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• Trump orders DOJ to scrutinize political opponents — President Trump breached the Department of Justice's traditional independence by ordering it to scrutinize his political opponents and punish his critics through measures such as stripping their Secret Service protections. This action politicizes law enforcement and converts the DOJ into a tool for personal vendetta.

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• US Supreme Court allows deportation of eight men to South Sudan without torture-risk review — The US Supreme Court issued an order on Thursday allowing the Trump administration to deport eight men held at Camp Lemonnier (a US military base in Djibouti) to South Sudan, reversing a district judge's ruling that required immigrants facing third-country deportation to first demonstrate reasonable fear of torture, persecution, or death. Most men are from Vietnam, South Korea, Mexico, Laos, Cuba, and Myanmar—only one from South Sudan. The conservative majority's decision follows a prior ruling permitting rapid deportations to unconnected countries without such protections.
• US judge clears path for deportation of eight immigrants to South Sudan — A US district judge in Boston denied emergency requests by eight immigrants to halt their deportation to South Sudan, clearing the way for their transfer after the Supreme Court clarified that the judge could no longer block the action. The men, convicted of serious crimes and from countries including Vietnam, South Korea, Mexico, Laos, Cuba, and Myanmar, were scheduled to be flown to South Sudan on Friday evening. The case represents the latest round in litigation over the Trump administration's campaign to deter immigration through high-profile deportations to countries where migrants report safety concerns.

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• Court filing alleges torture of wrongfully deported Maryland man in Salvadorian prison — Kilmar Ábrego García, a Maryland citizen wrongfully deported to El Salvador, was held at the Cecot megaprison for three months where court documents filed Wednesday allege he endured physical and psychological torture. Detainees were forced to kneel 9 PM to 6 AM, struck if they fell, denied bathroom access, held in windowless overcrowded cells with 24-hour lighting, and confined to metal bunks without mattresses. Ábrego García lost 31 pounds in two weeks; prison officials later staged photos showing improved conditions. Though officials acknowledged his tattoos were not gang-related, they threatened to move him into cells with gang members. He is now in federal custody in Nashville facing human-smuggling charges.

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• Cook County judge overturns convictions of six men in 1987 stabbing death — A Cook County judge threw out the convictions of six men (Fernando Gomez, Lowell Higgins-Bey, Michael McCastle, Harry Rodriguez, Gregorio Cardona, and Robert Cardona) who had served a combined 124 years in prison for the 1987 stabbing death of Raymond Carvis, a Cook County government official. The convictions were overturned based on DNA evidence excluding all six men and allegations of misconduct by retired Chicago police detective Reynaldo Guevara, linked to at least 51 other wrongful convictions. The men claimed their confessions were coerced through physical and psychological abuse.

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• US Army veteran charged with federal conspiracy for participating in ICE protest — Bajun Mavalwalla, a 36-year-old US Army veteran, was arrested in July 2025 and charged with conspiracy to impede federal officers after participating in a June 2025 protest against ICE in Spokane, Washington. He faces six years in prison, three years supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. Mavalwalla has pleaded not guilty and refuses to accept a plea deal. The case reflects an escalation in Trump administration prosecutions of anti-ICE protesters, with the DOJ issuing a memo prioritizing such prosecutions.

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• Emil Bove confirmed as U.S. appeals court judge despite rule-of-law concerns — In July 2025, the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate confirmed Emil Bove as a U.S. appeals court judge. Republican senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska joined all Democrats in voting against confirmation. Senator Chuck Grassley, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, defended Bove's confirmation, stating he has "a strong legal background and has served his country honorably."

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• Trump called for investigation into former Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas — At a press conference in Ochopee, Florida, Trump called for an investigation into Alejandro Mayorkas, who served as Homeland Security Secretary under President Joe Biden. The call for investigation occurred in the context of Trump's broader statements about arresting and deporting individuals.
• Trump calls for investigation into political opponents — President Trump called for an investigation into Alejandro Mayorkas, the Homeland Security Secretary, and threatened to arrest New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani if he does not cooperate with ICE. Trump made unfounded claims about Mamdani's citizenship status, asserting he is a communist and suggesting he is in the U.S. illegally.

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• FBI announces investigations into former FBI Director Comey and former CIA Director Brennan — In early July 2025, the FBI announced investigations into ex-FBI Director James Comey and ex-CIA Director John Brennan. Critics characterize these investigations as political efforts designed to placate Trump, who has repeatedly expressed anger at both officials for their roles in the Russia investigations during his first term and the transition period.

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• Former January 6 defendant Jared L Wise appointed adviser to DOJ weaponization working group — Jared L Wise, a former FBI agent charged with two felonies and four misdemeanors for his conduct during the January 6 Capitol riot—including allegedly shouting "kill 'em!" at police—has been named an adviser to Ed Martin, who leads the Trump administration's "weaponization working group" at the Department of Justice. Wise's prosecution was dismissed after Trump granted clemency to all January 6 participants on his first day in office. The appointment signals the administration's embrace of rioters and a fundamental shift in DOJ priorities toward investigating alleged political weaponization by the prior administration.
• Former FBI agent Jared Wise assigned to Justice Department retribution task force — According to reporting by Alan Feuer and Adam Goldman of the New York Times, former FBI agent Jared Wise, who was charged with telling January 6, 2021, Capitol rioters to kill police officers, is now working with a task force in the Justice Department established to allow President Trump to seek retribution against his political enemies.

