Newsweek: ICE agents can be arrested over unlawful actions, Chicago judge rules

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A federal court in Chicago has ordered sweeping new limits on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the Midwest, ruling that agents repeatedly violated federal law and a binding consent decree by arresting people without warrants.

The decision issued October 7 by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey I. Cummings extends court oversight of the agency until February 2, 2026, and warns that officers who disregard the order could face contempt or criminal referral.

ICE agents can be arrested over unlawful actions, Chicago judge rules
A federal judge says ICE broke the law with warrantless arrests—and officers who do it again could face charges.

https://www.newsweek.com/ice-agents-can-be-arrested-over-unlawful-actions-chicago-judge-10921107

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/ice-agents-can-be-arrested-over-unlawful-actions-chicago-judge-rules/ar-AA1OZcJy

Associated Press: Black enrollment is waning at many elite colleges after affirmative action ban, AP analysis finds

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After decades of gradual growth, the number of Black students enrolling at many elite colleges has dropped in the two years since the Supreme Court banned affirmative action in admissions, leaving some campuses with Black populations as small as 2% of their freshman class, according to an Associated Press analysis.

New enrollment figures from 20 selective colleges provide mounting evidence of a backslide in Black enrollment. On almost all of the campuses, Black students account for a smaller share of new students this fall than in 2023. At Princeton and some others, the number of new Black students has fallen by nearly half in that span.

Black enrollment is waning at many elite colleges after affirmative action ban, AP analysis finds
An Associated Press analysis finds that the number of Black students enrolling at many elite colleges has dropped in the two years since the Supreme Court banned affirmative action in admissions.

https://apnews.com/article/affirmative-action-college-admissions-race-princeton-8d3c44eb6b01d0689f7c109041735aec

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/black-enrollment-is-waning-at-many-elite-colleges-after-affirmative-action-ban-ap-analysis-finds/ar-AA1P3t3J

Inquisitr: ICE Detains Blind Protester, Drops Him on His Head While He Sat Quietly Outside Facility — “They Picked Up the Weakest Person…”

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The violent arrest of a blind Portland protester has sparked nationwide outrage.

Amid continuous news of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)brutality, a disturbing video from Portland has sparked outrage nationwide. The video shows ICE agents violently arresting a blind protester during a peaceful demonstration against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. 

The footage quickly went viral, showing agents dropping the man on his head before dragging him away as onlookers shouted in horror.

The man in the video has been identified as Quinn Haberl. He is a visually impaired activist and only 4 feet 6 inches tall. He was wearing a bright neon vest and sitting quietly near a marked blue line outside a Portland ICE facility. 

It is the blue line that marks the start of federal property. Haberl’s position on the ground indicated he had been seated on the public side of the line and did not trespass.

ICE Detains Blind Protester, Drops Him on His Head While He Sat Quietly Outside Facility — “They Picked Up the Weakest Person…”
Video shows blind man, Quinn Haberl, dragged and detained outside Portland ICE facility, prompting widespread criticism.

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Slingshot News: ‘The Public Understands’: Trump Demonstrates His Ignorance, Believes The American People Are On His Side In Remarks At The Rose Garden [Video]

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During a lunch event several days ago for Senate Republicans at the White House Rose Garden, Donald Trump delivered rambling remarks insulting Democrats and continuing to blame the government shutdown on them. Trump believes the American people are siding with the Republicans when the polls indicate otherwise.

‘The Public Understands’: Trump Demonstrates His Ignorance, Believes The American People Are On His Side In Remarks At The Rose Garden
During a lunch event several days ago for Senate Republicans at the White House Rose Garden, Donald Trump delivered rambling remarks insulting Democrats and continuing to blame the government shutdown on them. Trump believes the American people are siding with the Republicans when the polls indicate otherwise.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/the-public-understands-trump-demonstrates-his-ignorance-believes-the-american-people-are-on-his-side-in-remarks-at-the-rose-garden/vi-AA1P2Dvr

Fox News: James Carville calls for public shaming of Trump ‘collaborators’ [Video]

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‘Fox News @ Night’ panelists Lydia Moynihan and Xaviaer DuRousseau react to a narrative-driven interview with Walmart CEO and extreme rhetoric against Republicans and I.C.E. agents on ‘Fox News @ Night.’

