Illegal Immigration 

September 3, 2025:  Officials were reportedly told on September 3, 2025, that around 300 ICE agents would be sent to the Chicago area to operate out of the naval base. According to reports, the base would provide "limited support in the form of facilities, infrastructure, and other logistical needs" for operations conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Naval Station Great Lakes remains under the authority of its commanding officer and the U.S. Navy, but it is preparing to host federal agents. In late August 2025, officials from Naval Station Great Lakes confirmed that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had contacted them about using the base as a staging area.

June 27, 2025 - Birth Right Citizenship: Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship is now closer to being in effect. The Supreme Court limited judges' power on nationwide injunctions, leaving the fate of Trump's birthright citizenship order unclear. The Court’s order does not immediately unblock Trump’s executive order. Instead, it narrowed existing nationwide injunctions, so now:

• The injunctions continue to block the policy as applied to the specific plaintiffs in those lawsuits (e.g., states like Washington, Maryland, Massachusetts, plus individual or organizational plaintiffs).

• But the policy may now go into effect in the rest of the country, in places where no case is pending. 

• The Supreme Court also gave the administration 30 days to issue guidance and let ongoing legal procedures continue 

June 27, 2025 - Supreme Court Rulings: 

• Rules that parents are allowed to opt their children out of radical left-wing LGBTQ+ books.

• President Trump list the policies that can now proceed thanks to SCOTUS ruling:

  • • Ending birthright citizenship

    • Suspending refugee resettlement

    • Freezing unnecessary federal funding

    • Ending funding for sanctuary cities

    • Stopping taxpayer funds for transgender surgeries

June 25, 2025 - President Trump to end asylum claims for hundreds of thousands of illegal migrants, making them immediately deportable.

9/2/2024: Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans has ruled that illegal immigrants do not have the right to bear arms under the Second Amendment. A U.S. appeals court upheld a federal law that bars migrants who are in the United States illegally from possessing guns, rejecting arguments by a Mexican man convicted of unlawfully having a handgun that the ban was unconstitutional. A three-judge panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court ruled that the ban was still valid even after recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that have expanded gun rights by requiring firearms restrictions to be in keeping with the nation's history and tradition. Source 

8/23/2024: 16 Republican-Led States Challenge Program to Aid Undocumented Spouses - The new Biden administration initiative, which could put many undocumented spouses of Americans on a path to U.S. citizenship, began taking applications this week. - Texas and 15 other Republican-led states sued the Biden administration on Friday seeking to halt a new program that could give legal status to hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants who are married to U.S. citizens. Filed just days after the program opened for applications, the lawsuit is the latest in a string of legal actions Texas has led challenging federal immigration policies and powers. Source 

8/21/2024: The Supreme Court has voted to allow Arizona's law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote to go into effect.

8/10/2024: The Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott has signed an executive order requiring hospitals to report the costs incurred caring for illegal immigrants so it can be billed to the federal government. Additionally, this information will be made public, so that Americans can see just how many of our tax dollars are being wasted “caring” for illegals. Source

7/31/2024: The New York Supreme Court REJECTED Mayor Adams’ attempt to block Texas from busing migrants to his sanctuary city. Until the Biden-Harris Administration secures the border, Texas will continue to send migrants to sanctuary cities. Source 

6/21/2024: Immigration & Non-citizen Updates

• Supreme Court’s Immigration Rebuke Suggests Biden’s Border Order Is Unconstitutional - Supreme Court has ruled that U.S. citizens do not have a constitutional right to guarantee their noncitizen spouse's admittance into the country, thereby putting Biden’s most recent border executive order in jeopardy. The Supreme Court on Friday ruled 6-3 against Sandra Muñoz, a Los Angeles civil rights attorney. She argued that her husband's visa denial violated her constitutional rights because his tattoos were viewed as gang-related. They sought to file a new visa application challenging his alleged MS-13 gang ties. The government denied the visa citing concerns about potential unlawful activity if he returned to the U.S. Related Article

6/4/2024: Biden signs executive order to temporarily shut down border during surges - The changes will allow his administration to close the border between legal ports of entry, meaning border agents could turn away asylum seekers, if crossings surpass a certain number per day. The expected threshold has been frequently exceeded, including this past April. This executive order does not add funding to border control. Related Article

• Biden executive action would shut down border at 2.5K daily crossings

• CBP data: Illegal crossings surpassed 5K daily in April; 1.5M so far in FY24

• Biden faces bipartisan pressure amid record migrant encounters

• Migrants who cross the U.S.-Mexico border between legal entry points when the order is in effect will be barred from asylum and "immediately removable" to Mexico or their home country

• Texas Governor Abott: Texas National Guard soldiers redouble razor wire atop anti-climb barriers in El Paso. Our soldiers work tirelessly to stop illegal entry into our state and our nation. 

