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Eater
23-06-2025
- Business
- Eater
A Las Vegas Cultural Hub Closes Indefinitely Due to Fear of ICE Raids
A beloved weekend destination for street food, live music, and bargain finds went quiet over the weekend. Broadacres Marketplace, a sprawling open-air market in North Las Vegas, temporarily closed on Saturday, June 21, citing safety concerns within the local immigrant community amid a wave of federal immigration raids. The market said the decision was made 'out of an abundance of caution and concern' for its vendors, customers, and staff, many of whom are immigrants or second-generation U.S. citizens with family members who are immigrants. With no set reopening date, the closure displaces more than 1,100 small business vendors — most selling food and goods central to Latin American culture — and underscores the deep unease spreading through immigrant communities as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ramps up operations in Nevada. Since 1977, Broadacres and its vendors have served the communities of North Las Vegas — which is home to 41 percent Latino residents, according to 2024 Census data — and the larger Southern Nevada community. Open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the swap meet is home to food vendors, like Birria de Res Zacatecas, Pupuseria El Cordero, and Las Enchiladas de Mama, who sell everything from handmade pupusas and birria tacos to mango chamoy snacks. Shopping is often accompanied by the sounds of Norteño Mexican folk music and big traditional banda bands. In the announcement, Broadacres informed sellers and customers that the decision to close was predicated 'with fear and uncertainty at its highest level ever among the immigrant community in Las Vegas.' The announcement continues: 'We don't want any of our customers, vendors, or employees to be detained at our business or for us to be a beacon of shopping and entertainment while our federal government is raiding businesses and detaining its people.' The marketplace does not yet have an estimated date of reopening. Since early June, cities like Los Angeles have seen large-scale immigration sweeps by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement targeting undocumented immigrants, as well wide-spread protests by locals against the raids. Las Vegas has also seen intensified ICE operations in recent weeks: In May, federal immigration enforcement agents apprehended multiple people outside Las Vegas Immigration Court near downtown after they attended their scheduled hearings, shortly after the Department of Homeland Security moved to dismiss their cases. Although Las Vegas had previously been designated a 'sanctuary jurisdiction' by the Department of Homeland Security, the Metropolitan Police Department re-entered a partnership with ICE under Section 287(g), allowing local officers to hold undocumented individuals for up to 48 hours beyond their release date for ICE pickup. Nevada's two Democratic U.S. senators, Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen, posted on X about the Broadacres closure. 'Instead of focusing on criminals, Trump is indiscriminately targeting immigrant communities and pushing places like Broadacres Marketplace to close,' Cortez Masto posted. 'These are innocent Nevadans working hard to build a better life. This president's campaign of intimidation is cruel and un-American.' 'This is devastating and a direct result of the Trump Administration's indiscriminate mass deportations,' Rosen posted. 'Around 20,000 people visit Broadacres every weekend. Going after law-abiding immigrants doesn't just hurt families, it hurts our economy.' Representatives from Broadacres Marketplace did not respond to a request for comment regarding the temporary closing. In the meantime, the Broadacres community — vendors, musicians, cooks, and families — waits. See More:
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Undocumented: Texas' immigration impact in a new Trump era
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Under President Donald Trump's renewed administration, Texas has emerged as a key frontline in the push for aggressive immigration enforcement and widespread deportations. Gov. Greg Abbott has issued executive orders directing state agencies to cooperate with federal authorities in identifying, arresting, detaining and deporting undocumented immigrants. Republican lawmakers are also exploring additional measures to bolster those efforts – largely, they say, to combat crime. This includes encouraging local law enforcement agencies to sign Section 287(g) agreements, which authorize them to carry out federal immigration duties. The impact on immigrant communities has been profound, with widespread fear and uncertainty taking hold. Economically, industries heavily dependent on immigrant labor – particularly construction – are voicing serious concerns about potential labor shortages. Texas residents – regardless of immigration status – also feel the ripple effects in their schools, healthcare systems, courts and public safety services. To better understand these challenges, KXAN investigators spent the first 100 days of Trump's second term crowdsourcing for information and gathering insights from the public. The result is 'Undocumented,' a comprehensive project launched on May 12, 2025. This initiative features interactive reports (some also available in Spanish), compelling video stories and a podcast episode diving into the real-life consequences of these policies and proposals. Explore our complete coverage below. EXPLORE: Full multimedia 'Undocumented' project Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mississippi Attorney General announces partnership with ICE
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) announced her office will assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Section 287(g) program. Cartel 'sicarios' crossed into US soil in murder-for-hire scheme, prosecutors say 'I am proud to stand alongside President Trump and take decisive action to protect our country and uphold the rule of law,' said Fitch. 'This partnership will not only ensure that we protect our communities, but also strengthen our efforts to combat human trafficking, drug cartels, and violent crime. Together, we will make Mississippi- and our entire nation- safer than ever before.' According to Fitch, the program allows state and local law enforcement entities to partner with ICE for delegated immigration enforcement. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kansas law enforcement agencies sign up to help ICE conduct deportations
