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Rural Louisiana Detention Centers Hold 7,000 Facing Deportation
Immigration facilities nestled among crawfish farms draw scrutiny as Trump promises rapid deportations and critics cite limited legal access...
7,000 immigrants await deportation in Louisiana's rural detention centers amid crawfish farms, pines, and po'boy cafes. Trump's 2024 systematic deportation promise challenges agencies' removal process while benefiting private prisons. ICE Director Lyons promotes Amazon-style 24-hour deportations at Phoenix conference. Critics condemn deliberate isolation from legal support.
US Senator Blocked from Meeting Deported Maryland Man in Salvador
Sen. Van Hollen's attempt to visit Abrego Garcia thwarted by military, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tension over controversial deportation case...
Maryland Sen. Van Hollen met deported Abrego Garcia in El Salvador after soldiers blocked access 2 miles from CECOT prison. Trump and Bukele refuse his return despite court orders and Supreme Court directive. Deported in March without evidence of MS-13 ties, he remains isolated from family and lawyers, violating international law. More lawmakers plan visits to address due process violations.
US Intel Agencies Dispute Venezuelan Gang-Government Connection Claims
National Intelligence Council report contradicts White House stance on Tren de Aragua gang, undermining deportation policy justification...
A National Intelligence Council assessment, backed by 17 of 18 US intelligence agencies, found only minimal contact between prison-originated Tren de Aragua gang members and low-level Venezuelan officials, with no coordination with President Maduro's government. The FBI dissented. Findings contradict White House claims justifying Venezuelan migrant deportations under Foreign Enemies Act.
US Intel Debunks Trump's Venezuelan Gang-Government Connection Claims
Intelligence agencies find no evidence linking Tren de Aragua gang to Venezuelan regime, contradicting deportation justification for 130 alleged members...
U.S. intelligence assessment contradicts Trump administration's deportation justification, finding no coordination between Tren de Aragua gang and Venezuelan government. Supreme Court permitted using 1798 Alien Enemies Act with mandatory hearings. Despite gang's history of kidnappings and extortion, 17 agencies dispute Trump's March claims of regime infiltration. 130 alleged members deported to El Salvador prison.
ICE Detention System Expands as Facilities Near Breaking Point
Agency seeks $175B budget for massive expansion to 100,000 beds, while private contractors secure billions in new facility contracts...
ICE holds 46,000 detainees nationwide, including 7,000 in Louisiana, amid overcrowding in Miami. Acting Director Lyons seeks Amazon-like efficiency as Congress considers $175B enforcement budget. Major contracts awarded: $3.85B Fort Bliss facility, Geo Group's $1B Newark center, CoreCivic's Dilley facility. Expansion targets 100,000 beds while Detention Watch Network protests isolation tactics.
U.S. Senator Visits Wrongfully Deported Man in El Salvador Prison
Van Hollen confronts Bukele administration over García deportation that violated 2019 protections, as officials debate alleged gang ties...
Senator Van Hollen met Ábrego García in El Salvador's Cecot prison after March 15 deportation violated 2019 protections. Despite Judge Xinis's ruling and Supreme Court support, President Bukele and Press Secretary Leavitt refuse his return. Trump officials admit error while alleging MS-13 ties. García's wife Jennifer received messages via Van Hollen. Case links to Morin murder investigation.
US Senator Denied Access to Wrongly Deported Man in Salvador
Maryland's Van Hollen confronts diplomatic standoff as Salvadoran authorities block access to American citizen held in CECOT prison despite court orders...
Maryland Sen. Van Hollen met deportee Kilmar Garcia in El Salvador after soldiers blocked prison access. Judge Xinis and Supreme Court ordered Garcia's return following erroneous deportation. President Bukele maintains custody at CECOT prison, while Trump administration disputes responsibility. Appeals court deemed response shocking. Wife Jennifer Vasquez awaits resolution of international standoff.
Supreme Court, White House Clash Over Deported Salvadoran's Return
Administration defies order to return Abrego Garcia amid MS-13 allegations, sparking constitutional debate over immigration enforcement powers...
The Abrego Garcia case pits Democrats' defense of due process against Trump's immigration agenda. The Salvadoran Maryland resident, deported through administrative error despite court protection, faces MS-13 allegations from informant testimony. Attorney General Bondi labels him terrorist, refusing return despite Supreme Court order. Rep. Espaillat champions separation of powers while addressing wife's past protective order.
