The article reports that former President Trump instructed the Office of Management and Budget Director not to allocate federal funds for daycare, asserting that such matters are the responsibility of individual states. He argued that the federal government, with its vast responsibilities including military protection and the ongoing costs of war, cannot manage daycare, Medicaid, and Medicare. Trump emphasized that states should handle these programs and fund them by raising taxes, while the federal government should focus solely on national defense.
Read More
The death of Nurul Amin Shah, a visually impaired Rohingya refugee, has been officially ruled a homicide by the Erie County Medical Examiner’s office. Shah died on February 24th, five days after being left by US Border Patrol agents at a Buffalo restaurant parking lot on a cold winter night without notification to his family or attorney. The ruling, which cites complications from a perforated duodenal ulcer precipitated by hypothermia and dehydration, emphasizes that “homicide” in this context refers to a death resulting from the actions or omissions of another person and does not imply intent to cause harm. This determination adds significant weight to the ongoing investigations by the New York Attorney General and the Erie County District Attorney’s office into the circumstances surrounding his abandonment and subsequent death.
Read More
The death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind refugee from Myanmar, has been ruled a homicide by the Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office. Shah Alam died of complications from a perforated duodenal ulcer, exacerbated by hypothermia and dehydration, five days after Border Patrol agents left him at a closed doughnut shop. Authorities are reviewing the case, with some calling for a criminal investigation into the Border Patrol agents’ actions, while the agency maintains Shah Alam showed no signs of distress when dropped off. The victim, a Rohingya Muslim, had recently been released from jail and was not in contact with his family at the time of his death.
Read More
Gregory Bovino, a senior U.S. Border Patrol commander, is reportedly retiring from the Department of Homeland Security to avoid repercussions from an internal investigation into alleged anti-Semitic remarks. This departure follows mounting scrutiny, including a probe into comments made about a U.S. Attorney’s observance of Shabbat, and a previous investigation into his alleged misconduct during immigration enforcement operations. Bovino’s exit also comes after the recent dismissal of DHS head Kristi Noem, with an insider suggesting Bovino is choosing to leave before being officially pushed out.
Read More
Gregory Bovino, the U.S. Border Patrol chief who spearheaded President Trump’s immigration enforcement initiatives, is set to retire at the end of the month. His tenure was marked by high-profile operations, including aggressive crackdowns in cities like Chicago and Minneapolis, which led to legal challenges and scrutiny. Bovino’s leadership saw him become a prominent figure in the administration’s immigration policies, with his removal from a national command role in January following the deaths of two U.S. citizens during immigration enforcement actions. This departure coincides with that of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, under whom Bovino reported directly.
Read More
New video footage has surfaced, contradicting the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) official account of how a nearly blind Rohingya refugee, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, was dropped off by Border Patrol agents. Democrats have criticized DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, urging her to “lawyer up” after the emergence of surveillance footage showing Shah Alam was left outside a closed coffee shop in freezing temperatures. The DHS maintains that agents offered a courtesy ride to a warm, safe location and that Shah Alam displayed no signs of distress or mobility issues. This incident has intensified scrutiny on the DHS regarding immigration enforcement practices and has prompted calls for a full investigation from New York officials.
Read More
The death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind refugee who spoke little English, after being dropped off alone at a Buffalo coffee shop by Border Patrol agents, has sparked an investigation and condemnation from the mayor. Shah Alam was discovered deceased five days after his release from jail and drop-off at the coffee shop. While authorities have ruled out homicide and exposure, the circumstances surrounding his abandonment have raised serious questions about the treatment of vulnerable individuals by federal agents.
Read More
Shah Alam, a visually impaired and non-English speaking individual, was arrested after being found disoriented and using curtain rods as walking sticks. Following an alleged altercation with police, he was charged with multiple offenses, including assault and possession of a weapon. After a year in a holding center, a plea deal on trespassing and weapon charges allowed him to resolve a detainer and be released, though he was left at a cafe seven miles from his family’s home.
Read More
Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee from Burma, has been found dead after going missing following his release from custody. Border Patrol agents dropped Shah Alam off at a coffee shop approximately five miles from his home, failing to notify his family or legal representative. The cause of death was determined to be health-related, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding his release and subsequent death.
Read More
The Department of Homeland Security account expressed strong disagreement with CNN’s reporting on a recent incident, accusing the network of selectively presenting footage and a lawsuit complaint to elicit an emotional response. The DHS account claims the video contradicts CNN’s narrative, suggesting that Border Patrol officers were not “boxed in” and that their vehicle made a maneuver before claiming to have been hit. This stance is further supported by a comment from Jimenez, who points to an agent’s testimony that he would not consider the incident a ramming and that the vehicle was in a highlighted circle at the time of the shooting.
Read More
John Q. Hosedrinker