📢 Power to the People News — December 14, 2025 | Updates and Actions You Can Take Today
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🔍 ICE arrested nearly 75,000 people with no criminal records, data shows
Newly released data (obtained through a lawsuit brought against Immigration and Customs Enforcement) reveals a dramatic rise in arrests of people with no criminal history, reflecting a sweeping shift in enforcement priorities. Many of those detained were long-time residents with deep community ties. The increase has raised alarms among advocates who say these practices are straining families and undermining public safety. “It contradicts what the administration has been saying about people who are convicted criminals and that they are going after the worst of the worst,” said Ariel Ruiz Soto, senior policy analyst at the Migration Policy Institute.” The findings point to a system targeting people indiscriminately rather than focusing on threats. — NBC News
🐕ICE dog attack on WA man should ‘shock the conscience’
A Washington man was mauled by an ICE K-9 during an arrest, suffering severe injuries that required hospitalization. Officials and advocates say the attack demonstrates a disturbing escalation in the use of force. The lawyer for Wilmer Toledo-Martinez said “He heard the officer say, ‘He’s gonna run!’ or ‘He’s running!’ and he didn’t even realize what was happening,” … And the next thing he knows is that the dog is on top of him, mauling him. He did not flee. He did not resist.” Senator Murray called for a full investigation and accountability measures to prevent future harm. The incident has intensified scrutiny of how ICE conducts operations in local communities. — The Seattle Times
🚨 This Prison Rehabilitated Inmates. Until ICE Paid to Fill It With Immigrants.
A remote Nebraska town has become the site of a rapidly expanding immigrant detention operation. “Thirteen McCook residents and a former state legislator sued the governor, arguing that the facility was designated and funded by the Nebraska Legislature for the purposes of rehabilitating state inmates, and that Mr. Pillen did not have authority to change that.” — The New York Times
✝️ San Diego’s Clergy Offer Solace to Immigrants—and a Shield Against ICE
Faith leaders in San Diego have mobilized against what they describe as widespread mistreatment of immigrants in detention. Clergy members are organizing vigils, public actions, and direct support for families impacted by enforcement. They argue that current conditions violate moral and humanitarian principles. “Bishop Pham feels like whatever happens to immigrants, people are going to be able to say, ‘The church stood with me.’ The church ought to stand with people when they’re going up against the odds, against injustice, when they’re looked at as being expendable, deportable.” Their efforts reflect a growing movement of religious communities demanding fundamental reform to the immigration system. — The Nation
🌐 More than 200 environmental groups demand halt to new US datacenters
Over 230 environmental organizations, including major NGOs, are calling on Congress to impose a nationwide moratorium on approvals for new data centers in the U.S. They argue the rapid expansion — driven largely by the AI boom — is straining water and energy supplies, worsening climate change, and raising electricity bills for communities. The groups warn that unchecked growth in data-center construction threatens the environment and public health unless stricter regulations are enacted. — The Guardian
🔋 Why China Will Rule Renewable Energy
Paul Krugman argues that China is poised to dominate renewable energy due to its manufacturing capacity, cost advantages, and aggressive policy support. The country leads in solar, wind, and battery production, creating economies of scale unmatched by competitors. Other nations are struggling to keep up despite major subsidies and strategic investments. — Paul Krugman Substack
🐧 60,000 African penguins starved to death after sardine numbers collapsed – study
South African conservationists are sounding the alarm as African penguins face starvation caused by a dramatic decline in sardine populations. Researchers warn the species is approaching functional extinction as adults struggle to find enough food to feed their chicks. Climate change, industrial fishing, and ecosystem disruption have all contributed to the collapse. Officials are now considering emergency protections to prevent irreversible loss. — The Guardian
🎧 The Future of Energy Has Arrived—Just Not in the U.S.
Experts on a New York Times podcast explain how China built dominance in solar, batteries, and other technologies through strategic planning and investment. The conversation highlights tensions between economic competition and the shared need to reduce emissions. The discussion underscores the reality that global decarbonization depends heavily on China’s choices. — The New York Times
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