‘National Shutdown’ brings protests to L.A., across the nation calling for the end of ICE violence
Nationwide protests take place Friday as part of a “National Shutdown” in response to immigration actions in Minnesota.
Border inspector finds protected birds in man’s pants. Here’s how he tried to explain it
When U.S. Customs and Border Protections agents questioned what was behind the ‘abnormally bulging’ groin of a Tijuana resident as he attempted to cross the border late last year, the 35-year-old responded it was part of his
Loose cannabis is like spilled beer, not open container in car, state Supreme Court rules
A California Supreme Court ruling this week set a sharper boundary around what can be considered an “open container” of cannabis in a vehicle, deciding the product must be rolled or otherwise ready to consume in order
Hatam Qaderi: Iran’s Leaders Are Praying For A ‘Miracle’ As Their Grip On Power Erodes
RFE/RL spoke with Hatam Qaderi, a Tehran-based academic, about Iran’s bloody crackdown on mass protests, the prospect of US military action against Tehran, and a possible transition from the Islamic republic.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon arrested by federal agents in Los Angeles
Lemon was taken into custody Friday night while covering the upcoming Grammy awards on Sunday, the statement said.
The Tehran Street Corner Used For Iran’s Combative Propaganda
An intersection in Tehran has been coopted as a vast visual propaganda platform as domestic and external crises mount for Iran’s Islamic Republic.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar enters governors race in Minnesota
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Thursday that she is running for governor of Minnesota, launching a high-profile campaign at a moment of political upheaval and heightened tension in the state. Her decision follows Gov. Tim Walz’s unexpected
Senate Democrats block funding bills as they press for DHS changes
The Senate failed to advance a government spending package on Thursday, pushing the federal government closer to a partial shutdown set to begin just after midnight Friday. Democrats blocked a package of six spending bills, as the
ICE finds targeting violent criminals increasingly fraught in backlash over indiscriminate sweeps
Expanded immigration enforcement tactics have left residents unable to distinguish between targeted criminal arrests and broad sweeps. And false statements by the administration about protesters and detainees has made them unwilling to listen when agents’ say they
Trust in ICE plummets, even when agents target serious criminals
Expanded immigration enforcement tactics have left residents unable to distinguish between targeted criminal arrests and broad sweeps. And false statements by the administration about protesters and detainees has made them unwilling to listen when agents’ say they