ICE arrests multiple Afghan nationals with criminal convictions released into US by Biden-era programs: DHS

Anti-ICE protesters stormed a New Orleans city council meeting, causing chaos as officials fled and police removed demonstrators opposing federal immigration enforcement. This disruption occurred amid heightened tensions surrounding recent immigration operations in the city.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a reduction in the standard validity period for work permits issued to migrants, decreasing it from five years to 18 months. This change is aimed at allowing the government more frequent opportunities to vet individuals seeking employment in the U.S.

Protesters disrupted a New Orleans city council meeting to voice their opposition to an immigration crackdown by ICE, resulting in their removal from the event. This incident occurred as federal agents launched an operation in the city, marking New Orleans as a new target in the Trump administration's extensive immigration enforcement efforts.

Recent developments in Minneapolis have raised questions about Representative Ilhan Omar's knowledge of a significant fraud scheme, coinciding with increased operations by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the area. Former President Trump has publicly criticized Omar and the Somali community, linking them to the fraud allegations and suggesting that Somali immigrants should leave the U.S.

Any Lucia López Belloza, a 19-year-old college freshman at Babson College, was detained at Boston Logan International Airport while attempting to fly to Texas for a surprise Thanksgiving visit to her family. She was arrested by ICE agents after being informed of an 'error' with her boarding pass, despite having a court order that should have prevented her deportation to Honduras.

ICE has commenced enforcement operations in Minneapolis, marking a significant step in federal immigration enforcement efforts in the region. This initiative follows a series of immigration raids that have raised concerns among local communities, particularly among immigrant populations.

Former President Donald Trump has escalated his xenophobic rhetoric against Somali immigrants, labeling them as harmful to the United States and expressing a desire for them to leave the country. This tirade coincides with an ongoing operation by ICE targeting the Somali community in Minnesota, raising concerns about the implications for immigration enforcement in the area.

Federal forces have initiated an immigration enforcement operation in New Orleans, Louisiana, known as Operation Catahoula Crunch, targeting undocumented immigrants under the Trump administration's intensified crackdown. Images have surfaced showing arrests being made on the streets of the city, which has been described as a sanctuary for immigrants. This operation follows similar actions in other Democratic-led cities, such as Charlotte, North Carolina.