Supreme Court to Hear Trump Birthright Citizenship Challenge
Justices set May hearing on controversial executive order that would deny citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants, as 22 states sue...
Supreme Court sets May 15 hearing on Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship for illegal immigrants' children. Three courts blocked nationwide implementation, prompting Justice Department appeal citing Muslim ban precedent. Trump claims Civil War-era 14th Amendment supports his stance. 22 states sue, led by NJ AG Platkin, amid 150+ lawsuits. Administration seeks partial enforcement despite patchwork concerns.
Turkish Student Detained After Pro-Palestine Op-Ed Sparks Visa Row
ICE holds Tufts student in Louisiana facility following State Department visa revocation, raising First Amendment concerns among civil rights advocates...
Turkish student Rümeysa Öztürk remains detained in Basile, Louisiana after March 25 arrest. State Department revoked her visa citing her Tufts Daily op-ed supporting Palestinian activism, alleging hostile environment creation. Judge Sessions reviews case in Vermont while immigration judge denied bond, deeming her flight risk. Lawyers challenge ICE detention authority, citing First/Fifth Amendment violations.
Salvadoran Father Deported Despite Gang Threat Protection Claims
Former construction worker with three children was removed to El Salvador despite previous court protections from gang violence...
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, deported to El Salvador in March 2023 despite Supreme Court opposition, entered US illegally in 2012. Arrested in 2019 at Maryland Home Depot, police labeled him MS-13 member. He received removal protection due to Barrio-18 threats, worked construction, had three children, and maintained clean record with regular immigration check-ins until deportation.
Judge Blasts 'Shocking' Deportation in MS-13 Misidentification Case
Federal court condemns removal of Salvadoran immigrant after officials admitted 'administrative error' in gang affiliation claims...
Judge Wilkinson condemned the Trump administration's deportation of Abrego Garcia to El Salvador as 'shocking.' Arriving 2011, arrested 2019, released October, he received removal protection. Despite no criminal record, officials alleged MS-13 membership based on informant claims and attire. The admitted 'administrative error' sparked legal battles for his return.
ICE Wrongly Deports Baltimore Man to El Salvador Terror Prison
Protected immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia sent to maximum-security facility despite legal status, as Senator's prison visit blocked by military...
ICE erroneously deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia from Baltimore to El Salvador's CECOT Terrorism Confinement Center, despite his 2019 withholding of removal order. Senator Van Hollen met Vice President Ulloa but was blocked by military 3km from prison. Garcia was among 200 migrants deported under Trump administration's gang-ties claims.
Search Underway for Woman, Children Who Crossed Canada-US Border
RCMP and SQ mount rescue operation near Trout River after midnight crossing from New York, raising concerns about migrants' safety...
RCMP and SQ search near Trout River for woman and two children as young as 3 who crossed from Constable, NY. Operation began midnight Thursday after three arrests revealed missing group. Medical services await possible dehydration cases. Elgin's crossing operates 6am-6pm. Manager Cloutier notes increased crossings since Trump's term, lacking resources.
Court Orders Officials to Testify in US Citizen's Salvador Detention
Federal appeals panel rebukes Trump administration's stance on Maryland resident's imprisonment, demanding testimony from immigration and diplomatic officials...
A 4th Circuit Court panel unanimously rejected DOJ's appeal in Kilmar Ábrego García's case, upholding Judge Xinis's order for testimony from ICE, Homeland Security, and State Department officials. The court condemned the Trump administration's claim of powerlessness to free the Maryland resident from El Salvador prison, warning of a dangerous judicial-executive constitutional conflict.
Court Slams Trump Officials Over Wrongful Deportation to El Salvador
Fourth Circuit orders testimony on efforts to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, rejecting MS-13 claims while affirming due process rights...
The 4th Circuit unanimously condemned Trump officials' refusal to return mistakenly-deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador. Judge Wilkinson's panel ordered testimony on compliance efforts. While President Bukele refuses repatriation and officials claim MS-13 ties, lawyers deny gang connections. The court affirmed due process rights despite terrorism allegations, upholding constitutional principles.
Supreme Court Blocks Trump-Era Birthright Citizenship Restrictions
Justices extend nationwide hold until May 2024 as legal battle over 14th Amendment rights intensifies across 22 states...