6/2/2024: US Immigration News Update

• Biden admin quietly dismisses over 350K asylum applications from immigrants since 2022

• 5/28/2024: The Supreme Court ruled today that Texas SB-4 law is constitutional which grants Texas the right to detain, arrest, and expel anyone crossing the Texas border illegally; Texas police arrest Illegal immigrant fugitive wanted for murder by Interpol

• 5/27/2024: US California Border Patrol Arrests 118 Chinese Illegal Immigrants Crossing The San Diego Border - The San Diego sector has encountered over 30,000 Chinese illegal immigrants at the border since October 1—a staggering 8,600% increase over 2021. Lawmakers raise concerns about potential espionage by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the movement of fentanyl, often created in Mexico using Chinese precursors and smuggled across the border. Related Source; Other Related Illegal Immigration News:

• 5/27/2024: New Hampshire Senate has passed a bill to require anyone who shows up to register to vote on Election Day to provide proof of citizenship.

• 5/27/2024: Louisiana House has passed a bill, similar to one passed in Texas, that would allow state and local law enforcement officials to arrest immigrants who have entered the United States illegally.

5/23/2024: House has passed a bill to ban noncitizens from voting in local DC elections - The four-page measure, which passed 262-143, would forbid any noncitizens from voting in elections for municipal office or on ballot initiatives and referendums. Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in any federal-level election. Related Article

5/15/2024: Biden plans executive order to shut down border once crossings reach 4,000 per day - The order would match a provision in the bipartisan border bill that failed to pass the Senate in February, which gave the president authority to expel migrants when border crossings reached the same daily average. The legislative proposal would have given the homeland security secretary discretionary authority to carry out removals — but would have made deportations mandatory when illegal entries surpassed 5,000 per day over a one-week period. Related Article 

5/8/2024: Lawmakers from the House of Representatives reveal bill to Ban "NON-CITIZENS" from voting in US elections - Republicans say the legislation would provide a needed mechanism to safeguard voting by requiring states to collect proof of U.S. citizenship before registering voters and to purge their voter rolls of noncitizens. Related Article

5/8/2024: House Democrats Voted Unanimously to give illegal immigrants representation in Congress & the Electoral College. House Seats and Electoral College votes will be added to areas with the most illegal immigrants unless Senate passes the bill. Source

4/9/2024: Biden Examining Options to Shut Down the Border - President Joe Biden said in an interview broadcast on Tuesday that he and his administration are trying to determine whether he has the authority to act on his own to shut down the U.S.'s southern border with Mexico to migrants, should it be deemed necessary. Related Article

February 18, 2025 - DHS helicopter patrolling border struck three times by laser from Mexico. Source 

• Notorious Narco Terrorist group the Sinaloa Cartel is deeply entrenched in communities across America. - DEA Agent Source

• The CIA has been secretly deploying MQ-9 Reaper drones over Mexico, tracking drug cartels as part of Trump’s plan to treat them like terrorist organizations. Source 

• Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro confirmed that drug cartels have acquired two long-range anti-air missiles. Why would they need or want anti-air missiles? Source

February 18, 2025 - Anti-Deportation Protesters Torch Ice Van in Philadelphia - They set an ICE minivan on fire in protest against mass deportations—as Trump cracks down on illegal immigration. Source and Video 

January 27, 2025 - Fronton, Texas: A Suspected Mexican cartel gunmen have begun shooting at Border Patrol agents as a group of illegal aliens were being brought across the river - Currently, Border Patrol agents near Fronton, Texas, are on high alert after coming under fire from suspected cartel gunmen in Mexico during an attempted crossing of illegal aliens across the river, according to officials. The incident occurred as the group was being guided toward the U.S. side, prompting Border Patrol agents to return fire in self-defense. The exchange of gunfire successfully deterred the group, and the illegal aliens did not make it across the river. No injuries were reported among the agents or the individuals involved. Authorities are continuing to monitor the area closely. 

