In a recent dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor criticized the Trump administration’s handling of immigration matters, accusing the court of “rewarding lawlessness” by supporting the administration’s emergency appeal to deport migrants. The dissent, joined by the court’s other liberals, specifically addressed the administration’s attempts to deport migrants to countries like South Sudan with minimal notice, despite lower court injunctions. Sotomayor argued that the government’s behavior threatened the rule of law by openly flouting court orders and repeatedly seeking relief from the Supreme Court on the emergency docket. This is the tenth time the court has granted a request from Trump on the emergency docket.
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In a recent order, Republican justices on the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump may effectively bypass laws and treaties protecting immigrants from torture. This temporary order allows the administration to send immigrants to potentially dangerous countries while the *D.V.D.* case is litigated. The administration appears to have exploited a loophole, attempting to deport individuals to countries, such as South Sudan and Libya, where they face a high risk of torture without providing new hearings. Justice Sotomayor dissented, highlighting the potential for a deadly trap, as the administration seems to be intentionally selecting unsafe destinations after immigration hearings have already been completed.
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David Prine, a staunch supporter of Donald Trump and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, still backs the former president despite his wife’s detention. Yenifer Correa Ganan, who entered the U.S. legally under the CBP One parole program, was detained in May after a clerical error and subsequent domestic dispute. Despite all state charges being dropped and her requests for voluntary deportation, Ganan remains incarcerated, leaving Prine struggling to care for their children and manage their household. The situation highlights the impact of immigration policies amid Trump’s crackdown on those without legal status, leaving the family fractured.
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Despite a judge’s order for release, the US government has vowed that Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran man facing human smuggling charges, “will never go free” on American soil. Ábrego García was initially deported in error but was later brought back to the US and charged by the Justice Department. While the judge acknowledged the government’s failure to demonstrate that Ábrego García posed a flight risk or danger, immigration officials are expected to detain him for deportation. The charges against him, dating back to 2016, accuse him of transporting undocumented migrants across state lines, and he has pleaded not guilty.
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65% of People Taken by ICE Had No Convictions is a stark statistic that demands attention and reflection. It reveals a reality far removed from the narratives often spun about the nature of immigration enforcement. This isn’t about catching the “worst of the worst,” as some might claim. Instead, it highlights a system that appears to cast a wide net, ensnaring individuals who haven’t been convicted of any crime, or even, in some cases, have had charges dismissed.
The very fact that a significant portion of those detained by ICE lack criminal convictions raises serious questions about the agency’s priorities and tactics.… Continue reading
Following Vice President Vance’s visit to Los Angeles, where he accused Governor Newsom of inciting violence during immigration raids, Newsom challenged Vance to a debate. Vance’s accusations stemmed from ICE raids and subsequent protests, prompting the deployment of National Guard troops, a move Newsom opposed. The debate challenge follows a contentious political climate surrounding immigration enforcement and the legal battles over federal control of the National Guard. Vance’s visit also included an incident where he misidentified Senator Padilla, further escalating tensions.
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A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration from withholding billions in transportation funding from 20 states that refused to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The judge ruled the administration lacked the legal authority to tie transportation funds to immigration enforcement, deeming the policy arbitrary and lacking specificity. The states had argued that the administration’s actions were an overreach of power. The injunction halts enforcement of the new rules while the lawsuit proceeds. This decision follows a similar ruling blocking the withholding of funds from sanctuary cities.
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Progress Action Fund’s ad, shared by Rep. Eric Swalwell, depicts the kidnapping of a non-white US citizen by individuals resembling ICE agents, under the guise of a Republican lawmaker enforcing anti-immigrant policies. The lawmaker’s disregard for the woman’s citizenship status and his threat of imprisonment highlight the ad’s central message about the purported dangers of a Republican-led government. The ad concludes with a quote attributed to Donald Trump, further linking the scenario to his policies. The video aims to criticize the Republican party and its stance on immigration.
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In a White House press conference, President Trump unexpectedly questioned a group of construction workers about the presence of undocumented immigrants, asserting his administration’s large-scale deportation efforts targeting “murderers, drug dealers, and people that are mentally insane.” Despite recent concessions acknowledging negative impacts on agriculture and hospitality, the administration swiftly reversed a policy temporarily halting raids on farms and hotels, prioritizing the removal of “criminal, illegal aliens.” Trump highlighted a reported zero release of undocumented immigrants in May, while simultaneously claiming that legal immigrants must express love for America. The event concluded with the President posing for photos with the construction crew installing new flagpoles.
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NYC Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by ICE agents outside an immigration court for allegedly assaulting an officer while assisting a released detainee. ICE claims Lander impeded an investigation and assaulted a federal agent, while Lander’s spokesperson stated he was arrested without explanation after linking arms with the individual. The arrest sparked outrage among city officials who demanded Lander’s release and condemned the action as an overreach. Videos of the incident have emerged, showing Lander’s detainment and his claim of non-obstruction.
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