As ICE expands, AP review of crimes committed by agents shows how their powers can be abused

As ICE expands, AP review of crimes committed by agents shows how their powers can be abused

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

US citizens and legal residents face aggressive immigration raid at Idaho horse racetrack

US citizens and legal residents face aggressive immigration raid at Idaho horse racetrack

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

Judge blocks California ban on federal agents wearing masks but requires badges to be clearly visible

Judge blocks California ban on federal agents wearing masks but requires badges to be clearly visible

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Monday blocked a California law from taking effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces, but will still require them to wear clear identification showing their agency number and badge. California became the first state to ban most law enforcement officers from wearing face … Read more