9/6/2024: Venezuelan Gang Terrorizes North Dallas Neighborhood - The Dallas Police Department has made a shocking admission: The Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua has moved into North Texas. The violent gang — known for its role in sex-trafficking girls and women and for terrorizing its fellow Venezuelan immigrants — has established a foothold for their menacing trade in the Oaks of North Dallas apartment complex, located in the 4700 block of Haverwood Lane. ‘We have had gang activity in the north Dallas area linked to the Tren De Aragua gang from Venezuela,’ Dallas Police Department spokeswoman Jennifer Pryor told DailyMail.com. The apartment complex is in District 12, represented by Cara Mendelsohn. She told The Dallas Express she was “not aware of reports of violent gangs in that area.” “There have been significant changes in the demographics of the area and there is a large Venezuelan population in District 12. There is an on-going problem with large, late-night, loud parties in parking lots, car washes, and city parks, that have been disturbing neighborhoods, but it is not gang-related,” Mendelsohn told DX. “District 12 remains the lowest crime area in Dallas,” she added. Mendelsohn routinely wins The Dallas Express’ “Dallas Derby.” Dallas Express readers who reside in Dallas proper are invited every month to respond to the Rate Your Council Member survey. Respondents to the survey are asked to share how effective they feel their elected representatives on the Dallas City Council were that month on a range of critical city issues like crime, homelessness, and cleanliness. Source 

9/2/2024: Mexican government will reportedly start providing bus rides with police and military escorts to illegal migrants heading to the U.S. border - Mexico will offer escorted bus rides from southern Mexico to the U.S. border for non-Mexican migrants who have received a United States asylum appointment, the government announced Saturday. The National Immigration Institute said the buses will leave from the southern cities of Villahermosa and Tapachula. It appeared to be an attempt to make applying for asylum appointments from southern Mexico more attractive to migrants who otherwise would push north to Mexico City or the border. The announcement came a week after the U.S. government expanded access to the CBP One application to southern Mexico. Access to the app, which allows asylum seekers to register and await an appointment, had previously been restricted to central and northern Mexico. The Mexican government wants more migrants to wait in southern Mexico farther from the U.S. border. Migrants typically complain there is little work available in southern Mexico for a wait that can last months. Many carry debts for their trip and feel pressure to work. Source 

8/29/2024: Illegal Immigrant Gang Surge is Impacting Major Cities & Suburbs of Colorado - the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua is now taking over suburbs of Denver, CO. "Parts of the city are absolutely under this gang control. The local media is downplaying this. I believe politics is being played with people's lives. ... Nothing is being done to help the American citizens that are being trapped under this gang's control."- Aurora City Council Member Danielle Jurinsky said. Source  |   Video 

6/3/2024: Illegal immigrant from Venezuela shoots 2 NYC police officers during foot chase in Queens - 2 NYPD officers in stable condition, expected to recover after shooting Related Article

5/14/2024: 8 dead, at least 40 injured as Illegal Immigrant farmworkers’ bus overturns in Central Florida - A Mass casualty incident has been declared after numerous people were killed on a migrant bus crash incident with over three dozen injured. Currently, numerous law enforcement and other emergency crews are on the scene of a mass casualty incident in Marion County, Florida, after a migrant bus carrying dozens of passengers crashed causing a significant accident with another vehicle. The bus is on its side in a horse farm, resulting in the death of up to 8 people on board and injuring 45 others, eight of whom are critically injured. In total, there were 53 patients involved in the crash. The incident occurred along Florida State Road 40 at Rainbow Springs Boulevard, approximately 45 miles south of Gainesville. The crash is under investigation this is still a developing story. Related Article 

5/3/2024: Illegal immigrants storm Michigan capitol to demand driver's licenses - The rally took place just outside the Michigan House floor on Wednesday as illegal immigrants chanted in Spanish and English, “What do we want? Driver’s Licenses! When do we want them? Now!” The rally was in support of Democrat-backed legislation, which is currently stuck in committees, that would grant driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants, The Midwesterner reported. Related Article

4/16/2024: Illegal Immigrants gather at NYC City Hall - Hundreds, possibly thousands, of undocumented immigrants have gathered outside New York City Hall for a meeting centered on their experiences after they were falsely promised green cards and work visas Related Article

3/13/2024: Pentagon alerted to potential 'maritime mass migration' from Haiti amid Caribbean nation's spiraling conflict. Florida monitoring possible surge in Haitian illegal migrants. Miami border officials have been instructed to brace for an influx of migrants from Haiti in the wake of the country's seizure by violent gangs, according to the NY Post. Gangs have released thousands of inmates from the country’s prisons. Lawlessness now prevails across the country. The streets of Port-au-Prince are covered with bodies. Early numbers reveal roughly 15,000 people have been internally displaced in recent days due to the gang takeover of the country, this number is expected to grow immensely. Related Article

• Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is deploying 250 law enforcement officers and an air-and-sea fleet to Florida’s southern waters to help curb a potential wave of Haitian immigrants. 

