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Trump targets DEI in federal contracts with new executive order
President Trump signed an executive order directing federal contractors and subcontractors to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices, requiring DEI-free clauses in certain contracts and giving agencies power to cancel, suspend or debar noncompliant contractors. The White House said the Office of Management and Budget will issue compliance guidance and identify sectors where DEI is used, while the attorney general will review related violations for prompt action. Civil rights advocates argue DEI addresses historic inequities, while Trump frames DEI as anti-merit; this follows a broader push to dismantle DEI policies at federal agencies and in the private sector.
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Lawsuit alleges 18‑month‑old in ICE custody was denied meds after hospitalization
An 18‑month‑old girl detained by ICE in Texas was hospitalized with a life‑threatening respiratory illness and, after discharge, returned to custody where detention staff allegedly confiscated her nebulizer, other respiratory meds and nutritional drinks; her parents, who were also detained, filed a Texas federal lawsuit seeking their release, and the family says the case comes amid concerns about medical care at the Dilley facility during a measles outbreak.
Fifth Circuit upholds mandatory immigration detention policy
A divided 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (2-1) upheld the Trump-era policy of detaining non-citizens arrested in immigration crackdowns without bond hearings, covering Texas and Louisiana. The ruling, the first appellate endorsement of the policy, comes despite hundreds of lower courts ruling it unlawful and could affect thousands of detainees as the issue may eventually reach the Supreme Court.
Trump questions Pretti's armed status after Minneapolis shooting
President Donald Trump said Alex Pretti should not have been carrying a gun or loaded magazines when he was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis, a stance that clashes with gun-rights groups who say Pretti was legally armed and with some Republicans. Trump spoke in Iowa, remarking on Pretti’s weapon amid a broader debate over gun policy ahead of elections. Pretti was a licensed concealed-weapons holder and video contradicting initial claims that he threatened law enforcement has circulated, contributing to political tension after the shooting and a White House leadership shakeup.
Could ICE Officers Be Prosecuted for Minneapolis Shootings?
Reuters explains the potential legal exposure for ICE officers in two January Minneapolis shootings, outlining when state or federal prosecutors could bring charges, how immunity and use‑of‑force standards apply, possible defenses (self‑defense or reasonableness), whether victims’ families could sue under the Federal Tort Claims Act, and the hurdles in proving unlawful intent or reckless disregard amid disputed footage.
FBI agent resigns after attempting probe into ICE officer linked to Minnesota shooting, NYT reports
An FBI agent named Tracee Mergen has resigned after attempting to probe the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis earlier this month, according to the New York Times citing sources. Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was killed in her car by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
Trump expands immigration crackdown to Maine, drawing backlash from governor and communities
The Department of Homeland Security says it has launched an immigration enforcement operation in Maine, dubbed “Operation Catch of the Day,” with more than 100 agents arriving this week to target criminal offenders and refugees including Somali communities. Maine Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat, criticized the tactic as aggressive and not welcome, while President Trump has been expanding federal enforcement in Democratic-led states. Public support for the approach has waned amid clashes with protesters and ongoing political debate over immigration policy.
Trump pledges instant tariff reboot if court strikes emergency tariffs
The New York Times reports that if the Supreme Court rules against Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to justify sweeping global tariffs, his administration would start replacing the tariffs the next day with new levies—potentially a 15% tariff for 150 days under a 1974 act to address imbalances or up to 50% tariffs under a 1930 act for countries that discriminate against U.S. commerce.
US appeals ruling curbing ICE tactics at Minneapolis protests
The Trump administration said it would appeal a federal judge’s order that barred federal agents in Minneapolis from detaining peaceful protesters or using pepper spray/tear gas against bystanders, part of a broader push to expand deportations with thousands of ICE agents deployed locally after a fatal shooting outside an immigration operation and a lawsuit by six protesters alleging constitutional rights violations.
ICE Deputy Director Departs to Run for Ohio House Seat
ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan, 28, is leaving the agency to run for Ohio’s 9th District in the U.S. House, challenging Rep. Marcy Kaptur. Sheahan, a close ally of former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, joined ICE less than a year ago amid leadership shakeups and rising scrutiny of the agency’s immigration enforcement tactics.
Migrant Crossings at US-Mexico Border Plunge 54%
Monthly encounters of migrants at America's southern border have significantly decreased by 42% from a peak of 302,000 in December to roughly 180,000 since January, a development that could benefit President Joe Biden in an election year.