ICE arrests of Afghans are on the rise in the wake of National Guard attack, immigration lawyers say

Two twins from New Jersey have been arrested for allegedly making threats to shoot Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and kill Kristi Noem's deputy, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The threats were reportedly made via social media, with one tweet suggesting violent retribution against those serving the government.

Officers at the Fort Bliss immigration detention facility in Texas are facing serious allegations of mistreatment, including beatings and sexual abuse of detainees, as reported by a coalition of civil rights organizations. The coalition has called for the immediate closure of the facility, known as Camp East Montana, where over 2,700 individuals are currently held.

About 400 immigrant children were detained longer than the recommended limit, as acknowledged by ICE, raising significant concerns among legal advocates regarding the treatment of vulnerable populations in federal custody. This situation has prompted alarm ahead of a federal court review.

Bruna Caroline Ferreira, the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew, was taken into custody by ICE on November 12 during a traffic stop in Revere, Massachusetts. She has since been released from custody following a ruling by an immigration judge, who ordered her release while she contests her potential deportation.

Twin brothers from Absecon, New Jersey, have been charged with making threats on social media to 'shoot ICE agents on sight,' amid a significant rise in threats against immigration officials, which have reportedly increased by 8,000% recently. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is involved in the investigation and response to these threats.

Senate Republicans have initiated an investigation into President Biden's immigration programs following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., where two members of the National Guard were critically injured by Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national. This incident has raised serious concerns regarding the vetting processes for immigrants from Afghanistan.

A recent survey of public high school principals across the U.S. indicates a significant increase in bullying incidents and a decline in student attendance, particularly among those from immigrant families, as a result of heightened distress linked to ICE raids. This climate of fear is affecting students' emotional well-being and academic engagement.

Over a dozen ICE agents conducted a raid on a home in Minnesota, capturing footage of the operation that highlights the ongoing enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the region. This incident is part of a broader initiative to address immigration issues, particularly focusing on individuals living unlawfully in the U.S.