immigration detention

Civil rights and immigrant advocates are seeking a preliminary injunction to restore three DHS oversight offices closed by the Trump administration. These offices, CRCL, Ombudsman Office, and OIDO, provided crucial oversight of immigration enforcement. Advocates argue their closure eliminates vital protections and accountability, creating an environment of impunity and endangering vulnerable immigrants facing rights violations and unsafe detention conditions.

A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments regarding the detention of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish Tufts student, and Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian Columbia student. The Justice Department is appealing federal judges' decisions in Vermont and seeking to consolidate the cases.

Amidst President Trump's strict immigration policies, Miami's Krome Detention Center faces severe overcrowding, tripling its capacity. Reports detail unsanitary conditions, lack of resources, and medical neglect, sparking concerns. Detainee videos reveal dire circumstances, while the shutdown of oversight offices raises further alarm. Nationwide detentions surge, prompting ICE to seek expansion.

Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University student and green card holder, was released from detention after being arrested by immigration agents. A judge stated his detention caused "great harm" as he faces no criminal charges.

Advocacy groups have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, challenging the Trump administration's decision to close three oversight offices designed to protect immigrants' rights. These offices addressed civil rights violations, immigration processing issues, and detention facility conditions. The lawsuit seeks the restoration of these offices, arguing their closure undermines accountability and violates the separation of powers.

Venezuelan detainees at the Bluebonnet detention center in Texas signaled S-O-S amid deportation threats based on alleged gang affiliations. Despite denials and lack of evidence, officials targeted them, citing wartime legislation. Fears escalate as potential transfer to El Salvador's high-security prison looms, highlighting the plight of Venezuelans seeking refuge from hardship.

Gujarat authorities have detained over 550 undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants in a statewide crackdown, with significant operations in Surat and Ahmedabad. The raids, involving multiple police units, targeted individuals living with forged documents, who will be deported after investigation. This action aligns with a broader national effort, including a Delhi Police probe into illegal immigration networks, reflecting concerns over national security.

In Colorado Springs, a DEA raid on an illegal after-hours nightclub resulted in over 100 suspected undocumented immigrants' arrests. The operation, involving 300 officers, followed investigations into drug trafficking and violent crime. Authorities seized cocaine and firearms. Donald Trump shared the raid footage, highlighting his administration's strict immigration enforcement.

Green card holders face increased scrutiny when traveling outside the US due to stricter immigration enforcement. Extended absences, criminal convictions, and potential pressure to abandon residency pose risks. To safeguard their status, applying for a re-entry permit and considering Global Entry are recommended precautions, ensuring they can navigate these challenges and maintain their permanent residency.

All eyes are on the ongoing federal trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs today (May 5), with US District Judge Arun Srinivas Subramanian presiding over the high-profile case. As the court prepares to examine a string of grave allegations levelled against the music icon, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and multiple abuse-related charges, let’s take a look at the career of Indian-origin Arun Srinivas Subramanian.

A new ICE memo threatens international students whose SEVIS records were recently reinstated, potentially creating gaps in their records and jeopardizing their legal status. This policy allows for SEVIS termination based on visa revocations, raising concerns about due process and potential deportation. Immigration attorneys anticipate legal challenges to address these issues and protect students from adverse consequences.