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Springfield residents say they are 'under siege' amid ICE actions

Springfield residents say they are 'under siege' amid ICE actions

Tensions rise in Springfield as ICE detains Haitian pastors, sparking protests and calls for city government action.
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As TPS cliff nears, Salvadorans in the US put lives on hold

As TPS cliff nears, Salvadorans in the US put lives on hold

El Salvador's Temporary Protected Status designation could expire soon, leaving families in limbo as they await a decision by the Trump administration.
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U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes Condemns Escalating ICE Arrests in Danbury, Connecticut

U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes Condemns Escalating ICE Arrests in Danbury, Connecticut

U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (D-5th District) joined other officials in Danbury, Connecticut, to condemn the escalating actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. Residents and activists have expressed fear and anger over what they describe as aggressive tactics and seemingly random arrests, with dozens of people detained in a few days. Activists reported that ICE apprehended individuals at day laborer pickup sites, such as Kennedy Park, and used chains instead of handcuffs. This surge in arrests, which activists claim outpaces any single day of immigration arrests in Connecticut since the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration, has led to calls for more action to protect immigrants and enforce the Connecticut Trust Act. Some community members also demand an investigation into potential cooperation between the Danbury Police Department and ICE, which could violate state law.
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Trump’s new mass deportation target

Trump’s new mass deportation target

The Trump administration is going after Haitian immigrants after ending deportation protections.
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U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser's Office Contacted Regarding Immigration Case of Detained Coffee Shop Co-owner

U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser's Office Contacted Regarding Immigration Case of Detained Coffee Shop Co-owner

Kasey Daley, co-owner of City Watch Coffee, is preparing to sell her business after her husband, Ratha San, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. San, who was born in a refugee camp in Thailand and came to the U.S. as a child, was detained during a routine check-in on August 24 and is currently held at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center. ICE confirmed San's arrest as a 'criminal illegal alien from Cambodia' and stated he would remain in custody pending removal. San legally entered the U.S. in 1982, but an immigration judge issued a final order of removal in 2008. His criminal history includes convictions for cocaine possession, assault, larceny, receiving stolen property, and a weapon offense. Daley stated that her family had contacted U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser's office at least twice for assistance with San's immigration issues, both before and after his detention, but reported that 'nothing really came from it.' The Lebanon Daily News reached out to the congressman's off...
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Right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE

Right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE

According to ICE, Yiannopoulos overstayed a visa. The UK native became a prominent figure on the right after railing against BLM, transgender people.
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Judge Alec J. Niziolek's Asylum Denial Rate Exceeds National Average in Orlando Immigration Court

Judge Alec J. Niziolek's Asylum Denial Rate Exceeds National Average in Orlando Immigration Court

Judge Alec J. Niziolek, an Immigration Judge in the Orlando Immigration Court, has a significantly higher asylum denial rate compared to the national average. Data from fiscal years 2021 through the first nine months of 2026 indicates that Judge Niziolek denied 85.5% of the 488 asylum claims he decided on their merits. This rate is substantially higher than the national average denial rate of 62.9% for Immigration Court judges during the same period. Even within the Orlando Immigration Court, where judges denied asylum 72.3% of the time, Judge Niziolek's rate stands out. Judge Niziolek was appointed in October 2022 and previously served as an assistant chief counsel for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from 2006 to 2022. The largest group of asylum seekers appearing before him were from Venezuela, followed by Brazil, Honduras, Mexico, and Cuba.
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ICE operation in Connecticut highlights how arrests are rising even in blue states

ICE operation in Connecticut highlights how arrests are rising even in blue states

Federal immigration authorities have arrested dozens of people in the city of Danbury, Connecticut, this week, despite intense opposition from elected officials and protesters
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Trump administration plans to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum

Trump administration plans to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration said on Monday it planned to revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the U.S., marking its latest step in a sweeping immigration crackdown.
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U.S. Deports Over 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala and Honduras Amidst Increased Enforcement

U.S. Deports Over 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala and Honduras Amidst Increased Enforcement

The United States has deported nearly 2,300 Mexican citizens to Guatemala and dozens more to Honduras this year, marking a significant shift in deportation practices under the Trump administration. Historically, Mexicans deported from the U.S. were almost exclusively returned directly to Mexico. This new approach involves sending Mexican deportees to Central American countries as a 'transit stopover' before they are transported by bus to southern Mexico. Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo confirmed that 2,284 Mexicans have arrived in Guatemala as part of an 'arrangement' with the Mexican government, with costs covered by Mexico or U.S. funding. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security stated that the administration is 'utilizing all lawful options to carry out the largest deportation operation in history, just as President Trump promised.' The Mexican Foreign Ministry has expressed opposition to this practice, reiterating that Mexican citizens have the right to enter their own country and is coordinatin...
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Texas Governor Abbott Declines Extradition of ICE Officer to Minnesota, Sparking Interstate Conflict

Texas Governor Abbott Declines Extradition of ICE Officer to Minnesota, Sparking Interstate Conflict

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has refused to sign an extradition warrant for Christian Castro, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, sought by Minnesota authorities. Castro was released from a detention center in Brownsville, Texas, despite Minnesota's request for his return to face charges of assault and falsely reporting a crime. Minnesota officials allege Castro shot a man and lied about it during a January immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. A federal judge also declined to block Castro's release or compel Governor Abbott to sign the warrant. This decision by Governor Abbott introduces a political dimension into the routine extradition process, which typically sees thousands of fugitives transferred between states without issue. The standoff highlights a growing tension between states, particularly as they diverge on various legal and social issues.
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America raised Armelle Bondonga. Now it wants to send her away | Opinion

America raised Armelle Bondonga. Now it wants to send her away | Opinion

Opinion: Armelle Bondonga Bradshaw showed up for her green card interview. ICE was waiting.