Supreme Court maintains holds on Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions until May 2024. Post-Civil War 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to U.S.-born children. Three courts blocked the order nationwide. Justice Department, citing border security, challenges courts' jurisdiction power, faces 150+ lawsuits from 22 states. Administration argues non-citizens' children aren't 'subject to jurisdiction.' New Hampshire has separate order.
US Senator Denied Access to Deported Maryland Man in Salvador
Sen. Van Hollen blocked from visiting Kilmar Ábrego García, deported despite court protection, as diplomatic tensions escalate over detention...
Maryland Senator Van Hollen was blocked by soldiers 3 kilometers from El Salvador prison holding Kilmar Ábrego García, deported in March despite court orders. Trump administration and President Bukele refuse repatriation despite Supreme Court intervention. Officials claim MS-13 ties, but lawyers note no evidence or related charges exist.
Supreme Court to Hear Trump Birthright Citizenship Battle
Justices set May hearing on DOJ request to partially lift injunctions blocking controversial order that limits 14th Amendment protections...
Supreme Court schedules May 15 arguments on Justice Department's request to partially enforce Trump's birthright citizenship order, contradicting 14th Amendment. Federal agencies stopped issuing citizenship documents post-February 19 for children of unlawful/temporary residents. Appeals courts in San Francisco, Boston, Richmond upheld nationwide injunctions from three federal courts protecting seven individuals and 22 states.
Woman, Children Missing After Illegal Border Crossing Near Quebec
RCMP launches extensive search operation with helicopters and dogs after group attempts unauthorized entry from US into Canada near Godmanchester...
RCMP Corporal Pillarova reports search for woman and two children 65km southwest of Godmanchester, Quebec, after illegal US border crossing attempt. Three others arrested. Operation involves tracking dogs, helicopter, and Quebec police. Incident reflects increased asylum seekers since Trump took office January. Search began midnight.
Judge Threatens Contempt Over Mass El Salvador Deportations
Officials given April 23 deadline to explain 200+ deportations under 1798 law, as administration faces legal scrutiny for defying court orders...
Judge Boasberg gave Trump officials until April 23 to address 200+ El Salvador deportations under 1798 Alien Enemies Act or face contempt. Officials claim planes left before orders. AG Bondi oversees potential prosecution. Administration labeled deportees terrorists, seeks largest deportation programme. Presidential immunity protects Trump. Civil/criminal penalties possible for officials' wilful disregard.
Supreme Court Blocks Trump-Era Deportations of Venezuelan Migrants
Justice Department challenges judicial oversight after courts mandate return of deportees and allow pre-removal appeals under Alien Enemies Act...
Trump administration appeals deportation rulings by Obama-appointed Judges Boasberg and Xinis regarding 238 Venezuelan gang members and Abrego Garcia sent to El Salvador March 15. Supreme Court's April 7-10 rulings on Alien Enemies Act allow pre-deportation challenges and mandate facilitating Garcia's return from Terrorism Confinement Center. Justice Department disputes judicial authority over diplomacy.
Turkish PhD Student Detained After Pro-Palestine Article Sparks Visa Row
Tufts student faces deportation and denied bail following visa revocation, raising concerns about academic freedom and immigration enforcement...
Immigration judge denied bail for Rumeysa Ozturk, 30, Turkish PhD student in child development, detained since March 25 arrest in Somerville. Transferred through NH/VT to Basile ICE facility, suffering 5 asthma attacks. March 21 visa revocation cited her Tufts Daily article supporting Palestinian genocide recognition and Israeli divestment. Lawyers petition Vermont judge, citing denied legal access.
DHS Visa Crackdown Sparks Legal Battles Across US Universities
Over 900 international students face deportation as ACLU challenges mass visa revocations at major institutions, citing due process concerns...
DHS faces lawsuits nationwide after revoking visas of 901 international students at 128 institutions since March 2024. ACLU Michigan challenges due process violations at Wayne State and University of Michigan, suggesting systematic terminations. Dartmouth's Xiaotian Liu secured a restraining order. Students from Harvard to public universities face deportation over minor infractions.
Immigrant Meat Worker's American Dream Faces Trump-Era Deportation
Kansas food industry relies heavily on immigrant labor as longtime Guatemalan worker, who fled violence at age 10, fights to stay...
