New data reveals dramatic surge in Los Angeles immigration arrests
Los Angeles experienced 4,163 immigration arrests from June 6–August 7, 2025, peaking in June with nearly 1,900 arrests.…
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Los Angeles experienced 4,163 immigration arrests from June 6–August 7, 2025, peaking in June with nearly 1,900 arrests.…
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On August 12, 2025, the ACLU of Ohio asked the Ohio Supreme Court to order Seneca County to…
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Matt Giordano announced on Aug. 13, 2025, that Phoenix Police will not assist ICE or ask immigration status,…
Congress passed a roughly $170 billion enforcement package in July 2025 increasing ICE detention 265%, funding 116,000 daily…
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