'I stand before you a free man', says Kilmar Abrego Garcia as judge blocks ICE from detaining him

Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from ICE custody following a federal judge's ruling that the Trump administration lacked a valid removal order against him. This decision comes after a prolonged period of detention that raised significant legal questions regarding his immigration status.

A federal judge has issued an order preventing U.S. immigration authorities from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, expressing concerns that he could be taken into custody shortly after his release from a detention center. This ruling follows a previous decision that found the Trump administration lacked a valid removal order against him.

Nativity scenes across the U.S. are featuring satirical depictions of the Holy Family, including a handcuffed baby Jesus and Mary in a gas mask, as a response to the aggressive immigration policies under President Donald Trump. These displays aim to highlight the plight of immigrants facing harsh treatment from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE).

Ya’akub Vijandre, a Muslim photojournalist, has spoken out after being detained by ICE in Georgia, expressing concerns for the safety of his family and friends and describing the harsh treatment of detainees at the facility. He claims that the government is targeting his faith through these actions.

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Ábrego García, who was recently released from an immigration detention facility in Pennsylvania. This order came just hours before he was to report to an ICE field office in Baltimore, with the judge stating that officials cannot re-detain him until a hearing is held regarding the motion for the restraining order.

Community groups in New York City are mobilizing to protect street vendors from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid rising fears of immigration raids. On a frigid December day, staff from the Street Vendor Project distributed information on immigration rights to vendors in the Bronx, who expressed anxiety over recent ICE activities targeting their community.

ICE has arrested an illegal immigrant in Maryland who is accused of fleeing the scene of a head-on crash that severely injured a woman, resulting in serious injuries including broken vertebrae and a collapsed lung. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the actions of undocumented immigrants and their impact on public safety.

The trial for Judge Hannah Dugan in Wisconsin has commenced, focusing on allegations that she obstructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during an attempted arrest of an undocumented immigrant. The federal jury will determine whether her actions were an obstruction of justice or an effort to manage her courtroom effectively.