Donald Trump's anti-immigration crusade has once again run face first into the courts. Overnight, the Ninth Circuit uh court affirmed a lower court's finding that immigration raids in Los Angeles appear to rely on racial profiling. The decision temporarily halts federal agents from making immigration related arrests in the LA area without probable cause. The tactics that ICE have been using to make their arrests are also coming under increased scrutiny. More and more videos are emerging, like this one from ...

In what has become a daily escalating problem for President Trump's deportation campaign, negative headlines about ICE operations are in papers nationwide, sparking fear and uncertainty through immigrant communities and beyond. Now, even some local sheriffs are accusing the Trump administration of trying to poach their officers in a new recruitment push to hire 10,000 new ICE agents, offering a $50,000 signing bonus and student loan forgiveness. Joining me now, one of those sheriffs, Grady Jud from Pulk Cou ...

Immigration Policy & Oversight - A dozen House Democrats are suing the Trump administration over restricted access to immigration detention facilities, arguing a new DHS policy requiring one week's notice infringes on congressional oversight [1] - The lawsuit challenges ICE guidance on congressional visits, asserting it hinders lawmakers' ability to oversee the executive branch [2][3] - Reports indicate nonviolent, noncriminal immigrants are being detained in inadequate ICE facilities lacking basic necessities [3] - ICE received $45 billion for detention, raising concerns about the treatment of immigrants compared to criminals [4] - There are concerns about masked, unidentified agents detaining immigrants, including those with legal visas and green cards, contradicting promises to target convicted criminals [6][7] - A bill called the No Secrets Police Act has been introduced to unmask ICE [12] Legal & Ethical Concerns - The administration is accused of abusing power and disregarding the law regarding immigration and Homeland Security [12] - Concerns are raised about the lack of due process for detained immigrants, including limited access to legal counsel [6][8] - The Department of Justice is perceived as acting in Donald Trump's personal interests rather than for the American people or the rule of law [13]

One Republican congressman ventured beyond the beltway and went back to his district in Wisconsin where he was met with consistent booze and jeers during a town hall last night in his home district over his support for President Trump's policies. Congressman Brian Style began his town hall in the town of Elhorn with the pledge of allegiance during which the crowd emphasized the last words and justice for all. [Applause] Striking moment there.Later, several attendees expressed their disappointment with the c ...

Legal & Regulatory Landscape - A dozen House Democrats are suing the Trump administration over a DHS policy that allegedly infringes on their ability to conduct congressional oversight of ICE facilities [1] - The policy requires a minimum of 7 days notice for access to detention facilities and limits access to certain field offices [2] - Democratic lawmakers allege the policy violates federal law allowing for unannounced inspections by sitting members of Congress [2] Oversight & Transparency - Visits by lawmakers have been a key way for the public to learn about conditions inside ICE facilities [3] - Representative Lam Monica Macyver was charged with two felonies after a confrontation during an oversight visit to an ICE facility in Newark [3] - Maryland Democrats were turned away from an ICE holding facility in Baltimore [4] - DHS claims the lawsuit is an attempt at fundraising and getting clicks on the internet from Democratic members of Congress [5] - Advocates cite overcrowded and unsanitary conditions in ICE detention facilities, highlighting the need for transparency [5]

Millions have seen the videos. More than 56,000 migrants arrested and detained since February. >> Yeah, that's 48.>> I'm a doctor. >> I'm a doctor. >> Nearly half of them without criminal convictions or pending criminal charges.>> Hi. Are you a federal agent. >> Here in the town of Waltham, just outside of Boston, groups like these say they're fighting back.>> People often use the word resistance. Is this what the resistance looks like. >> Hell yeah.>> Founded in February, Ferasa's volunteers go on near dai ...

Immigration Enforcement Concerns - A DACA recipient, Javier Diaz Santana, who is deaf and mute, was detained for nearly a month despite having DACA protection since 2013 [1][2][4][6] - Agents allegedly did not acknowledge or address Santana's DACA status during his detention [5][6] - Santana was held for 24 hours without food or water [7] Communication Barriers and Support - Initial reports suggest a lack of adequate communication support for Santana, who is deaf and non-verbal, during his arrest and detention [5][6][7] - While DHS claims to have provided a communications board and an ASL interpreter, the lawyer indicates an interpreter was only provided at the bond hearing after a motion was filed [9][10][11] - The court clerk initially had no record of Santana needing an ASL interpreter [11] Legal and DACA Status - Santana's DACA status is valid through 2027, providing deferral from deportation [12][13] - Legal proceedings are ongoing, with hopes to administratively close the deportation proceedings [13]

Immigration Enforcement Concerns - Concerns arise regarding masked ICE officers and potential copycat incidents, leading to safety risks for the public [2][6][7] - Votto Latino and over 70 organizations call for investigation into the Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Nome, citing incompetence and disregard for constitutional protections [3][4] - Allegations of US citizens being wrongly caught in immigration enforcement due to racial profiling [8][16] Calls for Transparency and Oversight - Demand for removal of masks to ensure transparency and public safety, preventing individuals from impersonating ICE agents [6][7] - Request for congressional oversight hearings to address concerns about DHS actions and potential violations of civil liberties [12][15] - Emphasis on the need for dignified and humane deportation processes, contrasting current practices with those under the Obama administration [9] Public Opinion and Political Landscape - 79% of Americans, regardless of political affiliation, support finding a decent solution for immigration [13] - Call to action for citizens to contact their members of Congress and demand oversight, framing the issue as one of civil liberties for all Americans [15] - Focus on 27 vulnerable Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections, urging Americans to stand up for what is not acceptable [16][17]

I thought it wouldn't be a problem to go to work as um as long as I did nothing wrong. Um as long as I identified myself, who I was. Um and clearly it didn't matter if I was a citizen or if I was a veteran or if if I identified who I was at all. It didn't matter to them. George Rhett, a 25-year-old Army veteran and United States citizen, describing his ICE arrest to Chris Hayes. He said immigration and customs enforcement agents, smashed his car window and yanked him out of his car before pepper- sprraying ...

In its latest move to escalate mass deportations, the Trump administration is granting ICE access to the personal data of nearly 79 million Medicaid enroles, including home addresses and ethnicity details under a new agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services. A DHS spokesperson tells NBC News, "This is about ensuring undocumented immigrants don't access Medicaid, even though it's already illegal for undocumented immigrants to receive benefits. Immigration advocates are calling it a dangerou ...