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Rep. Barry Moore (R, Ala.) was heckled at a townhall before leaving out the back door
NBC News· 2025-08-28 23:36
Legal & Immigration Concerns - Discussions revolve around due process rights for citizens versus non-citizens, with assertions of differences [1] - Claims of false information and lies are made regarding due process [1] - References to the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments are mentioned in relation to due process [1] Public Sentiment - Expressions of disapproval and calls for "clean up" are voiced [1] - There are indications of wanting certain people removed ("We don't want you here") and others brought in ("We want them here") [1] - Public expressions of "Shame" and "Bye, Felicia" suggest strong negative sentiment [1][2]
BREAKING: Fed Governor Lisa Cook files lawsuit to contest firing
MSNBC· 2025-08-28 14:09
Legal & Governance - Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook has sued President Trump, Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and the board of governors to block his move to fire her [1] - The lawsuit underscores that the allegations against Lisa Cook are baseless and unsubstantiated, originating from social media [3] - Lisa Cook is seeking immediate declaratory and injunctive relief to confirm her status as a member of the board of governors [4] - The Fed board of governors did not defend Lisa Cook after the President's statement [4][5] Independence of the Fed & Due Process - The lawsuit concerns the independence of the Fed and the principle of due process [6][8][10] - Accusations against Lisa Cook were leveled on social media without due process, trial, or conviction [8][9] - The situation highlights a disregard for due process, where someone is presumed guilty before being charged, tried, or convicted [10]
‘Continue to fight, resist and love’: Kilmar Abrego Garcia before reporting to ICE
MSNBC· 2025-08-26 03:03
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]
Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody ahead of possible deportation
NBC News· 2025-08-25 18:00
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 ...
Connecticut lawmaker says he faced lynching threats after ICE wrongly suggested he doxxed agents
MSNBC· 2025-08-23 23:21
This week, a Connecticut lawmaker found himself in the middle of an online firestorm for trying to protect his constituents. Authorities are investigating a flood of death threats and harassing messages aimed at state representatives representative Corey Paris after a post he made on social media advising the local community to stay vigilant during during uh ice raids in the area. The post was amplified by the popular online account Libs of Tik Tok, which called on the Justice Department to charge him crimi ...
Trump’s 'Humpty Dumpty' America: How long will it take to fix broken institutions?
MSNBC· 2025-08-13 21:51
as the fire engulfs the house, what are you grabbing on your way out. What are what are you grabbing of our democracy. And has it already burned.>> So, I I think a a critical question that I asked myself over and over again is, you know, can you put Humpty Dumpty back together again. We are breaking a lot of things. Um not we personally, but like the country things are being broken and mistakes are being made and I don't know if they can be fixed easily.um it it will likely take 20 years to undo what we've ...
Trump's immigration crackdown sending court system to its breaking point
MSNBC· 2025-08-13 17:01
Welcome back. President Trump's aggressive immigration policies are now pushing an already string court system to its limits. The president has set a goal of 1 million deportations a year.But with a surge in ICE arrests and just over 600 immigration judges working across the country, experts say the long troubled system is now nearing a breaking point. And joining us now with her reporting, MSNBC White House correspondent Laura Baron Lopez. and Laura, it's so great to have you as part of the family.I know t ...
‘Putin is playing chess, Trump is barely playing checkers’: Dem Rep on Ukraine meeting
MSNBC· 2025-08-09 21:21
Joining me now is Colorado Congressman Jason Crowe. He is a member of the Intelligence and Armed Services Committee and a former Army Ranger who served three tours of duty for which we thank you, sir. Welcome back to the show.So, Trump was showing increasing frustration with Putin. And that now he announces this one-on-one meeting and preemptively signal that he's going to give Moscow the territory that it seized in Ukraine. Do you have any hope he's going to negotiate a potential peace deal favorable towar ...
'We're going to court': Democrats sue ICE for blocking them from detention facilities
MSNBC· 2025-08-01 13:10
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]
'Digital resistance' volunteers push back against deportations without due process
MSNBC· 2025-07-31 12:03
Immigration Policy & Public Opinion - A Wall Street Journal poll indicates that 62% of Americans still support the president's deportation efforts, while a majority (58%) oppose deportation without due process [1] - Public backlash is growing against the administration's immigration policies, potentially impacting the president's approval ratings on immigration [22][23] - The Trump administration is described as victims of their own success, facing pressure to maintain high deportation numbers despite a quieter border situation [27] Community & Digital Resistance - Community organizations, volunteers, and app developers are actively working to counter what they perceive as unnecessary actions by ICE and border patrol [1][2] - A "digital resistance" is forming, with groups using online platforms to monitor ICE activity and provide support to affected communities [3][10] - Organizations like People Over Papers have over 13 million users and rely on volunteers to track and report suspected ICE sightings [10] Impact on Families & Individuals - Approximately 47 million (4.7%) children who are US citizens have at least one undocumented parent [6] - Families are being separated due to deportation, leading to emotional distress and instability, particularly for children [30] - Individuals are increasingly afraid to participate in community activities due to fear of deportation [34] Government Response & Legal Considerations - The Department of Justice has been called upon to investigate apps that allegedly help illegal aliens evade capture, citing concerns for law enforcement safety [12] - The White House claims an 830% increase in assaults on ICE officers and condemns apps that encourage the doxing of agents [16] - Concerns are raised about the legality and constitutionality of actions taken by ICE, with volunteers asserting their rights to monitor and document ICE activity [13][14] Sustainability & Long-Term Implications - The sustainability of volunteer-led resistance efforts is questioned, with some organizations relying on personal funds and calling for government support [17][18] - The governor of Massachusetts is urged to make virtual court hearings more accessible to prevent individuals from being apprehended at courthouses [19] - The administration's focus on deporting a broader range of individuals, beyond just criminals, is causing unrest and a sense of vigilanteism in some communities [31][35]