October 13, 2025 - Protests Against Ice & The Trump Administration  - In Oregon and Chicago, ongoing protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensified in early October 2025, following a campaign of immigration arrests and a federal court battle over the deployment of National Guard troops. 

1. Oregon

1. • • Location: Demonstrations in Portland have been focused around the ICE field office in the South Waterfront area, with clashes occurring between anti-ICE protesters, counter-protesters, and federal agents.

     • Federal response: In September, federal agents were ordered to deploy to Portland to protect ICE facilities. A federal judge initially blocked this move, but the Trump administration appealed the ruling. Federal agents have used crowd control measures like pepper balls against protesters.

     • Recent actions: On October 13, nude cyclists held a protest outside the Portland ICE facility, using the act to symbolize vulnerability. Federal agents responded with pepper spray. 

2. Chicago: Protests have taken place outside ICE facilities in the Chicago area, including one in suburban Broadview, Illinois.

   • • Federal response: In early October, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order limiting the crowd control methods federal agents could use against protesters, journalists, and clergy members. Federal agents in Chicago have been accused of using violent tactics, including chemical irritants, and one woman was reportedly shot by an agent during a protest.

     • Recent events: A demonstration outside the Broadview facility on October 11 led to clashes with Illinois State Police, arrests, and the use of tear gas. In response, the Broadview mayor placed new space restrictions on protest zones. 

3. Washington, DC: "No Kings" protests in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, October 18, 2025 starting at 11 a.m - The "No Kings" protest, organized by various civil rights and progressive groups, is part of a series of nationwide demonstrations against the Trump administration that began in June 2025. 

   • • Location: The Washington, D.C., protest will take place near the U.S. Capitol building.

     • Demands: Organizers list demands that include:

     • Protecting social programs like Medicaid and Social Security.

     • Stopping attacks on immigrant, Black, Indigenous, and transgender communities.

     • Investing in public programs rather than warfare.

     • Target: The protest is a direct response to what organizers describe as the authoritarian policies of the Trump administration.

     • Participation: The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) has encouraged its members to participate. Organizers hope to draw a larger crowd than the previous "No Kings" protest in June.

     • Safety information: Organizers have emphasized a commitment to nonviolent action and ask participants not to bring weapons. 

Anti-Ice protest in LOs Angelest & Across U.S.

Friday, June 13, 2025

• • Nationwide: "No Kings" protests continue unfolding nationwide today, including Los Angeles, Seattle, Spokane, Las Vegas, St. Louis, and more—part of a wave exceeding 2,000 protests tied to today’s national actions leading into the weekend 

  • Los Angeles, CA: Active Demonstrations: Marine and National Guard presence maintained. Marines conducted a first-known detention at the Wilshire Federal Building, detaining a civilian (an Army veteran) briefly before release 

  • Federal Deployment Approved: The 9th Circuit Court has stayed the TRO, allowing President Trump to continue federally deploying 4,000 Guard members and 700 Marines in LA 

  • Tactical Constraints: Marines remain limited: they cannot make arrests or control crowds—only support civilian authorities 

Quick State Snapshot of Current Protest

• California Los Angeles, Orange County

• Texas San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Houston

• Washington Seattle

• Oregon Eugene

• Colorado Denver, Aurora

• Missouri St. Louis

• Illinois Chicago

• New York New York City

• Pennsylvania Philadelphia

• Georgia Atlanta

• ...plus others Minnesota, Nevada, Indiana, etc.

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Federal / National

• DHS enforcement faced intense scrutiny after Padilla's removal; widespread backlash labels it “authoritarian overreach”

California / Los Angeles Updates

• • Governor Newsom sharply condemned the deployment of 2,000 federally-mobilized National Guard and 700 Marines, calling Trump a “stone‑cold liar” and claiming this move circumvents state authority 

  • Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a DHS press conference, leading to widespread criticism; Newsom and Vice President Harris called the incident an abuse of power; Sen. Alex Padilla was forcefully removed from a DHS press conference in Los Angeles because he interrupted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem without having visible accreditation, prompting security to treat him as a potential threat.

