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Axios
4 days ago
- Politics
- Axios
East Boston family details ICE arrest of TPS recipient
Mercedes Pineda said having Temporary Protected Status and no criminal record didn't stop federal agents from detaining her husband, Jose, at work. The big picture: Pineda, who spoke at a panel organized by U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley in East Boston, said hers is far from the only family to get torn apart by the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. What's happening: Pineda's husband, a TPS recipient from El Salvador, was released after two days, but she said the family is still grappling with the aftermath. Neither of them is sleeping well. Jose's doctor warned he's one traumatic event away from a deadly stroke. Their 12-year-old daughter is suffering from anxiety attacks. (As Pineda spoke, Pressley sat behind her and comforted her daughter.) Pineda later told Axios she learned he was detained through videos that circulated, but couldn't confirm it until he managed to call hours later. They still don't know why he was held and say he has no criminal record. Protections for Salvadoran TPS recipients last until Sept. 9, 2026, per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. What they're saying: " We are honest people. We came to this country to work, to help our families move forward," Pineda said in a Spanish-language interview. "They shouldn't be treating us like criminals, because we're not." Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which typically does not respond to inquiries about individual cases, didn't respond to a request from Axios concerning Pineda's husband's case. What's next: Pressley asked Pineda what help her family could use. In the meantime, Pineda tells Axios she's leaning on her church and on God, whom she thanks for connecting her to Centro Presente and getting Jose released.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Federal immigration agents raid New Orleans construction site: report
Workers with the M.R. Pittman Group are detained Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Mirabeau Water Gardens construction site in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans. (Photo courtesy WVUE-TV Fox 8) NEW ORLEANS – Only a handful of construction workers were present at the Mirabeau Water Garden construction site in Gentilly, just 24 hours after federal immigration agents raided the area and placed multiple workers in handcuffs, WVUE-TV Fox 8 reported. The raid began around 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, when several vehicles arrived at the site and a helicopter hovered overhead. A worker who spoke with Fox 8 anonymously said crews with the M.R. Pittman Group were just starting their day. 'They had the whole site surrounded on all sides,' the worker said. 'They were grabbing everyone at the work site.' According to the worker, nearly every person on-site was questioned and asked to provide proof of residency or a work permit, including him. He said he is living and working in Louisiana on a U visa, a non-immigrant visa that allows certain victims of crime and their families to live and work in the U.S. for a limited time while they apply for permanent residency. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX 'They came to me and put me under arrest and demanded my documents,' he said. 'I just had to show them my work permit and my driver's license, and they didn't arrest me.' Despite multiple media requests to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), officials have not disclosed the number of people detained, the number of arrests, the reasons for the arrests, or the identities of those taken into custody. 'I would say it was around 12 to 15 people who were actually arrested,' the worker said. Mayra Pineda, with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana, expressed concern that the arrests could cause fear among Hispanic laborers. 'This is an impact that will affect everyone,' Pineda said. 'At this point there is general panic, not only for Hispanic businesses but for businesses in general that employ Hispanics.' M.R. Pittman has not commented on how the arrests might affect the $30 million federally funded drainage project. The company has also not stated how many of its workers were detained or arrested by ICE. from Fox 8 reporter Andrés Fuentes.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
Fatal hit-and-run driver arrested in L.A. after returning to scene of the crime
The driver in a fatal hit-and-run was arrested after he returned to the scene of the crime in Los Angeles, officials confirmed. Around 1:10 a.m. on May 2, according to the LAPD, a pedestrian was crossing Sherman Way, just east of Independence Avenue, when a black Mercedes-Benz fatally struck him. The victim was only identified as a man in his 60s. After hitting the victim, LAPD said the driver continued eastbound on Sherman Way, failing to stop, identify themselves or provide aid – as required by law. Fire paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the man dead. LAPD said his name is being withheld pending next of kin notification. Then, while detectives were actively conducting their investigation, the hit-and-run driver returned to the scene. Details are limited, but police said he was interviewed and identified as 29-year-old Marvin Edgardo Pineda, a Northridge resident and the driver of a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE53. Pineda was arrested and booked at the LAPD Van Nuys Jail for a felony hit and run. 'Motorists are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves,' police said in a release. Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Valley Traffic Division Detectives, Officer Takishita at 818-644-8116 or Officer Reyes at 818-644-8114. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'90 Day Fiancé''s Jasmine Pineda Welcomes Baby No. 3, Her First with Partner Matt Branis: 'Beyond Grateful' (Exclusive)
