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Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Detained by ICE Over Visa Issues

Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Detained by ICE Over Visa Issues

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant, Lorenzo Thompson, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Nashville, Tennessee, for allegedly overstaying his visa. Thompson, originally from Jamaica, entered the U.S. on a six-month visa in 2021 and has a pending asylum case. According to a friend, Thompson has a valid work visa and no criminal record. The Transportation Workers Union Local 556, representing over 21,000 flight attendants, has expressed support for Thompson, emphasizing the need for dignity and respect in his case.
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Court rejects Trump administration's bid to re-detain pro-Palestinian Georgetown scholar

Court rejects Trump administration's bid to re-detain pro-Palestinian Georgetown scholar

By Nate Raymond July 23 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Thursday rejected an effort by President Donald Trump's administration to allow immigration authorities to re-detain a Georgetown University scholar who had advocated for Palestinian rights and opposed Israel's war in Gaza.
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Metro Water Employee on Leave Amid Federal Investigation in Nashville

Metro Water Employee on Leave Amid Federal Investigation in Nashville

A Metro Water Services employee in Nashville has been placed on administrative leave following a federal investigation. The U.S. Attorney's Office executed a search warrant at the department's offices, targeting the belongings of John Honeysucker, an assistant director who has been with the department since 2014. The nature of the investigation has not been disclosed, but the mayor's office has confirmed the employee's administrative leave and advised him to seek legal counsel.
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Decorah City Council Rejects Ordinance to Limit ICE Cooperation Amid Funding Concerns

Decorah City Council Rejects Ordinance to Limit ICE Cooperation Amid Funding Concerns

The Decorah City Council has once again voted against a proposed ordinance that would limit local cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The decision was made during a council meeting, marking the second rejection of such an ordinance in less than a year. The proposal, backed by the Decorah Community for Immigrant Rights (DCIR), aimed to restrict the Decorah Police Department's cooperation with ICE to the minimum required by law. This initiative follows ICE raids in Los Angeles in June 2025, which sparked national protests. Despite gathering over 500 signatures from residents and receiving endorsement from the city's Human Rights Commission, the council remained unconvinced. Council member Cody Whittle expressed agreement with the organizers' politics but cited the risk of losing approximately $5 million in state funding as a reason for his opposition. The ordinance conflicts with Iowa Code chapter 27A, which mandates state funding withdrawal from local entities that limit federal...
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ICE Abandons Plan to Convert Pennsylvania Warehouses into Detention Centers

ICE Abandons Plan to Convert Pennsylvania Warehouses into Detention Centers

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has withdrawn its plan to convert two warehouses in rural Pennsylvania into detention centers. The decision follows the state's denial of necessary water and wastewater permits, citing inadequate local infrastructure to support the proposed facilities. The warehouses, located in Berks and Schuylkill counties, were part of a broader initiative under former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to expand detention capacity. The plan faced opposition from local communities and officials, who were concerned about the impact on local resources and infrastructure.
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Sunderland planning August event to recruit Premier League fans in Nashville

Sunderland planning August event to recruit Premier League fans in Nashville

The English Premier League's Sunderland AFC is returning to Nashville in August to host a fan event for the opening game of the season.
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Fisk University Receives Funding for Historic Building Preservation

Fisk University Receives Funding for Historic Building Preservation

Fisk University in Nashville has been awarded a grant from the Getty Foundation to preserve Park-Johnson Hall, a building designed by Moses McKissack III in 1954. This initiative is part of the Conserving Black Modernism program, which aims to protect significant sites designed by Black architects. The program, established in 2022, has distributed over $4.85 million in funding to various projects. Park-Johnson Hall, a modernist structure with a red brick facade, houses classrooms and administrative spaces. The grant will aid in developing a preservation plan and documenting the work of McKissack & McKissack, the oldest Black-owned architecture firm in the U.S.
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Titans training camp preview: Cornerbacks and Safeties

Titans training camp preview: Cornerbacks and Safeties

The Tennessee Titans are entering training camp with a new-look secondary, remade by general manager Mike Borgonzi.
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Haway The Podcast | Previewing Sunderland v Liverpool With John From The Anfield Wrap!

Haway The Podcast | Previewing Sunderland v Liverpool With John From The Anfield Wrap!

John Gibbons from the famous ‘Anfield Wrap’ joins us to look ahead to Sunderland v Liverpool at the weekend!
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ICE Arrests Relatives Attempting to Sponsor Migrant Children, Raising Concerns

ICE Arrests Relatives Attempting to Sponsor Migrant Children, Raising Concerns

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been arresting relatives attempting to take custody of migrant children, leading to prolonged stays in shelters for these children. The Trump administration has implemented changes to the vetting process for sponsors, including sharing information with ICE, which has resulted in the arrest of potential caregivers. This practice has raised concerns among advocates who argue that it uses children as 'bait' to detain undocumented immigrants. The policy has also been criticized for its impact on the mental health of children who remain in shelters for extended periods.
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Federal Judge Halts Deportation of Witness in ICE Shooting Case

Federal Judge Halts Deportation of Witness in ICE Shooting Case

A federal judge has issued an order preventing the deportation of Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, a key witness in the fatal shooting of Mexican homebuilder Lorenzo Araujo Salgado by ICE officers in Houston. The incident occurred during a traffic stop on July 7, when Araujo Salgado was shot by an ICE officer while en route to a construction site. The shooting has sparked protests and demands for an independent investigation. Rojas Pliego, who has been in the U.S. for decades without legal status, is currently in ICE custody and claims his detention is unconstitutional. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has stated it will comply with the court order. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is assisting Rojas Pliego and other passengers in applying for U visas, which are available to crime victims and witnesses aiding law enforcement.
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LFC Pre-Season Begins with Reds in Chicago

LFC Pre-Season Begins with Reds in Chicago

A subset of the Liverpool squad are out and about in Chicago