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š Democrats urge states āto block ICEās accessā to driver data
Lawmakers are raising alarm that a data-sharing network enables ICE to access driverās license and registration data from Democratic-led states without their full awareness. The push highlights the risks of opaque tech systems being used for immigration enforcement and urges states to block ICEās access to protect civil-liberties. ā The Hill
š« California Police Intervene as ICE Agent in Plain Clothes Points Gun at Woman
In Fullerton, California, a plain-clothes ICE agent was seen pointing a gun at a woman filming him, prompting the local police to intervene and underscore that they do not participate in immigration enforcement under state law. āThe Agent said woman was following and filming him, but officer said he couldnāt assist if no crime was committed.ā The incident raises serious questions about federal agent accountability, identification protocols, and the blurring of local and federal law-enforcement roles. ā The Guardian
šØāš§ ICE accused of pepper-spraying 1-year-old, father near Chicago
A Chicago father claims his 1-year-old daughter and his family were pepper-sprayed during a federal immigration operation in a suburban parking lot, while the Department of Homeland Security denies using any chemical agents in that setting. The episode intensifies scrutiny of aggressive enforcement tactics by ICE and raises alarms about civilian and family safety in enforcement zones. ā The Hill
āļø UK Commentator Detained by ICE After Israel Criticism to Be Released, Family Says
British political commentator Sami Hamdi, detained in October by ICE after critical remarks about Israel, is set to be released and deported, his family reports. Advocates argue the visa revocation reflects a broader crackdown on political expression, while officials claim national-security groundsāraising deep concerns about free speech and targeting of critics. ā The Guardian
š§ A chilling proposal for ICE to use bounty hunters
Under Kristi Noemās leadership, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is reportedly considering hiring bounty hunters to carry out immigration enforcement. Such a move would further erode due process, outsource government authority to private actors, and open the door to unchecked abuses that undermine the rule of law. ā The Seattle Times
š§āāļø Judge orders ICE to release 300+ detained immigrants
A federal judge required the release of at least 300 people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement without warrants, citing a violation of a court-approved consent decree. The ruling demands bond releases and detailed reports on more than 600 others still in custody, raising fresh scrutiny of the agencyās enforcement tactics. ā Axios
š§šŖ New far-right party named after Trump launches in Belgium
A francophone far-right political party called āTRUMPā (Tous RĆ©unis pour lāUnion des Mouvements Populistes) has been founded in Belgium, led by Salvatore Nicotra, ex-chairman of Belgiumās Front National. The party explicitly models itself on Donald Trump as āthe ultimate symbol of populismā, signaling a new wave of U.S.-style influence on European far-right movements. ā Euronews
š Economist Stunned By Donald Trumpās Latest Wild Claim: āQuite Literally Falseā
Economist Justin Wolfers sharply criticized Donald Trump for making blatant false statements about the U.S. economy, calling them āquite literally falseā. Wolfers pointed to recent data showing inflation remains elevated, contradicting Trumpās claim that prices are falling everywhere except beef and coffee. āUniversity of Michigan professor Justin Wolfers said itās āsuch a lie that I worry that thereās literally a break with reality inside the manās mind.āāā HuffPost
šŖ Trumpās Military Occupations of U.S. Cities Cost $473 Million and Rising
Donald Trumpās illegal and immoral concept of using the National Guard and broader military occupation for domestic enforcement carries huge financial, legal and political costs. āTrumpās campaign to quell dissent by deploying the American military to U.S. cities comes at an immense price.ā This widespread misuse of armed forces at home risks normalizing militarized responses to U.S. cities and draining federal resources from other national threats and priorities. ā The Intercept
š Democrats press for investigation into partisan shutdown messages on agency websites
Senate Democrats have launched investigations into how federal agencies under the Trump administration delayed or blocked public communications and maintained outdated websites in the run-up to the government shutdown. The inquiry looks at patterns of internal messaging, digital transparency failures, and possible political interference for political purposes. Friendly reminder: government communications should be non-partisan not tools for propaganda. ā The Hill
š§¾ Trump pardons Giuliani, 76 others accused of bid to overturn 2020 election
Donald Trump issued pardons to Rudy Giuliani and others involved in the fake-electors effort connected to the 2020 election, igniting criticism over accountability for election-subversion. The move raises concerns about precedent, the independence of the justice system, and the message it sends about consequences for undermining democracy. There are also growing concerns that this sends a dangerous messageāsuggesting to others that itās acceptable to interfere in elections.ā Axios
šļø The Heritage Foundation goes from MAGA to MEGA: āMake Europe Great Againā
The Heritage Foundation is expanding its influence in Europe, shifting from a U.S.-centric MAGA approach to a broader āMEGAā agenda aimed at reshaping European politics. Its trans-Atlantic push includes partnerships with right-wing European groups and reflects growing coordination between American conservative institutions and populist movements abroad. ā Politico EU
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