ICE holds people in disgusting conditions. Now it’s turning warehouses into camps The Trump administration has bought warehouses across the US that could hold thousands. But resistance is growing The Guardian - US · Feb 17
Afternoon Update: new Coalition frontbench revealed; ‘systemic’ racism at universities; and stories of Heath Ledger on set Angus Taylor has named his new lineup with Tim Wilson among the winners after Sussan Ley was deposed as leader of the Liberal party The Guardian - AU · Feb 17
Indian man accused of sexually assaulting minor held in New Jersey; ICE takes custody An Indian national, Vodela Yashaswi Kottapalli, has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on charges including the sexual assault of a minor in New Jersey. ICE stated he is being held pending removal proceedings, highlighting intensified actions against undocumented migrants accused of crimes. The Times of India · Feb 17
FBI won’t share Alex Pretti shooting evidence, Minnesota authorities say State’s governor had demanded impartial inquiry into the shooting of the VA nurse by federal immigration agents The Guardian - US · Feb 16
‘You’ll get in trouble for that’: Student films himself yelling support for ICE in school, gets a painful reality check from another student He attended an anti-ICE rally to loudly proclaim his love for ICE. We Got This Covered · Feb 16
Trump pal MyPillow pal Lindell is grilled after campaign spent $187K to buy his own book: ‘Got them for a very good price’ Lindell said his campaign planned to spend more money on his book in the future The Independent UK · Feb 16
More and more local law enforcement agencies are partnering with ICE As many as 15,800 local law enforcement officers have been deputized to enforce immigration law, report finds The Independent UK · Feb 16
‘Where is the floor for Donald Trump?’ CNN data guru reveals new low in 4 polls ... and doing worse than Biden Trump’s approval rating sinks as continued fears about the economy and concerns about ICE chaos dominate The Independent UK · Feb 16
CBP commander arrested for harboring his undocumented migrant girlfriend Andres Wilkinson, a 25-year border protection veteran, was "aware of her unlawful immigration status yet maintained a romantic relationship with her,” the Justice Department said in a statement. The Independent UK · Feb 16
ICE-free zones and blocked liquor licenses: US cities fight back against immigration raids Cities across the US have developed novel tactics to protect their residents from federal immigration agents The Guardian - US · Feb 16
Trump’s ICE ‘operation metro surge’ cost Minneapolis $203 million: Official Minneapolis faces a staggering $203 million economic blow from Operation Metro Surge, a federal immigration enforcement initiative. The operation, which saw thousands of agents deployed, severely impacted local businesses, housing stability, and food security, leading to significant wage losses and increased demand for relief services. Officials highlighted the immense strain… The Times of India · Feb 16
‘Activist judges’ are blasting the Trump administration for a staggering 4,400 unlawful detentions Judges are furious at the administration's failure to protect constitutional rights. We Got This Covered · Feb 16
Criticized ICE lately? Reddit, Facebook, and Google may have sent your personal details to DHS for investigation Free speech? Not under Trump. We Got This Covered · Feb 16
As a Former Cop, I Have to Ask: What the Hell Is ICE Doing? Videos of recent immigration enforcement raise serious questions about authority, escalation, and the professional standards officers are trained to follow. Reason · Feb 16
The Guardian - US · Feb 16 Trump’s Obama and Bad Bunny posts crystallize his political philosophy Maga is a recapitulation of the dark side of American history that cohered into nativist nationalism a century ago
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16 EU’s deportations plan risks ICE-style enforcement, rights groups warn Crackdown on undocumented people could lead to home raids, surveillance and racial profiling, 75 organisations say
We Got This Covered · Feb 15 ICE agents lied under oath about shooting a man in Minneapolis, because why stop at one crime when you can commit two Integrity is optional when you've got immunity.
The Times of India · Feb 15 Trump’s border czar Tom Homan says small security force will stay in Minnesota as ICE agents pull back White House border czar Tom Homan said a “small” security force will remain in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, including Minneapolis and St. Paul, even as more than 1,000 immigration agents withdraw from the region following a weeks-long enforcement surge.
The Times of India · Feb 15 Who was Ofelia Torres? Chicago teen who fought for father’s release from ICE detention dies of cancer Ofelia Torres, the 16-year-old Chicago student who publicly appealed for her father’s release from immigration detention while battling a rare cancer, has died, reports NBC news.
The Times of India · Feb 15 ‘Devastating and surreal’: Chicago teacher speaks out after losing job over pro-ICE Facebook post A veteran Chicago-area teacher has spoken out after resigning from his position over a Facebook post that read “GO ICE,” describing the fallout as “professionally and personally devastating and surreal.”
The Independent UK · Feb 15 Tom Homan says a small ‘security force’ will remain in Minnesota to respond to ‘agitators’ White House border czar won’t defend Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in interview, but declines to answer questions about her reported relationship with top-ranking official
We Got This Covered · Feb 15 Two ICE officers suspended after video evidence proves they lied under oath Just another instance of federal teams lying to reframe their aggression.
The Guardian - US · Feb 15 US teen who pushed for her father’s release from ICE custody dies of cancer Ofelia Torres, 16, spotlighted her dad Ruben’s illegal detention last fall during Trump’s crackdown in Chicago
The Fashion Central · Feb 15 ICE arrests left cars abandoned on streets and this Tow Truck Driver started bringing them Home for Free A Minnesota tow truck owner has been returning cars left behind after ICE arrests to families for free, saying he saw a need and decided to help.
The Guardian - US · Feb 15 In Minneapolis, Native American patrols keep watch – and see history repeating: ‘We are still being chased’ The American Indian Movement was established in Minneapolis more than 50 years ago in response to police brutality. After ICE agents flooded the city this winter, neighborhoods reprised citizen patrols