US military vets are helping Afghans fight deportation https://t.co/cv0MlhV4Cp ...

DC police have just made it easier for ICE to track undocumented immigrants in the city. The chief of police here signed an executive order on Thursday telling its officers to notify ICE and provide information on undocumented immigrants they encounter, even at traffic stops. That essentially paves the way for their arrest or even deportation.Cooperating with ICE this way means DC is not a sanctuary city. That's a place that keeps its officers from providing information about undocumented immigrants they ma ...

So, let's start off with what's happening in Texas at Fort Bliss. These are tent style facilities. What exactly are they opening here.Yeah, it's basically a a tent city. We've seen this before, but not used by ICE in this way. It used to be that Customs and Border Protection would put up tents when there was a surge at the border so that immigrants who were coming across could be processed before they were released or sent over to ICE detention.Now, though, they want to use these to hold immigrants before t ...

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 ...

Recruitment & Incentives - ICE is experiencing an increase in new recruit applications [1] - Signing bonuses of $50,000 are offered to new ICE recruits [1][2] - Student loan forgiveness up to $60,000 is available as part of DHS's recruitment campaign [2] Campaign & Strategy - The recruitment campaign frames joining ICE as a patriotic duty, borrowing imagery from past wars [3] - The campaign aims to protect the homeland and assist with deportations [2] - Increased funding for hiring more ICE agents is linked to the promise of a large-scale deportation effort [3] Detention & Enforcement - DHS aims to deport "the worst of the worst" [4] - Approximately 25,000 detainees, or half of the people in ICE detention centers, have no criminal background [4]

Shell game? Frequent long-distance moves through ICE detention system leave families and lawyers struggling to keep track of migrants facing deportation. https://t.co/LSkDdMOtBw ...

Deportation Concerns - The Trump administration aims to increase deportations nationwide, potentially affecting millions of migrants [1] - A flight attendant objects to commercial airlines facilitating deportations due to potential risks to migrants in their home countries and the discomfort it causes other passengers [1] - The author argues that commercial airlines should not be a tool for ICE, as commercial flights are for consumers and cargo, not for immigration enforcement [3][4] - The union representing nearly 30,000 flight attendants believes its members should not be forced to facilitate deportations [4] Airline Industry Stance - The airline mentioned is perceived to be aligned with the administration regarding deportation processes [6] - There is precedent for airlines to oppose administration policies, as seen in 2018 when an airline stopped participating in flights separating families after internal and public pressure [6] - The author suggests that specialized government planes or contracts with specific carriers should be used for deportations instead of commercial airlines [7]

Latino Vote & Republican Party - The Republican Party is concerned that President Trump's mass deportation push could erode the gains made with Latino voters, who gave Trump 45% of their votes in 2024 [1] - This 45% represents a 13% increase from 2020 and the highest number of Latino votes for a Republican presidential candidate in American history [2] - Retaining the Latino vote is crucial for the Republican Party's future, especially in states like Texas where they aim to gain new seats in Hispanic-majority districts [12][13] - The Republican Party should not assume Latino voters are guaranteed, as their support can shift quickly [16] Immigration Policy & Business Impact - The Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement, prioritizing the deportation of criminals, is causing concern among some Latino Republican lawmakers [4] - Businesses, particularly those relying on farm workers, are starting to voice concerns about the economic impact of mass deportations [6] - There is discussion on Capitol Hill about protecting undocumented migrants who have contributed to American society, but any immigration reform requires the President's approval [7] Potential for Immigration Reform - Some believe the current environment, with fewer border crossings, presents an opportunity for immigration reform [9] - Donald Trump is seen as potentially the only person who could broker a deal on immigration due to his credibility with his base [9] - However, the Trump administration's aggressive stance and lack of trust from Democrats make bipartisan cooperation difficult [10]

Legal Dispute - A US immigration judge accused a New Jersey federal judge of interfering with her authority [1] - The legal fight revolves around the detention and potential deportation of Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil [1]

Government & Immigration - US offers up to $50 thousand bonus for would-be deportation officers [1]