Students in Ohio are saying it loud and clear: they want to learn without worry. When kids feel unsafe, their focus on math, history or science fades. A recent roundup shows over 280 people were taken by ICE in Central Ohio during a single week, stirring fear in towns like Springfield where many Hai
Chile just carried out its first deportation flight under a tougher immigration strategy. The government sent 40 people back to Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador from the northern city of Iquique. Officials didn’t say how often these flights will happen next, but they called it the start of a long-term
On April 15, a group of Santa Rosa residents gathered outside the IRS office to voice their concerns about how tax money is being used. Among them was a man dressed as Uncle Sam, playing drums to draw attention. The crowd included families with dogs, peace activists, and local groups who marched to
A federal program that placed migrant children with Catholic Charities in Miami just lost $11 million in funding, ending a longstanding deal. For decades, the church group had run shelters and foster homes for kids arriving without parents. Now the money is gone, leaving workers scrambling to find n
In Northern Virginia, a recent crime spree has reignited discussions about local safety rules and how they interact with federal immigration laws. A 28-year-old man, originally from Guatemala and living in the U. S. without legal permission, was recently charged with attempted rape. The incident hap
Hate crimes against Latinos in the U. S. hit an all-time high in 2025, jumping 18% from the previous year. While most groups saw fewer hate crimes, Latino-targeted incidents kept climbing—a trend that’s continued nearly every year since 2015. California alone saw a 14. 8% increase, with 240 reported
Florida environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to stop the planned construction of thousands of acres that could house tens of thousands of new homes and businesses. The land, once intended to stay open, is now threatened by the county’s planning board and commissions. Critics warn that unchecked
A new police unit in Memphis was set up last fall to cut down on street crime. The group works with the National Guard and local police, but it also arrests people who are not allowed to stay in the country. Investigations show that only a tiny fraction of those arrested were actually involved in
Next week, the U. S. Senate might start voting on a bill to give billions more to two key border security groups—Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U. S. Border Patrol. Senate leaders want this done quickly, before senators take a week-long break in early May. The money would keep the
Vice President JD Vance, a prominent Catholic in the Trump administration, recently said the pope should avoid interfering with American policy. Speaking on Fox News, he suggested the Vatican focus on church matters instead of political debates. His comments came after a public fight between Preside
