Around the U.S.
Immigrants often help bring criminals to justice. Will that change with Trump crackdown?
A new study finds immigrants are more likely to report crimes than U.S. citizens. Some worry aggressive ICE actions will change that. — USA Today
Trump’s planned Chicago blitz could use naval base to house ICE agents, possibly National Guard:
Federal agents would operate out of a Navy base near North Chicago through September, according to an email from a Navy captain who said there were “a lot of concerns and questions” about the plan. — Chicago Sun-Times
Closure of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center can proceed, judge says:
According to an email exchange with a top Florida official, the facility could be empty within days. — AP News
Journalist in ICE detention receives first court hearing in Georgia:
Mario Guevara’s attorneys argue his detention violates his First and Fifth Amendment rights and makes him the only journalist currently jailed in the U.S. as retaliation for his reporting. — First Coast News
New York
Judge extends restraining order limiting the number of people ICE can detain at 26 Federal Plaza:
The restraining order, in effect through Sept. 9, requires more space per person at the detention area, dramatically limiting the number of people ICE can keep inside. — THE CITY
Immigrant advocates and education leaders rally for education access for undocumented families:
Under New York state law, all state residents between the ages of 5 and 21 have the right to attend public school — and parents have the right to access interpreters in meetings and have school documents translated. — Gothamist
Six counties and a village in NY have all signed deals to work with ICE:
Similar deals enlisting state and local law enforcement to help with immigration enforcement are being inked in states nationwide. — Lohud
Washington D.C.
DHS moves to bar aid groups receiving federal grants from serving undocumented immigrants:
Disaster aid groups said the new requirements could violate local and state laws that prevent asking about a person’s immigration status. — Washington Post
To replenish their ranks, DOJ loosens requirements for temporary immigration judges:
In a significant policy shift, temporary immigration judges will no longer need experience in immigration law to oversee cases. — ABC News
U.S. to resume “neighborhood checks” for citizenship applications as part of Trump push to heavily vet immigrants:
The checks would involve interviews with neighbors and coworkers of citizenship applicants to determine whether applicants show character that is “well-disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States.” — CBS News
Inside ICE, Trump’s migrant crackdown is taking a toll on officers:
Current and former ICE officials told Reuters the agency is grappling with burnout and frustration among personnel as agents struggle to keep pace with the administration’s aggressive enforcement agenda. — Reuters
