Tag: Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Rep. McIver faces charges for assaulting ICE agents at Newark facility
Federal prosecutors are charging U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers during a confrontation earlier this month at a federal immigration detention facility in Newark, officials said Monday....
Arrests Possible for NJ Congressmembers after ICE Protest
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said that “there will likely be more arrests coming” for members of Congress who were present when Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested outside a federal immigration detention...
Protecting Mahmoud Khalil’s Constitutional Rights: Understanding ICE’s Authority
Mahmoud Khalil, a young man of Syrian birth and Palestinian descent, found himself in the crosshairs of U.S. immigration authorities following his involvement in protests against Israel's actions in Gaza. Despite being a legal...
ICE arrests Columbia graduate student and activist
A Columbia University graduate student and pro-Palestinian activist, Mahmoud Khalil, was recently arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in a controversial move that has sparked outrage and legal challenges. The arrest took...
Executive Order Allowing ICE Presence at Rikers Island
Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a significant shift in policy on Thursday, revealing his intention to issue an executive order that would grant U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) officers access to Rikers Island. This...