A federal judge declined to stop Texas from releasing ICE officer Christian Castro, who is wanted in Minnesota on assault and false-reporting charges tied to a January shooting. Minnesota officials accused Gov. Greg Abbott of delaying extradition, while Texas said the governor has not yet made a formal decision.
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ICE recorded 49,571 arrests in July, a 15% jump from June and the highest monthly total of Trump’s second term. The increase reflects a shift toward quieter enforcement tactics, including arrests at ICE check-ins, courthouses, airports and traffic stops.
The US Treasury has sanctioned UK-based Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, accusing it of supporting violent acts and damage to defense sites. The group’s co-founder Huda Ammori rejected the designation and said its actions were aimed at saving lives.
Authorities and relatives say Alan Smith killed eight relatives, including four children, during a family gathering outside Billings, Montana. A family friend said 12-year-old Charlotte Ghekiere called 911 and tried to save her family.
At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped in a gang attack on Kenscoff, a hillside community near Port-au-Prince, the United Nations said. Haitian officials promised reinforcements as residents accused authorities of failing to protect civilians.
At least 14 newborns died after a fire broke out in a nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital in Islamabad. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered an immediate investigation and promised strict action against those responsible.
Zymire Hughes, 22, was arrested in Las Vegas after authorities said he frightened and chased people near Philadelphia City Hall while wearing a Chucky-style mask. He is awaiting extradition to Philadelphia on assault, terroristic threats and related charges.
Newly filed court records describe undercover DHS surveillance of Minneapolis activists opposed to ICE, including agents in Signal chats, community meetings and protest events. The documents show agents repeatedly searched for evidence of violent intent but often reported none.