Sana Khan

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Trump To Defund Department Of Education; DOGE Crackdown Puts Many Employees on Leave

The draft order acknowledges that only Congress has the power to shut down the department, so it directs the agency to start reducing its size. The official said the public announcement may happen later this month.

Majority Of Millennial, Gen Z Voters Favor Abortion Restrictions Ahead Of March For Life

Conducted by the Demetree Institute for Pro-Life Advancement, a project of Students for Life of America, in partnership with YouGov, the survey found that 67% of registered voters aged 18-42 support some form of abortion restrictions, an increase from 65% in 2024.

A Bunk Bed With Striped Linen Behind Bars

Washington Woman Held Without Bail In Border Patrol Agent's Fatal Shooting

Authorities said she fired at agents during a traffic stop in northern Vermont, triggering a shootout that also resulted in the death of her companion, Felix Bauckholt.

Illegal Aliens Repatriated By US Immigration And Customs Enforcement

US Military Grants ICE Access To Colorado Base For Migrant Detention

A Department of Defense spokesperson said that the base will be used to hold migrants with criminal records who are arrested during an operation in Colorado.

U.S. Border Patrol agents are seen from Ciudad Juarez

Juarez Chamber To Help Deported Migrants Find Jobs Through Business Survey

The Juarez Chamber of Commerce plans to survey its 3,000 members to find job openings. In addition, they will also encourage businesses to hire deported migrants, even if only for a short time.

Man Arrested At El Paso Border With 38.5 Pounds Of Cocaine In Car's Hidden Compartment

A Customs and Border Protection officer became suspicious when Barrio avoided eye contact and gripped the steering wheel more tightly during questioning.

U.S. Claims Victory, Ends Tariffs Threat As Colombia Accepts Taking Deported Migrants

The U.S. president criticized Colombian President Gustavo Petro for blocking two flights carrying deported individuals from landing in Colombia, before describing the latter as unpopular. In his social platform, Truth Social, Trump also accused Petro of endangering U.S. national security and public safety by refusing the flights.

Maduro Urges Migrants To Return Home After US Cancels CBP One Appointments

President Nicolás Maduro said returning migrants would regain respect as individuals and have the chance to reunite and celebrate with their families and friends.

308 Arrested In Nationwide ICE Sweep, Senator Katie Britt Commends Efforts

Senator Katie Britt noted on social media that the arrests were carried out nationwide despite extremely cold weather conditions.

3 Arrested In El Paso Drug Bust; Firearms And Cocaine Seized

The suspects were identified as Arturo Ramirez Manzano, 27, also known as Tadeo, Mario Ivan Ramirez, 21, and Corina Hernandez, 30, all from El Paso. Officers seized two rifles and nearly one kilogram of cocaine during the operation.

Over 2,000 Migrants Begin Walking From Southern Mexico Toward US Amid Deportation Threats

These caravans make up only a small portion of the daily migration through Mexico toward the U.S. border. Most of these groups break apart after a few days, with migrants continuing their journey in smaller groups or with their families.

Sanctuary City Leaders Divided On Cooperation With Trump's Immigration Agenda

The term "sanctuary city" is not an official designation. It refers to a city, county, or municipality that has policies or laws in place to restrict local officials from working with federal immigration authorities.

Undocumented Migrant with Long History of Deportation Tried to Kidnap

California City Of El Cajon Debates Support For Mass Deportations

California and many of its local governments, including Los Angeles and San Diego County, have taken a stand against deportations, passing resolutions to refuse cooperation with federal immigration agencies.

5 Killed In Latest Attack On Mexican Town; Schools And Businesses Shut Down

This incident took place on the same street where another attack had resulted in the deaths of eight people just eight months earlier.

Chihuahua Police Officer Facing Trial Over El Paso Resident's Fatal Shooting

According to the Chihuahua Attorney General's Office, the decision to proceed with the trial was partly based on an autopsy revealing that Julian Alfredo Rodriguez, a 19-year-old, died from a gunshot wound to the head.

