Immigration
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a second immigration detention facility, nicknamed “Deportation Depot,” to be built at Baker Correctional Institution. This follows the controversial opening of “Alligator Alcatraz” in the Everglades, now facing civil rights lawsuits. The new site, 43 miles from Jacksonville, could house up to 2,000 detainees and be operational within weeks. DeSantis […]
Florida’s controversial immigration detention center, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” has begun deportation flights, transferring approximately 100 detainees to other countries. Governor Ron DeSantis announced the development during a press briefing, stating that numbers are expected to increase significantly. Built rapidly over a 10-square-mile area in the Everglades, the facility is equipped with heavy security, surveillance, and […]
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Adrian Clouatre is speaking out after his wife, Paola Clouatre, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a routine green card appointment in New Orleans. Paola, a 25-year-old Mexican national who entered the U.S. as a child seeking asylum, was arrested in May due to a 2018 deportation order […]
A new executive order from President Trump mandates that U.S. commercial drivers must speak and read English proficiently, triggering anxiety among non-native English speakers in the trucking industry. Effective Wednesday, the regulation bars drivers who cannot communicate clearly in English from operating commercial vehicles, reversing Obama-era flexibility. Inspectors will now conduct interviews and test sign […]
New York City Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by ICE and FBI agents outside a Manhattan immigration court on June 17, 2025. Lander had linked arms with a man being detained and refused to let go, leading to a dramatic 40-second struggle before agents separated and arrested both men. Lander claimed […]
Wilson Oswaldo Galvan-Lopez pleaded guilty to re-entry of a removed alien following a controversial traffic stop in Rochester, NY, that involved ICE and RPD officers. The stop, which occurred on Lyell Avenue, sparked public outcry due to Rochester’s sanctuary city status, which restricts local police from participating in federal immigration enforcement. Although Galvan-Lopez has been […]
Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok creator, was briefly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for overstaying his visa. The 25-year-old Italian citizen was held at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on June 6 but granted voluntary departure and has since left the country. Lame, known for his silent, comedic skits […]
The Trump administration is deploying 2,000 National Guard troops to California in response to immigration-related protests in Los Angeles, which have included clashes with authorities. The White House accused state leaders of failing to maintain order. Defense officials said Marines may be deployed if violence escalates. California Gov. Gavin Newsom condemned the move as inflammatory […]
Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) has been charged with a federal misdemeanor after allegedly striking an ICE officer during a detention center inspection in Newark. The charge stems from an oversight visit to Delaney Hall, where she reportedly confronted staff blocking her access. Supporters argue the charge is politically motivated and undermines congressional oversight. Senators Cory […]
Dilbar Gul Dilbar, an Afghan citizen, was arrested in North Winton Village following an FBI investigation. He is accused of visa fraud for allegedly submitting fake employment and recommendation documents in applications for a special immigration visa in 2016 and 2021. His visa was approved in April 2024, leading to the illegal acquisition of a […]
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