The backlash against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is putting vulnerable Republicans in a difficult spot, forcing them to change their tone to appease frustrated Hispanic voters — or risk losing key battleground seats. It’s a tricky pivot for Republicans in South Texas, who have spent years taking a tough approach on immigration and flipping … Read more
Immigration enforcement actions in Eugene are a “humanitarian crisis,” the City Council declared in a formal statement at its February 9 meeting. The council also authorized spending $50,000 to support organizations that help people affected by deportation. “The community is really experiencing damage right now,” Councilor Lyndsie Leech said. “It is within our role as … Read more
Investigators say one immigration enforcement officer managed to physically assault his girlfriend for years. Another admitted to repeatedly sexually abusing a woman in his custody. A third is accused of taking bribes to lift detention orders on people targeted for deportation. At least two dozen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees and contractors have been … Read more
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Three Idaho families who are U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents are suing after they and hundreds of others were detained for hours during an aggressive immigration raid at a rural horse racing track last year. The families say state and federal law enforcement agencies conspired to use unconstitutional and illegal … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — A government attorney who told a judge her job was “done” during a court hearing stemming from the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota has been removed from her Justice Department post, according to a person familiar with the matter. Julie Le was working for the Justice Department on detail, but … Read more
Feb 2 (Reuters) – Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp defended the firm’s surveillance technology as it reported a big jump in sales on Monday, saying it has safeguards to prevent government overreach, without mentioning U.S. immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota that have drawn widespread protests. The data analysis company said revenue derived from the US … Read more
President Donald Trump said he instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests or unrest in Democratic-led cities unless local officials formally request help, amid criticism of heavy-handed immigration enforcement tactics used by the feds. “I have instructed the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, that under no circumstances will we participate … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are increasingly concerned that immigration enforcement is becoming a political liability in the upcoming midterm elections after two people were killed by federal agents during President Donald Trump’s crackdown in Minneapolis. Although few are willing to publicly break with the president, there has been a crescendo of criticism as Republicans move … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A vast network of labor unions, progressive organizations and clergy has been urging Minnesotans to stay away from work, school and stores Friday to protest immigration enforcement in the state. “We really, really want ICE to leave Minnesota, and they’re not going to leave Minnesota unless there’s a ton of pressure on … Read more
Over the past several months, Chicago, Minneapolis and St. Paul have seen a dramatic escalation in federal immigration enforcement along their cold streets, with agents arresting thousands – including some US citizens – in neighborhoods, malls, schools and during protests. The increase is the result of the Trump administration’s commitment to crack down on immigration, … Read more