  • The LAPD has made nearly 400 arrests since Saturday, including charges for assaults and Molotov possession; 400+ arrests reported yesterday under curfew enforcement

Texas

• • Gov. Greg Abbott has mobilized 5,000 National Guard members and 2,000 DPS officers statewide, warning that peaceful protests are allowed—but violence/property damage will result in arrest 

  • No Kings “defiance” rallies in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, and Houston continue, with San Antonio’s event remaining peaceful yesterday, though local officials say the Guard deployment came without advance notice 

Maryland / Baltimore

• CASA-led march of ~400 people protesting ICE raids at grocery stores, convenience shops, Home Depot, etc.; speakers highlighted 16 recent detentions and alleged ICE intimidation, including child assault. 

Pennsylvania / Philadelphia

• DA Larry Krasner and Gov. Shapiro held a press conference encouraging peaceful participation in the No Kings rally scheduled for June 14; emphasized First Amendment protections and public safety 

Florida: Governor Ron DeSantis (Statewide Cabinet Meeting, Tallahassee)

• • Zero-tolerance policy: Announced that Florida is invoking its 2021 “anti‑riot” law to criminalize violence during protests 

  • Encouraging motorists: Stated that drivers have the legal right to hit protesters if they feel endangered by mobs—emphasized self-defense protections under Florida law 

  • Critique of out-of-state unrest: Called the protests in Los Angeles a “farce” that “would never fly in Florida,” highlighting his stance against blocking traffic, looting, or violence

Florida: Key Points from Sheriff Ivey’s Remarks

• Staunch support for federal agents: Ivey announced a new initiative embedding ICE liaisons in Brevard County to protect them from threats such as doxxing and violent intimidation 

• Zero tolerance for protest violence: He emphasized that while peaceful protest is allowed, any turn to violence will be met with forceful law enforcement action: “But if you let it turn violent, you’re gonna find out real quick what Brevard County is all about as the crap you see taking place in other parts of the country ain’t gonna happen here!” 

• Vow to "kill you — graveyard dead": Using strong language, Ivey explicitly threatened violent protesters with lethal consequences, stating, “We will kill you, graveyard dead. We’re not gonna play.” The warning targets those who assault or threaten law enforcement 

• “We’re not California” theme: Ivey aligned with state leadership in drawing a contrast with more protest-tolerant states (especially California), reinforcing Brevard County’s strict posture against unrest

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Current Protest Scheduled for Today

1. Denver & Aurora, CO: Active – “day of defiance” protests

2. Seattle, WA: Planned solidarity actions

3. Eugene, OR: Planned for today

4. St. Louis, MO: Scheduled actions

5. Orange County, CA: Protest planned today

6. Raleigh, NC: Demonstrations scheduled today

7. San Antonio, TX ICE demo today ahead of weekend

8. New York City, NY Daily protest activities continue

Major State-Level Orders & Deployments

California

• Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block President Trump’s deployment of 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles and denounced the move as an unlawful “military dragnet” 

• In addition, Mayor Karen Bass imposed a sweeping downtown curfew (8 PM–6 AM) to reduce unrest, which will remain in effect for several days. The court hearing on Newsom’s emergency motion to restrain military use on public streets is scheduled for Thursday

Texas

• Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas National Guard statewide in advance of protests in Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston, stating guardsmen are “on standby” to support law enforcement and curb any escalation 

• He emphasized peaceful protest is allowed but warned that violence or property damage will be met with arrests 

Federal-Level Actions

• President Trump authorized the deployment of 2,000 additional National Guard members (on top of 4,000 already sent) and 700 active-duty Marines to support ICE operations in Los Angeles, signaling a willingness to invoke the Insurrection Act if protests intensify

On-the-Ground Protest Updates Since Last Night

• • Los Angeles: Continued clashes with protestors defying curfew; LAPD used rubber bullets and flash-bangs, and nearly 200 arrests were made.  

  • New York City: Lower Manhattan saw at least 34 live arrests and 52 summonses issued Tuesday night 

  • Chicago & Philadelphia: Dozens arrested in solidarity demonstrations; tear gas used in some precincts 

  • Austin & San Antonio: Police deployed chemical irritants during standoffs on Monday; guard on standby 

  • Atlanta: Protests spread into downtown with confrontations, though state-level deployment like TX or CA hasn't been announced yet.

