Fly For ICE, Lose Millions? NY Bill Would Sever State Deals For Airlines In Deportation Flights Fly For ICE, Lose Millions? NY Bill Would Sever State Deals For Airlines In Deportation Flights
Fly For ICE, Lose Millions? NY Bill Would Sever State Deals For Airlines In Deportation Flights Airlines aiding deportations without a judge’s say-so could soon hit turbulence in New York. New legislation proposed by Democratic State Sen. Patricia Fahy would block commercial airlines from receiving certain state contracts or tax benefits if they help carry out immigration deportations without a judicial warrant or legal representation for the person being deported. Fahy introduced the legislation–dubbed the SAFE AIR Act–on Monday, April 28. It is being co-sponsored by fellow Democratic Assemblymember Michaelle Solages, of Valley Stream. If approved, the bill would ensure that New Yor…
3 US Citizen Children, Including 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient, Deported To Honduras 3 US Citizen Children, Including 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient, Deported To Honduras
3 US Citizen Children, Including 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient, Deported To Honduras Immigration officials deported three US citizen children — ages 2, 4, and 7 — along with their mothers late last week, according to multiple reports. The 4-year-old is battling stage four cancer, and they were deported without medication or access to their doctors. One of the mothers is also pregnant, reports said. The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana said the families had lived in the U.S. for years, establishing deep roots in their communities. But Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained them earlier last week and kept them incommunicado, ignoring frantic attempts by …
ICE Orders American-Born Doctor To Self-Deport: 'It's Time For You To Leave US' ICE Orders American-Born Doctor To Self-Deport: 'It's Time For You To Leave US'
ICE Orders American-Born Doctor To Self-Deport: 'It's Time For You To Leave US' A Connecticut doctor received a bizarre email last week from the U.S. government claiming she had overstayed her welcome in the country and needed to leave. However, she was born in the United States and has been a lifelong resident. Lisa Anderson, who practices in Cromwell, Connecticut, told NBC News that she was one of several people who received notices from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) instructing them to “self-deport” or face federal deportation. "It's time for you to leave the United States," the email opened, but the 58-year-old Anderson was born in Pennsylvania, accordi…
Trump Ally Mocks Senator With Fake Plaque After Trip To See Mistakenly Deported Gang Suspect Trump Ally Mocks Senator With Fake Plaque After Trip To See Mistakenly Deported Gang Suspect
Trump Ally Mocks Senator With Fake Plaque After Trip To See Mistakenly Deported Gang Suspect Georgia Rep. Mike Collins took trolling to a new level following Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen's visit to El Salvador to check in on a mistakenly deported father. Collins, a Republican, took to social media to take a shot at Van Hollen, who took a trip to check on the well-being of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, 29, a purported MS-13 gang member who has become the focus of national news.  "Hey @ChrisVanHollen, I went ahead and changed your office plaque for you," Collins posted on social media with a photo of a plaque implying that Van Hollen represents El Salvador, not Maryland. Hey …
SCOTUS Blocks Deportations Of Venezuelans In Surprise Ruling SCOTUS Blocks Deportations Of Venezuelans In Surprise Ruling
SCOTUS Blocks Deportations Of Venezuelans In Surprise Ruling In a stunning ruling, the Supreme Court temporarily blocked the deportation of several Venezuelans detained in Texas — a move drawing fierce reactions on both sides of the aisle. The majority ruling, opposed by Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, ordered the Trump administration to pause all removals “until further order,” officials confirmed. The order was handed down on Saturday, April 19.  "The court was right to block these removals," The ACLU said in a statement.  "These individuals were in imminent danger of spending the rest of their lives in a brutal Salvadoran pr…
Deported Maryland Father Linked To MS-13 Was Suspected Of Human Trafficking In 2022: Report Deported Maryland Father Linked To MS-13 Was Suspected Of Human Trafficking In 2022: Report
Deported Maryland Father Linked To MS-13 Was Suspected Of Human Trafficking In 2022: Report Alleged MS-13 gang member and Maryland father Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, was known to the feds as far back as 2022, according to a new report.  According to a report from the Department of Homeland Security, in December 2022, Abrego Garcia was stopped by troopers from the Tennessee Highway patrol when he was unable to stay in his lane. The report states that at the time, troopers made note that there were eight others inside the vehicle, and Abrego Garcia advised that he started driving "three days ago" from Houston to Temple Hills in Marylan…
