ICE has detained at least 3,800 children since mid-January 2025, with more than 600 unaccompanied children taken from their parents, causing negative psychological and physical impacts on their well-being and long-term development.
Advocates for due process have criticized the President’s State of the Union address for using “anti-immigrant fearmongering and misleading claims” to justify policies that undermine constitutional rights, and are calling on Congress to reject additional funding for the Department of Homeland Security and instead invest in proven solutions like legal representation to uphold due process for all.
President Trump used his State of the Union address to advocate for increased state restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, which critics say could affect the rights of transgender minors and their families.
The Sacramento Bee’s reporting on the deportation of a Sacramento mother in less than 24 hours reveals that the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement strategy is reaching far beyond the caricature often presented by its defenders, targeting law-abiding immigrants who followed the rules and relied on government assurances.
Americans oppose ICE’s tactics for enforcing immigration laws by a 2-to-1 margin, with 62% of Americans disapproving of the way ICE is handling law enforcement and immigration policy, and 58% saying Trump is “going too far” in deporting undocumented immigrants.
Two journalists were arrested while covering a protest, raising concerns about the use of federal civil rights statutes against the press and the potential chilling effect on press freedom and democratic accountability.
A coalition of 18 attorneys general, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, has urged a federal appeals court to block the termination of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status, citing potential harm to Haitian nationals and the US economy.
The Trump administration is proposing changes to the Section 214 program that would require all residents of subsidized housing to provide proof of citizenship or eligible immigration status, potentially leading to the eviction of mixed-status families and the loss of housing assistance for U.S. citizens.
The U.S. Department of Justice has violated court orders in New Jersey more than 50 times, due to the Trump administration’s mass deportation expansion, according to a Politico report.
Care in Action and MomsRising have launched a six-figure campaign on connected TV targeting Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, Pennsylvania’s 7th and 8th districts, and Ohio’s 1st district, calling on Republican politicians to prioritize funding for affordable health care instead of supporting ICE’s actions, following extreme federal cuts to Medicaid and expanded funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Mohsen Mahdawi’s deportation proceedings were terminated by an immigration judge due to the government’s failure to authenticate a memorandum, marking a significant development in the case stemming from his advocacy for Palestinian rights.
The Brennan Center for Justice is urging Congress to enact common-sense reforms to restore oversight, protect constitutional rights, and curb abuses within the Department of Homeland Security, as key accountability mechanisms have been eroded and First and Fourth Amendment protections have been violated.
Semere Gherezgiher has filed a lawsuit seeking release from indefinite detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alleging that his detention violates his right to due process and U.S. Supreme Court precedent.
The City of Social Circle has expressed significant infrastructure concerns regarding a proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, which would house between 7,500 and 10,000 detainees and employ an estimated 2,000 to 2,500 staff members, due to the lack of capacity in the existing water and sewer infrastructure.
Concerns have been raised over the legality and proportionality of ICE officers’ tactics, as footage of their actions shows abuse of power, violation of constitutional rights, and lack of accountability.
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute has condemned the UK authorities for searching a barrister’s chambers and seizing privileged defence materials related to a Guantánamo detainee case, calling it a serious threat to the rule of law and fair trial rights.
The FBI has declined to release any information or evidence related to the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, which has sparked public disapproval of ICE and calls for greater transparency and accountability from federal agencies.
The number of law enforcement agencies participating in ICE operations has increased nearly 950% during the first year of President Trump’s second term, with 1,168 agencies now having officers trained to support ICE operations.
Jesse Jackson, a prominent civil rights activist, left behind a legacy of Black empowerment that helped transform Black political representation in the United States, paving the way for future leaders such as Barack Obama.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons alleged that local police officials scuttled ICE arrests during a 2025 raid at the Edge of Lowry apartments, but Aurora officials denied the accusation and offered no evidence to support it.