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migration policy

Minneapolis ICE Raids: What's Happening and Why It Matters

January 14, 2026

Minneapolis is in the spotlight due to recent ICE activities. A hearing took place via Zoom to discuss a lawsuit aiming to limit ICE operations in the state. The judge didn't grant an immediate halt to these operations but asked for more evidence. Those suing wanted a quick stop to ICE raids, sayin

politics

France's Broken Promises: When Deportation Orders Mean Nothing

January 14, 2026

In Melun, a town south of Paris, a 15-year-old girl's life was shattered. A 22-year-old Algerian migrant, already ordered to leave France, allegedly raped her. He was no stranger to the authorities, with a history of offenses and a known address. Yet, he was free to roam, to prey. The attack happen

politics

The Unclear Words of Trump on a Serious Matter

January 13, 2026

In a recent event, President Donald Trump, aged 79, struggled to provide a clear answer to a straightforward question. The question was about the implications of an ICE agent being immune from prosecution after fatally shooting a woman in Minneapolis. The woman, 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, was a

politics

U. S. Visa Revocations Surge Under New Policies

January 13, 2026

The U. S. government has canceled over 100, 000 visas since the start of the current administration. This sharp increase is part of a broader effort to tighten immigration rules. The administration has also made it harder to get visas by adding more checks, including social media reviews. Most of t

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Unanswered Questions: A Man's Mysterious Decline in Detention

January 11, 2026

A man's family is left with more questions than answers after he was deported from the US in a vegetative state and passed away soon after. Randall Gamboa Esquivel, a Costa Rican, was in good health when he left his home country. He entered the US in December 2024 but was detained for re-entering wi

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Protests Erupt Nationwide Against ICE Actions

January 11, 2026

People across the U. S. took to the streets in many cities to protest against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) last weekend. This wave of demonstrations was set up by a group of left-leaning organizations. The main event was organized by a coalition called "ICE Out for Good. " They planned

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Congress Faces New Hurdles in Checking ICE Facilities

January 11, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has rolled out a new rule. It says lawmakers must now give a week's notice before visiting ICE detention centers. This move comes after a court stopped a similar rule last year. Some Democrats were recently turned away from an ICE facility in Minneapolis. T

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What's Happening with ICE and Noem After Renee Good's Death?

January 11, 2026

A big debate is happening in Congress about what to do after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good in Minnesota. Good was driving her SUV after dropping off her 6-year-old at school when the incident happened. People are divided on what really went down. Some, like House Democratic leader Hakee

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Music and Politics: Why Artists Are Walking Away from the Kennedy Center

January 9, 2026

The Kennedy Center, a famous stage for music and art, is facing a wave of cancellations. Artists are choosing to step back, and it's not just about music anymore. It's about something bigger: politics. Sonia De Los Santos, a singer known for her uplifting songs about immigrants, was supposed to per

opinion

A Critical Look at Immigration and Climate Change

January 8, 2026

In the heart of Washington D. C. , a tragic event unfolded near the Farragut West metro station. Two members of the West Virginia National Guard, Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and U. S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, were shot while on patrol. Beckstrom, just 20 years old, lost her life. The shooter