  • Seattle & Denver: Additional actions occurred, but no new gubernatorial directives have been reported

• Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - Protests have entered their fifth straight day, centered downtown around the federal building and courthouse—mixing peaceful marches with sporadic clashes, vandalism, and looting. Over 100 arrests have been made, including charges for graffiti, property damage, and assault. At least two officers sustained injuries. Downtown L.A. remains tense as anti‑ICE protests persist under heavy military presence, with strong resistance from local authorities and calls to protect civil rights.

Evening/Late Night Updates: 

• • • Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a local emergency and said the curfew will run until 6 a.m. Wednesday. “We reached a tipping point” after 23 businesses were looted, Bass said during a news conference. The curfew covers a 1-square mile-section of downtown that includes the area where protests have occurred since Friday.

    • Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom asked a court to put an emergency stop to the military helping federal immigration agents, with some guardsmen now standing in protection around agents as they carried out arrests. The judge chose not to rule before a hearing Thursday.

    • Trump left open the possibility of invoking the Insurrection Act, which authorizes the president to deploy military forces inside the U.S. to suppress rebellion or domestic violence or to enforce the law in certain situations. It’s one of the most extreme emergency powers available to a U.S. president. “If there’s an insurrection, I would certainly invoke it. We’ll see,” he said from the Oval Office. Later the president called protesters “animals” and “a foreign enemy” in a speech at Fort Bragg.

Midday Updates

• • • Federal Military Deployment: President Trump has deployed approximately 700 Marines and 4,000 National Guard troops under the Insurrection Act to support ICE and federal agents. The Pentagon estimates the deployment will cost around $134 million over 60 days. 

    • Political and Legal Pushback: Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass are aggressively opposing the deployment: Newsom filed an emergency lawsuit, labeling the action “illegal” and a violation of state sovereignty. A federal judge is expected to issue a temporary restraining order limiting military involvement. Bass has warned protesters involved in violence or vandalism that they will be held accountable.

    • Community & Civil Liberties: LAUSD (schools) is implementing protections around graduations and gatherings to prevent ICE activity from disrupting events. Civil rights and immigrant advocates continue to denounce federal overreach and emphasizing the importance of peaceful assembly. Meanwhile, journalists covering the protests have been caught in the unrest—one Australian reporter was hit by a rubber bullet, drawing international concern. 

Protest in Other States:  

1. New York, NY (beyond Trump Tower & Federal Plaza already discussed) Solidarity gatherings also held at Jacob K. Javits Federal Building and near City Hall; Texas

2. Austin: Demonstrators clashed with police with pepper spray & tear gas at the state Capitol and ICE HQ; Dallas: Protest on Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, one arrest, pepper-ball deployment; Houston & San Antonio: Hundreds turned out in peaceful solidarity marches

3. Chicago, IL: Demonstrations at Daley Plaza and the CPD HQ 

4. Tampa, FL: Hundreds gathered at City Hall; counter‑protesters nearby 

5. Portland, OR: Vandalism and arrests at ICE facility 

6. Philadelphia, PA: Gatherings at Independence Mall; “Solidarity” protests ongoing 

7. Seattle, WA: Mayoral show of support during peaceful court‑house protest 

• Monday, June 9, 2025 

  • Key Updates: Freeway blockade & clashes: On June 8 and into the evening of June 9, protesters blocked the 101 Freeway near downtown L.A. Throwing concrete and setting fires, they clashed with federal and local officers. Heavy tactical response: Authorities deployed smoke canisters, tear gas, rubber bullets, flash‑bang grenades, and launched a citywide tactical alert. Over 100 people were arrested across weekend into Monday—some on charges like looting or assault. Military involvement: President Trump authorized deployment of ~4,000 National Guard and 700 Marines, despite opposition from Governor Newsom and LAPD, fueling accusations of federal overreach. Damage reported: Vehicles were set ablaze, storefronts looted or vandalized, and graffiti sprayed on federal buildings—including the courthouse and LAPD HQ

  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to the developments with concerns and calls for calm: She condemned all violence, stating, “It must be clear: we condemn violence wherever it comes from”. She urged Mexican nationals in the U.S. to remain peaceful and avoid provocation, stressing that immigration issues “cannot be dealt with through violence or raids”; She demanded that U.S. authorities respect due process and human rights for detainees, affirming, “they are not criminals,” referring to the more than 30 Mexican nationals arrested

