IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN

Sep 05 2025POLITICS

Federal Agents to Use Navy Base for Chicago Immigration Operations

A recent government memo has revealed plans to use a Navy base in Illinois as a central hub for federal agents involved in immigration enforcement in Chicago. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has requested space for around 250 agents and 140 vehicles at the Naval Station Great Lakes, which is the Navy's largest training base. This move is part of a broader s...

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Jun 17 2025POLITICS

New Travel Restrictions: 36 Countries on the Chopping Block

The United States is looking to expand its travel ban. This time, up to 36 more countries could be added to the list. These countries are mostly in Africa, Central Asia, the Caribbean, and a few Pacific Islands. The U. S. has some serious concerns about these places. They think these countries don't have good enough systems for checking who's coming into the U. S. fr...

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Jun 09 2025POLITICS

Autonomous Cars Caught in the Crossfire

The streets of downtown Los Angeles witnessed an unusual sight on June 8, 2025. Several Waymo self-driving cars were left in flames, caught in the middle of intense protests against immigration policies. This incident raised questions about the safety and vulnerability of autonomous vehicles in chaotic situations. The protests, which started on Friday, were a re...

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Jun 09 2025POLITICS

Journalist Injured During LA Protests

The scene was chaotic in downtown Los Angeles. A reporter from Australia was covering the large-scale protests against President Trump's immigration policies. The protests had grown significantly since they started on Friday. By Sunday, thousands of people had gathered, blocking a major freeway and even setting fire to self-driving cars. The situation had become tens...

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Apr 19 2025POLITICS

Student's Fight for Freedom: A Legal Battle Across States

A recent court decision has put a spotlight on the ongoing legal battle of Rümeysa Öztürk, a Tufts University doctoral student. Öztürk, a Turkish national, was unexpectedly taken into custody by federal agents near her home in Massachusetts. This incident occurred last month. This is not a typical case of detention. It is a case of a student who was transferred to ...

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Apr 09 2025POLITICS

A Caregiver's Unexpected Detention

Alfredo Orellana, known as Alex, was more than just a caregiver. He was a friend and companion to Luke Ferris, a 28-year-old with severe autism. They shared many activities together, like working out, enjoying tacos, and playing video games. They even had their own special greeting, an elbow bump. This bond was clear to Luke's mother, Lena, who lived in Falls Church,...

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Mar 31 2025POLITICS

Students and Teachers in the Crosshairs: A New Wave of Detentions

A wave of detentions has swept through college campuses, targeting students and faculty who have spoken out on Palestinian issues. These individuals, many of whom have valid visas or permanent residency, are now facing deportation. The crackdown is part of a broader effort to control immigration and silence dissent. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has overseen th...

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Love Thy Neighbor, But Who's the Neighbor?

Vance, a politician, recently made some controversial comments about immigration policies. He suggested that those on the "far left" care more about undocumented immigrants than their own citizens. He believes that the love of fellow citizens should come before loving those outside of your own country. This idea is based on an ancient concept called "ordo amoris, " o...

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Feb 10 2025CRIME

Busting Illegal Immigrant Workers: The UK Cracks Down on Indian Restaurants

The UK is clamping down on illegal immigration, and it's not just about borders—it's also about businesses that hire undocumented workers. So what exactly is going on? Let's dive in to the details. Not just that, but these raids are happening everywhere, from Indian restaurants to convenience stores and car washes, it's a big deal. The UK's Home Office has been busy...

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

US to Prosecute Mayors Who Resist Deportations

The US Department of Justice is ramping up its effort to go after state and local officials who refuse to help with Trump's immigration crackdown. In a recent memo, the acting deputy attorney general, Emil Bove, instructed federal prosecutors across the country to investigate and potentially charge officials from 'sanctuary' cities for assisting undocumented immigran...

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