During a federal court hearing in Eugene, a judge halted proceedings when an ICE detainee testified she had not eaten since being awakened at 2 a.m. for transport. The judge, appalled by the detainee’s treatment, ordered the woman to be fed immediately and expressed strong disapproval to the Department of Justice. Ultimately, the judge ordered the woman’s immediate release, citing that more than 90 days had passed since her deportation order, which violated immigration law. The woman had been detained by ICE following a recent arrest and had previously been unaware of her deportation order from 2017.
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Internal government data reveals that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is currently holding approximately 59,000 detainees across the country, potentially a record high. This surge in detentions, which has been driven by increased interior arrests rather than border crossings, is attributed to the Trump administration’s more aggressive stance on immigration enforcement. Notably, nearly half of those detained lack a criminal record, indicating a broad scope of arrests. ICE has implemented various methods to increase arrests, and is requesting more funding to expand detention facilities.
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Three wrongfully detained American citizens—Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung—imprisoned in China on charges ranging from drug offenses to espionage, have been released and are returning to the U.S. Their release, announced by the White House, follows years of persistent diplomatic efforts by the Biden administration, culminating in high-level discussions with Chinese officials. The event represents a significant diplomatic achievement amidst considerable bilateral tension, offering a potential pathway for future cooperation. This positive development comes before the incoming Trump administration, known for its hardline stance on China.
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Judge Blasts ICE for Unacceptable Treatment of Detainee, Orders Release
During a federal court hearing in Eugene, a judge halted proceedings when an ICE detainee testified she had not eaten since being awakened at 2 a.m. for transport. The judge, appalled by the detainee’s treatment, ordered the woman to be fed immediately and expressed strong disapproval to the Department of Justice. Ultimately, the judge ordered the woman’s immediate release, citing that more than 90 days had passed since her deportation order, which violated immigration law. The woman had been detained by ICE following a recent arrest and had previously been unaware of her deportation order from 2017.
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ICE Detains Record 59,000 Immigrants, Including Many With No Criminal Record: A Crisis of Cruelty
Internal government data reveals that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is currently holding approximately 59,000 detainees across the country, potentially a record high. This surge in detentions, which has been driven by increased interior arrests rather than border crossings, is attributed to the Trump administration’s more aggressive stance on immigration enforcement. Notably, nearly half of those detained lack a criminal record, indicating a broad scope of arrests. ICE has implemented various methods to increase arrests, and is requesting more funding to expand detention facilities.
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Three Americans Released From Chinese Prison After Years of Detention
Three wrongfully detained American citizens—Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung—imprisoned in China on charges ranging from drug offenses to espionage, have been released and are returning to the U.S. Their release, announced by the White House, follows years of persistent diplomatic efforts by the Biden administration, culminating in high-level discussions with Chinese officials. The event represents a significant diplomatic achievement amidst considerable bilateral tension, offering a potential pathway for future cooperation. This positive development comes before the incoming Trump administration, known for its hardline stance on China.
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