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Houston changes ordinance limiting cooperation with ICE after pressure from governor

Houston changes ordinance limiting cooperation with ICE after pressure from governor

A Houston city ordinance that limited police officers’ cooperation with federal immigration agents has been amended after Texas’ governor had threatened to take away millions of dollars in public safety grants

9th Circuit Court Overturns California Law Requiring ICE Agents to Show Identification

9th Circuit Court Overturns California Law Requiring ICE Agents to Show Identification

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a California law that mandated immigration agents and other law enforcement officers to display identification while on duty. The court ruled that the law attempted to directly regulate the federal government, which is prohibited by the Supremacy Clause. The law was initially challenged by the Department of Justice shortly after its passage, alongside a related effort to ban masks for federal agents and local police. The law was a response to public anger over aggressive immigration enforcement actions during President Trump's administration. The appellate panel found that the law was an unprecedented attempt to dictate how federal officers should wear their uniforms, which was deemed beyond the state's authority.

9th Circuit Strikes Down California Law Requiring ICE Agents to Show ID

9th Circuit Strikes Down California Law Requiring ICE Agents to Show ID

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has invalidated a California law that required immigration agents and other law enforcement officers to display identification while on duty. The court ruled that the law attempts to regulate the federal government, which is prohibited by the Supremacy Clause. The Department of Justice challenged the law shortly after its passage, arguing that it interfered with federal authority. The ruling is seen as a victory for the Trump administration, which has faced criticism for its immigration enforcement policies. The decision also comes amid discussions in other states considering similar laws.

ICE detains the wife of an Army sergeant in Texas as military family leniency wanes

ICE detains the wife of an Army sergeant in Texas as military family leniency wanes

The wife of a U.S. Army sergeant is being held at an immigration detention facility in El Paso, Texas

EFF Sues DHS and ICE Over Subpoenas Targeting Social Media Users Critical of Immigration Policies

EFF Sues DHS and ICE Over Subpoenas Targeting Social Media Users Critical of Immigration Policies

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for failing to respond to public records requests regarding the use of administrative subpoenas. These subpoenas have been used to compel tech companies to disclose identities of anonymous social media users who have criticized immigration enforcement activities. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, seeks expedited processing and release of records related to these subpoenas. The EFF claims that these actions are part of a broader effort to suppress free speech and target individuals critical of the Trump administration's immigration policies. The lawsuit highlights concerns over the use of legal means to unmask and potentially retaliate against critics, raising significant First Amendment issues.

National Park Service Sued Over Alleged Free Speech Violation Involving Anti-Trump Signs

National Park Service Sued Over Alleged Free Speech Violation Involving Anti-Trump Signs

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a lawsuit against the National Park Service, alleging a violation of the First Amendment. The lawsuit claims the agency threatened to revoke a protest permit over signs critical of President Trump. The ACLU represents Accountability NOW USA, a group protesting the Trump administration's actions. The lawsuit names Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Kevin Griess, superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Parks, as defendants. The case centers on whether the signs constitute protected speech or unprotected obscenity, with the ACLU arguing the former.

So you want to be Canadian, eh? Changes in immigration law will make it easier for Americans

So you want to be Canadian, eh? Changes in immigration law will make it easier for Americans

Potentially millions of Americans suddenly have a much easier path to Canadian citizenship

Vermont seeks feedback from residents on possible restoration of the Bennington Battle Monument

Vermont seeks feedback from residents on possible restoration of the Bennington Battle Monument

Vermont officials are addressing the future of a monument commemorating the 1777 Battle of Bennington which is saturated with 66,000 gallons of water

Man shot by ICE in California will remain in custody over concerns he's a flight risk, lawyer says

Man shot by ICE in California will remain in custody over concerns he's a flight risk, lawyer says

A man who was shot multiple times during an arrest by immigration officers in central California has been ordered to remain in custody over concerns he could be a flight risk

Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces a Justice Department criminal probe over paid informants

Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces a Justice Department criminal probe over paid informants

The Southern Poverty Law Center says it’s the subject of a Justice Department criminal investigation and faces possible charges over its use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups

Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanation after US officials die assisting operation in Chihuahua

Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanation after US officials die assisting operation in Chihuahua

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she was unaware of any collaboration between the U.S. and local authorities in Chihuahua after four officials died in an accident over the weekend

Northeast flower and fruit farmers grapple with whiplash weather

Northeast flower and fruit farmers grapple with whiplash weather

The abrupt swing from hot weather to cold across the Northeast didn't just have people scrambling for discarded jackets, it also is affecting some farmers