system larger than the FBI and other agencies. Additionally, she noted that the bill is setting the stage for increased detentions and disappearances, foreshadowing a worsening situation. Trump, however, celebrated the bill as the “biggest tax cuts in our country’s history.”
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The “Big Ugly Bill,” a 940-page piece of legislation, has been passed by the House and is headed to the White House. This bill will dramatically cut Medicaid and Food Stamps while providing tax cuts for the wealthy. It also establishes an anti-immigrant police state and will increase the national debt. Despite being unpopular with the majority of Americans and passing by a narrow margin, the bill’s passage was secured due to Trump’s control over the Republican party and fear of retribution from the former president and his supporters.
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US military says 200 Marines being sent to support ICE in Florida.
Wow, the news that 200 Marines are being deployed to support ICE in Florida is definitely stirring up a lot of strong reactions. It’s hard to ignore the immediate questions that come to mind: Why? What exactly is the role they’ll be playing? And perhaps most importantly, what are the implications of blurring the lines between the military and civilian law enforcement? The initial reaction seems to be a mix of disbelief, concern, and outright anger. It’s understandable, really.
Their roles will focus on administrative and logistical tasks.
It’s important to note that, officially, these Marines are being assigned to administrative and logistical tasks.… Continue reading
Federal officials announced that former middleweight boxing champion Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested for overstaying his visa and providing false information on a green card application, leading to his deportation to Mexico. The arrest occurred days after his recent match against Jake Paul, despite the Department of Homeland Security determining he should have been arrested before the fight. Chávez also faces an active arrest warrant in Mexico related to organized crime, specifically the trafficking of firearms, ammunition, and explosives, with alleged ties to the Sinaloa Cartel. The boxer’s attorney has stated the allegations are outrageous.
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Laura Loomer, a far-right activist and Trump ally, faced online backlash for a social media post referencing alligators at a new migrant detention center in Florida, drawing accusations of hateful intent. Critics, including former Obama aide Tommy Vietor, interpreted her comment as a suggestion of violence against the Latino population. Former President Trump also made controversial remarks regarding the facility, joking about escapees’ chances against alligators. This controversy highlights the ongoing concerns surrounding the detention center and its implications.
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Luis Alvarez, a construction worker who recently helped rescue a shark attack victim, is now potentially facing deportation. He was arrested for driving without a license after being pulled over and is currently held at the Collier County Jail. His arrest occurred despite possessing a work permit, raising questions from an immigration attorney. Alvarez’s family is seeking legal guidance, and a fellow rescuer believes he deserves a second chance.
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The controversial bill making its way through Congress is highly unpopular due to its potential to add trillions to the national debt and significantly cut Medicaid, potentially leading to 17 million people losing health insurance. Despite these negative impacts, the bill prioritizes increased funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and offers tax breaks for the wealthy. The Vice President defended the bill by arguing that the ICE funding and immigration enforcement provisions are more important than concerns about Medicaid cuts and other details, sparking criticism from Democrats who see the bill as harmful to working-class people.
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President Trump attended the opening of a new detention facility in the Everglades, referred to by critics as a concentration camp and by officials as “Alligator Alcatraz.” The camp, built in less than a week, is intended to house thousands of individuals rounded up by ICE as part of mass deportations, with Trump expressing interest in expanding the system to other states. The camp, erected on Miccosukee land without tribal consultation, was met with protests, as the facility was described as secretive and insensitive to the area’s history. During the opening, officials highlighted security measures and anticipated the arrival of detainees.
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