US Immigration Enforcement Sparks Local Resistance and Controversy
A CBP officer was arrested for harboring an undocumented girlfriend, while U.S. cities are implementing 'ICE-free zones' and other tactics to protect residents from federal immigration raids, with one operation costing Minneapolis millions.
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‘Anne Frank vibes’ as CBP officer arrested for harboring his undocumented migrant girlfriend
Andres Wilkinson, a 25-year border protection veteran, was "aware of her unlawful immigration status yet maintained a romantic relationship with her,” the Justice Department said in a statement.
By Craig Hoyle
Read full article →ICE-free zones and canceled liquor licenses: US cities fight back against immigration raids
Cities across the US have developed novel tactics to protect their residents from federal immigration agents As federal immigration agents flooded the streets of Minneapolis, Chicago and Los Angeles over the past year, cities across the US have been at the frontlines of strategizing over how to protect their residents, should Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents come to their communities. From Philadelphia to Oklahoma City and Oakland, California, many cities are developing new – and creative – tactics to prepare for and push back against ICE. Here’s a look at a few. Continue reading...
By Lex McMenamin
Read full article →Trump’s ICE ‘operation metro surge’ cost Minneapolis $203 million: Official
Minneapolis faces a staggering $203 million economic blow from Operation Metro Surge, a federal immigration enforcement initiative. The operation, which saw thousands of agents deployed, severely impacted local businesses, housing stability, and food security, leading to significant wage losses and increased demand for relief services. Officials highlighted the immense strain on municipal resources.
By TOI World Desk
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