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Judge Hannah Dugan arrested for helping undocumented immigrant avoid agents
Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan’s arrest for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade federal agents spotlights tensions between federal enforcement and state courts. This case could set important legal precedents regarding…
Disabled people in ICE detention warn of risk in overcrowded jails
Disabled individuals in ICE detention face increased risk due to overcrowding, denial of medical care, and solitary confinement.…
What minor work permits mean for teens under federal and state law
Minor work permits, required in most states for teens 14-17, verify eligibility, regulate work hours, and limit hazardous…
Florida stops immigration arrests after judge halts new immigration law
Florida stopped arrests under SB 4-C after Judge Williams enforced federal supremacy, following at least 15 wrongful detentions.…
Judge William Orrick blocks funding limits on sanctuary cities
Judge William Orrick’s 2025 ruling stops Trump from cutting funds to sanctuary cities. The court found constitutional violations…
Svetlana Dali boards Delta Air Lines Flight 264 at JFK without ticket
Russian-born permanent resident Svetlana Dali boarded Delta Flight 264 from JFK to Paris without documents on November 26,…
Federal judge blocks Trump proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters
A U.S. federal judge halted Trump’s proof-of-citizenship voter registration rule. The ruling restores congressional authority over election laws,…
Congressional lawmakers question ICE detainee transfers to new areas
ICE’s practice of transferring detainees to remote, stricter court districts raises concerns over access to legal counsel, family…
Asylum seekers report mistreatment by US officials before Panama expulsion
US officials expelled 299 asylum seekers from diverse nations to Panama in February 2025. Reports cite harsh detention,…
ICE raids target more employers as 2025 I-9 audits increase
ICE's record workplace enforcement in 2025 exposes U.S. employers—especially in immigrant-heavy sectors—to major risks. Regular internal audits, staff…