'No Kings' Protests Planned Nationwide Amid Trump's Deportations, Campus Crackdowns 'No Kings' Protests Planned Nationwide Amid Trump's Deportations, Campus Crackdowns
'No Kings' Protests Planned Nationwide Amid Trump's Deportations, Campus Crackdowns Millions are expected to protest in another nationwide demonstration against President Donald Trump and his administration, with deportations and a lack of due process as top concerns for attendees. The "No Kings" protests are planned for Saturday, April 19. The date was chosen in part because it's the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord – the first military conflict of the American Revolution. A map from the grassroots organization 50501 shows hundreds of planned peaceful protests. The events range from major cities like Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia, to…
Cop Who Flagged Deported Dad For Gang Ties Was Later Fired For Misconduct: Police Cop Who Flagged Deported Dad For Gang Ties Was Later Fired For Misconduct: Police
Cop Who Flagged Deported Dad For Gang Ties Was Later Fired For Misconduct: Police A Maryland police officer who helped document a man later deported to El Salvador was fired for misconduct in an unrelated case, officials confirmed on Thursday. One of the detectives involved in a 2019 police stop that flagged Kilmar Abrego Garcia as showing signs of MS-13 gang affiliation was later terminated from the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) for misconduct in another matter, according to a new statement released by the agency. The department said on Thursday, April 17, that former officer Ivan Mendez helped conduct the stop and generate an internal gang intelligenc…
Senator Denied Prison Visit With Wrongfully Deported Man In El Salvador Senator Denied Prison Visit With Wrongfully Deported Man In El Salvador
Senator Denied Prison Visit With Wrongfully Deported Man In El Salvador Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen's trip to El Salvador to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia in prison took an unexpected turn on Thursday. Van Hollen was denied access to Abrego Garcia at the CECOT high-security facility—along with the family's lawyer—as they went to check on his well-being, the senator said on April 17. "We just tried to go visit him in prison, just to check on his condition, and if he is doing okay, because nobody has had any communication from him since he was illegally abducted from Maryland and sent to prison in El Salvador," Van Hollen said miles away from the prison. Van Hol…
Judge Finds Probable Cause To Hold Trump Administration In Criminal Contempt Judge Finds Probable Cause To Hold Trump Administration In Criminal Contempt
Judge Finds Probable Cause To Hold Trump Administration In Criminal Contempt There is “probable cause” to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court, a federal judge has just announced. US District Judge James Boasberg, presiding in the District of Columbia, announced in a 46-page decision released on Wednesday, April 16, that the administration has failed to comply with his directive issued last month, which mandated an immediate suspension of deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. On Saturday, March 15, the federal government invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to target individuals associated with Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan prison gang allege…
Senator Flies To El Salvador To Visit American Dad Mistakenly Deported To Notorious Prison Senator Flies To El Salvador To Visit American Dad Mistakenly Deported To Notorious Prison
Senator Flies To El Salvador To Visit American Dad Mistakenly Deported To Notorious Prison Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen made good on his word and took an early morning flight to El Salvador to check on the well-being of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to a high-security prison.  Abrego Garcia has drawn national attention after the father of three was shipped out of the country on what federal officials admitted was an "administrative error."  This week, El Salvador President Bukele visited the White House, where he and the Trump administration admitted they have no intention of returning him to the US.  "How can I return him to the United State…
Deported American Dad Denied Reentry: ‘I’m Not Going To Smuggle Him In,' Bukele Says Deported American Dad Denied Reentry: ‘I’m Not Going To Smuggle Him In,' Bukele Says
Deported American Dad Denied Reentry: ‘I’m Not Going To Smuggle Him In,' Bukele Says Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return to America from a Salvadoran prison has hit another roadblock.  The Maryland father who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador will not be returned, according to President Nayib Bukele, who was visiting the White House on Monday. "How can I return him to the United States," he said sitting next to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office when pressed by reporters about Abrego Garcia's status. "Am I going to smuggle him into the United States? I'm not going to do it. That question is preposterous. We're not very fond of releasing terrorists."  …