Immigration Enforcement Practices - The report highlights a discrepancy between the perception of undocumented migrants avoiding law enforcement and the reality of many appearing in court for routine immigration checks [1] - ICE agents are conducting immigration raids at 26 Federal Plaza, targeting individuals who willingly appear in court for their hearings [5][6] - The strategy at 26 Federal Plaza is described as "easy pickings," contrasting with more aggressive raids in other cities [4] - Undocumented immigrants who show up for immigration court hearings are being arrested by ICE agents immediately after their court appearances [6] - The report describes the holding cells at 26 Federal Plaza as potentially unconstitutional and inhumane, with overcrowded conditions and inadequate facilities [8] - A US District Court judge ordered ICE to improve the conditions for detainees at 26 Federal Plaza [9] Legal and Ethical Concerns - The practice of arresting immigrants after court appearances is described as a "trap" and an "abduction trap," deterring people from attending court [9] - The report questions the legality and ethics of arresting individuals who are following legal procedures and seeking asylum [7][19] - The government's actions contradict the rule of law, as individuals are arrested after receiving a court date and seemingly having an agreement with the government [20][21] Community Response and Support - Individuals and organizations are encouraged to attend federal court hearings to bear witness, inform people of their rights, and provide support [12][13][27] - There is a need for more lawyers to file habeas corpus motions to challenge detentions in federal court [23] - Organizations like New Sanctuary Coalition, Immigrant Arc, and Jews for Racial and Economic Justice are organizing people to support immigrants [26]

Hope of President Trump's immigration crackdown has been expanding and more US citizens are getting caught in the crosshairs. ProPublica just released a massive new report that found more than 170 citizens have been held by immigration agents over the course of the first nine months of this administration. One of those Americans detained was attorney Robert Held, seen here at a protest last week in the Chicago area.He's part of a group of attorneys who have been coordinating and doing rapid response efforts ...

A judge is going to hear Lisa Cook's lawsuit against President Trump, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, and Chair Jerome Powell. Joining us right now is former Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Caner. He's a CNBC contributor, distinguished law professor at Washington University in St.Louis. You've now read uh the filing yesterday. Jonathan, I want to get your impressions of the strength of that case and uh how you think all this may play out.Yeah, so there's going to be hearing this morning. She is ...

A magistrate judge has ordered a 30-day pause on the release of Kilmar Obrego Garcia, the wrongfully deported Maryland man, amid fears he could be immediately expelled to a third country without due process. That ruling followed back-to-back decisions from two federal judges ordering his release from custody, both excoriating the Trump administration's handling of Garcia's case. In Tennessee, a judge blasted the Trump Justice Department's quote poor attempts to tie Abrago to MS-13, writing that the administ ...

I thought it wouldn't be a problem to go to work as um as long as I did nothing wrong. Um as long as I identified myself, who I was. Um and clearly it didn't matter if I was a citizen or if I was a veteran or if if I identified who I was at all. It didn't matter to them. George Rhett, a 25-year-old Army veteran and United States citizen, describing his ICE arrest to Chris Hayes. He said immigration and customs enforcement agents, smashed his car window and yanked him out of his car before pepper- sprraying ...

Immigration Policy & Enforcement Concerns - The described actions in the Everglades are viewed as political theater, not genuine immigration enforcement [2] - A new facility was established using emergency powers, bypassing public input and legislative oversight [2] - Questions sent by Senate Democrats to the governor's office regarding the facility remain unanswered [3] - The Republican party of Florida is allegedly using the situation to raise money [3] - Concerns exist regarding due process for individuals detained in the facility [4] - The facility is run by the state of Florida and reimbursed by FEMA, raising questions about oversight and the source of funding [5] - The Trump administration is accused of using the situation to appear tough on crime, while dehumanizing individuals [6] - The facility is described as a detention center "alligator Alcatraz" in a remote location [7] - There are concerns that individuals who are not illegal immigrants, such as TPS holders and day laborers, may end up detained there [9] - The described actions are characterized as bullying, not enforcement [10]

Immigration Policy & Due Process - The Supreme Court decision allows the Trump administration to deport migrants to third countries without due process, raising concerns about the violation of constitutional rights [1] - The administration is allegedly circumventing due process by dismissing cases in court only to arrest and deport individuals immediately afterward [1] - Critics argue that the administration's actions contradict promises to target only criminals, as legal permanent residents and even US citizens are reportedly being affected [1] Legal Immigration & Status - The termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians puts up to 500,000 people at risk of deportation, despite gang violence in Haiti [1] - The administration is accused of undermining legal immigration by ending legal statuses and parole programs for various groups [1][2] - Concerns are raised about the administration's stance on legal immigration, as actions suggest a broader agenda beyond addressing illegal immigration [2] Funding & Oversight - The proposed budget includes a $45 billion increase to ICE's budget, which is currently $35 billion [5] - The increased funding is directed towards ICE agents and private for-profit detention facilities, some of which have ties to the Trump administration [5][6] - Congress faces challenges in conducting oversight of detention facilities due to restrictions imposed by the administration [6][7] - Spending on ICE detention is projected to exceed the entire Bureau of Prisons budget, highlighting a significant shift in resource allocation [8]

California Senator Alex Padilla forcibly removed from and handcuffed at a news conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Christy Gnome. The escalation is eerily reminiscent of the scene outside that ICE detention facility in New Jersey just last month. That incident resulted this week in the indictment of Congresswoman Lam Monica Mcver by a federal grand jury.The congresswoman is facing three counts of forcibly impeding and interfering with federal law enforcement officers. She says she plans to plead ...

Immigration Enforcement Actions - Increased ICE arrests and workplace raids are causing fear and confusion in Los Angeles communities [3] - Large-scale enforcement actions are described as "ripping communities apart" [4] - Raids are targeting long-term residents, some of whom have lived in the US for over 20 years and have children in local schools [5] - Hundreds of people have been detained in recent raids [6] Detention Conditions and Due Process - Detention centers are reportedly over capacity, with people being held in unconventional locations [7] - Reports indicate families being held in office buildings with inadequate provisions [8] - Concerns raised about individuals being denied medication while in detention [8][9] - Attorneys are being blocked from accessing detainees, hindering their ability to provide legal information [4][9][10] - Legal challenges are ongoing regarding the use of the Alien Enemies Act, with conflicting court rulings [11][12] - Detainees in El Salvador have been without due process for 88 days, raising concerns about their safety [12][14] Community Impact - The immigration crackdown is targeting the core of the Los Angeles community, affecting neighborhoods and neighbors [6] - Immigrant workers are crucial to the city, especially in rebuilding efforts after devastating fires where 14000 structures were lost [2]