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ICE removes 8-year-old Haitian boy from care of relatives, places him in federal custody alone

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The boy was placed into government custody alone after attending an Immigration and Customs Enforcement appointment with his uncle. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (AFP)

An eight-year-old Haitian boy who previously lost Temporary Protected Status was taken into federal custody after an immigration check-in, according to local advocates and school officials, ABC News. The third grader attends Fay Elementary School in San Diego. The boy was placed into government custody alone after attending an Immigration and Customs Enforcement appointment with … Read more

California ICE shooting victim Carlos Jimenez sues federal agents for over $25mn

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Carlos Jimenez’s civil complaint names federal officers and agencies, alleging excessive force, false arrest, malicious prosecution and inadequate medical care. (AFP)

A California man, who was shot by a federal immigration officer during an ICE enforcement operation, has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $25 million in damages, accusing federal agents of excessive force, wrongful prosecution and the fabrication of evidence, Newsweek reported. Carlos Jimenez’s civil complaint names federal officers and agencies, alleging excessive force, false … Read more

Two detained after anti-ICE protest outside Los Angeles hospital; Nithya Raman condemns federal operation

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Mayor-elect Nithya Raman condemned ICE agents after two people were detained near Adventist Health White Memorial Hospital during a late-night protest in Los Angeles. (Getty Images via AFP)

Federal immigration agents detained two people near Adventist Health White Memorial Hospital in Boyle Heights late Friday. The detention prompted protests, political backlash and renewed debate over immigration enforcement at healthcare facilities in Los Angeles. Mayor-elect Nithya Raman condemned ICE agents after two people were detained near Adventist Health White Memorial Hospital during a late-night … Read more

Federal judge halts construction of Trump-backed Washington memorial arch

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U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered a 14-day pause on the Trump administration’s planned memorial arch. (AP)

A federal judge late Thursday blocked the Trump administration from breaking ground on a towering memorial arch for 14 days. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered a 14-day pause on the Trump administration’s planned memorial arch. (AP) The temporary restraining order by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan halting the work represents a major setback for … Read more

Abdul El-Sayed wants to investigate RFK Jr. over staff cuts at federal health agencies: It's about accountability

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Abdul El-Sayed wants to investigate RFK Jr. over FDA and CDC staffing cuts, food recalls and the response to disease outbreaks. Photographer: Sarah Rice/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)

Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed wants to investigate Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over staffing cuts at federal health agencies, which he says have affected food safety and the government’s response to disease outbreaks. Abdul El-Sayed wants to investigate RFK Jr. over FDA and CDC staffing cuts, food recalls and the response … Read more

Bigot in the White House: Ilhan Omar re-elected in Minnesota, criticises Trumps federal probe

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Representative Ilhan Omar won re-election in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, securing a fifth term. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

US Representative Ilhan Omar celebrated a decisive re-election victory on Tuesday night, securing a fifth term in Congress and using her victory speech to deliver a forceful rebuke of President Donald Trump and his administration. Representative Ilhan Omar won re-election in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, securing a fifth term. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Omar defeated Republican … Read more

US Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged after September hike

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The US Federal Reserve kept its interest rate unchanged at 3.75-4 per cent on Wednesday. (AFP)

The US Federal Reserve has decided to leave its main interest rate where it is. As per ANI, the rate stays at 3.75-4 per cent. The decision was announced on Wednesday, October 28, in Washington DC. Officials looked at two things: prices are still rising fast, but people are still spending and the economy is … Read more

US federal election commission shuts down some services on its website after hacking attempt: Report

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US President Donald Trump points as he arrives at Corpus Christi International Airport in Corpus Christi, Texas, US, October 27. (REUTERS)

The US Federal Election Commission, which tracks spendings of candidates in elections, said Tuesday that some of the services on its websites are down. The update came after Reuters reported that hackers allegedly tried to breach it. US President Donald Trump points as he arrives at Corpus Christi International Airport in Corpus Christi, Texas, US, … Read more

Ilhan Omar hires Bidens former lawyer amid federal probe, days after asking supporters for legal fees

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Ilhan Omar has hired two prominent Washington attorneys to defend her against a federal investigation. (Getty Images via AFP)

US Representative Ilhan Omar has hired two prominent Washington attorneys to defend her against a federal investigation into her immigration history and financial disclosures, days after asking supporters to contribute towards her legal expenses. Ilhan Omar has hired two prominent Washington attorneys to defend her against a federal investigation. (Getty Images via AFP) The Minnesota … Read more

In 2024, scammers posing as federal agents took nearly $400,000 from an Indiana woman; she now shares her story to warn others

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HT US Desk

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