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'Totally bizarre and ridiculous': Former judge reacts to Trump team's legal argument on ICE raids
MSNBC· 2025-07-14 19:51
Joining us now, retired California Superior Court Judge Loris Cordell, New York Law School professor Rebecca Roy, and former RNC communications director Doug Hai. Everybody, thanks for being here. Judge, I want to begin with you um and and ask about this lawsuit in California, the um Ninth Circuit and then the appeal by Donald Trump to push back to say we can continue with these raids.We can continue with this profiling as they're doing. What's the likely outcome. Um, you know, Katie, thank you for even dea ...
ICE’s charge is to ‘make America white again’: Analyst
MSNBC· 2025-07-12 01:30
Immigration Policy Analysis - The report suggests that ICE's primary objective is perceived as restoring a white demographic majority in America, rather than focusing on violent criminals or public safety [1] - The analysis indicates that current immigration policies are driven by underlying racist ideologies rooted in white nationalism [2] - The report highlights the normalization of racial profiling within the US government, with concerns about accountability mechanisms [3][4] Accountability and Human Rights - The report points out the dismantling of internal accountability mechanisms within the Department of Homeland Security, specifically the closure of the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties [5] - The analysis warns of an exponential expansion of a broken system, leading to increased detention facilities and violent imagery in communities [6] - The report emphasizes the potential for significant disruption to American and immigrant communities due to DHS's increased resources [7] Call to Action - The report urges Democrats to propose alternatives to the current immigration system and educate the public about the potential consequences [8]
BREAKING: Federal judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order
MSNBC· 2025-07-10 16:18
Legal & Policy Developments - A federal judge in New Hampshire issued a nationwide block against President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship [1] - The judge granted class action status to the plaintiff but excluded parents of children whose citizenship is threatened from the protected class [1][8] - The ACLU filed a class action lawsuit following a Supreme Court decision limiting nationwide injunctions [6] - The ruling is expected to protect over 150,000 children born in the US this year, ensuring their constitutional birthright citizenship [7] Immigration Raids & Conditions - Several groups, including the city of Los Angeles, are suing the Trump administration over immigration raids [2] - Individuals are reportedly being racially profiled and swept up in immigration raids, with constitutional rights being violated [16][17] - Detainees are allegedly held in deplorable conditions, with limited access to water and counsel [18][19] - Lawyers have faced force, including tear gas, while trying to protect people's rights [19] Potential Consequences & Concerns - There are concerns about potential chaos and a humanitarian crisis if 28 states start revoking birthright citizenship [11] - The question of what happens to stateless individuals, particularly those who cannot be repatriated, is raised [12] - Concerns are expressed about the dehumanization of people and the potential for the administration to deprive people of their citizenship [14] - Comparisons are being made between ICE force and vigilantes or Gestapo due to perceived impunity [23]