Chicago suburb declares emergency as anti-ICE protests turn on local pols

Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley criticized former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper for his opposition to immigration enforcement bills, linking it to recent ICE operations in Charlotte that resulted in over 120 arrests. Whatley claims that Cooper's actions have hindered cooperation with federal immigration authorities, exacerbating the situation in North Carolina.

Saim Irgi, a 39-year-old illegal immigrant from Turkey with prior assault charges, was arrested by ICE in Buffalo, New York. During the arrest, he allegedly fought with officers and attempted to grab an ICE officer's taser while shouting 'Allahu akbar'. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding illegal immigration and public safety.

ICE has arrested an illegal immigrant from El Salvador who is accused of brutally attacking a Texas woman with a tire iron and sexually assaulting her in early 2023. The incident has raised concerns regarding public safety and the implications of immigration policies in the United States.

Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) has terminated a staff member accused by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of falsely representing himself as an attorney for a detained undocumented migrant. In a letter to ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, Duckworth stated that she and her leadership were unaware of the staffer's actions. The staffer, Edward York, allegedly claimed to represent Jose Ismeal Ayuzo Sandoval, an undocumented migrant with a criminal history, to facilitate his release from ICE custody.

Cameron Kasky, a 25-year-old survivor of the Parkland shooting, has announced his candidacy for Congress. He is campaigning on progressive policies, including support for Medicare For All, advocating for an end to the war in Gaza, and the abolition of ICE. Kasky aims to bring a youthful perspective to the political landscape as he seeks to represent New York's 12th Congressional District.

Federal immigration raids in Charlotte, North Carolina, have led to the arrest of dozens of individuals with violent criminal records. This operation, conducted by ICE, has sparked a political divide, with local Democrats questioning the enforcement tactics used. The arrests have raised concerns about public safety and the impact of such actions on the community, as officials grapple with the implications of these federal operations.

An Uzbek terror suspect was arrested by ICE while working as a truck driver in the U.S. The individual had entered the country illegally and managed to obtain a commercial driver's license. Tom Homan, a border czar, criticized the Biden administration for its failures in vetting immigrants, highlighting concerns about national security.

Federal immigration sweeps have expanded to Raleigh, North Carolina's capital, as local officials report the presence of border patrol and ICE agents. This follows a weekend in which over 100 arrests were made in Charlotte. Mayor Janet Cowell confirmed the federal agents' presence but noted that the city was unaware of the number of agents involved in the operation. The state's Democratic governor has criticized these federal actions, expressing concern over their impact on community safety.