A Guatemalan meat worker who fled after her mother's death and violent father at age 10 faces Trump's deportation. In Dodge City and Garden City, immigrants comprise 67.9% of food manufacturing and 18.3% of essential food workers. Cimarron lawyer Feltman reports record cases. The worker, with permanently bent fingers, raised three boys and an engineer daughter.
U.S. Admits Wrongful Deportation of Protected Maryland Resident
Garcia sent to El Salvador prison despite court protection, highlighting concerns over Trump-era deportation policies targeting Central Americans...
U.S. authorities acknowledged wrongfully deporting Garcia, a legally protected Maryland resident, to an El Salvador prison near San Salvador in March, violating a court order. The Trump administration has transferred over 200 Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador, citing gang involvement and violent crimes.
UK Bans EU Meat and Cheese in Major Border Crackdown
New public health restrictions prohibit travelers from bringing European cured meats and dairy products into Britain, citing foot and mouth disease concerns...
Great Britain's border control has implemented strict public health measures, banning travelers from bringing EU-sourced cured meats and cheese into the country. This food safety regulation, enacted to prevent foot and mouth disease spread, represents significant travel restrictions affecting all EU-Britain food transportation.
DHS Moves to Revoke Visas of 901 Foreign Students
ACLU challenges Trump administration's crackdown targeting pro-Palestinian activists and minor violations across 128 universities...
901 students from 128 universities face visa revocations under Trump's DHS, including Columbia activist Khalil for pro-Palestinian activities. ACLU challenges target minor violations, while Dartmouth's Liu received a restraining order. Michelle Mittelstadt of Immigration Policy Institute notes this reflects broader immigrant scrutiny under Trump administration.
Judge Weighs Criminal Contempt After Mass Deportation Defies Order
Trump administration faces legal scrutiny for deporting 238 alleged gang members to El Salvador despite court order blocking removals...
Judge Boasberg found probable cause for criminal contempt after Trump's administration defied March 15 orders, deporting 238 alleged Tren de Aragua members to El Salvador's 40,000-capacity terrorism prison. Officials lack evidence of gang ties. Communications Director Cheung pledged to appeal. The controversial use of 1798 wartime law faces criticism absent invasion threat.
Tennessee Bill Could Bar Undocumented Children From Public Schools
GOP-backed legislation challenges 1982 Supreme Court ruling, sparking protests as lawmakers advance measure requiring proof of legal status for K-12 education...
Tennessee GOP and Heritage Foundation push legislation requiring proof of legal residence for K-12 education, challenging Plyler v. Doe. Sixth-grader Damian Felipe Jimenez, son of immigrant parents, joins emotional Capitol protests where students shed tears. Republican Senate advances bill allowing schools to deny admission or charge undocumented students tuition, citing fiscal impact and seeking Supreme Court review.
Trump Shifts Border Land Control to Pentagon, Sparks Tension
Mexican President protests as 60-foot Roosevelt Reserve transfers to Defense Department, enabling military detention facilities along southern border...
Trump's Friday memo transferred the 18.2-meter Roosevelt Reserve from Interior to Defense, excluding indigenous and private lands, creating military base status from New Mexico to California. President Sheinbaum sent a diplomatic note questioning wall construction plans while emphasizing bilateral cooperation. The change allows military migrant detention, bypassing law enforcement restrictions.
Man Wrongly Labeled MS-13 Member Deported Despite Legal Protection
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, protected from deportation since 2019, was mistakenly removed to El Salvador after routine traffic stop...
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who entered US illegally in 2011, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador by Trump administration after March 12 traffic stop. Despite 2019 deportation protection and no criminal record, he was labeled MS-13 member. His wife Jennifer Vasquez's 2021 domestic violence protective order was dismissed before deportation with 261 others.
Trump's Border Emergency Turns 700-Mile Strip Into Military Zone
Military deploys 7,000 troops and advanced surveillance as border crossings drop 28% from 2023 peak levels...
Trump declared national emergency, seizing 700-mile, 60-foot-deep border strip as military installation. 7,000 troops and 50+ Stryker vehicles at Fort Bliss, where Sgt. Zamorra operates mile-range thermal cameras. March crossings dropped to 7,200 from 2023's 10,000 daily. Agent Marrero-Rubio confirms need at Mount Cristo Rey, Sunland Park, despite reduced activity.
White House Defies Court Order in MS-13 Deportation Case
Biden administration refuses to return Salvadoran man to Maryland despite federal judge's ruling, citing gang ties and domestic violence concerns...
