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The Independent
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Trump signs new travel ban targeting 12 countries
The Trump administration announced new travel restrictions to the U.S. from 19 countries, effective June 9, reminiscent of his first-term "Muslim travel ban." The restrictions fully ban travel from 12 nations, including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen, while partially restricting travel from seven others like Cuba and Venezuela. Trump cited a recent Molotov cocktail attack in Colorado, allegedly by an Egyptian man who overstayed his visa, as justification for the new restrictions. Exemptions include lawful permanent residents, athletes traveling for the World Cup and Olympics, those with asylum or refugee status, and individuals with specific visas. Critics, such as the National Iranian American Council and Congressman Dan Goldman, condemn the policy as discriminatory and reminiscent of the "great replacement theory."
CBS News
01-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Congressman Dan Goldman says he confronted ICE agents arresting asylum seekers at routine hearings in NYC
New York Congressman Dan Goldman says he witnessed federal immigration agents with masks arresting asylum seekers at routine court appearances in New York City. The recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity came after the Trump administration increased arrest quotas, which has shaken the city's immigrant community and sparked protests over "expedited removals." Congressman Goldman confronts ICE agents in NYC Goldman said he confronted ICE agents last week in the lobby a building where immigration hearings are held and his office is located. It followed a night of chaotic protests over ICE tactics in New York City. "There were about a dozen plainclothes ICE agents, many who had masks ready to put on, waiting for immigrants coming out of their regularly-scheduled court appearances," Goldman said Sunday on CBS News New York's "The Point with Marcia Kramer." Rep. Dan Goldman's office released video it says shows the congressman confronting federal immigration agents waiting to arrest asylum seekers at routine court hearings in New York City. Rep. Dan Goldman's office The latest outcry over ICE started with the detainment of a Bronx public school student following an asylum hearing. Over 20 protesters were then arrested at a demonstration after several more people were detained at the federal immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan. "These are people seeking legal status here the right way," Goldman, who confronted agents at 290 Broadway, said. "None of these people are criminals, none of them are murderers or child rapists. None of that." The Democratic congressman said arresting unsuspecting asylum seekers trying to follow the law will have negative effects down the line. "It also creates really perverse incentives," he said. "So other people must react to this and say, well, if I go to court, I'm gonna get picked up and kicked out, so I'm not gonna go to court, and I'm gonna go further underground, and I'm not gonna pay taxes through my work visa, and I'm not gonna pay social security ... which creates more desperation." "Why are you wearing masks to hide your face?" Goldman said he asked the agents why they had masks and if they were told to ramp up arrests, but he said they did not respond. "I was a federal prosecutor for 10 years. I worked with ICE agents, I worked with law enforcement agents. I never saw any of them wear masks. This is brand new," he said, "and the question is, if everything is legitimate and proper, why are you wearing masks to hide your face?" The Department of Homeland Security has said the masks protect agents from doxing. To watch the full interview with Goldman, click here.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Worse than Watergate': House Judiciary Cmte Dem on Trump's DOJ
Following the DOJ's charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver, Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman, a member of the House Judiciary Committee, joins The Weeknight table to discuss Trump's ongoing weaponization of the rule of law.
The Independent
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Marjorie Taylor Greene sends hearing off rails after pushing idea deported Maryland dad is MS-13 gang member
Donald Trump 's allies and administration officials have repeatedly sought to justify the ongoing detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in Salvadoran prisons, where he has been locked up for more than a month, on allegations of criminality against him. But while they raise allegations in public, the claims are largely nowhere in court documents in a high-profile legal battle for his return. In a heated exchange during a House committee hearing on May 14, far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene repeatedly accused Abrego Garcia of being a member of MS-13 and sought to introduce documents into the hearing's record she suggested were proof. 'Well, I object,' fired back Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman. 'Is that a court order that establishes … that he's a member of MS-13?' 'A Maryland County Police Gang Unit agreed that he's MS-13' and 'an appellate board agreed that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, your Maryland man, is MS-13,' said Greene, mocking descriptions of the Salvadoran father and sheet metal worker who was living in Maryland with his wife and child, both U.S. citizens, along with two other children from a previously relationship. Chairman Mark Green demanded the committee 'pause' over repeated interruptions. 