‘Horror on a shocking scale’: resurgent US movement calls for end to family ICE detention Solidarity campaign mobilizes as thousands of children like Liam Ramos taken amid Trump’s immigration crackdown The Guardian - US · Feb 23
British tourist with a valid visa detained by ICE for six weeks Karen Newton warned: tourists ‘don't go’ to the United States while Trump is in charge The Independent UK · Feb 23
‘I’ve been in Britain for my whole adult life. I don’t know what I would do under Reform’s immigration plans’ Kaelynn Narita, an American research manager has built a life in London, but her future could be thrown into jeopardy by Reform’s plans to scrap indefinite leave to remain The Independent UK · Feb 23
‘It was scary’: British grandmother's American dream turns into six-week ICE nightmare despite valid visa What began as a long-awaited dream holiday for a 65-year-old British grandmother ended in a frightening six-week ordeal inside a US immigration detention centre, despite her holding a valid tourist visa and having no criminal record. The Times of India · Feb 23
Reform UK’s ICE-style deportation plan condemned as ‘sadistic’ Zia Yusuf sets out proposals and calls migration an ‘invasion’, as rights groups decry ‘grotesque’ measures The Guardian - UK · Feb 23
Jasmine Crockett Takes Aim At James Talarico In New Ad As Texas Democratic Primary Heats Up: 'Doesn't Practice What He Preaches' Rep. Jasmine Crockett took aim at state Rep. James Talarico in a new ad as the Texas Democratic continues to heat up. Latin Times · Feb 23
How Homeland Security’s subpoenas and databases of protesters threaten the ‘uninhibited, robust, and wide-open’ free speech protected by Supreme Court precedent The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly issuing administrative subpoenas to identify anonymous social media accounts that criticize U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Google, Meta and Reddit have complied with at least some of those requests, according to The New York Times. The Conversation · Feb 23
Inside Dilley ICE Camp: Alleged 'Blue Butterfly Zones' Keep Young Girls Isolated for 'Unknown Reasons' A deep dive into the claims surrounding 'Blue Butterfly Zones' at the Dilley ICE facility, examining the lack of evidence and the need for transparency. International Business Times UK · Feb 23
Cotton Starting a New Week with Mixed Action Cotton prices are up 16 in the thin March contract, but lower in the rest on Tuesday morning, Futures posted a rally or 110 to 150 points across most contracts on Friday, as March closed out the week with a 92 point gain. Crude oil futures was down 4 cents... Barchart · Feb 23
'Nothing Short of Horrifying:' Alaska Rep's Chief of Staff Jailed for Child Eploitation, Trafficking Craig Scott Valdez, a former aide to a state senator, faces federal charges of sex trafficking and child exploitation in Alaska. International Business Times UK · Feb 23
US government ‘shutdown’ again: Why these crises keep happening and what they really mean? America faces recurring government shutdowns. These are not due to a lack of money but a failure to pass spending bills. Recent shutdowns have impacted various agencies, causing furloughs and service disruptions. These funding crises stem from political disagreements, not financial insolvency. India's parliamentary system prevents similar administrative paralysis. The Times of India · Feb 23
ICE agents smash truck windows, forcibly open doors and detain man in front of newborn despite valid work permit A man in Tennessee, Juan, who claims to be a legal U.S. resident with a Green Card and work permit, was forcibly removed from his vehicle by ICE agents. Eyewitness footage shows officers breaking his truck's windows before he fled on foot. Juan stated he ran out of fear after… The Times of India · Feb 23
ICE Can Reportedly Access Flock Surveillance Cameras — Now Americans Are Destroying Them As Flock's licence plate surveillance network spreads across thousands of US communities and shares data with ICE, residents from Oregon to Virginia are sawing down cameras, pressuring city councils and testing how far they can push back against a quiet expansion of state and corporate power. International Business Times UK · Feb 23
The leaders’ guide to handling an ICE visit in the workplace ICE raids are now an HR problem. Fortune · Feb 23
The Independent UK · Feb 23 How Nigel Farage’s plan to scrap indefinite leave to remain could put thousands at risk of deportation Farage says the plan would save over £200bn – but the figures have been called into question
Evening Standard · Feb 23 What is Reform UK's proposed visa ban for six mostly Muslim countries? Reform UK’s new home affairs spokesman, Zia Yusuf, revealed details of the ‘visa freezes’ during a speech in Dover
Salon · Feb 23 The new DHS spokeswoman is even worse Kristi Noem isn’t shaking up DHS, she’s doubling down on violence and propaganda
The Independent UK · Feb 23 International Criminal Court opens hearings into former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte The International Criminal Court has started pretrial hearings on former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing three counts of crimes against humanity for deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he oversaw while in office
The Independent UK · Feb 23 Gold prices rise and dollar falls amid fresh Trump tariff threat Investors and businesses around the world will be digesting developments over the weekend
The Independent UK · Feb 23 Trump brings out false election claims as he honors ‘angel families’ to rally his anti-migrant agenda The president issued a proclamation in memory of victims of crimes committed by undocumented migrants
International Business Times UK · Feb 23 TSA PreCheck Shutdown: What to Expect as Fast-Track Lines Vanish Nationwide Discover the impact of the sudden TSA PreCheck shutdown on travelers and the political backlash it has sparked.
The Independent UK · Feb 23 UK band ‘thrilled’ their song is being used as an ICE protest anthem IN FULL
The Independent UK · Feb 23 Peter Mandelson arrest latest: Peer released on bail as Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre’s family issues statement The ex-Labour peer is being questioning after he was alleged to have leaked senstive information to Jeffrey Epstein while he was business secretary
The Independent UK · Feb 23 Violent arrests of high school students protesting ICE shook a Pennsylvania town. Now officials are investigating Local witnesses and media outlets claim police chief wearing street clothes put female student in a chokehold
Evening Standard · Feb 23 Marcus Mumford says he is ‘thrilled’ his band’s song is used in anti-Ice videos Officers have come under strong criticism over their aggressive approach.