Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken by federal agents after returning from preschool and is now detained in Texas with his father. Explore the emotional impact on a child, his family, and a Minnesota school community amid aggressive immigration enforcement.
A federal jury has convicted Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan of felony obstruction after prosecutors said she helped an undocumented immigrant evade ICE agents inside a courthouse. The rare conviction of a sitting judge has sparked national debate over judicial independence, immigration enforcement, and the limits of federal authority.
The Trump administration’s immigration policies drew widespread criticism for deporting people to countries they were not from, often ignoring clear risks to their safety. Through fast-track removals and weakened humanitarian protections, migrants were expelled with little due process and sent to places where they had no family, legal status, or protection—resulting in documented cases of violence, detention, and death after deportation.
The TSA is now sharing airline passenger information with ICE, allowing immigration enforcement to identify and detain travelers at U.S. airports. Civil liberties advocates warn the policy quietly transforms routine air travel into a tool of mass surveillance and deportation, raising serious privacy and due process concerns.
A new bill introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace seeks to rename Washington, D.C.’s iconic Black Lives Matter Plaza in honor of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The proposal has ignited controversy, drawing criticism from civil rights advocates and D.C. officials while sparking nationwide debate over public spaces, historical memory, and political representation.
A federal judge has ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from ICE detention, blocking immigration officials from rearresting him without a hearing. The ruling marks a major development in the high-profile case involving wrongful deportation, due process concerns, and ongoing debates over ICE detention practices.
Since Trump took office in 2025, ICE deaths, arrests, and abuse allegations have surged, exposing the agency’s ties to the prison-industrial complex.
Rafael Ithier, the legendary founder and musical director of El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, passed away on December 7, 2025, marking the end of an era in salsa history. As the architect behind “La Universidad de la Salsa,” Ithier shaped global Latin music for more than six decades. This article explores his life, legacy, and the worldwide tributes honoring his monumental impact on Puerto Rican culture and the evolution of salsa.
An 11-year-old Haitian honor student, Stephora Anne-Mircie Joseph, drowned during a school reward trip in the Dominican Republic. The tragedy at Hacienda Los Caballos violated a 15-year ban on aquatic excursions, with no lifeguards or safety measures in place. Authorities have launched a criminal investigation amid national outrage and calls for accountability.
U.S.–Venezuela tensions are escalating after deadly Caribbean boat strikes, an airspace shutdown, and a growing U.S. naval presence. As Venezuela launches an investigation and Colombia suspends intelligence cooperation, critics warn the anti-drug campaign may mask a broader geopolitical push tied to oil, sovereignty, and regional power.