'I object because she is misstating the record and the facts. That is not accurate, and therefore I object to that being introduced,' Goldman said. Green was forced to call for a recess, after which Goldman agreed to withdraw his objection, noting that the congresswoman was introducing a 'tweet' from Attorney General Pam Bondi. The MS-13 allegations against Abrego Garcia largely rest on a statement from an unnamed police informant in 2019. Abrego Garcia was wearing Chicago Bulls gear when he was arrested that year, which law enforcement agents allege is linked to gang membership. The informant claimed Abrego Garcia was a member of MS-13's 'Westerns' clique, which operates out of New York, where Abrego Garcia has never lived. He has never been charged with or convicted of being a member of any gang. Administration officials also have pointed to his tattoos as evidence of alleged ties to MS-13, which his family and attorneys flatly reject. Throughout the hearing, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem — who was testifying to defend her agency's budget requests — labeled Abrego Garcia 'a terrorist' and 'wife beater and known trafficker who should never have been in this country to begin with.' Those allegations were introduced publicly by administration officials after Abrego Garcia's removal from the country, but they were not included in the lengthy legal battle playing out in a federal courtroom in Maryland. Democrats and legal analysts argue the administration could return Abrego Garcia and then use that alleged evidence against him in normal immigration court removal hearings, but the government is refusing to do so. Lawyers for the administration have raised a 'state secrets' privilege to try to avoid answering a federal judge's questions about what steps, if any, they have taken to secure Abrego Garcia's release, after federal judges and the Supreme Court commanded the government to 'facilitate' his return. 'Will you give Mr Abrego Garcia the due process that the Supreme Court … has required you to give him?' Goldman said, pointing to the Supreme Court's unanimous decision labeling Abrego Garcia's removal 'illegal.' 'If he were to come back to this country, he would be immediately removed again,' Noem replied. 'How do you know?' Goldman said. 'The Supreme Court has ruled 9-0 … that he hasn't been treated appropriately. Why is your opinion better, have more authority, than the Supreme Court?' Noem once again raised allegations against him while Goldman pressed her to answer what steps the administration has taken to secure his release. 'I'm not advocating for him,' he fired back. 'I'm advocating for a court order, Madame Secretary.' 'It's got to be extremely discouraging to be one of your constituents to see you fight for a terrorist like this, and not fight for them, is extremely alarming to me,' Noem said. Goldman said he is 'fighting for due process,' and 'you should fight too.'
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Explosive moment MAGA firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene unloads on Democrat over MS-13 during ICE Barbie hearing
Marjorie Taylor Greene ignited a fiery exchange with Democrat Dan Goldman during a hearing with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. An argument broke out over whether deported Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia was a member of the MS-13 gang. Goldman, D-N.Y., disputed findings by Trump's government that Garcia is a gang member, asking whether there was a court order establishing him as par of MS-13. Rep. Greene, R-Ga., provided evidence to be entered in the congressional record that Abrego Garcia was identified as a member of the MS-13 gang. 'ICE officers, an immigration judge agreed, and an appellate board agreed,' Greene stated, referencing claims previously made by Attorney General Pam Bondi. 'I object because she is misstating the record and the facts. That is not accurate, and therefore I object to that being introduced,' Goldman contested. Following a momentary recess of the committee, Chairman Mark Green (R-TN), announced 'we have a motion to vote, on the submission of this for the record. That's all that has been stated.' Golden then interjected as Green called for the vote. The evidence shows Kilmar Abrego Garcia has repeatedly been identified as a member of MS-13 by: ⁃ A Maryland county police gang unit ⁃ A reliable confidential informant ⁃ ICE officers ⁃ An immigration judge agreed ⁃ An appellate board agreed — Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) April 17, 2025 'Do not interrupt me again!' Green insisted after Goldman butted in. 'On the vote of whether or not this can be entered into the record, a motion has been made, and we will vote on that motion,' Green continued. 'I have a parliamentary inquiry' Golden exclaimed. Green then recognized the committee's ranking member Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) for a comment, which Thompson used to ask Green to permit Golden's inquiry. 'Is it the procedure of this committee that someone who is making an objection to admission of evidence can not view that evidence before we vote on it,' Golden asked after being recognized. Green declared that the 'content was irrelevant to the motion, and the motion has been made to vote on the submission for the record.' 'The content is irrelevant?' Golden fired back. 'I mean thats what I am objecting to. I mean if she is accurate in what her representation is, I will withdraw my objection. I just need to see the document,' Goldman insisted. Eventually, with a printout of Greene's evidence of a tweet Attorney General Pam Bondi had made about Garcia in hand, Goldman caved on his position. 'Given that this is a tweet from the Attorney General, that is effectively, I believe consistent with what Mrs. Taylor Greene says, I withdraw my objection,' Goldman admitted. Another Trump admin official, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin fired back in an earlier statement. 'The facts are clear: Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a violent illegal alien who abuses women and children. He had no business being in our country and we are proud to have deported this violent thug.' 'We have now found two petitions for protection against him, in addition to the fact that he entered the country illegally and is a confirmed member of MS-13. Our country is safer with him gone,' McLaughlin concluded at the time. 🚨BREAKING: LaMonica McIver, a member of @HomelandGOP, couldn't even look up as video played of her assaulting ICE officers during today's hearing. She has zero respect for law enforcement or the rule of law, which is especially disgraceful as we honor law enforcement during… — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) May 14, 2025 Earlier during Wednesday's hearing, Chairman Green played a video of the congressional Democrats who stormed a New Jersey ICE facility this week. One of the three Democrats who stormed the New Jersey federal detention facility is a member of his own committee, LaMonica McIver (D-N.J) who was present at Wednesday's hearing. Secretary Noem appeared before the House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday to testify about her Department's budget requests for the coming fiscal year.
