DOJ is losing cases against immigrants and protesters, New York Times investigation finds

The federal government has dramatically increased the arrest and charging of people accused of assaulting and impeding officers, but many of these cases have fallen apart, according to a New York Times investigation. Mike McIntire, New York Times investigative reporter, joins to discuss. Source link

ICE protesters who interrupted church service won’t face state charges: Prosecutor

Dozens of anti-immigration enforcement protesters who face federal criminal charges after they interrupted a Minnesota church service in January, accompanied by former CNN journalist Don Lemon, will not additionally face state charges ST. PAUL, Minn. — Dozens of anti-immigration enforcement protesters who face federal criminal charges after they interrupted a Minnesota church service in January, … Read more

Protesters, New Jersey State Police clash outside Delaney Hall for 2nd night in a row

Tensions between protesters and New Jersey State Police boiled over Saturday for the second night in a row outside Delaney Hall, a federal immigration detention center in New Jersey. Multiple rounds of tear gas were shot into the crowd, ending what was already a chaotic day in Newark. Things quickly spiraled out of control outside … Read more

N.J. establishes protected zone around ICE facility after several protesters are arrested during clashes

New Jersey’s governor called on federal immigration law enforcement at a detention center in Newark to de-escalate tensions between protesters and “act humanely,” while calling on demonstrators to protest peacefully outside the facility. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s announcement Friday follows days … Read more

6 protesters arrested after clash with ICE officers outside a New Jersey detention center

NEWARK, N.J. — Protesters clashed with armed federal immigration officers in front of a New Jersey detention center where advocates have demonstrated for days while asserting that detainees are staging a hunger strike over poor living conditions. Groups of demonstrators, many wearing gas masks and other face coverings, linked arms in a human chain in … Read more

Trump says Delaney Hall protesters are ‘paid’ as clashes escalate outside NJ ICE facility

Anti-ICE protesters clash with federal agents in New Jersey Alexis McAdams reports on anti-ICE protesters clashing with federal agents at a Newark, New Jersey, detention facility. Democratic officials, including Senator Andy Kim, demand the release of illegal immigrants on alleged hunger strike over conditions. DHS refutes hunger strike claims, accusing protesters of political stunts and … Read more