Since Trump took office, immigration officials have more than quadrupled the number of 287(g) agreements with law enforcement agencies across 40 states, giving local officers authority to function as deportation agents in jails and the streets.
https://www.propublica.org/article/ice-deportation-police-287g-program-expansion?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
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"Trump has awakened something he cannot control" says the Guardian....
Well done Los Angeles!
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/09/los-angeles-trump-immigration
700 Marines are being sent to LA to try and stop those who are fighting to protect their immigrant friends and neighbours.
Two journalists have already been shot with “less lethal” ammunition, one of whom required emergency surgery.
They’re shooting at the press.
They seem to want this situation to escalate and they want to silence the brave reporters trying to do their jobs.
Don’t let them. Keep speaking out. Amplify posts from those who are on the ground sharing what’s happening .
Speak up against atrocities. Don’t look away.
#ice #abolishice #uspol #la #fascism #immigration #losangeles
#LosAngeles #ICE #raids fuel controversy over #masked agents
Images of federal #immigration agents wearing masks & balaclavas as they conduct raids in Los Angeles & other US cities have ignited a politically charged debate over whether they are protecting their identities or engaging in intimidation tactics.
#Trump #law #accountability #identification #LawEnforcement
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/los-angeles-ice-raids-fuel-controversy-over-masked-agents-2025-06-09/
A #Venezuelan musician released a song critical of #Trump, then he was arrested by #ICE.
The Criminalization of Venezuelan Street Culture
#law #immigration #Constitution #FirstAmendment #FreeSpeech #FreedomOfExpression #AlienEnemiesAct #pretense #FigLeaf #Bullshit #authoritarianism #tyranny #WhiteSupremacy #dissent #AmericanAutocracy
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-lede/the-criminalization-of-venezuelan-street-culture
An EPA complaint filed under the Biden administration alleged that a harmful disinfectant was being used without proper protection at an ICE facility in California.
Last week, the case — filed against the GEO Group, a major Trump donor — was dropped without explanation.
Did you know it’s not just two journalists who’ve been shot while covering the LA anti-ICE protests?
It’s many more. They appear to be targeting the press. Trying to silence them. Dissuade them from reporting on what is one of the most important issues America is facing.
Does the country want to submit to a fascist authoritarian?
Or do they want to fight back?
LA has chosen to fight back. And journalists are showing up to cover it. As they should.
Adam Rose is keeping a running tally on a thread on Bluesky. Highly recommend checking it out.
here’s some of the injured:
Ryanne Mena, shot with pepper balls
Sean Becker-Carmitchel, hit multiple times
Anthony Cabassa hit in face with chemical munition
Ryanne and Sean were hit again the next day, with a tear gas cannister
No name has been given but reports of someone from KTLA being hit with less lethal ammo and going to urgent care
Lauren Tomasi hit with less lethal ammo
Nick Stern shot with less lethal ammo and requires emergency surgery
These people were clearly identifying themselves as members of the press
They were there to do their jobs
And at least in the case of Lauren Tomasi, there’s video evidence which appears to show an officer taking clear aim and firing directly at her
Say their names.
Speak up.
The public need to know the risks the press are taking just to attempt to bring truth to the masses.
The Regime have been attempting to silence, sue and throttle the press since day one.
We shouldn’t tolerate any direct attacks on them.
#ice #abolishice #uspol #fascism #journalism #la #losangeles #resist
US #protests against #Trump & his tyrannical #immigration raids — photos from the AP
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#law #Title10 #PosseComitatusAct #democracy #RightToProtest #FreedomOfAssembly #authoritarianism #tyranny #Gestapo #AmericanAutocracy #LosAngeles #ICE #NationalGuard #Marines #USTroops
Please spread the word
#ICE #NYS #NewYork #antifascism #HealthCare
KUTV: Hundreds march through downtown Salt Lake to protest against ICE raids, deportations
Updated Thu, June 12th 2025 at 9:35 PM
"...SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Hundreds of protestors gathered in downtown Salt Lake at Washington Square Park to stand in solidarity with anti-ICE protestors in Los Angeles...."
Cynthia Olivera is a Canadian who’s been living in the US since she was 10 years old.
She’s now in ICE custody, after being grabbed at her green card interview.
The 45 year old wife and mother of 3 has been moved between detention facilities while her husband begs ICE to let her get on a plane to Canada.
They’re willing to pay. She’s willing to leave. But she can’t escape.
This is why we call them concentration camps.
There’s no due process. Some people go in and never come out.
Also worth noting her husband voted for Trump because he supported his mass deportation plans.
He didn’t think it would impact people “like them”. Only “others”.
This is why we fight for the rights of everyone.
We aren’t safe until everyone is safe.
Univ of UT student C Dias Goncalves, 19 yrs old, gets pulled over for driving too close to a truck & is now💔in an #ICE #detention camp. She’s been in the US since she was 7.
She was born in Brazil & came to UT as a kid with her parents.
For 2 days, the family didn’t know what happened, until she was able to call Sat. Parents: originally had a 6-mo tourist visa *overstayed.
“It wasn’t her fault."
Not a criminal, not a danger to her comm...
