Why are deaths increasing in ICE operations? The pressure to detain 2,000 migrants a day under scrutiny

Why are deaths increasing in ICE operations? The pressure to detain 2,000 migrants a day under scrutiny

The deaths of a Mexican in Texas and a Colombian in Maine from ICE agents’ gunfire, as well as that of another Mexican citizen who died after being run over while fleeing a raid in Florida, have reignited the debate over the use of force in Donald Trump’s immigration policy. Immigration lawyer Ysabel Lonazco argues that, although it is still premature to talk about a pattern, the coincidence of these cases demands independent investigations to determine if there is a systemic problem

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“Ha sido una bravata más”: why Trump backed down from his threat to charge 20% for security in Hormuz

“Ha sido una bravata más”: why Trump backed down from his threat to charge 20% for security in Hormuz

Donald Trump withdrew his proposal to charge 20% for security in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that raised questions about the limits of his strategy towards Iran. For analysts consulted, had it been implemented, the measure would have set a dangerous precedent for the international legal order and freedom of navigation

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A World Cup amid fears of raids and immigration controls in the U.S.: what role will ICE play during the sporting tournament?

A World Cup amid fears of raids and immigration controls in the U.S.: what role will ICE play during the sporting tournament?

On the eve of the World Cup’s start, doubts persist about the role the federal agency in charge of immigration control will play in the security of the international event in the United States. The option of operations in stadiums and other restrictions increases concern among fans, workers, and organizations.

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