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Reason · 5h ago

Democrats to Trump: Show Us the Venezuela Oil Deal — or Face Subpoenas

Five House Democrats demanded the Venezuela-NABEP oil deal's full contract on Sept. 30 after a classified briefing produced zero answers — and subpoenas may follow.

Latin Times · Oct 1

'No One Is Off the Table': DHS Denies ICE Arrest Pullback and Announces Sanctuary-City Surge

The Department of Homeland Security denied reports of temporary ICE arrest restrictions and announced continued enforcement in sanctuary jurisdictions, amid scrutiny over detentions and agents' use of force.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

In San Antonio’s immigrant community, the fear of ICE weighs on every move

Everyday tasks like buying groceries or taking kids to the park now bring life-changing risks. “We couldn’t go out because they were hunting us,” a Honduran mother said.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 13

Migrant kids are often being held in a South Texas detention center five times longer than a court order allows

The nation’s only detention center for families is routinely holding children beyond the 20-day limit, including an Iranian-born “average American kid” who’s been locked up for 123 days and counting.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 12

Lawmakers Raise Health Concerns Over Conditions at a South Texas Family Detention Center

Members of Congress report inadequate medical care at a South Texas family detention center. Immigration officials deny the allegations.

Medical Daily · Aug 10

Democrats in Congress, able to visit ICE lockups in Texas, describe grim conditions

Immigration officials denied the allegations, but Reps. Joaquin Castro and Veronica Escobar said they’ve come across numerous problematic examples.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 7

Mariachi band star detained by ICE performs ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ for the Fourth of July

Mariachi artists are demanding release of 20-year-old Hebert Kaleth Ibarra Castro from Texas detention center

The Independent UK · Jul 4

Hegseth Boasted About Ending Military Flu Shot Requirement; Now a 25-Year-Old Air Force Recruit Dies From Flu

A flu outbreak at Lackland has brought back discussion over military vaccination policies, following the death of a recruit and rising infection rates among trainees.

International Business Times UK · Jul 4

The Military Just Quietly Reinstated Flu Shots for All Basic Trainees After the Lackland 275-Case Outbreak

Lackland flu cases reached 275 with 4 hospitalizations. All military boot camps have now reinstated mandatory flu vaccinations after Hegseth's April reversal failed within two months.

Medical Daily · Jul 1