90 Day Fiancé's Jasmine Pineda's family has grown. The reality TV star, 38, has welcomed her third baby, her first with partner Matt Branis. Pineda, who is already mom to sons Juance and JC from a previous relationship, is still legally married to husband Gino Palazzolo, whom she met on the show. "Introducing Matty, our sweet baby girl! She's already filling our hearts with so much love and joy," the couple tells PEOPLE. "We're beyond grateful for this new chapter in our lives." Alongside the happy news, the couple also shared the first photo of their baby girl, as well as a shot of the three of them. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: 90 Day Fiancé's Jasmine Pineda Is Pregnant! Reality Star Expecting Baby No. 3, Her First with Boyfriend Matt Branis: 'So Happy' Back in February, Pineda first announced she was expecting her third baby with a video on the official 90 Day Fiancé Instagram account. "I have very special news," she said during her announcement. "Let me announce to you that I am pregnant. I am so happy and excited, and I cannot wait to meet my beautiful baby." Pineda didn't share any additional news, including the due date or the baby's sex. At the time, fans of the show were speculating about the status of her relationship with Palazzolo. Although the couple was still together on the show, fans noticed that Palazzolo was missing from Pineda's social media platforms. On a Dec. 23 episode of 90 Day: The Last Resort, Pineda revealed that she was interested in adding a third person to their relationship. The topic came about while the six couples at the retreat were asked to answer some serious questions about their sex lives. Palazzolo also expressed an interest in bringing in a third person to fulfill some of his bedroom fantasies, but Pineda was more interested in having an open relationship. Pineda quietly tied the knot with Palazzolo in June 2023 in an intimate wedding in Michigan attended by just 12 loved ones. "Jasmine wanted a destination wedding initially, but we eventually agreed upon a small wedding with close family," Palazzolo told PEOPLE. While the couple said that planning their big day was "stressful" because they only had a couple of months to pull it off, everything turned out beautifully. "It was my dream wedding come true," Palazzolo told PEOPLE at the time. "A super amazing day that I will not forget!" "It was one of the happiest days of my life," Pineda added. "I married the love of my life." Read the original article on People
CBS News
09-04-2025
- CBS News
Family seeks answers about Dallas teen missing since April 1
The Dallas Police Department is investigating the disappearance of a 13-year-old girl who has been missing since April 1. Mirlen Pineda, a student at Thomas C. Marsh Prep Academy, has not been seen since last Tuesday when her mother, Floridalma Damian, dropped her off at school. Damian told CBS News Texas that after she dropped her daughter off at school, she later received a message from the school saying her daughter never showed up for class and they couldn't find her. Damian called police to report her daughter missing, but said she was told an Amber Alert couldn't be issued because the case didn't meet the criteria. Damian said she didn't feel like the police were taking her concerns seriously. "It's horrible, it's horrible not knowing anything about her whereabouts," Damian told CBS News Texas in Spanish. "At least if someone could tell me 'hey, your daughter is OK,' but I know nothing… and every time…the days are passing." LULAC community member Hilda Ramirez Duarte is helping find Pineda. She said police didn't start moving on this case until local media started asking about it. "We all know that the first 48 hours are crucial, and what did they do in the first 48? And if they did something, they still have a fiduciary responsibility to report to the mom. What's going on, we heard your case, we're on it," Ramirez Duarte said. "It took them another four phone calls before they actually took a report." Tuesday morning, eight days after Pineda disappeared, the family had their first meeting with police. On Tuesday, CBS News Texas spotted police searching the area of Crown Park, an area where Damian said her daughter may have been. A police officer told CBS News Texas they were at the park looking for clues that may lead to Pineda's whereabouts, but the family said it shouldn't have taken over a week to get police to search for Pineda. CBS News Texas contacted police about the case, and Corbin Rubinson, a spokesperson with the department, confirmed that there is now an active missing child investigation happening. When asked why a response from police took so long, Rubinson sent this statement: "The Dallas Police Department received a 911 call on April 1, 2025, at about 1:20 p.m., where the reporting person said their child had left their school. This was recorded as an 'Other' call for service, which is not classified as an emergency or urgent call, such as a violent crime or person in danger. At about 7:25 p.m., another 911 call was made where the reporting person said they had not seen their child since dropping them off at school in the morning. This call was transferred to an Expediter, who created a police report for the missing child investigation. The Expediter process redu ces the wait time for a police report to be made by taking the report over the phone, instead of dispatching an officer to the location. This way the report is in our system quicker and routed to the appropriate unit for investigation." As each day goes by, Damian is hoping for the best, praying for her daughter's safety. "Maybe the people who have her don't have kids, because if you were a mom or dad or whoever… You don't understand the hurt of a mom, to lose a daughter and not know anything. Please return her," Damian said. Pineda was last seen wearing a black sweater, black leggings, and a black cross. If anyone has any information on where she might be, you're urged to contact the Dallas Police Department at (214) 671-4268.