Kilmar Ábrego García, deported March 15 to El Salvador's Cecot prison from Maryland, faces White House refusal for return despite Judge Xinis's orders and Supreme Court ruling. Press Secretary Leavitt cites MS-13 ties and domestic violence. President Bukele claims powerless to intervene. Senator Van Hollen denied prison access in San Salvador. DHS Counsel Mazzara reports no progress.
Judge Threatens Contempt Over Venezuelan Gang Deportee Returns
Federal judge warns Trump administration of criminal charges for defying orders to retrieve gang members deported to El Salvador prison..
Judge Boasberg threatened criminal contempt charges against the Trump administration for defying orders to return Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang deportees from El Salvador's maximum-security prison. His written decision promises hearings and private prosecution if DOJ refuses action. White House director Cheung plans appeal of ruling citing 1798 Alien Enemies Act violations.
Judge: Trump Team Defied Court in El Salvador Deportations
Administration faces contempt charges after deliberately violating orders by deporting alleged gang members, as President Bukele taunts U.S. judiciary...
Federal Judge Boasberg ruled Trump administration willfully violated orders by deporting alleged gang members to El Salvador prisons under 1798 Alien Enemies Act. Despite emergency hearing demands to return airborne planes, President Bukele mockingly confirmed arrivals. Justice Department's airspace defense failed to prevent contempt proceedings, despite Supreme Court's later vacation of deportation block, amid numerous blocked executive actions.
US Senator Battles El Salvador Over Deported American's Detention
Van Hollen challenges Bukele regime on Abrego Garcia case amid broader crackdown, as Supreme Court orders return of contested Trump-era deportee...
Sen. Van Hollen confronts El Salvador's Bukele government over Abrego Garcia's imprisonment, following Trump administration's contested deportation. Supreme Court demands return while officials claim unproven MS-13 ties. Democrats Garcia/Frost push oversight as Homan/Moore support Trump. Prison holds 200 Venezuelans amid 84,000-person gang crackdown, raising human rights concerns. Constitutional crisis deepens.
ICE Agents Shatter Window, Detain Asylum-Seeking Seafood Worker
New Bedford resident Juan Mendez, who has no criminal record, was forcibly removed as his wife filmed. His family has protected asylum status...
Attorney Ondine Galvez-Sniffin reports ICE agents smashed Juan Mendez's window in New Bedford, detaining the 4-year resident seafood worker who screamed 'Help Me' in Spanish. His wife Marilu Ortiz filmed the incident. The fingerprinted, criminal-free asylum applicant is held in Dover. His wife and 9-year-old son have Guatemala asylum protection.
ICE Agents Shatter Window in Violent Arrest of Fisherman
Massachusetts fishing worker with clean record detained after dental visit, as wife with asylum protection films dramatic confrontation...
ICE agents violently arrested Juan Francisco Méndez, a 4-year Massachusetts fishing worker with no criminal record, breaking his car window during a dental visit. His wife Marilú Ortiz, who has Guatemala asylum protection with their 9-year-old son, recorded the incident. Attorney Galvez-Sniffin reports Méndez, fingerprinted in December, is held in Dover.
Judge Weighs Criminal Charges Over Trump-Era Deportation Orders
Federal judge finds probable cause for contempt after officials rushed deportations to El Salvador, defying court orders and constitutional obligations...
Chief Judge Boasberg found probable cause for criminal contempt against Trump administration for violating constitutional oath and court orders to return El Salvador-bound deportee planes. Officials rushed deportations under Alien Enemies Act before legal challenges. If Justice Department won't prosecute, Boasberg will appoint alternate counsel. Administration plans appeal.
U.S. Senator Denied Access to Wrongfully Deported Man in El Salvador
Sen. Van Hollen seeks meeting with Maryland resident Kilmar Garcia, deported by ICE error to controversial detention facility funded by U.S...
Maryland Sen. Van Hollen visited El Salvador, meeting VP Ulloa but denied access to wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia in CECOT. ICE's March 2023 administrative error led to deportation with 200 migrants despite removal protection. Trump administration pays El Salvador for detention, alleging MS-13 ties without evidence. Supreme Court ordered return.
US Cancels 901 Student Visas in Major Immigration Crackdown
International students from India and China face sudden visa terminations across 128 colleges, sparking legal challenges and ACLU intervention...
