The recent winter brought more than snow to Lewiston and Portland. A sudden increase in ICE patrols sparked fear among immigrant families, especially those from Somalia, Afghanistan, the Congo, Angola and Ukraine. Their worries were clear in hushed conversations and hurried steps through town street
A young girl named Ofelia Torres was battling a serious illness while her dad faced detention by federal immigration agents. Her story first reached the public eye when her father, Ruben Torres Maldonado, was taken into custody at a Home Depot in Niles. At that time Ofelia had paused her cance
A couple of freshmen from a Houston university built an online tool that shows where immigration officers are active. The map pulls data from news outlets, public records and other open sources so anyone can click a spot and see recent enforcement actions. The creators, both nineteen years old, sai
Minneapolis is counting the costs after a federal immigration crackdown. The city says it lost over $200 million in just one month. This is due to Operation Metro Surge, a Trump administration initiative. It brought hundreds of federal agents to the area. The operation caused big problems for local
Tacko Fall, the towering figure in the NBA, has a story that's as unique as his height. Born in Dakar, Senegal, in 1995, Fall is the youngest of three siblings. His journey to basketball stardom began with his older brother, who introduced him to the sport. Fall's height made him a natural on the co
The Anchorage Assembly has been under fire for taking a stand on federal issues, but critics are missing the point. Local governments have always weighed in on federal policies that impact their communities. It's not about overreach; it's about leadership. For years, cities across the country have
The Trump administration's strategy to deport immigrants to third countries has come under fire for its high costs and questionable benefits. Senate Democrats have released a report highlighting the financial burden on American taxpayers, with over $32 million spent on sending around 300 individuals
The new poll shows that about two‑thirds of Americans now view ICE, the federal immigration agency, with suspicion. This shift comes after a recent shooting in Minneapolis and is tied to how some politicians and the media talk about immigration enforcement. Many voters originally supported str
A judge in California has ended a deportation lawsuit against a man who is the father of three U. S. Marines. The case began when immigration officers stopped him while he was trimming weeds near a restaurant in Santa Ana. They handcuffed him and sent him to a detention center, then started de
A new phase has begun for immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Earlier this year, a large group of armed agents—about 3, 000 people—was sent to Minneapolis and surrounding areas under a program called Operation Metro Surge. These agents wore face masks and military‑style uniforms, sparking pr
