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US President warns foreign companies to respect immigration laws
US President Donald Trump has cautioned foreign companies investing in the United States to comply with American immigration laws, following a large-scale Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. The raid resulted in the detention of nearly 475 workers, including about 300 South Korean nationals. In a post on his […]
Trump threatens war on Chicago, sparks outrage, protests in states
United States – In a move that has sparked widespread outrage, United States President Donald Trump has threatened to unleash his newly rebranded “Department of War” on Chicago, amidst thousands of protesters marching in the city and Washington, DC. The protests were a response to Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops and immigration agents […]
“ICE was just doing its job” – Trump defends immigration raid on South Korean factory
US President Donald Trump defended the recent immigration raid at the Hyundai Motor-LG Energy Solution joint electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia, stating that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was “just doing its job” in detaining nearly 500 workers, including hundreds of Koreans. The raid, dubbed “Operation Low Voltage,” was carried out after a months-long […]
DC restaurants struggle amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
The Trump administration’s immigration policies have taken a toll on Washington D.C.’s restaurants scene, with many owners struggling to keep their businesses afloat. Hernán, co-owner of a Latin American restaurant in northwest Washington D.C., was forced to close his doors after staff members received phone calls and messages about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) checkpoints […]
Kilma Abrego Garcia’s case tests US immigration distress
The story of Kilmar Ábrego García is one that highlights the intricate and often contentious nature of immigration policies especially in the United States (US). Born in El Salvador, García’s life took a dramatic turn when he fled his home country at the age of 16 to escape gang violence and extortion. His journey to […]
Trump Administration seeks to deport Abrego Garcia to Uganda
The Trump administration has notified Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national, that it intends to deport him to Uganda, despite a court order protecting him from deportation. Abrego Garcia’s legal team describes this move as an act of “vindictiveness” by the administration. Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March and was later […]
US Judge Orders ICE to Improve Conditions at Immigration Facility
A United States federal judge has ordered immigration authorities to improve conditions at a New York City facility following reports of overcrowding, inadequate food, and unhygienic conditions. Judge Lewis Kaplan issued a temporary restraining order that mandated Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to implement reforms at 26 Federal Plaza, a government building in Manhattan where […]
Marine Vet’s Wife Detained by ICE While Breastfeeding
A heart-wrenching situation has unfolded for a young American family after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained the mother, Paola Clouatre, during a routine immigration appointment. Paola’s husband, Adrian Clouatre, a 26-year-old service-disabled US Marine Corps veteran, is now fighting tirelessly for her release. The couple’s life was turned upside down when Paola, who was […]
New York City Comptroller Arrested by ICE Agents
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has been arrested by federal agents at an immigration court, as the administration of US President Donald Trump steps up its confrontational approach with local officials over immigration raids. Lander, a central candidate in the city’s Democratic primary election for mayor, was escorting a defendant out of court on […]
Trump Deploys National Guard to Quell Protests Against ICE in LA
United States President National Guard has ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, California, amid ongoing protests and clashes between demonstrators and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The White House stated that Trump is deploying the guardsmen to “address the lawlessness that has been allowed to fester” in the city. […]