901 visa terminations across 128+ colleges affect India/China-dominant 1.1M international student population, including 500,000 graduates, 342,000 undergraduates, 242,000 in practical training. Secretary Rubio's national interest revocations, monitored through post-9/11 ICE controls, target minor infractions. Courts issue restraining orders as ACLU challenges terminations lacking due process or clear justification.
Judge Holds Trump Admin in Contempt Over Deportation Case
Federal judge orders return of Salvadoran deportee, threatens prosecution as Trump calls for judicial impeachment in escalating legal battle...
Judge Boasberg ruled criminal contempt against Trump's administration for violating El Salvador deportation orders, demanding deportee return from prison to challenge removal. Administration faces prosecution without compliance. Trump seeks Boasberg's impeachment, Justice Department alleges overreach. Judge cites unsatisfactory responses in executing White House priorities.
Judge Weighs Criminal Contempt in Trump Deportation Order Defiance
Federal court finds probable cause after administration allegedly violated El Salvador deportation halt, citing centuries-old Alien Enemies Act...
Obama appointee Judge Boasberg found probable cause for criminal contempt against Trump administration for violating El Salvador deportation halt. Citing 1798 Alien Enemies Act against Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, Trump defied orders, faces prosecution unless purged. Justice Department disputes authority while Bukele mockingly received deportees in notorious prison.
Judge Threatens Contempt Over Defied El Salvador Deportation Ban
Trump officials face legal consequences for deporting hundreds despite court order, must explain actions by April 23 or risk prosecution...
Judge Boasberg threatens contempt charges for Trump administration's willful disregard of orders halting 200+ El Salvador deportations. Officials used 1798 Alien Enemies Act despite temporary restraining order. Supreme Court later approved deportations but violation remains. Administration must explain actions by April 23 or face individual prosecutions. Compliance could purge contempt.
Maryland Senator Fights Deportation to El Salvador's Notorious Prison
Van Hollen contests deportation of man to overcrowded CECOT facility amid human rights concerns and disputed gang allegations...
Maryland Sen. Van Hollen challenges Trump administration's deportation of Abrego Garcia to El Salvador's CECOT prison, where Bukele's anti-gang campaign holds 84,000 inmates amid torture allegations. Despite Supreme Court intervention and unproven MS-13 claims, he joins 200 Venezuelans deported. Human rights groups condemn conditions while Democrats and family seek repatriation against Homan's objections.
Judge Finds Trump Officials Defied Court's Migrant Transfer Ban
Federal ruling cites probable cause for criminal contempt after administration ignored orders blocking deportations to El Salvador...
Federal Judge Boasberg determined probable cause for criminal contempt after Trump administration officials willfully disobeyed orders blocking migrant transfers to Salvadoran custody on March 15. Their defiance of judicial directives regarding planes bound for El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act, despite opportunities to explain, violated Constitutional principles and sworn oaths.
EU Expands 'Safe Country' List in Major Asylum Reform
Seven nations added to fast-track processing list by 2026, aiming to address low return rates despite human rights concerns...
EU names Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco, and Tunisia as safe countries for fast-tracked asylum processing by 2026. Reform addresses sub-20% return rates, despite EuroMed Rights' concerns over human rights. Italy's Meloni government supports changes, though European Court blocked Albanian detention plans. Individual assessments remain mandatory despite expedited procedures.
Judge Blocks Trump-Era Deportations Under 225-Year-Old Law
Federal court rules administration violated 1798 Alien Enemies Act in Venezuelan gang crackdown, sparking legal battle over judicial authority...
Obama appointee Judge Boasberg found Trump administration violated deportation orders under 1798 Alien Enemies Act, invoked against Venezuelan gang threat. El Salvador's Bukele confirmed deportees' prison arrival despite return order. Administration claims planes departed before written directive. Trump seeks Boasberg's impeachment; Justice Department challenges authority.
Palestinian Student Leader Detained at Citizenship Interview
Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi held by ICE amid wave of visa revocations targeting pro-Palestinian demonstrators...
Buddhist Palestinian refugee Mohsen Mahdawi, Columbia Palestinian Student Union co-founder, was detained by ICE in Vermont during a citizenship interview. Fellow activists Mahmoud Khalil and Rumeysa Ozturk face detention in Louisiana. Attorney Luna Droubi claims retaliation as Secretary Rubio announces 300 visa revocations. Mahdawi expressed universal compassion while criticizing Israel on 60 Minutes.