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Immigration
Loophole in Illinois Sanctuary Laws Lets ICE Hold Immigrants in County Jails
Illinois is a sanctuary state — but 17 of the state’s counties still have contracts to detain immigrants for ICE.
Palestinian Activist Targeted by Trump Hails Order That Blocks His Deportation
“I will continue to work for the freedom of the Palestinian people,” says Mohsen Mahdawi.
Guards Steal, Destroy Children’s Letters at Texas Immigrant Jail
The raids into kids’ rooms appear retaliatory, in response to reports on letters describing conditions at the facility.
In the Span of Just 6 Weeks, 6 People Died While in ICE Custody in Texas
A lawyer says civil lawsuits reveal that ICE officials destroyed relevant video footage that would aid investigations.
Living Under a Concentration Camp Regime — and Fighting Back
“Getting involved locally is critical,” says journalist Andrea Pitzer.
MN Unions Vow Largest Rent Strike in 100 Years Amid ICE-Fueled Eviction Crisis
Nearly 26,000 workers pledge to withhold rent if Gov. Tim Walz does not issue an eviction moratorium by March 1.
Docs Show ICE Agents Were Trained on Law and Deescalation. They’ve Ignored It.
Materials obtained in a FOIA request show ICE agents have grossly ignored their training this past year.
Judges Have Ruled That Over 4,400 ICE Detentions Since October Were Illegal
The number of people in ICE custody has ballooned to 68,000 this month, up 75 percent from when Trump took office.
Trump Admin to Spend $40B to Turn Warehouses Into Massive Immigration Jails
As medical neglect and abusive treatment threaten those imprisoned, DHS prepares for a massive expansion of detention.
The Love We See in Minneapolis Isn’t Exceptional — It’s How We Survive Together
A beautiful web is being woven in Minnesota: not with new materials but with wisdom that was already here.