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• Trump questioned Zohran Mamdani's immigration status and threatened arrest — Trump questioned the immigration status of Zohran Mamdani, claiming that a "lot of people are saying he's here illegally," despite Mamdani becoming a US citizen in 2018. Trump said his administration is "going to look at everything," and stated that Mamdani would be arrested if he followed through on campaign promises to defy ICE officials. Mamdani responded that Trump's comments represent "an attack on our democracy" and an attempt to intimidate New Yorkers who speak up.
• Trump called for investigation into former Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas — At a press conference in Ochopee, Florida, Trump called for an investigation into Alejandro Mayorkas, who served as Homeland Security Secretary under President Joe Biden. The call for investigation occurred in the context of Trump's broader statements about arresting and deporting individuals.
• Trump threatened arrest of Democratic NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani — Trump threatened to arrest Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, if he does not work with ICE agents to arrest migrants. Trump falsely claimed Mamdani is a communist and stated that "a lot of people are saying he's here illegally," despite Mamdani being a naturalized U.S. citizen. Trump also asserted that local and state governments have no legal obligation to work with federal immigration enforcement, contradicting established law.
• Trump amplifies accusations against naturalized NYC mayoral candidate and signals investigation — President Trump amplified Rep. Andy Ogles' accusations against Zohran Mamdani, a naturalized U.S. citizen who won New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, claiming "a lot of people are saying he's here illegally" and stating "We're going to look at everything." White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt earlier tacitly approved investigating Mamdani based on Ogles' unverified claims. Trump also stated his administration could deport citizens, which would violate the Constitution and federal law.
• Trump posts attack on naturalized NYC mayoral candidate on Truth Social — President Trump posted on Truth Social attacking Zohran Mamdani, the naturalized U.S. citizen who won New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, calling him a "Communist Lunatic" and stating "I hold all the levers, and have all the cards" in reference to his power to act against Mamdani. The post signals Trump's intent to use executive power to prevent Mamdani from winning office.

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• Border czar encouraged DOJ to investigate CNN over ICEBlock reporting — Border czar Tom Homan encouraged the Department of Justice to investigate CNN over its reporting on the ICEBlock app, which notifies users when ICE agents are nearby. The request represents an attempt to use law enforcement to retaliate against press coverage of government operations.
• Trump administration threatens to prosecute CNN over IceBlock app reporting — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and border czar Tom Homan announced that the Department of Justice is investigating whether to prosecute CNN for reporting on the IceBlock app, which allows users to track ICE agents. Noem stated the reporting "actively encourages people to avoid law enforcement" and constitutes illegal conduct. Trump added that CNN should also be prosecuted for reporting on Iran strikes. CNN defended its coverage as factual reporting on a publicly available app.
• Homeland Security Secretary said DOJ will prosecute CNN for ICEBlock coverage — Speaking at the new immigration detention facility in the Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said her department is working with the DOJ to potentially prosecute CNN for its coverage of the ICEBlock app. Trump added that CNN may also be prosecuted "for false reports on the attack on Iran." The statements represent threats of criminal prosecution against a news organization.

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• AG Bondi fired DOJ prosecutors who worked on January 6 cases — Attorney General Pam Bondi fired at least three career DOJ prosecutors who worked on cases related to the January 6 insurrection. The attorneys received letters signed by Bondi stating they were "removed from federal service effective immediately" with no further explanation. A federal law enforcement official characterized the firings as "a slap in the face" to career prosecutors and warned of continued "brain drain" at the DOJ.
• Attorney General Bondi fires approximately 20 DOJ employees including January 6 prosecutors — In July 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi fired approximately 20 Department of Justice employees, including support staff and several prosecutors who worked on January 6 cases for special counsel Jack Smith. The firings targeted individuals who had worked on cases against Trump and his allies, including prosecutions related to classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
• Attorney General Bondi fires Joseph Tirrell, DOJ ethics official — In July 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi abruptly fired Joseph Tirrell, the Department of Justice's top ethics official, without explanation. Tirrell's removal is part of a broader pattern of firings targeting officials perceived as obstacles to Trump's agenda.
• Attorney General Bondi fires Maureen Comey, prosecutor on Epstein case — In July 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi abruptly fired Maureen Comey, a key prosecutor in the New York office who had worked on charges against sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and is the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey. The firing occurred without explanation and is part of a pattern of removing prosecutors who worked on cases against Trump or his associates.

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• Federal agents use explosive device to breach residential home in Huntington Park, California — Border Patrol agents detonated an explosive device at the door of a residential home in Huntington Park, California, on Friday, shattering a window and breaching the residence. The home was occupied by Jenny Ramirez, her boyfriend, and two young children (ages one and six), all U.S. citizens. Agents conducted the raid in tactical gear without prior warning. The stated target was Ramirez's boyfriend, allegedly involved in a vehicle collision with a CBP vehicle the previous week. Security footage documented the breach; Ramirez reported the explosion terrified her children.

