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2025 Update: Federal Pressure Mounts on San Francisco Over Jail Immigrant Data
The DOJ’s May 2025 request for undocumented inmate lists in San Francisco intensifies federal pressure on sanctuary cities. California laws…
Utah County Approves Cooperation with Immigration Officials Despite Opposition
Utah County’s unanimous July 2025 approval of 287(g) agreements with ICE formalizes local immigration enforcement focusing on serious crimes. Public…
Maryland Man Detained by ICE in Gaithersburg While Walking Dog, Family Says
A Maryland man’s ICE detention on July 10, 2025, during daily activity in Gaithersburg, highlights rising enforcement amid local non-cooperation…
No Official Data Confirms 3% Gang Member Deportation Rate in 2025
ICE's 2025 enforcement priorities target gang members with quick deportations, but most deportees lack serious crimes. Nonviolent migrants face lengthy…
Homeland Security Defends Immigration Court Arrests Amid Lawsuit
ICE’s May 2025 policy arrests immigrants immediately post-court hearings, prompting a class-action lawsuit over constitutional violations. Courts have temporarily restricted…
ICE Expands Arrest Discretion Near Courthouses Amid Legal Concerns
ICE’s 2025 changes permit warrantless arrests at courthouses with required probable cause. A 2022 settlement limiting these arrests expires May…
No Confirmed Mass ICE Arrests in Saratoga Springs as of July 2025
ICE agents were present in Saratoga Springs on July 15, 2025, but no arrests confirmed. Local police did not assist…
Appeals Court Intervenes as Afghan TPS Protections Near Expiration
TPS protection for Afghan nationals ends July 14, 2025, requiring holders to find alternative immigration status. Employment authorization and TPS…