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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
US: What tactics is ICE using to deceive undocumented immigrants during arrests?
Live Events MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ Visa overstays in US persist without much scrutiny Career pathways in US dim for international students as Trump cracks down on visas « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials in Tucson, Arizona, are facing allegations of impersonating utility workers while attempting to locate and detain an undocumented immigrant. The incident reportedly took place in a south Tucson neighbourhood on Wednesday to local resident Christine Cariño, two individuals appeared wearing Tucson Electric Power (TEP)-style clothing and asked questions about a Honduran man who has lived in the area for more than a decade. Cariño told the New York Post that the men said they were responding to a request for a city service estimate.'He said, 'We're trying to find somebody that wanted a free estimate,'" Cariño said. She became suspicious when she noticed that the men's clothing did not match typical TEP uniforms. One wore a reflective shirt, while the other was in a plain black t-shirt. Cariño said she spotted a badge under one man's shirt and asked whether they were from the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ).The men were later allowed into the property's garden by the resident's stepson. Cariño, who witnessed the interaction, began warning others nearby: 'Don't open the door, they don't have a warrant!' she yelled, a moment captured in video obtained by local outlet KGUN 9. 'They're lying, they're not in a uniform!'(Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)Under US law, immigration agents must have occupant consent or a signed warrant to enter a residence. Witnesses allege the individuals misrepresented themselves in order to gain immigration agents reportedly told the resident through the door that he had missed immigration court hearings. The man denied the claim and did not come tactic has drawn national scrutiny in the past. A 2020 complaint by the ACLU of California alleged that immigration enforcement officers have posed as delivery drivers or contractors to conduct arrests, calling the practice unconstitutional. That case remains unresolved.
Washington Post
29-05-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Leadership shakeups at agency tasked with carrying out Trump's mass deportations agenda
WASHINGTON — The agency tasked with carrying out President Donald Trump's mass deportation campaign is undergoing a major staff reorganization. In a news release Tuesday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced leadership changes at the department tasked with finding, arresting and removing immigrants who no longer have the right to be in the country as well as at the agency's investigative division.
Washington Post
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
The revival of an old program delegates Trump immigration enforcement to local police
As part of the Trump administration's push to carry out mass deportations, the agency responsible for immigration enforcement has aggressively revived and expanded a decades-old program that delegates immigration enforcement powers to state and local law enforcement agencies. Under the 287(g) program led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement , police officers can interrogate immigrants in their custody and detain them for potential deportation .
Miami Herald
13-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Border crossings are down. Now is the time for Trump to fix immigration for good
America is at a crossroads on immigration. Border crossings are down, but it doesn't mean America's immigration problem has been fixed. Immigration levels to this country — both legal and illegal — have continued their steep decline since last summer when Joe Biden issued executive orders to limit asylum seekers. There is no question that the tone set by the Trump administration has accelerated this trend. Worldwide, the administration has made it clear: America's borders will not be crossed through illegal means or by exploiting broken asylum loopholes. For those of us who believe that America is a land of immigrants — and we are and should be welcoming legal immigrants while deterring illegal entry — this is good news. However, it's an incomplete look by economic and demographic estimates of what America needs in the coming years. The Trump administration's change in tone has been successful in limiting newcomers, but tone is not policy. Rhetoric alone — or a blitzkrieg of Immigration Customs Enforcement round ups — will not bring lasting change. Lower border crossings and immigration levels have temporarily eased pressure on the system. As a result, there is now an opportunity to create a functioning system of migration. Otherwise, America risks enduring another three decades of a broken system with no winners and plenty of losers. America was built by immigrants. That's not just a poetic slogan — it's an economic fact. Without a growing labor force, the economy will contract. The likelihood of recession was emerging before thousands of workers began self-deporting. Industries such as service, agricultural and construction have long relied on immigrant workers to do jobs Americans are less likely to do. Florida knows this all too well. Without immigrant labor, crops rot in fields, homes can't be built or rebuilt after hurricane devastation and the service industry — restaurants to hotels — grinds to a halt. Beyond the immediate workforce needs, the United States is suffering a population decline and is on the precipice of economic disaster. America's birthrate has fallen below replacement levels, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Programs retirees rely on such as Social Security and Medicare are funded by and dependent on working-age adults. In Florida, where 21% of the population is over 65, the pressure is acute. Without a growing workforce to pay taxes, these programs are facing insolvency. The math doesn't lie. Without sufficient working-age taxpayers, America's entitlement systems face collapse — not from ideological disagreements, but from basic arithmetic. America needs more workers. During CO—'s Small Business Day 2025, Neil Bradley, executive vice president, chief policy officer and head of strategic advocacy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, discussed the need for expanding legal immigration pathways to fill labor shortages saying, 'If we're going to make a lot of new things in America, we're going to need more people to help us do that. And that means that we have to have more legal pathways for people to come into the United States.' There are both micro and macro economic reasons to create a healthy and sufficient pathway for both guest workers and new citizens. We can and must do both. This isn't about open borders. It's about smart borders. Laws should be enforced, yes — but they should be modernized to address economic needs while maintaining border security. President Ronald Reagan understood this when he signed into law the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, which increased border security and granted a pathway to citizenship for roughly 2.7 million immigrants. Higher tax revenues, increased labor earnings, a boost to consumer spending and a 3 to 5% reduction in crime followed, according to a study by Associate Professor of Finance at Kellogg School of Management Scott Baker. Since 1986, both parties have struggled with how to solve the immigration problem. But for better or worse, President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration has created an opening to fix the broken system. Trump has the opportunity to burnish a generational legacy on this issue. He has a chance to be the first president in 30 years to get comprehensive immigration reform done. It's possible (and necessary) to defend the border and defend the American Dream at the same time. Mary Anna Mancuso is a member of the Miami Herald Editorial Board. Her email: mmancuso@
Sunday World
07-05-2025
- Sunday World
Irish woman detained by US Immigration officials to be released
Cliona Ward's family confirmed that she is due to be released after a court appearance Irish woman Cliona Ward who was detained in the United States at an Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centre is due to be released. Ms Ward's family confirmed that she is due to be released after a court appearance. Ms Ward's sister Tracey told RTÉ's Prime Time that the family have been told she will be released later today. Ms Ward, a resident of California and holder of a green card which entitles her to permanently reside in the US, was detained on April 21 after visiting her father in Ireland. Cliona Ward The News in 90 Seconds - Wednesday, 7th of May Speaking to RTÉ, Tracey said it was a 'huge, huge relief' that her sister is set to be released. "I was trying to maintain hope today but I know how the system works over there so I was very fearful for her. I'm just completely relieved," she said. "The outpouring of love worldwide that we've received has been absolutely unbelievable." Family, friends and colleagues were set to gather in solidarity outside the detention centre in Washington state before the hearing today. Cliona, who has lived legally in America for decades, is originally from Dublin but lives in Santa Cruz, California. She is being detained by ICE over minor convictions from almost 20 years ago, which were supposed to have been expunged from her record. Her sister Tracey previously said that they feared it might be as late as August before she could stand before a judge. She had six convictions, including two felonies for possession of drugs and four misdemeanours for minor offences, and one for "failure to notify DMV [Department of Motor Vehicles] of address change within 10 days'. However, the convictions were expunged as she pleaded guilty to the charges.
