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Trump's crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers

Trump's crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers

President Donald Trump’s push for the largest mass deportation in history has had an outsized impact on the child care field, which is heavily reliant on immigrants and already strained by a worker shortage

Immigration Judge Orders Release of Bruna Caroline Ferreira Amid Controversy

Immigration Judge Orders Release of Bruna Caroline Ferreira Amid Controversy

Bruna Caroline Ferreira, the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, has been ordered released from an immigration detention facility in Louisiana. Ferreira was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Massachusetts on November 26 while on her way to pick up her son from school. Despite being labeled a 'criminal illegal alien' by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), an immigration judge granted her release on a $1,500 bond. Ferreira, originally from Brazil, was previously allowed to stay in the U.S. under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Her attorney, Todd Pomerleau, stated that she is working towards obtaining a green card and disputed claims of her having a criminal record. Pomerleau argued that any reference to a criminal past might be related to a decades-old juvenile court summons, which was dismissed.

Woman Linked to Trump Press Secretary Released from ICE Custody

Woman Linked to Trump Press Secretary Released from ICE Custody

Bruna Ferreira, a Brazilian-born woman with ties to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, has been released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. Ferreira, who was previously engaged to Leavitt's brother, was granted a $1,500 bond by an immigration judge in Louisiana. Her lawyer argued that she was neither a danger nor a flight risk, a stance the government did not contest. Ferreira's case has drawn attention due to her familial connection to Leavitt and conflicting claims about her immigration status. The Department of Homeland Security labeled her a 'criminal illegal alien,' a claim her lawyer disputes, citing her participation in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Authorities Monitor Online Criticism Amid New Orleans Immigration Crackdown

Authorities Monitor Online Criticism Amid New Orleans Immigration Crackdown

State and federal authorities in New Orleans are intensively monitoring online criticism and protests against an ongoing immigration crackdown, known as 'Catahoula Crunch'. This operation has led to the arrest of 38 individuals, with only a minority having significant criminal histories. The authorities are tracking message boards and social media to gauge public sentiment and identify potential threats to agents. Local officials have expressed concerns over the lack of transparency and the chilling effect this surveillance could have on free speech. The operation, which aims to arrest up to 5,000 individuals, has been criticized for targeting individuals based on racial profiling rather than focusing solely on violent offenders.

Zohran Mamdani tells immigrant New Yorkers about their right not to comply with ICE

Zohran Mamdani tells immigrant New Yorkers about their right not to comply with ICE

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani posted a video explaining immigrants' right to refuse to speak to or comply with agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

DHS Expands Immigration Crackdown in New Orleans, Plans 5,000 Arrests

DHS Expands Immigration Crackdown in New Orleans, Plans 5,000 Arrests

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has intensified its immigration enforcement efforts in New Orleans, resulting in the arrest of dozens of individuals. This action is part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to expand immigration crackdowns across the region, with a target of 5,000 arrests. Critics of the operation argue that many of those detained do not have criminal records, raising concerns about the impact on immigrant communities. The crackdown has prompted local communities to prepare for potential raids, highlighting the ongoing tensions between federal immigration policies and local responses.

Bruna Ferreira Criticizes White House Narrative Following ICE Arrest

Bruna Ferreira Criticizes White House Narrative Following ICE Arrest

Bruna Ferreira, the mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, has publicly criticized the White House's portrayal of her situation following her arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Ferreira, a Brazilian immigrant, was detained on November 12 and is currently held in an ICE detention facility in Louisiana. In an interview with the Washington Post, Ferreira expressed her dismay at being labeled an absentee mother by the administration, describing the characterization as 'disgusting.' She admitted to making a mistake by trusting Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, to be her son's godmother. Ferreira, who has a child with Michael Leavitt, the press secretary's older brother, maintains that she has no criminal record and has strong ties to the Leavitt family. Her attorney, Todd Pomerleau, supports her claims, contradicting the administration's narrative.

Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules

Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules

A federal judge has allowed a Tufts University student from Turkey to resume research and teaching while she challenges her arrest and detention by the Trump administration

Report: Arkansas expected to hire FSU running backs coach David “YAC” Johnson

Report: Arkansas expected to hire FSU running backs coach David “YAC” Johnson

More staff attrition for the Florida State Seminoles

Mother of White House Press Secretary's Nephew Released from Immigration Detention

Mother of White House Press Secretary's Nephew Released from Immigration Detention

Bruna Caroline Ferreira, the mother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew, has been ordered released from immigration detention. Ferreira, a Brazilian national, was detained by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and described as a 'criminal illegal alien' due to a previous arrest for battery and overstaying a visa that expired in 1999. However, her attorney, Todd Pomerleau, argued that Ferreira is not a criminal and is not a flight risk. Ferreira, who previously held DACA status and is in the process of obtaining a green card, was ordered released on a minimum bond of $1,500 by an immigration judge. The White House has not commented on the situation.

US Supreme Court turns away appeal of Texas library book ban

US Supreme Court turns away appeal of Texas library book ban

By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - The U.S.

U.S. Border Patrol Agents Mistakenly Pursue Woman in Louisiana During Immigration Operation

U.S. Border Patrol Agents Mistakenly Pursue Woman in Louisiana During Immigration Operation

A video has surfaced showing U.S. Border Patrol agents mistakenly pursuing Jacelynn Guzman, a U.S. citizen, in Marrero, Louisiana. The incident occurred during a targeted immigration enforcement operation aimed at apprehending a criminal illegal alien. Guzman, who was walking home, was approached by agents in an unmarked SUV. Despite identifying herself as a U.S. citizen, she fled to her home, prompting the agents to follow her. The agents ceased their pursuit upon realizing she was not their target and left the area without making any arrests. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the operation and stated that no arrests were made.