Trade and immigration raise growth and living standards. But squeezing immigration will probably harm the US even more than taxing imports, says @Clive_Crook (via @opinion) https://t.co/r9IRuKdt7S ...

A federal judge in Portland, Oregon, has blocked Trump from sending any federalized National Guard troops to the city during protests against his immigration crackdown https://t.co/EzO6UCHBbd ...

Economic Performance - Canada's GDP per capita experienced the worst five-year decline since the Great Depression from 2020-2024 [1] Immigration Impact - Importing millions of unskilled immigrants from the third world is considered bad economics [1]

Amid explosive protests over immigration raids in Chicago and Portland tonight, new push back against the president's plans to send federal troops with California Governor Gavin Newsome writing, "We're suing Donald Trump." Saying the president in quote, "A breathtaking abuse of the law and power is now sending 300 California National Guard personnel to Oregon." Oregon's governor saying 101 arrived last night with more on the way today. This after a federal judge yesterday blocked the administration's attemp ...

We are now 5 days into a government shutdown with no end in sight and voters are still pinning most of the blame on the GOP. According to a new CBS poll, 39% of voters say President Trump and Republicans should be held responsible, while 30% say Democrats are to blame and 31% say both parties are at fault here. Here's what House Minority Leader Hakee Jeff and Speaker Mike Johnson had to say about where negotiations stand.Republicans, including Donald Trump, have gone radio silent. And what we've seen is neg ...

RT Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator)Mass immigration was about destroying American wages and American culture to make you more reliant and more obedient ...

Immigration Enforcement Concerns - The report highlights concerns about ICE transforming into a paramilitary force under President Trump's immigration policies [1] - ICE agents have been recorded using excessive force during arrests and displaying aggression towards bystanders [1][2][3][4][5][6] - There are reports of ICE agents breaking car windows to detain individuals, with a significant increase in such incidents compared to the previous decade [4][5][6][7] - A ProPublica investigation documented over 50 instances of ICE agents breaking car windows within the first six months of Trump's presidency, compared to only eight in the prior decade [7] Civil Rights and Constitutional Issues - ICE agents are accused of violating individuals' constitutional rights, including the right to ask questions and bear witness [13][14][15] - The report mentions instances of ICE agents detaining US citizens and using zip ties on children [13][17] - An elected official was allegedly arrested for questioning ICE agents about a signed judicial warrant [11][12][13][14][15] Community Impact and Response - The report describes a "military-style raid" by federal agents in Chicago, causing fear and distress among residents, including children [8][9][10][17] - There are allegations of agents kicking down doors, using flashbang grenades, and zip-tying residents [9][17] - The actions of ICE agents are described as sowing division and creating chaos within communities [14][23] Lack of Accountability and Transparency - The report suggests a lack of accountability for ICE agents' actions, even when recorded on video [22][23] - There are concerns about agents operating without clear identification and potentially masking their identities [23] - The importance of documenting and bearing witness to ICE activities is emphasized to expose potential human rights violations [21][24]

Political & Legal Landscape - Rising tensions over the Trump administration's escalating immigration rates and plans to send federal troops into cities across the country [1] - A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump from sending 200 National Guard troops to Portland [2] - The judge stated that the president's attempt to federalize the National Guard violates the state of Oregon's right to control its troops [2] Social Unrest - Protesters took to the streets in Portland, Oregon in an anti-ICE protest [1] - Federal agents used tear gas and mace to stop protesters [1]

Sanae Takaichi’s victory in a leadership election in Japan represents another notable win for a resurgent global conservatism that is drawing strength from voter anger over issues such as immigration and stubborn inflation https://t.co/sJ2F3DBcWq ...

RT 🇺🇸RealRobert🇺🇸 (@Real_RobN)This right here:IS THE SINGLE GREATEST CRIME EVER PERPETRATED AGAINST THE AMERICAN PEOPLE:Border Czar Tom Homan: “No one ever talks about it. I’ll talk about it.”“Why did they release people into the interior United States rather than put them into an ICE bed? Why not put them in an empty ICE bed — $127 a night — rather than a hotel at $500 a night?The Biden administration did it on purpose. If you put them in an ICE detention bed, they get a hearing in 35 days.”The left is evi ...