De Niro Channels Lincoln: A Stark Reminder of Civility in a Fractured Era Robert De Niro’s recent recitation of Abraham Lincoln’s “Lyceum Address” at Carnegie Hall wasn’t just a performance; it was a pointed commentary on the current state of American discourse. The event, a benefit for Tibet House US, featured a diverse lineup including … Read more
ICE’s Nationwide Warehouse Buildup: A Stealth Expansion of Detention Capacity Across the United States, a quiet land grab is underway. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is rapidly acquiring large warehouses, often with little to no public notice, sparking concern and opposition in communities nationwide. This surge in property acquisition signals a significant, $45 billion expansion … Read more
ICE Plans “Mega-Center” in Social Circle, Georgia: A Shift in Immigration Detention Social Circle, Georgia, is at the center of a significant change in U.S. Immigration policy. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is moving forward with plans to construct a large-scale detention facility within the city limits, part of a broader national initiative to … Read more
Minneapolis, MN — Minnesota and federal authorities are investigating the alleged beating of Alberto Castañeda Mondragón, a Mexican citizen, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents last month. The investigation centers on determining the cause of the eight skull fractures that required hospitalization in Minneapolis. Investigation Underway Investigators from the St. Paul Police Department and … Read more
Milan Olympics Face Growing Protests: A Sign of Things to Come? Milan, Italy – Demonstrations erupted Saturday near the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, as thousands protested the environmental impact of the 2026 Winter Olympics and the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Italian police responded with tear gas and water cannons … Read more
Minneapolis, MN – The Trump administration is reducing the number of federal immigration officers deployed in Minnesota, but will continue its ongoing enforcement operation despite weeks of tension and confrontations that have resulted in fatalities, according to border czar Tom Homan Wednesday. Drawdown Tied to Local Cooperation Approximately 700 officers – roughly a quarter of … Read more
Measles Outbreak at Texas Detention Center Fuels Calls for Closure – And Raises Troubling Questions About the Future of Immigration Detention A measles outbreak at the Dilley, Texas immigration detention center has ignited a fresh wave of criticism, with Representative Joaquin Castro demanding its immediate closure. This incident isn’t isolated; it’s a stark symptom of … Read more
Measles Resurgence in Immigration Detention Centers: A Looming Public Health Crisis? The recent measles outbreak at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas, halting all movement and prompting quarantine measures, isn’t an isolated incident. It’s a stark warning sign of a potentially escalating public health challenge within U.S. immigration detention facilities. The Department of Homeland … Read more
A 37-year-old man was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis on Saturday morning. The shooting occurred less than three weeks after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good, and during a period of increased immigration enforcement activity in the city. Details of the Shooting The man has been identified as Alex … Read more
Minneapolis — Vice President JD Vance, during a visit to Minnesota on Thursday, indicated the Minnesota Department of Corrections, under the oversight of Gov. Tim Walz, is cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). When asked directly about state cooperation, Vance stated, “Look, if I was going to list the five agencies locally and … Read more