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Austin Council Candidate Freed After Riot Charge Linked to ICE Protest
local-politics12 days ago

Austin Council Candidate Freed After Riot Charge Linked to ICE Protest

Misael Ramos, a candidate for Austin’s District 1 City Council seat, was released from Travis County Jail on Saturday after being arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The arrest followed a protest against the shooting of Wilber Garces Perez by an ICE officer. Ramos was charged with participating in a riot, a Class B misdemeanor, and posted $1,000 bail. He claims officers did not provide a warrant at the time of his detention while he was walking his dog.

Don Lemon Strikes Back at Nicki Minaj Over Homophobic Remarks Tied to ICE Coverage
politics8 months ago

Don Lemon Strikes Back at Nicki Minaj Over Homophobic Remarks Tied to ICE Coverage

Don Lemon fired back at Nicki Minaj after she criticized his ICE protest coverage in Minneapolis, calling her a homophobic bigot who lacks political and journalistic understanding. He publicly confronted her on her remarks, even referencing her husband Kenneth Petty, accusing Minaj of hypocrisy while she amplified her stance on social media as Lemon’s report on the ICE protest—which disrupted a local church service—was unfolding.

Portland Protests Persist Amid Federal Tensions and Court Rulings
news1 year ago

Portland Protests Persist Amid Federal Tensions and Court Rulings

Protests outside Portland's ICE office turned violent as federal officers used tear gas, pepper balls, and stun grenades against about 200 demonstrators, amid ongoing legal debates over federal troop deployment and court orders. The protests included colorful costumes and peaceful demonstrations, but also skirmishes and arrests, reflecting heightened tensions over immigration enforcement and federal intervention in Portland.

Rep. LaMonica McIver Indicted on Federal Charges Over ICE Protest
politics1 year ago

Rep. LaMonica McIver Indicted on Federal Charges Over ICE Protest

Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) was indicted on charges related to a protest at an ICE detention facility, accused of forcibly interfering with law enforcement during a scuffle involving immigration enforcement. The indictment follows previous charges and highlights ongoing political and legal tensions surrounding immigration protests and policies in the U.S.

world1 year ago

Finneas Tear-Gassed at LA ICE Protest

Finneas reported being tear-gassed at a peaceful protest in Los Angeles against ICE raids, amid broader tensions involving federal and state authorities over immigration enforcement and troop deployment. The protests drew support from other musicians and prompted responses from local officials, with the upcoming BET Awards confirming the event will proceed despite the unrest.