Sana Khan

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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.

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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.

US Population Surpasses 340 Million As Immigration Drives Record Growth In 2024

A demographer at the Brookings Institution said immigration immensely impacted population growth in the U.S., especially in the 16 states where it was the sole reason for growth.

Fentanyl Crisis: Users Consume More As Street Pills Lose Potency

Over the past year, there has been a massive drop in fentanyl overdose deaths. From July 2023 to July 2024, the CDC reported a 17% decrease nationwide. Experts say more research is needed to understand the reasons behind this trend, as it might differ across regions.

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Homeland Security Unveils New H-1B Rules To Streamline Hiring For US Employers

H-1B visas are temporary permits given to foreign workers in specialized fields that need advanced knowledge and degrees. The new rules include flexibility for different degree titles, recognizing that universities may name programs differently.

Trump Criticizes Biden For Selling Border Wall Materials, Calls It 'Almost A Criminal Act'

According to a defense official, around 60% of the unused border wall materials were requested and received by border states and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The remaining materials were sold to GovPlanet, an online auction site.

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Trump's Mass Deportation Plan Threatens US Economy With 7.4% GDP Loss: Report

The report estimated deporting 8.3 million undocumented immigrants could cut the GDP by 7.4% and reduce employment by 7% by 2028.

Trump To Remove ICE Restrictions, End Protections For Immigrant Arrests At Sensitive Locations

The policy change could end the practice of people seeking deportation protection by living in sensitive locations like churches, schools and weddings.

Mexican Congressman Atlahua And Engineer Fatally Attacked In Veracruz, Authorities Confirm

Mexican congressman Benito Aguas Atlahua was taken to the hospital in serious condition after the shooting, but did not survive. An engineer's body was also found at the scene of the attack in Zongolica municipality.

Senator Graham Urges Senate To Prioritize Border Security Bill In Budget Process

"While I support spending restrictions and tax cuts, my top priority – and the first order of business in the Senate Budget Committee – is to secure a broken border. The bill will be transformational, it will be paid for, and it will go first," Senator Lindsey Graham wrote on social media.

President Trump Participates In Signing Ceremony For Trade Deal With

Trump Proposes Deporting Mixed-Status Families Together To Avoid Separation

When asked about the impact of his approach on children, who were legally in the country but have undocumented parents, Trump explained that if they wanted to remain with their parents, they would need to leave as a family.

Immigration Authorities Plan Detention Center In Northern California Amid Mass Deportation Concerns

California Attorney General Rob Bonta acknowledged that the state might not be able to prevent a new detention center from being established.

Hispanic Democratic Senators Push Biden For Stronger Policies To Protect Immigrants As Trump Era Looms

The senators wrote a letter to Biden, asking him to strengthen the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program and speed up the renewal process for programs like Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

GOP Leaders Back Trump's Mass Deportation Plan, Advocates Cooperation Between Local And State Authorities

However, critics warn that this cooperation can create fear in immigrant communities, adding that it discourages immigrants from reporting crimes or helping the police with investigations, as they are afraid of being detained and deported.

US Labor Department Finds 11 Minors Working Hazardous Shifts At Iowa Pork Processing Plant

Qvest has been fined $171,919 in penalties for violating child labor laws and must take measures to ensure it doesn't hire minors illegally in the future.

Senator Padilla Raises Concerns Over Trump's Future Policies Toward California

California's Democratic Senator Alex Padilla's comments came as Governor Gavin Newsom convened a special legislative session to prepare for legal challenges under Trump's upcoming term.

Mexico Warns Trump's Tariffs On Auto Parts Could Raise US Pickup Truck Prices By $3,000

Mexico's finance minister Marcelo Ebrard pointed out that 25% tariffs could lead to the loss of at least 400,000 American jobs, explaining that this was because Detroit automakers relied on Mexican labor and manufacturing.

Los Angeles County Takes Action To Resist Trump's Policies On Immigration And Trans Rights

Previously, Trump has expressed anti-transgender rhetoric and plans for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. The county, on the other hand, is known for its progressive stance, having passed several measures aimed at resisting such policies.

Trump's Immigration Crackdown May See Expanded Use Of AI And Surveillance Tools

The Biden administration was already using similar technologies to make key decisions about tracking, detaining and deporting immigrants without legal status.

US Immigration Courts Could Face 16-Year Backlog With Trump's Proposed Mass Deportation Plan

Immigrants suspected of being in the U.S. without proper authorization are given due process through the immigration court system. This system also handles cases for asylum seekers and others, who may have legal ways to stay in the country.

Mexican President Sheinbaum Pledges Support For Citizens Amid Trump's Mass Deportation Plans

Sheinbaum said Thursday that Mexico was working to convince the Trump administration that mass deportations weren't needed, highlighting how important Mexicans were to the U.S.' economy, especially considering the taxes they pay.

Immigration Attorneys Fear Stricter Border Policies Under Trump Could Target Vulnerable Migrant Children

While Trump is preparing his cabinet and plans to implement his tough immigration policies, including mass deportations, immigrant advocates and attorneys fear that the new administration may target children disproportionately with actions such as resuming family separations at the border or breaking up mixed-status families living in U.S. cities.

Brazilian Police Arrest 5 Including Ex-Bolsonaro Aide Over Alleged Plot To Kill Lula

The police investigations revealed documents outlining plans to assassinate Lula and his Vice President-elect Geraldo Alckmin, through shooting or poisoning.

Advocacy Groups Urge Biden To Reduce ICE-Run Detention Centers Before Trump Assumes Office

In the letter, led by the nonprofit Detention Watch Network, 193 groups requested Biden to grant humanitarian parole to detained migrants, who were part of the "particularly vulnerable populations."