Youman Wilder, founder of the Harlem Baseball Hitting Academy, recounted an incident where ICE agents approached his youth baseball team, questioning the children’s origins. Wilder intervened, advising the children to exercise their Fifth Amendment rights and remain silent. He stood his ground, asserting his willingness to protect the children, many of whom are on the path to success, with some having been drafted to the Major League. While an ICE spokesperson denied any recent enforcement activity in the area, Wilder maintained that the agents were present and identified themselves as ICE.
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According to a recent agreement between the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ICE officials will gain access to the personal data of approximately 79 million Medicaid enrollees. This information includes home addresses, ethnicities, and other identifying details, which will be used to locate and track down immigrants potentially residing in the United States unlawfully. The agreement will allow ICE to access the CMS data for identity and location information on aliens, despite previous objections from lawmakers and CMS officials regarding the legality of sharing such sensitive health data. This move is part of an ongoing effort by the Trump administration to enforce immigration policies, raising concerns about the potential impact on individuals seeking medical assistance and healthcare access.
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The whole idea of a bill that would prevent ICE from detaining or deporting US citizens feels almost surreal, doesn’t it? It’s like, isn’t that precisely what the Constitution is meant to cover? The very foundation of our rights and freedoms? The fact that this has even become a subject for legislation is, frankly, staggering. It makes you wonder what exactly has happened to the common sense we used to rely on.
It’s a bit mind-boggling that we’re at a point where we need a specific bill to prevent a government agency from doing something that should be fundamentally off-limits. The consensus seems to be that this is already illegal and unconstitutional.… Continue reading
In response to inquiries about the detention of U.S. citizens by ICE during raids, Representatives Ralph Norman, Troy Nehls, and Senator Tommy Tuberville expressed disinterest. Norman stated he was not concerned, while Nehls downplayed the significance of such detentions. These responses came amid reports of U.S. citizens, including veterans, being detained by ICE, leading to the introduction of legislation aimed at preventing such actions. This legislation, the “Stop ICE from Kidnapping US Citizens Act”, was introduced by Representative Pramila Jayapal.
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On July 12, 2025, Mexican farmworker Jaime Alanis Garcia died after falling from a greenhouse roof during a federal immigration raid at Glass House Farms in California, prompting Mexico’s President to consider legal action against ICE. The raid, which occurred on July 10, 2025, resulted in 319 arrests and involved federal agents, National Guard troops, and military vehicles. Garcia, a 10-year employee, sustained fatal injuries, while the DHS claimed he was not being pursued when he fell. The incident has raised tensions between the two countries, especially as former President Trump threatens Mexico with 30% tariffs.
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A federal court in Southern California has ruled that ICE agents cannot rely solely on race or language to detain individuals, citing violations of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments. The court’s temporary restraining order follows a lawsuit and mandates that officers must have a reasonable suspicion of a violation of immigration law before stopping someone. This decision, while specific to the Central District of California, curtails ICE’s practices of targeting individuals based on ethnicity or location and denying them access to legal counsel. The ruling underscores that racism is not a valid basis for reasonable suspicion, and prevents ICE from continuing its previous practices.
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Millions of undocumented immigrants will no longer be eligible for bond hearings, according to an ICE memo. That phrase alone should set off alarm bells for anyone concerned about due process and the rule of law. The fact that a memo, a piece of internal communication, can seemingly circumvent the courts and established legal procedures is deeply troubling. It’s as if fundamental rights, carefully enshrined in the Constitution, can be brushed aside with a stroke of a pen.
The implications of this are far-reaching. Without bond hearings, individuals are essentially detained indefinitely while their immigration cases are processed. This raises serious questions about fairness and the potential for abuse.… Continue reading
Senator Ron Wyden has introduced the VISIBLE Act of 2025, legislation mandating that immigration enforcement officers display clear identification during public actions. The bill aims to prevent officers from concealing their identities with unmarked gear and face coverings, requiring visible identification, including agency name and last name or badge number, from at least 25 feet. Criticizing previous administrations, Wyden highlighted the need for transparency, emphasizing that anonymous enforcement undermines democratic oversight. The proposed legislation, co-sponsored by other Democratic senators and endorsed by organizations like the ACLU, seeks to address public fear and confusion stemming from unidentified officers.
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Despite President Trump’s rhetoric of deporting the “worst of the worst,” government data reveals that the majority of individuals detained by ICE have no criminal convictions. Statistics from June 29 showed that 71.7% of the 57,861 detainees lacked criminal records. Furthermore, ICE has significantly increased arrests, with quotas implemented by the administration. This surge in enforcement, driven by an “arbitrary arrest quota,” has led to controversial raids and tragic incidents like the recent death of a farmworker during a raid in California.
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With $75 billion in new funding, ICE will expand its operations to round up and deport millions of people over the next few years. This influx of money will lead to increased enforcement, potentially targeting long-term residents and those with minor infractions, similar to the arrest quotas seen in police states. Detention centers are planned to hold approximately 120,000 people daily, indicating a vast expansion of the existing system. The new policies will lead to the deportation of migrants working in fields not protected by the current administration. Despite the potential for pushback, the funding for ICE seems secure, with little expectation of cuts.
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