ICE taps Canadian firm for 20 armoured vehicles despite Trump trade war

During a recent cabinet meeting, former President Donald Trump referred to the Somali community in the Twin Cities as 'garbage' while reports surfaced about a planned ICE enforcement sweep targeting the Minneapolis area. This statement aligns with Trump's ongoing criticism of immigration policies and specific immigrant groups, particularly Somali immigrants, amid rising tensions over fraud allegations in Minnesota.

A 54-year-old man was arrested in Los Angeles after throwing Molotov cocktails at officers outside a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office, expressing hostility towards Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The incident, which occurred on Monday, did not result in injuries or damage, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

L.A. County supervisors voted to advance an ordinance that prohibits ICE agents and other law enforcement officers from wearing masks while on duty, aiming to ensure transparency and accountability in law enforcement practices. This decision reflects a growing concern over the visibility of law enforcement actions in the community.

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter publicly condemned the White House for using her song 'Juno' in a video that accompanied immigration raids conducted by ICE in Chicago, labeling the video as 'evil and disgusting.' This criticism has sparked a heated exchange between Carpenter and the White House, highlighting the contentious nature of immigration enforcement in the U.S.

Illinois officials have issued a cease and desist letter to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regarding reports of federal agents illegally swapping license plates on rental vehicles. This action was directed to ICE head Todd Lyons, emphasizing the legal boundaries that must be respected by federal agents in the state.

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has publicly condemned the White House for using her song 'Juno' in a video that soundtracks immigration raids conducted by ICE in Chicago. She described the video as 'evil and disgusting' and urged that her music should not be associated with such actions.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has demanded that New York Attorney General Letitia James take immediate action following the state's release of nearly 7,000 criminal illegal immigrants despite existing ICE detainers since January. This situation has raised concerns about the enforcement of immigration laws in New York.

In Los Angeles, ICE has intensified its focus on car wash workers, employing tactics described as 'psychological warfare' by advocates like Andrea Gonzalez and Norma Fajardo from the Clean Carwash Worker Center. This surge in enforcement coincides with the Trump administration's broader immigration policies aimed at mass deportation, marking a significant shift in the treatment of immigrant workers in the region.