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Deportations
Judge Rules ICE’s “Third-Country” Deportations Are Unconstitutional
A lawyer for migrants in the case called the ruling “a forceful statement” that the White House has ignored the law.
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.
The Trauma of ICE Raids Is Rippling Through Public Schools Across the US
ICE raids have left children stranded without caregivers after school bus drop-off. Abductions traumatize whole schools.
Illness Is Rampant Among Children Trapped in ICE’s Massive Jail in Texas
The number of people held at the notorious Dilley immigration jail has nearly tripled since October.
Immigrants Have Filed Over 18,000 Cases Challenging Legality of Their Detention
A large majority of federal judges who’ve ruled on the habeas petitions so far are siding with immigrants.
DHS Seeks to Convert Giant Warehouses Across US Into Immigration Jails
A total of 23 converted warehouses could imprison up to 80,000 people, estimates suggest.
Rep. Maxwell Frost Punched by Man Who Allegedly Said Trump Will Deport Him
The man allegedly said “we are going to deport you and your kind” to the Democratic lawmaker.
Trump Admin Reportedly Used Israeli-Owned Private Jet to Deport Palestinians
Israeli media estimate the flight cost roughly $300,000.