ICE detained fewer non-criminals since Minnesota crackdown, driving a decline in detention population, data shows

The number of people in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody declined by 12% from a record-high in January to the end of March, data released by the agency on Thursday shows, driven largely by a decline in detentions of those without criminal records.  The drop follows the nationwide, bipartisan backlash to the massive immigration enforcement … Read more

Oil prices resume their climb and Asian markets decline as US prepares for blockade of strait

TOKYO — Oil prices resumed their climb and Asian markets mostly declined Monday as the U.S. military prepared to blockade ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, where most shipping has been stalled by Iran since the start of the war. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the planned blockade after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in … Read more

IL Dems decline to defend ‘no’ votes on Laken Riley Act after student’s killing tied to repeat offender

Illegal migrant arrested for murder of Loyola student sparks sanctuary city debate New York Assemblyman Matt Slater condemns sanctuary city policies following the murder of 18-year-old Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman by an illegal Venezuelan migrant, Jose Medina-Medina. Slater highlights the family’s statement blaming policy failures and criticizes Chicago Alderwoman Maria Hadden for suggesting Gorman … Read more

Some U.S. allies decline to help Trump with Strait of Hormuz

Some U.S. allies decline to help Trump with Strait of Hormuz – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump on Monday pressured allies and China for military assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The European Union and Australia turned down Mr. Trump’s request while China and Japan were noncommittal. Nancy Cordes reports. Source link

3 more members of Iran women’s soccer team change course, decline to accept asylum in Australia

Another three members of the Iran women’s soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said on Sunday local time. The departure leaves three of an initial seven squad members in Australia. “Overnight, three members of the Iranian Women’s Football Team made the … Read more

Federal judges decline to extend appointment for interim US attorney in Milwaukee

MADISON, Wis. — Federal judges in Milwaukee announced Tuesday that have decided not to extend interim U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel’s appointment beyond next week. Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed Schimel in November to a 120-day term as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, which is headquartered in Milwaukee and covers the eastern … Read more

Luigi Mangione dodges death penalty after federal prosecutors decline to appeal ruling

Manhattan federal prosecutors declined to appeal a judge’s ruling that barred them from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. In a letter, the government said it would not pursue an “interlocutory review” of the order from U.S. District Judge Margaret M. Garnett, who instructed prosecutors … Read more