• Sunday, June 8, 2025 - Trump orders defense officials to ‘LIBERATE Los Angeles’- ‘Illegals will be expelled’. Complete chaos on LA streets after cops detain anti-ICE protester. Los Angeles on ‘TACTICAL ALERT’ — LAPD. Federalized Guardsmen with the 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the California National Guard seen deployed outside of the Federal Detention Facility in Downtown Los Angeles, equipped with anti-riot gear and what appear to be loaded M4s. 6pm: The Los Angeles police has just issued a citywide tactical alert for the entire city of Los Angeles with train service being shut down to the city. At this time, the Los Angeles Police Department has issued a citywide tactical alert for Los Angeles, California, an emergency protocol activated to ensure law enforcement is prepared to respond to rapidly escalating situations that threaten public safety. This comes as thousands of activists and protesters have taken to the streets. Multiple police officers and National Guard members have reportedly been struck by bottles and other projectiles. In response, rounds of tear gas and flashbangs have been deployed into the crowd. The situation remains volatile and increasingly violent.

• Saturday, June 7, 2025 - President Trump federalized the California National Guard, deploying approximately 2,000 troops to contain the unrest—despite no formal request from state or local officials. Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass sharply condemned the move, calling the deployment “purposefully inflammatory” and politically motivated. Local political figures—including Newsom, Bass, LA City Council members, and immigrant advocacy groups—accused ICE of widespread wrongdoing, lack of warrants, and targeting families. The ACLU, Senator Bernie Sanders, and others criticized the national guard deployment and signaled potential legal action. 

• Friday, June 6, 2025 - ICE raids began on June 6, 2025, targeting undocumented individuals—and reportedly detaining at least 45 to 118 people—across multiple locations downtown, including Home Depot stores and businesses. In response, hundreds to thousands of protesters gathered downtown and at Westlake, expressing outrage over the raids and what they called inhumane treatment of immigrant communities. Tensions turned violent: protesters threw objects like concrete chunks, while law enforcement used tear gas, pepper spray, flash‑bangs, and "less‑lethal" munitions to disperse crowds. A federal court building received anti‑ICE graffiti, and a car reportedly caught fire during confrontations. Over 25–118 arrests were made, and several people were injured, including protesters and law enforcement. 

February 19, 2025 - Trump Clamps Down on drug cartels - 8 major Latin American cartels designated as Foreign Terrorist organizations (Including Tren de Aragua and MS-13) - Source 

January 29, 2025 - Mexican Drug Cartels Now Planting Explosives Along US-Mexico Border - Fear Entry of US Troops - A flash alert has gone out on the United States side of the US-Mexico Border alerting that Mexican Drug Cartels are now planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IED's) along the US-Mexico Border.  The Cartels fear US Troops will soon be entering Mexico to destroy the cartels. Authorities have issued an urgent warning for travelers crossing the border between the United States and Mexico, after cartel members were monitored placing explosives along roadways in Tamaulipas. Officials from both countries are now urging caution. Residents in Tamaulipas, just across the border from Brownsville, were alerted to the threat Sunday. A flyer, posted in Spanish, shows photos of the explosives and reads, "don't touch, don't move, don't manipulate." Source 

11/10/2024: NYC ends taxpayer-funded prepaid debit card program for illegal immigrants - The Immediate Response Cards pilot program provided asylum-seeking migrants with up to $350 per week. New York City is ending a program that provided prepaid debit cards to migrant families living in the sanctuary city."Through the immediate response cards pilot program, we were able to reduce food waste, redirect millions of dollars to our local economy, and provide more culturally relevant food to more than 2,600 migrant families in our care," Adams said. "As we move towards more competitive contracting for asylum seeker programs, we have chosen not to renew the emergency contract for this pilot program once the one-year term concludes." New York City officials began giving out prepaid debit cards to migrant families residing in the Big Apple earlier this year. The prepaid cards – the first of which were distributed in March as part of the city's Immediate Response Cards (IRC) program – are meant to be used only to purchase essential items like food. The mayor’s office previously said access to the program is limited to those in a separate program that provides four-week hotel stays for families with children, and families expecting children. Late last month, Fox News confirmed that 4,500 migrants had been sent back to Texas using bus or plane tickets purchased by the city, which was first reported by Bloomberg News. According to Mayor Eric Adams’ office, the top five destinations for migrants leaving the Big Apple are Texas, Illinois, Florida, New York State and Colorado. In total, they have issued more than 47,000 tickets and roughly 4,500 have gone to Texas. It was not clear how many of those migrants had come from buses sent to NYC from Texas. Source