Fox News: James Carville calls for public shaming of Trump ‘collaborators’ [Video]

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MSNBC: Booker: ‘I don’t trust the word of Republicans’ amid shutdown fight [Video]

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“I don’t trust this president. I don’t trust the word of Republicans. I want to see something substantive,” says Sen. Cory Booker as Democrats stand firm on their healthcare fight amid the government shutdown.

Booker: ‘I don’t trust the word of Republicans’ amid shutdown fight
“I don’t trust this president. I don’t trust the word of Republicans. I want to see something substantive,” says Sen. Cory Booker as Democrats stand firm on their healthcare fight amid the government shutdown.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/booker-i-don-t-trust-the-word-of-republicans-amid-shutdown-fight/vi-AA1P0jTE

Idaho Statesman: ICE detained immigrants with work visas in Wilder raid, attorney says

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A local immigration lawyer said three of her clients who were legal residents of the U.S. were taken in Wilder on Sunday.

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Nikki Ramirez-Smith, a Nampa-based immigration lawyer, told the Idaho Statesman the people detained included at least three who legally resided in the United States. They have not been charged with any crimes in connection with the gambling, she said.

ICE detained immigrants with work visas in Wilder raid, attorney says

https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/northwest/idaho/article312609483.html

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Wall Street Journal: Trump Pardons Convicted Binance Founder

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Pardon follows months of efforts by Changpeng Zhao to boost the Trump crypto company

President Trump has pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the convicted founder of the crypto exchange Binance, following months of efforts by Zhao to boost the Trump family’s own crypto company.

Trump Pardons Convicted Binance Founder

https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/trump-binance-changpeng-zhao-pardon-7509bd63

Make King Donald rich(er) and he’ll pardon you. Meanwhile, the little people are seeing their health care premiums double (or worse).

Slingshot News: ‘We Have Legal Authority’: Trump Tests The Limits Of His Lawlessness, Uses ‘National Security’ As An Excuse To Do Whatever He Wants [Video]

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During a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office today, Donald Trump claims he is justified in his military strikes on alleged drug boats because of “national security.” He makes up a random statistic that 300,000 Americans died last year to illicit drugs.

‘We Have Legal Authority’: Trump Tests The Limits Of His Lawlessness, Uses ‘National Security’ As An Excuse To Do Whatever He Wants
During a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office today, Donald Trump claims he is justified in his military strikes on alleged drug boats because of “national security.” He makes up a random statistic that 300,000 Americans died last year to illicit drugs.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/we-have-legal-authority-trump-tests-the-limits-of-his-lawlessness-uses-national-security-as-an-excuse-to-do-whatever-he-wants/vi-AA1P05Jh

Daily Beast: ICE Barbie’s DHS Trained Criminals to Be Agents

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ICE officials only later found out that some recruits had failed drug testing or had disqualifying criminal backgrounds, according to a report.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has allowed some recruits who haven’t been fully vetted into its training program as it tries to boost hires.

The Department of Homeland Security outfit later found out that recruits in training had either failed drug tests, had criminal histories preventing them from joining, or didn’t meet physical fitness or academic criteria, one current and two former DHS officials told NBC News.

One recruit at the ICE training facility in Brunswick, Georgia, the current DHS official said, had been charged with strong-arm robbery and battery over a domestic violence incident.

ICE Barbie’s DHS Trained Criminals to Be Agents
ICE officials only later found out that some recruits had failed drug testing or had disqualifying criminal backgrounds, according to a report.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/ice-barbies-dhs-trained-criminals-to-be-agents

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