Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from ICE custody. And, Indiana rejects redistricting

Immigration agents in the U.S. are increasingly arresting Afghan asylum seekers, particularly men awaiting court hearings, creating a climate of fear among recent arrivals. An example is Amir, who was detained after being pulled over while driving home from an English class in Bloomington, Indiana. This trend raises concerns about the safety of Afghan nationals in the U.S.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national married to an American citizen, has been released from immigration detention following a judge's ruling that the government lacked the legal authority to continue his detention.

The U.S. military has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move confirmed by President Donald Trump. The White House intends to hold the vessel at a Texas port while releasing the crew upon docking. This action marks a significant escalation in U.S. military operations in the region, part of an ongoing pressure campaign against the Venezuelan government.

Yana Leonova, a Belarusian woman extradited to the U.S. by the FBI, is facing deportation after immigration officials issued a sudden order to detain her. She is charged with multiple offenses, including fraud and conspiracy related to smuggling U.S. aviation parts to Russia. This abrupt action has led to legal turmoil surrounding her case, which was previously under federal prosecution for over a year.

The Trump administration has announced the transfer of 760 acres of public land in California to the US Navy, establishing a new militarized zone aimed at enhancing border security operations along the southern US border. This decision reflects a significant shift towards increased militarization in response to ongoing immigration challenges.

The U.S. military has seized the Skipper, an oil tanker previously sanctioned in 2022, off the coast of Venezuela, reportedly carrying 1.1 million barrels of Venezuelan oil. This operation, confirmed by President Donald Trump, marks a significant escalation in U.S. military actions in the region, which has seen increased military presence, including the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier.

Dominic LeBlanc, the Canadian minister responsible for Canada-U.S. relations, stated that there is no indication the Trump administration plans to withdraw from the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). He emphasized that this is not the message being communicated by U.S. officials.

A US judge has ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention, ruling that the government did not have the legal authority to continue holding him. This decision follows Abrego Garcia's wrongful deportation to El Salvador, which has drawn attention to the implications of strict immigration policies.