11/10/2024: Illegal migrants rush to cross border before Trump takes office and institutes crack down. A large group of more than 100 migrants scrambled across the border as dawn broke on Eagle Pass, Texas — just hours after former President Trump won the 2024 election with a vow to secure the borders and crack down on illegal immigration. Dozens of illegal border crossers — mostly Central and South American migrants, along with two others from Africa — showed up in the US soaked after wading through the Rio Grande River. Border Patrol sources say migrants groups are trying to rush into the US before Trump takes office and enacts much tougher policies for illegal immigrants. There were also more than a dozen unaccompanied children, including two toddler siblings, whom border agents wrapped together in a mylar blanket to keep them warm. Children who arrive at the border alone are exempt from the current restrictions on applying for asylum, which the Biden-Harris administration enacted earlier this year. This means they will likely be released after they’re transferred to the Health and Human Services Department. After crossing, the group was quickly intercepted by border agents and then transported on a bus for processing. Source 

6/10/2024: US Coast Guard intercepts over 300 Illegal Immigrants headed for US and ships them back home - More than 300 migrants nabbed on the high seas last week while trying to reach American soil have been shipped back to Haiti and the Bahamas, the US Coast Guard announced Monday. The migrants were intercepted by Coast Guard cutters in separate incidents and sent home over the past week as part of Operation Vigilant Sentry in conjunction with Homeland Security officials, the agency said. “The OVS maritime border security mission is often equal parts law enforcement and humanitarian response, especially as we enter hurricane season and marine weather becomes more severe and unpredictable,” Coast Guard enforcement officer Lt. Nick Fujimoto said in a statement. Related Article 

6/6/2024: Illegal Immigrant News Updates

• Illegal immigrants are blocking traffic in NYC Demanding the end of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 

• Fight between migrant squatters and building residents sparked fatal NYC double homicide -  – with the migrant suspect now on the run, police said. Josue Ruben Silva, 21, who already has a lengthy rap sheet, is being sought by cops in the May 24 fatal shooting. Silva “was among a group of migrants that had been squatting inside the building” when one longtime resident – Claretha Daniels, 44 – told her pals that one of the asylum seekers disrespected her, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told reporters Tuesday. Related Article

3/21/2024: Texas Border Breach & Hundreds Invade - Currently happening due to a breach in the border fencing in El Paso, Texas, hundreds of illegal immigrants can be seen making a mad dash as they scramble across to cross into the United States. After Earlier, hundreds were pushed south of the concertina wire in the middle of the night by the Texas National Guard, but later they again breached the concertina and made a rush for the border wall; According to the New York Post, a total of 600 migrants gathered at the international border where the Texas National Guard tried pushing them back. Related Article

3/13/2024: Pentagon alerted to potential 'maritime mass migration' from Haiti amid Caribbean nation's spiraling conflict. Florida monitoring possible surge in Haitian illegal migrants. Miami border officials have been instructed to brace for an influx of migrants from Haiti in the wake of the country's seizure by violent gangs, according to the NY Post. Gangs have released thousands of inmates from the country’s prisons. Lawlessness now prevails across the country. The streets of Port-au-Prince are covered with bodies. Early numbers reveal roughly 15,000 people have been internally displaced in recent days due to the gang takeover of the country, this number is expected to grow immensely. Related Article

• Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is deploying 250 law enforcement officers and an air-and-sea fleet to Florida’s southern waters to help curb a potential wave of Haitian immigrants.

3/4/2024: Texas Border Update - Judge blocks Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants who illegally enter US. And that’s because Biden filed an emergency motion with the Supreme Court demanding that they PERMANENTLY BLOCK Texas from protecting itself from the invasion. Texas will not be allowed to arrest or deport illegals until the Supreme Court issues a final ruling on the issue. Related Article

1/26/2024: Governor Abbott & President Biden Standoff: Texas Border Issue - Abbot is not allowing illegal immigrants to entry, 25 States backing Texas; Will this lead to Civil War and if it does are you prepared? If this situation escalates, martial law may be declared. - Related Article

5/21/2024: Expert warns Sweden on 'brink of civil war' as country gripped by migrant violence - Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Uppsala University, said his country was becoming a “capital of violence” - partly due to a wave of suspected criminals moving there. Swedish rate of death by shooting was more than twice that of the UK, despite Sweden having a population less than a sixth the size. Related Article