Officers at Texas immigration detention facility accused of beatings and sexual abuse

Texas has initiated the establishment of Turning Point USA chapters in high schools, a conservative youth organization founded by Charlie Kirk, as announced by Governor Greg Abbott and other Texas Republicans. This move follows similar initiatives in states like Oklahoma and Florida, highlighting a growing trend in conservative youth engagement in education.

Florida has officially designated the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a terrorist organization, a move that follows a similar designation made by Texas last month. CAIR has condemned this classification as unconstitutional and defamatory, asserting that it undermines civil rights protections for American Muslims.

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.

Any Lucia López Belloza, a 19-year-old college student from Babson College, was deported to Honduras after being detained at Boston Logan International Airport while attempting to fly to Texas for a surprise Thanksgiving visit to her family. Despite having a court order that was intended to prevent her removal, she was apprehended by ICE agents and deported within 48 hours of her detention.

New Yorkers are organizing anti-ICE training sessions through the grassroots coalition 'Hands Off' to empower residents in blocking immigration enforcement actions amid rising fears of raids in the city. These sessions aim to equip community members with the knowledge and skills necessary to resist ICE operations effectively.