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š¶ļø Masked Federal Agents Are Undermining the Rule of Law
Masked federal agents during immigration and protest-related operations are eroding transparency and public trust. Legal experts warn that concealing identities makes accountability nearly impossible and increases the risk of abuse. These tactics mirror authoritarian practices and weaken democratic norms meant to protect civil liberties. Communities targeted by these operations report heightened fear and confusion over who is exercising power. ā Common Dreams
š° Amid Southern US Raids, Whoās Making Money Off Border Patrol and ICE Contracts?
Several corporations and contractors are profiting from increased immigration raids across the southern United States. Federal funding flows to private companies providing detention, surveillance, and logistical services. Advocates argue the profit motive encourages aggressive enforcement regardless of human cost. Communities are raising questions about accountability and transparency in government contracting. ā Truthout
š§¾ The Deportation of Abrego Garcia Shows How ICEās System Can Tear Families Apart
The Intercept is reporting details the deportation of Abrego Garcia, highlighting how immigration enforcement decisions can abruptly separate families. It explores gaps in due process and the limited recourse available once removal orders are carried out. Family members and advocates describe the emotional and economic toll of the deportation. The case is presented as emblematic of broader systemic failures within immigration enforcement. ā The Intercept
š¶ The Truth About Immigration That MAGA Doesnāt Acknowledge
The Atlantic examines how immigration policy is at odds with the MAGA movement. āPresident Donald Trump, and the MAGA movement more broadly, has made two priorities very clear: They want fewer immigrants in America and more babies born to American mothers. Those goals, however, are at odds.ā ā The Atlantic
šļø ICE Wants to Reopen Notorious California Prison. Locals Are Fighting Back.
There are plans to reopen a shuttered California prison as an immigration detention center. Residents and organizers describe the facilityās history of abuse and neglect, fueling opposition to its return. āAs reported earlier by Truthout, FCI Dublin was abruptly shuttered in April 2024 following widespread coverage of rampant sexual abuse and the arrests of staff, from the warden and chaplain to more than half a dozen officers. In December 2024, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) agreed to a $116 million settlement for 103 survivors, including Baker. It is the largest settlement for sexual assault survivors in U.S. prison history.ā Community members are mobilizing through protests, legal action, and local government pressure. The fight highlights growing resistance to detention expansion at the local level. ā Truthout
ā Senator Ruben Gallego Joins Starbucks Picket Line In Arizona
What happens when elected leaders publicly side with striking workers? Senator Ruben Gallego threw his support behind Starbucks workers as a nationwide strike demanding better pay, fair scheduling, and stronger labor protections continues to grow. He framed the action as part of a broader fight for workersā rights and economic justice. āPart of the reason why is the economic situation in this country. We have a more unequal country than weāve had for a while. Some of the corporations are seeing massive pay raises for their shareholders, and huge payouts for CEOs, but the workers are not seeing the benefits.ā The strike highlights escalating tensions between corporate power and organized labor. ā HuffPost
š¢ Ranked Choice for Every Voter? New Bill Would Transform Every Congressional Election by 2030
What if every voter could rank candidates instead of choosing just one? New legislation introduced by Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep. Don Beyer, and Sen. Peter Welch would mandate ranked-choice voting in all congressional elections starting in 2030. Supporters argue it would reduce polarization and reward coalition-building. Reform groups say the bill could fundamentally reshape U.S. democracy. ā Independent Voter News
š« TSA renews push to end collective bargaining agreement for airport security screeners
Who protects airport security workers when their rights are on the line? The TSA has revived efforts to end collective bargaining for airport security screeners, claiming it would improve flexibility and national security. Labor advocates warn the move would weaken worker protections and morale. The dispute reignites a long-running battle over federal labor rights. ā The Seattle Times
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