Communities fight ICE detention centers, but have few tools to stop them
As ICE plans major detention center expansions nationwide, cities cite secrecy, tax losses and humanitarian concerns — but face limited legal power to stop federal projects.
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The original ‘wine moms’ are in Ohio. They’re mobilizing to support Haitians in Springfield.
Red Wine & Blue mobilized thousands in a Zoom call, raising $107,000 in under an hour to support Haitian families in Springfield facing immigration uncertainty.
The kids are not alright — ICE threatens children’s short-term health, long-term prospects
A surge in federal immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities is driving student absences, lawsuits from school districts, and documented mental health and academic impacts on children.
Ohio House Democrats introduce bills to regulate ICE presence in Ohio
Ohio House Democrats unveiled a package of bills to restrict ICE activity, protect personal data, and improve detention conditions, framing the proposals as matters of civil rights and public safety.
Ohio senators, governor respond to calls from Brown to extend protections for Haitians
Former Sen. Sherrod Brown called on Ohio Republicans to back an extension of temporary protected status for Haitians as fears mounted in Springfield and a judge blocked termination.
‘This fight is far from over.’ Ohioans react to federal judge blocking TPS ending for Haitians
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ending TPS for Haitians, but Ohio lawmakers and advocates say the fight isn’t over and are calling for permanent protections.
Hundreds of Ohioans show support for Haitians, federal judge blocks TPS ending for Haitians
A federal judge halted the Trump administration's attempt to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians after hundreds rallied in Springfield, where 12,000-15,000 Haitians have revitalized the local economy and reversed decades of population decline.
Fear, faith and preparation as ICE closes in on an Ohio community
With Temporary Protected Status ending February 3 for Haitians, Springfield residents activate emergency networks including 28 churches to protect children from family separation during potential ICE enforcement.
Homeland Security boss Noem in hot water after response to Minneapolis killings
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is under fire from Republicans and Democrats after federal immigration agents killed two people in Minnesota, sparking calls for investigations, impeachment, and funding limits.
‘The folks are fearful.’ Haitians living in Ohio may soon lose temporary protected status
Thousands of Haitians in Ohio could lose temporary protected status and work authorization next week, raising fears of deportation, economic harm, and family separation.
Fallout from Alex Pretti killing: Trump administration facing widespread criticism
Federal agents shot and killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minneapolis after disarming him during an immigration enforcement operation. Video evidence contradicts Trump administration claims he posed a threat, prompting calls for independent investigation.
Footage, documents at odds with DHS accounts of immigration enforcement incidents
At least 17 shooting incidents involving federal immigration agents since July have raised questions about use of force and accountability, with courts finding DHS accounts contradicted by video evidence and calling official narratives into question.
In the wake of ICE shooting, protests in Ohio, preparation for more raids
Large protests erupted across Ohio after a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, as advocates organize responses to enforcement actions and parents warn of trauma near schools.
ICE detained more than 280 people in the central Ohio area during one week in December
More than 280 people were detained by ICE in central Ohio during a December enforcement surge, prompting concern from immigrant advocates and lawmakers over safety, racial profiling, and jail overcrowding.
In wake of Minnesota shooting, questions persist about violent ICE agents in Ohio
As protests erupt over a fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota, advocates in Ohio question federal officials’ silence on serious misconduct allegations involving ICE officers in the state.
The Ohio grandma racing to help Haitian parents protect children as more deportations near
As Haitian parents face deportation, Springfield, Ohio, is racing to protect children left behind, with charities warning of an imminent custody and legal crisis.
