Judge dismisses charges against 2 people accused of ramming vehicle of federal agents conducting Chicago immigration sweeps. This whole situation is just… wow. It’s a clear illustration of how things can go sideways when law enforcement, particularly federal agents, operate with what seems like a reckless disregard for basic human rights and professional conduct. The fact that a judge had to dismiss charges against the two individuals accused of ramming a vehicle of federal agents is, in itself, a significant indicator of potential problems within the investigation and the agents’ behavior.
The core of the problem here seems to be the actions of the CBP agent, Charles Exum.… Continue reading
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents are using facial recognition software to determine immigration status, even on U.S. citizens, without consent. This technology, such as the app Mobile Fortify, scans faces in public, comparing them against databases and potentially overriding official documentation. Internal documents show that the data collected, including images of U.S. citizens, is stored for years. Furthermore, officials have been known to trust the app’s results over a person’s government documents.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reviewing a “use of force incident” in El Paso, involving a Border Patrol agent and a dog during a migrant smuggling investigation. A family claims the agent shot and killed their dog, Chop, after being asked to wait while the dog was secured. The family alleges the agent disregarded the owner’s warning and shot the dog, resulting in its death. The family plans to pursue legal action, expressing concern about the incident’s implications for other families and how it was handled by Border Patrol.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported a significant increase in electronic device searches at border crossings, with an overall rise of nearly 17% from the previous record. From April to June alone, searches were up over 21% from the previous quarter, and 12.6% over the past year. While the agency claims these searches are lawful and necessary for security, immigration lawyers and travelers report heightened scrutiny, including questioning about political views. These stricter practices, along with documented instances of detainment and confiscation of personal belongings, have led some to reconsider travel to the U.S.
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Man accused of throwing sandwich at CBP agent in DC faces federal assault charges. Well, this is certainly a story that’s grabbed some attention. It seems we have a situation where a man, let’s call him… the Sandwich Slinger, allegedly chucked a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent in Washington, D.C., and now he’s facing federal assault charges. Talk about a case of “hold the mayo, hold the justice!”
The details, according to the accounts, are that after some sort of confrontation, the Sandwich Slinger apparently hurled a sandwich at the CBP agent, hitting him in the chest.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
John Q. Hosedrinker
ICE’s Facial Recognition App Scans US Citizens, Ignores Proof of Citizenship
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents are using facial recognition software to determine immigration status, even on U.S. citizens, without consent. This technology, such as the app Mobile Fortify, scans faces in public, comparing them against databases and potentially overriding official documentation. Internal documents show that the data collected, including images of U.S. citizens, is stored for years. Furthermore, officials have been known to trust the app’s results over a person’s government documents.
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