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đ Mensa: ICE Raids in Chicago Target Black Citizens
ICE raids in Chicago have disproportionately targeted Black residents, according to data and personal accounts cited by Mensa. Many of those detained hold legal status yet were seized during pre-dawn operations under vague or contradictory charges. Critics say these tactics reflect racial profiling and institutional bias embedded in enforcement practices. â The New York Times
â ď¸ ICE and DHS Escalate Campaigns With More Violent Tactics
Recent reports show ICE and DHS are employing increasing violenceâusing force, intimidation, and aggressive raidsâas part of a new enforcement playbook. Communities say tactics like no-knock entries and physical confrontations are now routine. The hardline approach signals a shift from deportation to domestic control operations. â NPR
đď¸ ICE Tickets Chicago Man With Legal Residency $130 for Not Having Papers on Him: âItâs Not Fair ⌠Iâm a Residentâ
A Chicago man asked to produce proof of residency during an ICE stop was fined $130 for failing to do so, despite legally residing in the U.S. The incident underscores how discretionary enforcement enables abuse against immigrants. Advocates argue such fines criminalize lawful residents and deepen fear across communities.
â Seattle Times
đ Shutdown Exposes Trumpâs ICE Detention Power Plays
The government shutdown has empowered Trump to expand ICEâs detention capabilities under emergency rules. Detainees allege harsher conditions and fewer oversight checks during the funding stalemate. Opponents warn that shutdown rules are being used to entrench authoritarian detention powers. â MSNBC Opinion
đĄď¸ Pentagon retreats from climate fight even as heat and storms slam US troops
The Trump administration is dismantling Pentagon efforts to adapt to climate change, cutting research and abandoning policies designed to buffer military operations from environmental risks. For decades, the military regarded climate impact as a strategic threat; now that lens is vanishing under calls of âclimate change crap.â The retreat exposes a dangerous disregard for how rising heat, storms, and supply chain disruption degrade readiness. â The Guardian
đą New Zealand Government Accused of Climate Denial Over Methane Targets
New Zealandâs government is under fire for backsliding on methane reduction goals, with critics accusing leaders of climate denialism masked by vague commitments. Environmental advocates argue the targets are now symbolic gestures that avoid meaningful action. The controversy underscores a global pattern: political will lagging far behind climate science. â The Guardian
đ˝ď¸ Shutdown Hunger: Snap Benefits, Food Insecurity, and Poverty Surge
A prolonged government shutdown is pushing millions toward hunger as SNAP benefits are delayed and safety nets fail. Providers report that families are skipping meals, delaying rent payments, and making impossible trade-offs just to survive. The crisis reveals how fragile our food assistance systems are when politicized battles cut funding at the worst possible time. â Mother Jones
â Coffee Tariffs Push Prices Up 21% Over the Year
Tariffs on Brazilian coffee imports have sent retail drink costs soaringâup 21% in just twelve months. Small cafĂŠs say margins are collapsing, with customers shifting toward cheaper drip orders or reducing visits altogether. The price hike exposes how global trade policy hits our morning routines, punishing both consumers and vulnerable producers. â The Atlantic
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