🚶♀️🌍 A Venezuelan Family’s Journey: Braving Danger for Reunification in the U.S.
🚔🌆 New York Mayor Partners with Trump’s Border Czar to Target Violent Criminals ⚖️💥 Leader of White Supremacist Group Sentenced to 2 Years for 2017 Violence
🚶♀️🌍 A Venezuelan Family’s Journey: Braving Danger for Reunification in the U.S.
Anna-Catherine Brigida, Houston Landing.- Yasmin Escobar and her children traveled over 3,000 miles across eight countries, navigating perilous obstacles, criminal cartels, and the vast Darién Gap to reunite with José Suárez, who had already reached the U.S. Their journey from Venezuela to the U.S. border was fraught with danger, including bribing corrupt officials, fearing kidnappings, and enduring extreme conditions. After months of waiting in Mexico, the family finally crossed the U.S. via the CBP One app, where José greeted them with balloons and tears. Now, as President-elect Trump promises to reinstate harsh immigration policies, the Suárez family begins a new chapter in the U.S., hoping for a better future despite the looming threat of mass deportations.
🚔🌆 New York Mayor Partners with Trump’s Border Czar to Target Violent Criminals
Anthony Izaguirre and Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press.- In a significant development, New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming “border czar,” to discuss collaboration on tackling violent criminals in the city. Adams, a centrist Democrat, expressed willingness to cooperate with Trump’s administration on pursuing criminals involved in violent acts, particularly against immigrants. Despite his progressive stance on immigration, Adams has become more open to working with the incoming administration, especially after frustrations with the Biden administration’s immigration policies. This shift, which includes possible adjustments to New York's sanctuary policies, has caused surprise among critics, particularly as Trump promises mass deportations in his second term.
⚖️💥 Leader of White Supremacist Group Sentenced to 2 Years for 2017 Violence
Associated Press.- Robert Paul Rundo, 34, the leader of a Southern California white supremacist group, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for inciting violence at political rallies in 2017. Rundo, who co-founded the Rise Above Movement, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to violating the federal Anti-Riot Act. Prosecutors say Rundo played a key role in planning and engaging in violent acts during rallies in Huntington Beach, Berkeley, and San Bernardino. His actions, which included inciting violence against counter-protesters, were part of a broader militant white nationalist agenda. Rundo was arrested after fleeing the U.S., extradited from Romania in 2023, and is now held accountable for his role in promoting hate and division.