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Trump Administration Launched Immigration Enforcement Surge in Massachusetts

Trump Administration Launched Immigration Enforcement Surge in Massachusetts

Trump Administration Launched Immigration Enforcement Surge in Massachusetts In a significant move during his presidency, the Trump administration initiated a new federal immigration enforcement effort in Massachusetts, specifically targeting individuals deemed criminal illegal aliens, according to the Department of Homeland Security. This operation, dubbed ‘Patriot 2.0,’ aimed to deport those who had entered the country illegally and committed crimes, building on the earlier ‘Operation Patriot’ success. A DHS spokesperson, speaking to CNN on a Sunday during the operation, stated that…

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ICE Conducts Raids in Boston Amid Sanctuary City Dispute

ICE Conducts Raids in Boston Amid Sanctuary City Dispute

ICE Conducts Raids in Boston Amid Sanctuary City Dispute Federal immigration agents conducted raids across Boston and surrounding communities this past weekend, leading to the arrest of dozens of individuals, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security confirmed. These operations unfolded as the Justice Department initiated legal action against the city and its mayor, escalating tensions over local sanctuary policies. City officials have strongly condemned the federal actions, characterizing them as both unnecessary and an overreach of authority. 阅读中文版…

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DHS Secretary Noem Confirms Nationwide Expansion of Immigration Operations

DHS Secretary Noem Confirms Nationwide Expansion of Immigration Operations

DHS Secretary Noem Confirms Nationwide Expansion of Immigration Operations Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed on Sunday, August 31, 2025, that the department is actively considering expanding immigration enforcement operations to numerous cities across the United States. Speaking on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Noem explicitly stated, “we haven’t taken anything off the table” when questioned about broadening Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities beyond current initiatives. The Secretary’s remarks come on the heels of reports last week indicating…

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Funding Cuts to Dozens of Sanctuary Cities

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Funding Cuts to Dozens of Sanctuary Cities

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Funding Cuts to Dozens of Sanctuary Cities A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction, halting the Trump administration’s efforts to withhold grant funding from 34 ‘sanctuary’ cities and counties that do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. The ruling, delivered by Judge William Orrick, protects hundreds of millions of dollars in Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants from being stripped from these municipalities. Judge Orrick’s 15-page order significantly expands the number of cities shielded…

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Federal Court Upholds Block on Trump-Era ‘Sanctuary City’ Funding Cuts

Federal Court Upholds Block on Trump-Era ‘Sanctuary City’ Funding Cuts

Federal Court Upholds Block on Trump-Era ‘Sanctuary City’ Funding Cuts A U.S. District Judge has reaffirmed a preliminary injunction, preventing the former Trump administration from withholding federal funds from dozens of cities and counties due to their ‘sanctuary’ policies. The ruling, issued late Friday, extends protections to Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and 30 other jurisdictions, building on an earlier order that safeguarded cities like San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle. U.S. District Judge William Orrick, who initially issued the injunction,…

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D.C. Sanctuary City Status Challenged Amid Federal Control Dispute

D.C. Sanctuary City Status Challenged Amid Federal Control Dispute

D.C. Sanctuary City Status Challenged Amid Federal Control Dispute Washington, D.C. is at the center of a legal and political battle over its ‘sanctuary city’ status, following a directive from Attorney General Pam Bondi that aims to dismantle local policies limiting cooperation between D.C. police and federal immigration agents. The move, announced Thursday, marks a significant reversal of the capital’s long-standing stance, allowing the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to fully collaborate with agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This…

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DOJ Unveils List of 35 “Sanctuary” Jurisdictions, Vows Expanded Immigration Enforcement

DOJ Unveils List of 35 “Sanctuary” Jurisdictions, Vows Expanded Immigration Enforcement

DOJ Unveils List of 35 “Sanctuary” Jurisdictions, Vows Expanded Immigration Enforcement Washington — The Justice Department has officially published a list identifying 35 “sanctuary” jurisdictions, signaling an aggressive new phase in its efforts to enforce federal immigration laws. The comprehensive list targets states, counties, and cities that limit local cooperation with federal immigration agents, with the Department vowing to initiate further lawsuits. Attorney General Pam Bondi released a strong statement alongside the publication, asserting, “Sanctuary policies impede law enforcement and…

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Trump Administration Escalates Community ICE Raids in Blue States, Data Shows Stark Divide

Trump Administration Escalates Community ICE Raids in Blue States, Data Shows Stark Divide

Trump Administration Escalates Community ICE Raids in Blue States, Data Shows Stark Divide New data reveals a significant and growing disparity in how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operates in states that voted for President Donald Trump versus those that supported the Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris. As of early August 2025, a CNN analysis of ICE data indicates a strategic shift in enforcement tactics under the current Trump administration. In states that backed President Trump, ICE agents predominantly conduct…

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Trump Escalates Attacks on NYC Mayoral Nominee Mamdani, Threatens City Funding

Trump Escalates Attacks on NYC Mayoral Nominee Mamdani, Threatens City Funding

Trump Escalates Attacks on NYC Mayoral Nominee Mamdani, Threatens City Funding New York City’s presumptive Democratic mayoral nominee, Zohran Mamdani, is pushing back against intensified attacks from former President Donald Trump, who labeled him a “pure communist” and threatened to withhold federal funds from the city if Mamdani is elected and doesn’t “do the right thing.” The confrontation unfolded Sunday, June 29, 2025, during interviews on NBC’s Meet the Press and Fox News. Mamdani vehemently denied Trump’s communist allegations, stating,…

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Attempt to Tie Transportation Funding to Immigration Enforcement

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Attempt to Tie Transportation Funding to Immigration Enforcement

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Attempt to Tie Transportation Funding to Immigration Enforcement On Thursday, Chief U.S. District Judge John McConnell of Rhode Island issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s policy that conditioned federal transportation grant funding on states’ cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The lawsuit, filed by twenty Democratic-led states, argued that the U.S. Department of Transportation lacked the legal authority to impose such a condition on the federally allocated funds. The states contended that…

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