Ismael Ayala-Uribe, who had lived in the US since childhood, died in a California hospital while in immigration detention. He had been detained after his DACA status was revoked following a DUI conviction and was later arrested by immigration agents. Prior to his death, he complained of illness and was eventually scheduled for surgery, however, his family was not informed of his hospitalization and learned of his death from the authorities. His death has raised concerns about the conditions within the detention center and the care provided to detainees, particularly in light of the increased number of deaths in immigration detention since 2016.
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Texas’ Department of Public Safety has ceased issuing commercial driver licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner permits (CLPs) to DACA recipients, refugees, and individuals granted asylum, effective immediately. This decision follows a new federal rule tightening CDL eligibility for non-citizens and stems from audits revealing ineligible CDL issuance nationwide. Applicants in these categories will be unable to proceed with testing until services are reinstated. The state’s action goes further than the federal rule, which only limits eligibility to non-citizens with employment-based visas.
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Nineteen-year-old Ximena Arias-Cristobal, a Georgia college student, faces deportation after a traffic stop led to her arrest and detention at the Stewart Detention Center. Her undocumented parents brought her to the U.S. as a toddler, and she doesn’t qualify for DACA. Now, she and her father are jailed together, awaiting immigration court proceedings, despite widespread public support for legal protections for young immigrants. Local officials and a state representative are advocating for her release, highlighting the harsh impact of current immigration policies.
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A Miami-Dade County Public Schools science teacher, beloved by his students and community, was deported by ICE in early January. The teacher, who had been in the U.S. since age 13, possessed a college degree and had no criminal record. His detention occurred during a seemingly routine immigration hearing, sparking concern among students, parents, and the United Teachers of Dade. Miami-Dade County Public Schools affirmed compliance with federal hiring guidelines, while community members expressed anxieties about school safety and the incident’s implications for other students. The teacher’s DACA status remains unconfirmed.
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Man Dies After ICE Detention: A Tragedy of Immigration and Neglect
Ismael Ayala-Uribe, who had lived in the US since childhood, died in a California hospital while in immigration detention. He had been detained after his DACA status was revoked following a DUI conviction and was later arrested by immigration agents. Prior to his death, he complained of illness and was eventually scheduled for surgery, however, his family was not informed of his hospitalization and learned of his death from the authorities. His death has raised concerns about the conditions within the detention center and the care provided to detainees, particularly in light of the increased number of deaths in immigration detention since 2016.
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Texas Halts CDL Issuance to DACA Recipients, Refugees, and Asylees
Texas’ Department of Public Safety has ceased issuing commercial driver licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner permits (CLPs) to DACA recipients, refugees, and individuals granted asylum, effective immediately. This decision follows a new federal rule tightening CDL eligibility for non-citizens and stems from audits revealing ineligible CDL issuance nationwide. Applicants in these categories will be unable to proceed with testing until services are reinstated. The state’s action goes further than the federal rule, which only limits eligibility to non-citizens with employment-based visas.
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College Student Deportation for Right Turn on Red Sparks Outrage
Nineteen-year-old Ximena Arias-Cristobal, a Georgia college student, faces deportation after a traffic stop led to her arrest and detention at the Stewart Detention Center. Her undocumented parents brought her to the U.S. as a toddler, and she doesn’t qualify for DACA. Now, she and her father are jailed together, awaiting immigration court proceedings, despite widespread public support for legal protections for young immigrants. Local officials and a state representative are advocating for her release, highlighting the harsh impact of current immigration policies.
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Miami Teacher Deported After ICE Detention: A Debate on Immigration and Deportation
A Miami-Dade County Public Schools science teacher, beloved by his students and community, was deported by ICE in early January. The teacher, who had been in the U.S. since age 13, possessed a college degree and had no criminal record. His detention occurred during a seemingly routine immigration hearing, sparking concern among students, parents, and the United Teachers of Dade. Miami-Dade County Public Schools affirmed compliance with federal hiring guidelines, while community members expressed anxieties about school safety and the incident’s implications for other students. The teacher’s DACA status remains unconfirmed.
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