#Immigrants #Fascism #USPol https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2025/06/12/university-utah-student-being-held/
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"In #LosAngeles, where #ICE has launched a dragnet, the LA Unified School District [#LAUSD] put in place new protective measures. Many families have nevertheless still opted to skip #graduation & #schools are streaming ceremonies for those who feel safer at home."
#Trump #immigration #terrorism #MassDeportations #law #authoritarianism #tyranny #Gestapo #AmericanAutocracy #California #NationalGuard #Marines #troops
https://immigrationimpact.com/2025/06/12/graduation-ice-targets-young-dreamers/
Ventura Police Department statement:
This morning, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) briefly used our front parking lot as a staging area for their enforcement vehicles.
We want to be clear: the Ventura Police Department is not working with ICE in any capacity, is not involved in any immigration-related enforcement, and continues to fully comply with the California Values Act (SB 54) and our department policy which prohibits involvement in immigration enforcement. Their use of our parking lot did not involve our personnel or any of our other resources. We spoke with the ICE supervisors and requested they not use any city facility parking lots for their
operations moving forward.
Our role is to protect lives, property, and the well-being of all members of our community, regardless of immigration status. We are here to serve and protect everyone who lives, works, and visits Ventura.
If you have questions or concerns, we encourage you to reach out to us directly.
Going to start this book today. Seems timely. The eBook is free.
Unbuild Walls: Why Immigrant Justice Needs Abolition
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BTW there is another low-key protest happening in #Chicago today. if you’re #catholic, you can call it the #NoKings but the King of kings protest, featuring #PopeSouthSide
“Pope Leo to deliver 1st address to US audience in video message in Chicago”
https://abcnews.go.com/US/pope-leo-deliver-1st-address-us-audience-video/story?id=122794475
no, i don’t think it’s a coincidence #PopeLeo chose today for his address. this is counterprogramming. Prevost is notoriously anti #MAGA ; ie: he supports L.A.’s cardinal call for clergy to protect migrants from #ICE
"I want you to imagine a toddler appearing in court to face off against a government-trained attorney trying to deport them. Think of their terror as they take their seat in the courtroom, legs swinging because they’re not long enough to reach the floor."
https://www.texasobserver.org/republicans-immigrant-children-budget-court/
#ICE #politics #USpol #news #Trump #HumanRights #immigration #fascism
Yup
#MAGA Chuds, no uniform, no ID, Mall Ninja gear, masked, cars without plates, etc
Abducting people
Law enforcement impersonation is a lowgrade problem, it's going to explode
No, it is exploding:
"#ICE Impersonator Zip-Tied Woman and Stole $1,000"
https://www.commondreams.org/philadelphia-immigration
I just grabbed a random headline. There's already many stories
Somebody is going to shoot at them- I'm not endorsing that, it's just inevitable in gun crazy USA if they have no ID
These fucking goons need credentials
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It’s not about #immigration.
It’s #RevengePolitics.
#Trump directs #ICE to expand #deportations in #Democratic-run #cities, undeterred by #protests
Trump on Sunday directed federal immigration officials to prioritize deportations from Democratic-run cities, a move that comes after large protests erupted in Los Angeles & other major cities against the Trump admin’s immigration policies.
#law #USpol
https://apnews.com/article/trump-ice-deportations-protests-65fa8d64ea12a78a0ee0ebeea008ee4d
Jay Kuo says that two reports that came out yesterday about the horrifying conditions at Alligator Auschwitz did not get the attention they deserve, so he wants to draw attention to them:
"Anna McAllister of CBS News reported on the inhumane conditions for immigrants now held inside fenced cages in the camp."
#Trump #StephenMiller #ICE #immigrants #AlligatorAuschwitz #cruelty #ConcentrationCamps
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#Trump officials completely reverse guidance exempting #farms, #hotels & #restaurants from #immigration raids
#ICE agents have been told to continue conducting *enforcement* operations at agricultural businesses despite concerns about negative effects on the food industry.
#law #economy #TACO #StephenMiller #DHS
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/06/16/trump-farms-hotels-immigration-raids/
#Immigration raids in #LosAngeles hit #SmallBusiness owners
Juan Ibarra stands outside his fruit & vegetable outlet in LA’s vast fresh #produce market where Hispanic & Latin restaurateurs, street vendors & food truck operators buy supplies every day.
On Monday morning, the usually bustling market was largely empty. Since #ICE began conducting #workplace raids, including at a #textile factory 2 blocks away, Ibarra said #business has virtually dried up.
#economy #Trump
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/immigration-raids-los-angeles-hit-small-business-owners-its-worse-than-covid-2025-06-17/
#ICE declares millions of undocumented #immigrants ineligible for bond hearings
A memo from ICE’s acting director instructs officers to hold immigrants who entered the country illegally “for the duration of their removal proceedings,” which can take months or years.
#law #Constitution #DueProcess #immigration #Trump #authoritarianism #dictatorship #tyranny #autocracy
https://wapo.st/40e4rfK
#BradLander, the #NYC #comptroller who is running for #mayor, was arrested on Tues by federal agents at an #immigration court in Lower Manhattan.
Lander, a #Democrat, was at the city’s main immigration #courthouse, at 26 Federal Plaza, to observe court proceedings where an increasing number of #immigrants who appear for court have been arrested by #ICE agents in recent weeks.
#law #RevengePolitics #Trump
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/nyregion/brad-lander-immigration-ice.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
