🚔⚖️ Court Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Control of California National Guard Amid LA Immigration Raids
✊🚨 Three arrested during protest against ICE deportations in National City, San Diego 🚨👨⚖️ Chaos Unfolds Inside New York Immigration Courtrooms as ICE Accelerates Deportation Efforts
✊🚨 Three arrested during protest against ICE deportations in National City, San Diego
Karen Kucher, The San Diego Union-Tribune.- On Wednesday, three people were arrested during a protest in National City against President Trump's immigration policies and deportations. The protest, which drew around 150 participants, lasted over five hours and took place near the Price Breakers Indoor Bazaar. Arrests included one for felony vandalism after an individual spray-painted a building, another for public intoxication, and a third for stealing traffic cones. Police set up barriers to ensure safety, blocking off streets to prevent accidents and protect protesters. The protest ended peacefully around 9:30 p.m. The following day, a smaller demonstration organized by youth advocacy groups marked Philippines Independence Day and continued the call to halt ICE deportations and improve migrant worker conditions. More protests are planned throughout San Diego County, including a major rally on Saturday at Waterfront Park.
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Three arrests during protest in National City for vandalism, theft, and intoxication.
Protest attended by 150 people, lasting over five hours.
Police set up barriers to protect protesters and vehicles.
Second protest organized by Filipino advocacy groups on Thursday for migrant rights.
Upcoming protest planned at Waterfront Park in San Diego on Saturday.
🚔⚖️ Court Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Control of California National Guard Amid LA Immigration Raids
Charlie Savage, The New York Times.- A federal judge ruled Thursday that President Trump's mobilization of the California National Guard to protect immigration agents in Los Angeles was illegal. Judge Charles Breyer temporarily blocked the deployment of up to 4,000 National Guard troops, ordering that control be returned to California Governor Gavin Newsom. The decision followed a lawsuit filed by Newsom, challenging Trump's overreach. While the judge rejected a bid to limit the use of active-duty Marines, he emphasized that the military’s role in law enforcement remains a contentious issue. The ruling comes amid heightened protests over Trump’s immigration crackdown, with LA leaders and activists accusing the administration of escalating tensions and undermining local authority. The federal government immediately appealed, leaving the case pending in the Ninth Circuit.
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Temporary restraining order against Trump’s use of National Guard in LA.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s legal challenge against federal control.
Judge Charles Breyer ruled that the deployment violates constitutional authority.
Ongoing protests in Los Angeles and nationwide against immigration enforcement.
Federal appeals process initiated by Trump administration.🍽️🚔 Law Enforcement Responds to Unrest at Newark Migrant Detention Facility Amid Food Protests
Tracey Tully, The New York Times.- Law enforcement officials responded to unrest at Delaney Hall, a private immigration detention center in Newark, after detainees complained of poor food conditions. The situation escalated when a detainee called an emergency immigration hotline to report a rebellion over meager meals and unsanitary conditions. The disturbance led to a heavy law enforcement presence, with officers using pepper spray and barricades to control protesters attempting to impede federal agents. The GEO Group, which operates the facility under a $1 billion contract with ICE, has faced criticism for overcrowding, inadequate meals, and lack of timely service, particularly affecting detainees with medical needs. Protests have intensified in response to the facility’s conditions, with local activists and families demanding improved treatment for detainees.
🚨👨⚖️ Chaos Unfolds Inside New York Immigration Courtrooms as ICE Accelerates Deportation Efforts
Luis Ferré-Sadurní, The New York Times.- Federal immigration agents in New York have begun making surprise arrests inside immigration courtrooms, escalating deportations under President Trump’s enforcement push. This disturbing trend has led to scenes of chaos as families are separated, with detained individuals often whisked away to crowded holding cells. These court-based arrests have sparked a backlash, with protests erupting outside courthouses. The Trump administration justifies the tactic as an efficient way to remove undocumented individuals, but critics argue it undermines the judicial process and instills fear in immigrant communities. As protests spread across the country, concerns are mounting that this strategy is causing more harm than good by discouraging individuals from attending their hearings, potentially exacerbating their immigration status.