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Legal Battles Intensify Over Detention and Handcuffing of Children in LA

In June 2025, Los Angeles saw immigration raids detaining children in poor conditions, sparking lawsuits and court orders targeting DHS…

Inside America’s New Deportation Plan: Six Hour Notice, No Safety Assurance

The 2025 US immigration policy expands expedited removal across the country, cutting legal protections and increasing detention capacity with $45…

Local Police Navigate Challenges of Participation in ICE Immigration Raids

ICE escalated arrests with police support in mid-2025, leading to legislative efforts and DHS rules limiting enforcement at protected sites.…

How US Immigration Raids Disrupt Summer Berries and Barbecues

The 2025 U.S. immigration budget hike boosts raids and detentions, affecting agriculture labor, fresh produce availability, and immigrant communities. With…

ICE Arrests Target Child Sex Abusers, Murderers, and Violent Criminals

ICE’s 2025 policy includes increased arrests of non-criminal immigrants alongside violent criminals. Expanded detention and higher fees stress families and…

ICE Data Reveals 72% of Detainees Have No Criminal Convictions

Most ICE detainees have no criminal convictions, detained mainly for immigration violations. Detention is costly, crowded, and lengthy. Alternatives to…

Communities Respond to Surge in Student Deportations Nationwide

The Trump administration’s 2025 policies increased deportations and visa cancellations for international students, removed school protections, and funded mass deportations.…

Immigrant Communities Adapt New Rules Amid Rising Deportation Fears

In 2025, immigration policies expanded expedited removal across the US and ended TPS for over 70,000 Hondurans and Nicaraguans. ICE…