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politics19 days ago•1 min saved

ICE Seeks to Keep Suspect in Custody After Loyola Student Killing Amid Sanctuary Critique

ICE lodged an arrest detainer and pressed Illinois leaders to not release Jose Medina-Medina, a Venezuelan national accused of fatally shooting Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Chicago. Medina-Medina had previously been released into the U.S. after a May 2023 Border Patrol intake and again in June 2023 following a shoplifting arrest, prompting ICE to call on Governor Pritzker and sanctuary politicians to honor detainers and keep the suspect off the streets.

via Homeland Security (.gov)|

#chicago #crime #ice

politics-and-policy1 month ago•3 min saved

States push to hold federal agents accountable amid immigration crackdown

States are testing legal avenues to sue federal agents for civil rights violations during immigration enforcement, challenging the Trump administration's assertion of absolute immunity; Illinois has enacted the Bivens Act to permit suits in state courts, California proposes the No Kings Act to enable suits in federal cases, and Minnesota and other states are weighing similar remedies, while DOJ defends current immunity and public-safety priorities.

via Axios|

#bivens-act #federal-immunity #immigration-enforcement

politics2 months ago•10 min saved

Blue-state governors rush to blunt Trump's deportation drive with legal barriers

Democratic governors in states like Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Illinois are moving to curb federal immigration enforcement by banning or limiting local cooperation with ICE, creating oversight measures, and pursuing restrictions on civil deportations in sensitive locations, in response to violence concerns and shifting public opinion about Trump’s deportation agenda.

via Politico|

#governors #ice #immigration

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Bondi in Minnesota: 16 Arrests for Alleged Attacks on Federal Officers

In Minneapolis, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that 16 people have been arrested for allegedly assaulting federal law enforcement officers, under 18 U.S.C. § 111. Bondi framed the arrests as enforcing the law and urged Minnesota to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, including access to jails and voter rolls, while Gov. Walz’s office rejected the request for voter-roll data. This is a developing story.

via CBS News|

#arrests #federal-officers #minnesota

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Bondi seeks Minnesota voter rolls and welfare data to back immigration crackdown

Attorney General Pam Bondi urged Minnesota to share state voter rolls and public-assistance data with the federal government to aid immigration enforcement and end sanctuary policies, a request Minnesota officials called unlawful and coercive as tensions rise in Minneapolis over a federal crackdown.

via CBS News|

#immigration-enforcement #minnesota #pam-bondi

opinion2 months ago•24 min saved

Two-Way Street: Sanctuary Policies Under Federal Scrutiny

The Washington Post Editorial Board argues that the DOJ’s move to subpoena Minnesota Governor Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey over their criticisms of the administration’s deportation efforts represents dangerous lawfare, while sanctuary policies are criticized as facilitating ICE’s reach into communities. The piece maintains that prosecuting elected officials for political speech would be misguided and stresses that law and order is a two-way street, with sanctuary policies, in their view, creating easy excuses for federal enforcement.

via The Washington Post|

#immigration-policy #jacob-frey #opinion

enforcement3 months ago•1 min saved

ICE arrests in Minnesota and California target convicted criminals amid local concerns

ICE has arrested dozens of dangerous criminal illegal aliens in Minnesota, including murderers and child rapists, despite local efforts by politicians and rioters to obstruct these operations and protect offenders under sanctuary policies.

via ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)|

#criminal-offenders #enforcement #ice

immigration4 months ago•7 min saved

Federal Immigration Crackdowns in New Orleans and Minneapolis Spark Controversy

The Department of Homeland Security launched 'Operation Catahoula Crunch' in New Orleans to target undocumented immigrants, including those with criminal records, amid local sanctuary policies and recent legal changes, sparking protests, legal challenges, and community concerns about civil rights and law enforcement tactics.

via The Washington Post|

#dhs #immigration #immigration-enforcement

government4 months ago•2 min saved

Homeland Security Intensifies Immigration Enforcement in New Orleans

The Department of Homeland Security launched Operation Catahoula Crunch in New Orleans to target criminal illegal aliens released due to sanctuary policies, focusing on violent offenders and emphasizing efforts to restore law and order.

via Homeland Security (.gov)|

#crime #dhs #government

homeland-security5 months ago•1 min saved

ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Serving as Chicago Suburban Police Officer

Radule Bojovic, an illegal alien from Montenegro, was working as a sworn police officer in Illinois, violating federal laws, and was arrested by ICE during Operation Midway Blitz. He had overstayed his visa by over a decade and was receiving taxpayer-funded benefits, raising concerns about sanctuary policies and law enforcement integrity in Illinois.

via Homeland Security (.gov)|

#homeland-security #ice #illegal-alien

local-government6 months ago•2 min saved

Huntington Beach Challenges California's Sanctuary Policies

Huntington Beach has declared itself a non-sanctuary city, opposing California's sanctuary policies and supporting stricter immigration enforcement, in contrast to the state's broader sanctuary stance and federal threats to withhold grants from such jurisdictions.

via CBS News|

#california #huntington-beach #immigration

homeland-security7 months ago•3 min saved

ICE Launches Operation Midway Blitz to Combat Criminal Illegal Aliens in Illinois

The article reports on Operation Midway Blitz launched by DHS to target criminal illegal aliens in Illinois, highlighting the release of numerous offenders due to sanctuary policies under Governor Pritzker, and emphasizing the risks posed by these policies to public safety.

via Homeland Security (.gov)|

#chicago #criminal-offenders #homeland-security

world7 months ago•3 min saved

ICE Launches New Immigration Enforcement Surge in Massachusetts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement launched a new enforcement surge called 'Patriot 2.0' in Massachusetts, targeting illegal immigration and criticizing sanctuary policies, with local officials like Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Governor Maura Healey opposing the crackdown and emphasizing legal protections and political motives.

via WBUR|

#boston #ice #immigration-enforcement

politics7 months ago•0 min saved

ICE Launches Immigration Crackdown in Massachusetts

The Trump administration has initiated an ICE operation in Massachusetts shortly after suing Boston over its sanctuary policies, prompting community protests for detainee releases.

via The Washington Post|

#dhs #ice #immigration-crackdown

immigration7 months ago•6 min saved

ICE Launches New Immigration Crackdown in Greater Boston

A surge in ICE arrests is underway in Greater Boston, targeting illegal immigrants, including those with criminal histories, amid ongoing conflicts over sanctuary policies like Boston's Trust Act, which limits cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The operation, dubbed Patriot 2.0, involves agents from across the country and has already resulted in over 100 arrests, highlighting tensions between federal immigration enforcement and local policies.

via Boston Herald|

#arrests #boston #ice