A well-known British commentator, Sami Hamdi, who speaks up for Palestinians, finally touched down in London after spending over two weeks in a U. S. detention center. His visa was suddenly canceled while he was in the middle of a speaking tour in the U. S. , where he had been openly critical of Israel's actions in Gaza. Hamdi, who runs a political risk consultancy ...
Roman Surovtsev's story is a stark reminder of the flaws in the U. S. immigration system. Born in the former Soviet Union, he came to the U. S. as a refugee at age four. His life took a tough turn when, as a teen, he pleaded guilty to carjacking and burglary, leading to the revocation of his green card. After prison, he faced deportation, but Ukraine and Russia could...
Geauga County officials are keeping a secret from the people who pay their salaries. They made a deal to house immigration detainees in the county jail but won't show anyone the contract. Not the press, not even the ACLU. They say it's none of the public's business. But is it really? This isn't just about one secret deal. It's about a pattern of hiding information f...
In a surprising turn of events, a judge has put a temporary stop to the construction of a controversial detention center in the middle of the Everglades. The center, nicknamed \"Alligator Alcatraz, \" is facing legal challenges from environmental groups. They argue that the project skipped important environmental checks. The judge, Kathleen M. Williams, made the dec...
Deep in the Florida Everglades, a new detention center has opened its doors. This facility, nicknamed \"Alligator Alcatraz, \" has started housing immigrants. The name is a nod to the infamous Alcatraz Island, known for its harsh conditions. The center is part of a broader effort to enforce immigration laws more strictly. The facility is located at an old training a...
The Senate is in the middle of a record-breaking voting session. It's been over 24 hours of non-stop votes on a big tax and spending bill. The Senate has already broken a record with 45 consecutive votes. Now, they're still going strong. Senator John Barrasso from Wyoming thinks a final vote might happen today. Lisa Murkowski from Alaska says a deal is almost ready....
In the heart of the Florida Everglades, a new immigration detention center, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz, " is facing strong opposition. The site, located near the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, has become a hotspot for protests. Environmentalists, Native American tribes, and human rights advocates are all voicing their concerns. The Everglades is a ...
Badar Khan Suri, a scholar from Georgetown University, found himself in a tough spot. He was held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for months. During this time, he had to get creative to stay connected with his three kids. He told his twin sons a story about being lost in the clouds, trying to find his way back home. This story helped them cope with his a...
The Trump administration's detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian rights activist and Columbia University graduate, ended after 104 days. Khalil, a legal permanent resident of the US, was finally reunited with his family in New Jersey. His detention had sparked widespread outrage, as it was seen as a direct attack on free speech and political activism. Khalil's ...
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, finally walked out of a federal detention center in Louisiana after being held for 104 days. His release came as a relief to his family, especially his U. S. citizen wife and their infant son, who was born during Khalil's detention. Khalil's journey to freedom began with his arrest on March 8, part of a broader crackdown on stu...