Mayorkas Defends DHS Achievements As Trump Promises Tougher Immigration Actions

President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged to take swift action against illegal immigration on his first day in office, has selected South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

Los Angeles Wildfires Spark Surge In Scams, Police Urge Vigilance Among Donors

Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell on Sunday recommended verifying organizations on websites like Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau before making any donations.

Biden's Delay In Tightening Border Strained Immigration Enforcement Efforts: Acting ICE Director

The acting director, in an interview with NBC News on Wednesday, explained that the high number of migrants forced ICE to reassign staff to assist Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This had left ICE unable to fully focus on its primary responsibilities.

Asylum seekers at migrant Camp in Matamoros, Mexico

ACLU Launches Campaign To Highlight Asylum Seekers' Stories Amid Trump Deportation Plans

Immigrant rights and civil liberties groups are planning protests and legal challenges, which could also pressure Democratic-led states and cities to resist helping the Trump administration with deportations.

11 Migrants Found Padlocked In U-Haul Truck In New Mexico; Driver Faces Charges

All 11 of them were in the back of the rented truck, while one migrant was sitting in the front passenger seat.

American Citizen Allegedly Shot Dead By Police In Mexico's Juarez; Investigation Underway

The officer involved was assisting a state prosecutor, who was serving a warrant in the area. Chihuahua Deputy Attorney General Jesus Manuel Salas explained that prosecutors often face risks in Juarez and were typically accompanied by municipal police, state agencies, or the National Guard for protection during such operations.

Tijuana Faces Rising Deportations As About 3,500 Migrants Returned Monthly Since June

Meanwhile, Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo was reportedly considering a proposal to increase funding for services that assist deported migrants, with a focus on helping unaccompanied minors.

Washington State Laws May Pose Roadblocks For Trump's Mass Deportation Plans

Passed in 2019, the Keep Washington Working Act restricts local police from assisting federal authorities with immigration enforcement. Under the state law, the police cannot arrest people based on civil immigration warrants and are not permitted to ask about someone's immigration status in non-criminal cases.

Power Restored To 98% In Puerto Rico After Massive New Year's Eve Blackout

Luma Energy warned that some customers might experience temporary outages in the next few days, adding that fully restoring power across the island could take up to two days.

Venezuelan Men Accused Of Killing Mexican Immigration Agent

While the INM did not share specific details, Chihuahua State Police reported that emergency responders found the agent dead, with a head injury and other signs of violence.

Mexican Authorities Take Down Migrant Encampment In Matamoros, Leaving Families Stranded

Felicia Rangel-Samponaro, co-director of the Sidewalk School for Children Asylum Seekers, said migrant families often don't know where to find help while waiting for a chance to have their asylum interviews with U.S. officials.

ICE Deports Former Somali Military Officer Accused Of Human Rights Abuses, Torture

Yusuf Abdi Ali, a 71-year-old former Somali military officer served as a lieutenant colonel in the Somali National Army and led the Fifth Brigade in northwest Somalia during Siad Barre's dictatorship from 1987 to 1989.

22 Migrants Found In Poor Conditions At El Paso 'Stash House': US Border Patrol

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens said the migrants were found on Dec. 16 in what he described as a "stash house." While the conditions were described as "poor," all the migrants were in good health. The agents responded to the location after receiving a tip about potential illegal activity there.

Bridge with Mexican and US flags at El Paso, Texas

Gateway International Bridge Set For $264 Million Renovation To Boost Traffic Flow

The project will include doubling the primary vehicle inspection lanes from five to 10, and adding nine more covered secondary inspection spaces, increasing the total to 24.

Donald Trump Criticizes Panama Canal Fees, Suggests US Takeover

The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and is an important route for global trade. President-elect Donald Trump criticized the United States for giving it up to Panama.