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Trump Administration Opens New Immigration Jail at Texas Military Base
In addition to Fort Bliss, the Trump administration plans to detain immigrants on bases in New Jersey and Indiana.
“Alligator Alcatraz” Prisoners Face Dangerous Health Risks, Leaked Call Reveals
One observer expressed concern to Prism about the facility's extreme climate, infrastructure, and medical capacity.
ICE Is Abducting NYC Public School Students as Young as 7
Elected officials and educators are rallying around public school students who have been abducted by ICE.
More Western Activists Are Traveling to Palestine — and Israel Is Deporting Them
Activists say Israeli officials identify them before they arrive, and harass them about their work as they are detained.
Trump Admin Halts Visas for Gazans as Children Arrive for Medical Care
The announcement came after Laura Loomer posted a video of injured and ill Palestinian children arriving in the U.S.
Upcoming Trump Executive Order May Ban Mail-in Ballots
The president suggested he may seek to ban both mail-in voting and voting machines before next year's midterm elections.
Judge Says ICE Can Continue to Ban Toothbrushes at NYC Immigration Lock-Up
People have also been denied period products, medication, clothes, and access to attorneys at the Manhattan courthouse.
Medicaid Cuts Threaten Life-Saving Care for Rural Black Families
Experts worry a lack of access could lead to death and chronic illnesses, and worsen economic disparities.
“Fight the Trump Takeover” Protests Spread Nationwide
Republicans in Texas are poised to become the first in the nation to redraw their maps at the president's behest.
Immigration Raids and Fear of Deportation Push Patients Into Telehealth
But accessing the technology can be a challenge and virtual appointments aren’t a viable long-term solution.