Brad Lander’s federal trial began in Manhattan over his arrest during an attempted inspection of immigrant holding rooms at 26 Federal Plaza. Prosecutors say the case concerns elevator obstruction; Lander and his attorneys say it stems from political dissent over ICE detention conditions.
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President Trump signed the Secure America Act, a nearly $70 billion package funding ICE, Customs and Border Protection and other Homeland Security operations through the rest of his presidency. The bill passed narrowly after months of Democratic opposition and internal Republican disputes.
The House voted 214-212 to approve roughly $70 billion for ICE and Border Patrol through the rest of President Trump’s term. The bill ends a months-long funding fight but leaves out enforcement reforms Democrats had demanded.
The Government Accountability Office found major failures at Camp East Montana, ICE’s largest detention center, including health care lapses, unsanitary conditions, a lost loaded firearm and millions in waste. DHS said ICE has hired a new contractor and is upgrading the facility.
Senate Republicans passed nearly $70 billion in immigration enforcement funding after an 18-hour overnight vote. The bill now heads to the House as lawmakers continue to clash over a proposed $1.8 billion fund for people claiming political targeting by the government.
Newark enforces a curfew around Delaney Hall detention center as family visitation partially resumes amid protests sparked by a detainee hunger strike. Clashes between protesters and law enforcement have led to arrests and heightened tensions.
Four detainees at Texas's Camp East Montana file a federal lawsuit alleging severe abuses, including beatings, medical neglect, and unsanitary conditions at the largest ICE detention center in the U.S. DHS denies the claims.
Family visitation at Newark's Delaney Hall ICE detention center resumes after a week of protests and clashes. Governor Sherrill and DHS emphasize safety and peaceful demonstrations amid ongoing tensions.