IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

Mar 14 2025POLITICS

Protests and Arrests: The New Face of Campus Activism

In a surprising turn of events, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made another arrest related to the Columbia University protests. This time, it's Leqaa Korda, a Palestinian student from the West Bank. Korda's visa had expired back in January 2022, and she was also arrested in 2024 for h

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Mar 10 2025POLITICS

New Faces, New Plans: Shaking Up Immigration Enforcement

The Department of Homeland Security has a new game plan. Kristi Noem, the head honcho, has just announced some big changes. The first big change is that the agency in charge of immigration enforcement has a new boss. The new acting director is Todd Lyons, who used to be the assistant director of

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Mar 04 2025POLITICS

Boston's Mayor Faces Tough Questions in Washington

Boston's Mayor, Michelle Wu, is traveling to Washington to speak in front of a House committee. She will talk about Boston's immigration policies and how the city handles immigration enforcement. This is a big deal because Wu is expected to face a lot of opposition from Republicans on the committee.

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Feb 24 2025POLITICS

Immigration Enforcement in LA: What's Really Going On?

In the heart of Los Angeles, a new wave of immigration enforcement has begun. This is not the first time, but it's definitely a big deal. The city has seen a surge in federal agents, all thanks to a new set of operations ordered by the Trump administration. The goal? To catch and deport people who

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Feb 22 2025POLITICS

Shake-Up at ICE: New Boss, Same Old Mission

ICE, the agency in charge of deportations, has a new acting director. Caleb Vitello, who had been leading the agency, has been moved to a different role. He will now oversee all field and enforcement operations. This change comes as the administration is frustrated with the pace of deportations. The

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

The Big Money Ask: Trump's Immigration Plans Need Cash

The Trump administration is in a bind. They need more money to carry out their immigration plans. Tom Homan, known as the "border czar, " and Russell Vought, the budget director, met with Senate Republicans recently. They made a strong case for more funding. They said, "We need more money to keep o

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Following ICE: Dr. Phil's Unique Perspective on Immigration Enforcement

Dr. Phil McGraw, known for his talk show and psychology background, recently joined a ride-along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Chicago. This wasn't your typical day out; it was part of a larger effort to showcase how ICE targets known criminals and terrorists. McGraw, alon

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Dec 05 2024POLITICS

Trump’s DEA Pick Steps Back: Who Made the Call?

In a surprising turn of events, Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, announced that he won’t be taking the job after all. Those close to the situation might be confused about who really made the decision. Chronister, the sheriff of Hillsborough County,

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