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New York
ICE arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests, his lawyer says:
In an interview with Reuters a few hours before his arrest on Saturday, Mahmoud Khalil said he was concerned that he was being targeted by the government and some conservative pro-Israel groups for speaking to the media. — Reuters
- When agents showed up at Khalil’s university-owned apartment, they told him his student visa was revoked. But he had a green card, as he’s married to a U.S. citizens. Agents then said that was revoked too. — Zeteo
- Khalil is currently being detained in ICE custody at 26 Federal Plaza pending an appearance before an immigration judge. — Read more
- Columbia University, which recently published guidelines on addressing ICE visits to its campus, has “targeted Khalil for his Palestinian identity and outspoken activism on multiple occasions over the last 17 months,” notes a letter campaign by Deportation Defense. — Action Network
- “Khalil and all people living in the United States are afforded due process. A green card can only be revoked by an immigration judge, showing once again that the Trump administration is willing to ignore the law in order to instill fear and further its racist agenda,” says Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition, in a statement.
The caregiving industry relies on immigrants. These workers fear deportation under Trump:
A homecare worker who earns $18.50 an hour and is provided no health care benefits. But loves her job and worries Trump’s crackdown could threaten her ability to do it. — USA Today
A chill sets in for undocumented workers, and those who hire them:
Fearing roundups, many immigrants are staying home. As a result, construction, agriculture, senior care and hospitality employers say labor shortages will worsen. — The New York Times
How the immigration crackdown threatens elderly care:
The U.S. relies heavily on immigrant workers to care for its aging population, with nearly 30% of direct care workers coming from other countries. — The New York Times
Feds charge 227 people for immigration crimes in Arizona during single week:
Prosecutors say 12 cases were filed against 15 suspects accused of smuggling undocumented immigrants into Arizona. One other person is charged with assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent. — AZ Family
Around the U.S.
Legal immigration agency employees asked to volunteer to help ICE operations:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services employees were asked to sign up for 60-day assignments to assist ICE deportation operations. — CBS News
Schools brace for immigration arrests after Trump administration changes ICE policy:
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A federal judge denied a request by Denver Public Schools to pause a new policy lifting restrictions on immigration arrests at schools, hospitals and places of worship. — PBS News
Washington D.C.
Noem taps new immigration enforcement leaders, pledges to find leakers:
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Sunday pledged to step up lie detector tests on employees to identify those who may be leaking information to the media. — AP News
