Clergy from across Pennsylvania gathered in protest last week outside Philadelphia’s ICE office, opposing a controversial executive order from President Donald Trump that permits immigration arrests at houses of worship.
New Jersey police officers are now barred from arresting individuals solely based on an “Outstanding Administrative Warrant” from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), under the state’s Immigrant Trust Directive. A recent internal email from New Jersey State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick J. Callahan clarified that contacting ICE using provided phone numbers is also prohibited for New Jersey State Police employees.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents under the Trump administration have arrested an illegal alien fugitive tied to the 2014 death of 13-year-old Chrishia Odette in Burleson, Texas. The suspect, 46-year-old Ramiro Guevara of Mexico, was apprehended last week. He had been wanted on two outstanding warrants and was under a final order of removal from a federal immigration judge.
Illinois lawmakers are advancing House Bill 3247, which aims to protect non-citizen children from immigration enforcement while ensuring access to public education. Sponsored by state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, the measure would prohibit immigration enforcement actions in schools unless agents present a valid federal warrant.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has filed a lawsuit against Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx after he discouraged officers from cooperating with federal immigration authorities.
