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Federal Agents Detain Organizers, Journalists in Controversial Chicago-Area ICE Operations

Federal Agents Detain Organizers, Journalists in Controversial Chicago-Area ICE Operations

Federal Agents Detain Organizers, Journalists in Controversial Chicago-Area ICE Operations Federal agents are facing strong condemnation from Chicago officials and immigrant rights groups following a weekend of escalated enforcement actions across the city and suburbs. Incidents included the detention of immigrant rights organizers and a journalist, alleged assaults on protesters, and widespread patrols that Mayor Brandon Johnson labeled a “brazen provocation.” On Sunday, members of the Southwest Side Rapid Response Team were detained by federal agents while documenting ICE activity…

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Wife of ICE Detainee Critically Injured in Dallas Facility Shooting Speaks Out on Husband’s Condition

Wife of ICE Detainee Critically Injured in Dallas Facility Shooting Speaks Out on Husband’s Condition

Wife of ICE Detainee Critically Injured in Dallas Facility Shooting Speaks Out on Husband’s Condition DALLAS – Stephany Gauffeny, pregnant and deeply worried, is speaking out about her husband, Miguel Angel Garcia-Hernandez, who remains on life support after being critically injured in a shooting at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas on Wednesday. Garcia-Hernandez was being detained after an August 8 arrest for driving under the influence and is in the U.S. without legal status. Gauffeny shared…

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Supreme Court Upholds Roving Immigration Patrols, Sparking Outcry in Los Angeles

Supreme Court Upholds Roving Immigration Patrols, Sparking Outcry in Los Angeles

Supreme Court Upholds Roving Immigration Patrols, Sparking Outcry in Los Angeles A recent Supreme Court decision has ignited a firestorm of anger and dread among immigrants and their families in Los Angeles, a county where one in three residents are non-citizens. The controversial ruling, issued Monday, greenlights the resumption of ‘indiscriminate’ immigration stops and raids that critics fear will lead to widespread arrests and reignite protests across the region. Following the Supreme Court’s order, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…

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Supreme Court Halts Key Section of Florida’s Immigration Statute

Supreme Court Halts Key Section of Florida’s Immigration Statute

Supreme Court Halts Key Section of Florida’s Immigration Statute The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, issued a significant ruling, blocking a portion of Florida’s controversial immigration law. The decision stems from a lawsuit filed by immigrant rights organizations, who argued that the state’s new regulations directly conflicted with existing federal immigration statutes. In its ruling, the high court reaffirmed a long-standing precedent that mandates states must defer to federal law when such conflicts arise. This judgment underscores…

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ICE Raids Intensify Across Southern California Over July 4th Weekend, Sparking Widespread Protests

ICE Raids Intensify Across Southern California Over July 4th Weekend, Sparking Widespread Protests

ICE Raids Intensify Across Southern California Over July 4th Weekend, Sparking Widespread Protests Federal immigration agents conducted a series of arrests across Southern California over the July 4th holiday weekend, detaining more than 1,600 individuals for deportation. The intensified U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations sparked immediate public outcry and widespread protests, with demonstrations continuing into Saturday, July 6th. Among the notable incidents, ICE agents in bulletproof vests were seen at a Santa Palm Car Wash in West Hollywood…

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California Governor Signs $321 Billion Budget, Restricting Immigrant Healthcare Amid Fiscal Crisis

California Governor Signs $321 Billion Budget, Restricting Immigrant Healthcare Amid Fiscal Crisis

California Governor Signs $321 Billion Budget, Restricting Immigrant Healthcare Amid Fiscal Crisis California Governor Gavin Newsom officially signed the state’s revised $321 billion budget on Friday, taking decisive action to close a $12 billion deficit. The move marks the third consecutive year the nation’s most populous state has scaled back progressive initiatives, notably a landmark healthcare expansion for low-income adult immigrants without legal status. The budget, passed by lawmakers earlier the same day, relies heavily on state savings, borrowing from…

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