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world24 days ago•14 min saved

Diocese fights Trump border wall to protect sacred mountaintop Jesus statue

A Catholic diocese in New Mexico is suing to block the Trump administration’s plan to seize church land for a border wall near Mount Cristo Rey, arguing that the 29-foot Jesus statue would be desecrated and religious liberty would be harmed; DHS contends the land seizure is legal and won’t affect shrine access as the government pushes to accelerate wall construction, with a lawsuit already filed to acquire about $183,000 in the process.

via The Independent|

#donald-trump #homeland-security #mount-cristo-rey

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Border Patrol Seizes 163 Exotic Creatures in Texas Smuggling Bust

U.S. border agents seized 163 exotic creatures, including pythons, tarantulas, and other reptiles and spiders, hidden in a truck headed to Mexico, highlighting ongoing wildlife smuggling issues at the border.

via CBS News|

#border-security #exotic-animals #illegal-wildlife-trade

world9 months ago•5 min saved

U.S.-Mexico Border Crossings Reach 50-Year Low Amid Immigration Crackdown

Illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border in fiscal year 2025 dropped to the lowest level since 1970, largely attributed to the Trump administration's strict immigration policies, marking a significant decline from record-high apprehensions under the Biden administration.

via CBS News|

#border-patrol #illegal-crossings #immigration-policy

politics11 months ago•2 min saved

US-Mexico border wall to be painted black to deter migrants

The US-Mexico border wall will be painted black to increase heat and difficulty in climbing, as part of broader efforts under the Trump administration to deter illegal crossings, which have significantly decreased recently, alongside increased border security measures and deportations.

via BBC|

#border-wall #deterrence #immigration

politics11 months ago•2 min saved

Border Wall to Be Painted Black to Deter Climbing, Says DHS Secretary

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the entire U.S.-Mexico border wall will be painted black to increase heat and deter climbing, a measure requested by President Trump, alongside efforts to enhance border security with physical barriers and military support, amid a significant decline in illegal crossings.

via CBS News|

#black-paint #border-wall #illegal-immigration

immigration1 year ago•0 min saved

ICE Denies Bond Hearings to Millions of Undocumented Immigrants

The Trump administration has announced that undocumented immigrants are ineligible for bond hearings and must be detained throughout their deportation process, affecting millions including those who crossed during Biden's presidency.

via The Washington Post|

#bond-hearings #deportation #ice

law-and-politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Judge Blocks Trump’s Asylum Restrictions at US-Mexico Border

A federal judge ruled that President Trump's asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border, enacted via an emergency proclamation on his first day in office, is unlawful, allowing asylum processing to resume unless the ruling is overturned on appeal, with the case likely heading to the Supreme Court.

via Axios|

#asylum-ban #immigration-law #judge-ruling

law-and-immigration1 year ago•3 min saved

Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Asylum Restrictions at US-Mexico Border

A US federal court ruled that Trump's proclamation declaring an 'invasion' at the US-Mexico border and suspending asylum rights was unlawful, emphasizing that the president exceeded his authority and violated legal and constitutional bounds. The decision mandates the government to process asylum claims and upholds the rule of law, though the ruling's implementation is pending further legal review.

via The Guardian|

#asylum-ban #court-ruling #immigration-law

immigration1 year ago•1 min saved

Trump Admin Repatriates Wrongly Deported Migrant to US for First Time

A Guatemalan man wrongly deported to Mexico has been returned to the US after a judge's order, marking the first such case during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, highlighting issues of due process and wrongful removals.

via ABC News|

#deportation #immigration #immigration-law

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Supreme Court rules against Mexico in U.S. gunmakers lawsuit

The US Supreme Court unanimously rejected Mexico's lawsuit against US gunmakers, upholding a law that shields manufacturers from liability for guns used in crimes, citing lack of evidence that manufacturers aided illegal sales to Mexican traffickers.

via BBC|

#gunlaws #liability #mexico

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump's Immigration Crackdown: Camps, Border Seals, and Mass Deportations

President-elect Donald Trump has expressed openness to using detention camps for immigrants as part of his plan to deport 21 million undocumented individuals, a key promise of his 2024 campaign. In a TIME interview, Trump suggested that more detention facilities might be necessary and emphasized acting within legal boundaries. He also proposed deporting families together, even if children are legal residents, and threatened tariffs on countries refusing to take back deportees. The plan faces logistical challenges and potential economic impacts, particularly in agriculture.

via Axios|

#deportation #detention-camps #immigration

news1 year ago•2 min saved

Missing Hawaii Woman Hannah Kobayashi Found Safe After Month-Long Search

Hannah Kobayashi has been found safe, according to her family, after being declared voluntarily missing by police. She was last seen crossing the US-Mexico border, and no evidence suggests she was trafficked or involved in criminal activity. Her family expressed relief but requested privacy to heal from the ordeal, which included the tragic suicide of her father during the search. Kobayashi had previously expressed a desire to disconnect from technology.

via CNN|

#family-statement #hannah-kobayashi #los-angeles

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Court Upholds Texas' Right to Maintain Razor Wire Border Barrier

A federal appeals court has ruled that Border Patrol agents cannot cut the razor wire Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, marking a win for Texas in its immigration policy dispute with the Biden administration. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an injunction preventing agents from damaging the wire, which Texas argues is crucial for border security. The decision comes amid ongoing tensions over border control measures and ahead of potential policy changes with President-elect Donald Trump's return to office.

via NPR|

#court-ruling #immigration #politics

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump Appoints Tom Homan as Aggressive New 'Border Czar'

Tom Homan, a veteran immigration official known for his hardline stance, has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump as the "border czar" for the incoming administration. Homan, who previously served as acting director of ICE under Trump, was a key figure in the controversial "zero tolerance" policy that led to family separations at the border. He plans to implement the largest deportation operation in U.S. history, focusing on criminals and national security threats, while reversing Biden-era policies that protect long-term undocumented immigrants from deportation.

via CBS News|

#deportation #immigration #politics

politics1 year ago•8 min saved

Trump's Immigration Plan Sparks Legal and Economic Concerns

Ahead of Donald Trump's second term, immigrants, their advocates, and employers are preparing for potential mass deportations and stricter border policies. Trump's allies prioritize tackling the US-Mexico border and deporting undocumented immigrants with criminal records. Civil rights organizations like LULAC and the ACLU are mobilizing legal resources to challenge these policies. Meanwhile, communities across the US, including sanctuary cities like New York and Los Angeles, are bracing for the impact on families and local economies, while some support immigration reform to address labor shortages.

via CNN|

#deportation #donald-trump #immigration