After the state of Florida signed a $245 million contract to set up and run Alligator Alcatraz, there's now word that pretty soon there may be no one left there. NBC's Laura Strickler is following this story for us. Laura, what's going on? The the facility's first detaines just got there on July 3rd. Yeah, so Chris, as of a few days ago, we knew a federal judge said Alligator Alcatraz had to shut down for environmental reasons. As you know, it's right in the middle of the Everglades. But now, a state agency ...

First deportees arrive in Rwanda from the US https://t.co/KCldhJozEz ...

A federal judge today blocking the Trump administration from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia until at least October, postponing his removal until his latest legal challenges are resolved, after which he could be sent by the Trump administration to Uganda. His lawyers also filing a motion for Abrego Garcia to seek asylum here in the United States. Remember, the Trump administration mistakenly deported him to El Salvador back in March.He's now accused of being an MS-13 gang member, which his lawyers deny. He w ...

Immigration Policy & Enforcement - The Trump administration is implementing measures to collect financial penalties from immigrants who allegedly disregarded deportation orders [1]

RT DataRepublican (small r) (@DataRepublican)🧵 THREAD: Why the UK Can't Deport Refugees, Even Criminal OnesA Scottish teen’s viral clash with a migrant, and a MP’s new report on R*pe G*ngs, have reignited debate over asylum and deportation in Britain.This thread will detail:⚖️ what treaties the UK signed onto✈️ why deportations get blocked again and again💷 the financial incentives built into the systemIt’s more complex — and more instructive for the US — than most headlines admit.Patience while I pull the t ...

Immigration Policy & Legal Challenges - The Trump administration's attempt to deport Kilmore Arbrego Garcia to Uganda was temporarily blocked by a federal judge, pending a hearing on his opportunity to challenge the removal [1] - The administration's actions are viewed as potentially violating due process, especially after Garcia agreed to go to Costa Rica with full legal status and protection [1] - Concerns are raised that the government is using Garcia's case to set an example and scare immigrants, potentially leading to the wrongful deportation of US citizens [2] - The government must prove that Garcia will not be persecuted or imprisoned in Uganda, or sent back to El Salvador [1] Societal Impact & Political Concerns - The case highlights concerns about the federal government potentially transforming the justice system to serve its bidding, raising questions about due process for all [1] - There is a perceived reticence from both political parties to defend immigrants, with fears that President Trump is weaponizing the issue of immigration [3] - Garcia's situation is seen as a warning that what happened to him could happen to anyone, with concerns about people disappearing and not being heard from again [3]

Breaking news in Baltimore where Kilmar Abrego Garcia has once again become a test case for the Trump administration's rushed and ruthless immigration actions. Abrego is now back in ICE custody after checking in with immigration authorities in Baltimore just days after he was released from federal custody and reunited with his family. Brief resolution to a monthsl long battle that saw him erroneously sent to a brutal prison in El Salvador.Now the administration says they will deport him to Uganda this week. ...

Kilmar Abrego Garcia. You've heard his name. He's been taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a scheduled check-in this morning, according to his attorney. Abrego was released from federal custody on parole just this past Friday, reuniting with his family after about 6 months apart. His meeting today was part of the conditions of his release. Over the weekend, the Trump administration announced that they plan to deport him to Uganda unless he took a plea deal in which he would be se ...

Salvadoran immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been taken into custody again by US immigration agents amid claims that he’s been threatened with deportation to Uganda, a country where he has no ties, unless he pleads guilty to human-smuggling charges https://t.co/sSXIQ6jCkt ...

Abrego Garcia detained by ICE as possible second deportation looms https://t.co/bawI0SfwmA ...