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TSA Is Sharing Airline Passenger Data With ICE, Turning U.S. Airports Into Immigration Enforcement Zones

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.

GOP Bill Proposes Renaming Black Lives Matter Plaza After Charlie Kirk, Sparking National Debate

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.

The man who shaped an era: Rafael Ithier’s life and Salsa legacy

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.

Haitian Honor Student Stephora Joseph Dies During School Reward Trip in Dominican Republic; Authorities Launch Investigation

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.

Any Lucia Lopez Belloza a 19-year-old college student deported despite judge’s order blocking her removal: Lawyer

Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a 19-year-old Babson College freshman, was deported from Boston Logan Airport despite a federal judge’s order blocking her removal. Her case has sparked national outrage as advocates highlight due-process violations, the targeting of long-term immigrant students, and rising concerns over U.S. immigration enforcement. Learn what happened, why her deportation is drawing scrutiny, and how it reflects a growing pattern affecting immigrant youth and college communities.

Conmijente Launches “Apaga El Odio” Campaign Targeting Telemundo and Univision ICE Ads

Activist coalition Mijente launches its “Apaga El Odio” campaign demanding that Spanish‑language networks Univision and Telemundo stop airing anti‑immigrant ads by ICE and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The campaign argues these ads spread fear and propaganda among Latino and immigrant communities, undermining trust in media long used for news, culture, and connection. Through a petition, hashtag #ApagaElOdio, and solidarity from cultural figures, the effort calls on the networks to respect the dignity and safety of their audiences.