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Haitian man forced to wear ankle monitor dies by suicide, family says

Haitian man forced to wear ankle monitor dies by suicide, family says

Advocates for the Haitian community in Springfield again ask for ankle monitors to be removed after, they say, a young man humiliated dies by suicide.
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Supporters of Haitian man who died with ankle monitor blame immigration policy

Supporters of Haitian man who died with ankle monitor blame immigration policy

Family members and supporters of a Haitian man fatally hit by a truck said he was feeling humiliated by bullying over an ankle monitor.
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Pierre Damas Bel wanted the American dream. America proved it doesn't exist | Opinion

Pierre Damas Bel wanted the American dream. America proved it doesn't exist | Opinion

Pierre Damas Bel's death tells the world that the American dream is at worst a myth and at best meant only for those with the right skin color.
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DeWine calls death of Springfield Haitian student 'horrible tragedy'

DeWine calls death of Springfield Haitian student 'horrible tragedy'

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine called the death of a Haitian college student fitted with an ankle monitor a "horrible, horrible tragedy."
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What we are doing to immigrants is inhumane. The White House is terrified | Opinion

What we are doing to immigrants is inhumane. The White House is terrified | Opinion

The white Christian nationalists in the White House are terrified of living in a majority-minority nation. We can't turn our backs on immigrants.
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China presses the US for answers after a man dies hours after entering ICE custody

China presses the US for answers after a man dies hours after entering ICE custody

The Chinese government is pressing for answers after a Chinese man died hours after being taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a U.S. territory
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ICE Arrests and Removals Surge Under Tom Homan's 'No-Drama' Enforcement Strategy

ICE Arrests and Removals Surge Under Tom Homan's 'No-Drama' Enforcement Strategy

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests and removals have reached record highs under President Trump's second term, with a strategy led by border czar Tom Homan that emphasizes routine, less confrontational enforcement. In July, immigration arrests hit 50,000, following 43,000 in June, and removals reached 34,000. This surge follows a brief dip in enforcement after President Trump pulled back from a controversial operation in Minneapolis earlier this year. Critics on the right initially believed Homan would scale back mass deportations, but the numbers indicate otherwise. Homan's approach, funded by a $75 billion allocation for ICE, focuses on 'no-drama' tactics, including routine pick-ups at traffic stops, immigration check-ins, and airports, rather than highly visible raids. Anti-ICE activists note that this shift makes it harder to track ICE operations, as arrests are happening 'routinely, and quietly.' A majority of those apprehended are now individuals whose only offense is immigration-relat...
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U.S. Representative Kevin Mullin Conducts Oversight Visit to CBP Detention Facility at SFO Amid Detention Concerns

U.S. Representative Kevin Mullin Conducts Oversight Visit to CBP Detention Facility at SFO Amid Detention Concerns

U.S. Representative Kevin Mullin conducted an unannounced oversight visit to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)-run airport detention facility at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in September 2026. This visit followed reports from the San Francisco Chronicle detailing that over two dozen immigrants, primarily green card holders with past arrests, had been detained at SFO for extended periods, some for more than three days, without adequate access to medical care, attorneys, or even beds. Mullin, whose district includes SFO, initially faced resistance but was eventually granted access to the facility six days after his demand. During his visit, he found five individuals in the holding room and was informed by agents that the prolonged detentions represented a definitive policy shift from the Trump administration.
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Deported right-wing pundit says ICE has 'institutionalized' brutality

Deported right-wing pundit says ICE has 'institutionalized' brutality

The British provocateur was detained after overstaying a visa. He was previously a vocal supporter of the immigration enforcement agency.
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Representative Mark Pocan Proposed Legislation to Dissolve ICE and Implement a 'More Humane System'

Representative Mark Pocan Proposed Legislation to Dissolve ICE and Implement a 'More Humane System'

Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI) has previously proposed and championed legislation aimed at dissolving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within a six-month timeframe. His proposal includes replacing ICE with what he describes as a 'more humane system.' This initiative aligns with calls from other Democratic lawmakers, such as Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), who have also voiced support for abolishing the agency and redirecting its funding. The proponents of this legislation argue that the current system is not humane and advocate for significant reforms to immigration enforcement.
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Faith Leaders Rally in Springfield, Ohio, to Support Haitian Community Amid Increased ICE Activity

Faith Leaders Rally in Springfield, Ohio, to Support Haitian Community Amid Increased ICE Activity

Faith leaders and community members gathered in front of Springfield City Hall in Ohio to rally in support of the Haitian community. The event, dubbed 'Unshackle Springfield,' drew approximately 300 people who held a potluck, sang songs, and discussed the impact of increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in the city. Speakers from various faiths and denominations expressed solidarity, emphasizing that while immigration laws exist, enforcement should not treat innocent people as 'less than human beings.' Viles Dorsainvil, executive director of the Haitian Support Center, stated that ICE activity intensified after Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants expired in late July, leading to the detention of two pastors and widespread fear within the community. Many Haitian residents are reportedly afraid to leave their homes, go to work, take children to school, seek medical care, or report crimes due to fear of deportation.
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Protests Across Indiana Call on Governor Mike Braun to End ICE Detentions Amid Abuse Allegations

Protests Across Indiana Call on Governor Mike Braun to End ICE Detentions Amid Abuse Allegations

A series of protests, dubbed the 'Weekend of Public Witness,' took place across more than 55 locations in Indiana, calling on Governor Mike Braun to end Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions within the state. An Evansville ICE protest was among these numerous rallies. According to event organizer and media liaison Stuart Mora, the protests highlighted alleged abuses within detention centers, including reports of physical abuse by guards, unnecessary lockdowns, solitary confinement, and pervasive racial slurs. Mora shared accounts of detainees being body-slammed, forced to use the bathroom on cell floors, and placed in cells filled with feces. He also recounted the story of a man detained for six months who missed the birth of his third child, despite having lived in the U.S. since age 13 without prior knowledge of being at risk of detainment. The rallies featured various organizations and collected donations for the Immigration Welcome and Resource Center.