Officials in the affluent Long Island village of East Hampton, where median property values stand at $2 million, have declared they will not cooperate with immigration authorities conducting deportation efforts under the Trump administration, according to the New York Post.
Many businesses across the United States are closing their doors on Monday as part of the "A Day Without Immigrants" protest against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Employees in various industries, including restaurants and retail, are expected to stay home as part of the demonstration.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged all illegal immigrants in the United States to return to Colombia "immediately." He offered to provide "productive loans" in return.
The Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation supporting President Donald Trump's deportation efforts. SB 6002 and HB 6001 create a division within the state's Department of Safety (DOS) to enforce immigration laws.
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita (R) filed a lawsuit against the St. Joseph County Police Department and Sheriff William Redman for their refusal to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Dr. Phil McGraw, widely known as a daytime TV personality, has taken on a new role by embedding himself with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Chicago. McGraw joined ICE during targeted operations to arrest criminal illegal migrants, including those charged with serious crimes. A video of his participation, which aired on MeritTV, highlighted the dangers ICE agents face while enforcing immigration laws in sanctuary cities like Chicago.
President Donald Trump has moved quickly to dismantle former President Joe Biden’s immigration policies, targeting the parole programs that allowed more than 1.4 million migrants to enter the United States.
The Department of Justice has directed prosecutors to investigate state and local officials who impede the enforcement of immigration laws, according to a memorandum obtained by the Associated Press.
