Mahmoud Khalil files $20 million claim against Trump administration: "They think they are untouchable"

Mahmoud Khalil files $20 million claim against Trump administration: “They think they are untouchable”

On a recent afternoon, Mahmoud Khalil sat in his Manhattan apartment, cradling his 10-week-old son as he thought back to the pre-dawn hours spent pacing a frigid immigration jail in Louisiana, awaiting news of the child’s birth in New York. For a moment, the outspoken Palestinian activist found himself uncharacteristically speechless. “I cannot describe the…

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Federal judge to pause Trump's birthright citizenship order in class action suit

Federal judge to pause Trump’s birthright citizenship order in class action suit

A federal judge in New Hampshire said Thursday he will certify a class action lawsuit including all children who will be affected by President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship and issue a preliminary injunction blocking it. Judge Joseph LaPlante announced his decision after an hour-long hearing and issued a written order soon after. The…

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Doctors fear ICE agents in health facilities are deterring people from seeking care

Doctors fear ICE agents in health facilities are deterring people from seeking care

As the Trump administration continues its push to undocumented immigrants, doctors are hearing that some patients are avoiding getting the health care they need over fears that Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids could take place in medical settings.  Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, told…

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France's Emmanuel Macron greeted by Prince William and Kate Middleton as he arrives in UK for 3-day state visit

France’s Emmanuel Macron greeted by Prince William and Kate Middleton as he arrives in UK for 3-day state visit

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Britain on Tuesday for a state visit mixing royal pageantry with thorny political talks about stopping migrants from crossing the English Channel in small boats. Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer will also try to advance plans for a post-ceasefire security force for Ukraine, despite apparent US indifference to the idea and Russia’s refusal to…

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New 'ICEBlock' app sparks national debate

New ‘ICEBlock’ app sparks national debate

WASHINGTON – A new app designed to alert users about nearby immigration enforcement activity is drawing both praise and criticism across the country. The app, ICEBlock, allows users to report sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. It has quickly become one of the most downloaded social networking apps on the Apple App Store….

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in jail as lawyers spar over potential deportation if he is released pending trial

Judge calls DOJ’s motion to dismiss Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawsuit “meritless”

A federal judge denied the Justice Department’s motions to dismiss Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawsuit over his mistaken deportation to El Salvador, calling one of the government’s motions “meritless.” She did not immediately rule on Abrego Garcia’s motion to be moved to federal custody in Maryland, pending his criminal trial in Tennessee on human trafficking charges. …

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