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas' top law enforcement agency and some sheriff's offices are signing up to help enforce immigration laws in the Sunflower State. But what is included in these new partnerships? The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) recently signed an agreement with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in February this year. The stated purpose of the agreement was that it would allow a limited number of KBI agents to work alongside ICE personnel to enforce the nation's immigration laws in Kansas. Melissa Underwood with the KBI told 27 News the agency has yet to make any arrests or deportations yet as of March 10. She said a total of four assistant special agents in charge (ASAC) are receiving specialized ICE training as part of the agreement. Bats, sex offenders and dangerous area prompt KBI to search for new home in Topeka 'The agreement provides our agents, in coordination with ICE, the ability to leverage federal powers of arrest and deportation of non-U.S. citizens who are committing acts of violence or distributing drugs in our communities,' Underwood said. 'The KBI does not plan to target individuals for immigration violations, but rather plans to use this partnership as another tool in KBI priority cases.' Danedri Herbert with the Kansas Office of the Attorney General said in February the new partnership is allowed under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) put in place in 1952. This section allows ICE to delegate to state and local law enforcement officers the authority to perform some specified immigration officer functions while under the federal agency's oversight. 'Justice was finally served': Shawnee County District Attorney speaks on Dana Chandler trial ICE lists three different models that can be enacted under the Section 287(g) program that allow it to work together with state and local law enforcement agencies. These include the following: Jail enforcement model (JEM) – Delegates some authority to state/local law enforcement agencies to identify people living in the nation illegally who are in state or local custody and place them into immigration proceedings. Warrant service officer (WSO) – gives legal authority to state/local law enforcement officers to execute civil immigration warrants on behalf of enforcement and removal operations within the confines of their detention facilities. Task force model (TFM) – acts as a force multiplier for state/local law enforcement agencies to enforce limited immigration authority with oversight provided by ICE during their routine police duties. Controversial FAFSA high school graduation requirement removed in Kansas Kansas is not alone in working together with ICE to enforce immigration laws. ICE reports that, as of March 14, it has entered into multiple agreements with different law enforcement agencies in states across the nation. 76 JEM agreements in 23 states. 143 WSO agreements in 22 states. 140 agencies in 16 states. ICE's website shows that six Kansas law enforcement agencies are registered with the Section 287(g) program to help federal officials deport people living in the state illegally. These include the following: Cowley County Sheriff's Office – WSO agreement. Finney County Sheriff's Office – WSO agreement. Jackson County Sheriff's Office – WSO agreement. KBI – TFM/WSO agreement. Reno County Sheriff's Office – WSO agreement. President Donald Trump issued executive order 14159 'Protecting the American People Against Invasion' on Jan. 20, calling for Section 287(g) to be used in the nation. Trump's new policies were credited in the more than 20,000 deportations reported by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Feb. 26 after his first full month in the White House. Kansas gov. moves 'Black Mass' outside of Statehouse 27 News reached out to the Kansas Office of the Attorney General for an updated comment on its relationship with ICE on Monday, March 10 but has yet to receive a response. For more crime news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Charleston County Sheriff's Office rejoins ICE agreement 287(g)
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Deputies in Charleston County will soon be able to serve and execute civil immigration warrants at the Al Cannon Detention Center, according to an announcement from the Charleston County Sheriff's Office. The law enforcement agency said Tuesday that it has rejoined the Section 287 (G) program in partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This program is a voluntary partnership between ICE and the county, allowing deputies to perform limited immigration actions within their jurisdiction. CCSO said they have signed a memorandum to participate in the Warrant Service Officer (WSO) program, which is one of three models offered under 287 (g). The warrant service model allows ICE to train deputies to serve and executive civil immigration warrants in jails, in this case, Al Cannon. 'It enables our agency to assist in the removal of individuals in custody who have committed serious crimes and are in the U.S. unlawfully,' the sheriff's office said in a statement. 'The Charleston County Sheriff's Office remains dedicated to public safety, law, and order, and serving the community while cooperating with state and federal agencies in accordance with the law,' the agency added. 'Our approach remains unchanged: 'We prioritize public safety and collaborate across all levels of government to serve Charleston County.' Former Charleston County Sheriff Kristin Graziano dissolved the 287(g) agreement between the sheriff's office and ICE as one of her first official acts after taking office in 2021. According to ICE, four other agencies in South Carolina were enrolled in 287(g) programs as of March 11. These include the Chester County Sheriff's Office, Horry County Sheriff's Office, York County Sheriff's Office, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. Since taking office, Trump has signed several executive orders to crack down on immigration. He deployed military personnel and federal law enforcement to the southern border, froze the U.S. refugee admissions program, and reinstated policies that restrict pathways for asylum seekers. He also ordered an end to birthright citizenship, though a federal judge quickly blocked the executive order, deeming it 'blatantly unconstitutional.' In February, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson sent a letter to the state's 46 sheriffs encouraging them to work with ICE on immigration enforcement efforts. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
