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ICE may deport migrants to countries other than their own with just six hours notice, memo says

The Washington Post first reported that the ICE memo stated that immigrants can be moved to a third country if they were given the chance to speak to an attorney.

 An ICE agent in Los Angeles, June 2025; illustrative.
 A vehicle with the message "ICE, ICE Baby!" written in the dust on the rear windscreen stands near U.S. federal agents blocking a road leading to an agricultural facility where U.S. federal agents and immigration officers carried out an operation, in Camarillo, California, U.S., July 10, 2025.

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ICE arrests 11 Iranians in US illegally, Homeland Security says

One of the 11 Iranian nationals was on the known or suspected terrorist list, and another served as an Iranian army sniper, according to a CBS report shared by DHS's official X/Twitter.

 An ICE agent in Los Angeles, June 2025; illustrative.

Disecting Trump's immigration riot rhetoric: Why is the president making LA seem like a hellscape?

While the Trump administration claims that it is saving American democracy, California officials say that he is going too far and is overstepping the city's authority.

Demonstrators face members of security forces near the Edward R. Roybal Federal building after days of protests against federal immigration sweeps and the deployment of the California National Guard and U.S. Marines, in downtown Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 10, 2025.

Aliyah minister stranded in Baku after attacks on Iran, returns to Israel via boat

Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer was in Azerbaijan during the strike for a conference with the Jewish Agency, and was later directed to fly to Cyprus to return to Israel.

 Ofir Sofer

Dr. Phil joined federal agents during Los Angeles immigration operation

The TV personality was also granted access to Trump’s border czar Tom Homan, MeritTV reported. Dr. Phil reportedly interviewed the Trump official before and after the operations.

 Dr. Phil

US Justice Department tells immigration judges to dismiss cases in order to expedite arrests – NBC

A Justice Department memo to US immigration judges noted that they can rapidly grant case dismissals, meaning that immigrants will not be able to respond in court.

 Demonstrators shout slogans as they attend a protest against federal immigration sweeps, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. June 10, 2025.

Trump hints would arrest Gavin Newsom, 'great decision' deploying National Guard to California

On Saturday, Tom Homan, the administration's border czar, threatened to arrest anyone who obstructs immigration enforcement efforts in the state, including Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

Police clear demonstrators during a protest against federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles, California, US, June 8, 2025

Anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles: What is behind the clashes, arrests in LA? - explainer

What was the trigger behind the anti-ICE Los Angeles riots? How have law enforcement officers cracked down? And how have lawmakers and government officials responded? 

 A police officer uses stun grenades as they approach the protesters gathered around the Los Angeles Federal Building following multiple detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in downtown Los Angeles, California, US, June 6, 2025.

California gov. calls Trump National Guard deployment in LA unlawful, police making more arrests

National Guard troops guarded federal government buildings, as police and protesters clashed in separate demonstrations over federal immigration raids in Los Angeles.

 Police clear demonstrators after they blocked a street with a barricade during a protest against federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles, California, US June 8, 2025.

Trump orders National Guard to Los Angeles, protesters throwing Molotov cocktails, rocks

The Pentagon is prepared to mobilize active duty Marines "if violence continues," US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

 A protester fires a firework during a standoff between police and protesters following multiple detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in the Los Angeles County city of Paramount, California, US, June 7, 2025.

Trump ban on entry of international Harvard students blocked by US judge

In Thursday's court filing, Harvard said Trump had violated federal law by failing to back up his claims about national security.

 Demonstrators rally on Cambridge Common calling on Harvard leadership to resist interference at the university by the federal government in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US. April 12, 2025.

Trump’s new travel ban will block ‘those in need of real refuge,’ American Jewish Committee says

The stance by one of the world’s largest Jewish organizations comes as some Jewish groups have signaled a growing unease with Trump’s policies.

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks during a Kennedy Center board dinner at the White House this week. At least for the rest of the Trump term, and probably much longer, the US-Israel relationship will not be the same, says the writer.