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• University of Virginia president James Ryan resigns under White House pressure over DEI programs — James Ryan, president of the University of Virginia, resigned from his position after the Trump administration's Justice Department pressured him to step down as part of settling a civil rights investigation into UVA's diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Ryan stated he could not unilaterally fight the federal government, citing potential job losses for hundreds of employees, lost research funding, and student financial aid impacts. The resignation follows Trump's broader campaign to eliminate DEI programs across government and higher education institutions.

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• ICE agents arrest US citizen Andrea Velez in downtown Los Angeles without identifying themselves — On June 24, 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in plainclothes and gaiter masks forcibly detained Andrea Velez, a 32-year-old US citizen, during a street operation in downtown Los Angeles. Velez was dragged into an unmarked SUV without being told why. The Department of Justice subsequently charged her with assaulting a federal officer, a felony carrying up to 20 years imprisonment. Sixteen days later, prosecutors dismissed the charges after Velez's attorney requested body-worn footage and witness statements that the government could not produce. Video evidence showed Velez did not resist and appeared to be standing still when taken.
• US citizen arrested during ICE raid in Los Angeles — Andrea Velez, a 32-year-old US citizen and Cal Poly Pomona graduate, was arrested by ICE agents during an immigration raid in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, 24 June 2025. Witnesses reported agents did not request identification and used force, lifting her off the ground. Her family, including her mother (a resident alien) and sister, were present and screamed for help. Authorities did not inform the family of her whereabouts for over a day. DHS claimed she assaulted an ICE officer; no charges have been formally disclosed. The incident reflects a pattern of US citizens being swept up in the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operations.
• Andrea Velez, U.S. citizen, detained by ICE during immigration raid and charged with felony obstruction — On June 24, 2025, Andrea Velez, a U.S. citizen, was swept up in an immigration raid in Los Angeles while on her way to work. ICE officers knocked her to the ground, and despite her declaring her citizenship, detained and led her to a car. Believing she was being kidnapped, Velez attempted to run to nearby police officers before ICE agents caught her. She spent two nights in jail and was charged with a felony for obstructing an officer, a charge the Justice Department dropped two weeks later.
• Department of Justice charges Andrea Velez with felony assault on federal officer — Following her June 24 arrest, the DOJ charged Andrea Velez, a 4-foot-11-inch US citizen, with assaulting a federal officer based on an affidavit claiming she extended her arm into an officer's path. Velez denied the allegation, stating she never touched anyone. The charge carried a potential 20-year sentence. Prosecutors later moved to dismiss the charges sixteen days after her arrest when Velez's attorney requested body-worn footage and witness statements that the government could not produce.

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• Federal threat to defund states serving undocumented immigrants — The Trump administration has threatened to withdraw federal funding from any state that provides services to undocumented immigrants. This threat places safety-net health systems in a legal bind: federal law requires them to serve all patients regardless of immigration status, while the administration threatens to punish compliance with that law through funding cuts. St. John's Community Health CEO Jim Mangia describes this as a fundamental contradiction in creed that will force clinic closures and staff reductions.
• ICE conducts mass deportation raids under Trump administration with minimal transparency and accountability — Under the Trump administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has conducted widespread raids resulting in mass deportations, including of individuals with legal status and children. The agency operates with minimal transparency, employs plainclothes and masked agents who often refuse to identify themselves, and has expanded beyond traditional immigration enforcement into protest suppression. Border crossings have reached historic lows, crops are rotting due to labor shortages, and a four-year-old U.S. citizen with cancer was deported. Legal scholars and civil rights experts characterize ICE's operations as increasingly authoritarian and outside established legal boundaries.
• ICE raids in Los Angeles causing widespread healthcare avoidance among immigrant residents — Since ICE enforcement operations began in Los Angeles County, immigrant residents have dramatically reduced medical visits out of fear of deportation. St. John's Community Health reports no-show rates jumping from under 10% to over 30%. Patients are avoiding clinics, schools, and work, creating severe health consequences including untreated hypertension and near-diabetic emergencies. The raids have also created financial strain on safety-net clinics, forcing closures and staff layoffs, while health systems face a legal contradiction: required by law to serve all regardless of immigration status, yet threatened with federal funding cuts for doing so.
• Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants set to expire — Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants expires on August 3, 2025. Springfield, Ohio, which has integrated a large Haitian population into its workforce and community over recent years, anticipates an enforcement blitz similar to LA raids following the expiration. Health systems and community leaders fear the loss of legal status will result in job loss, loss of health insurance, and continued healthcare needs under threat of deportation, creating unsustainable strain on safety-net providers.
• ICE raids intensify across Los Angeles, triggering widespread fear and economic disruption — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids have escalated in Los Angeles, creating pervasive fear among undocumented immigrants and mixed-status families. The raids, described by residents as resembling "kidnappings," have caused streets to empty, businesses to close or reduce hours, and families to avoid leaving home for work, school, or groceries. Multiple U.S. citizens have reportedly been detained. In response, community organizations, mutual aid networks, and local businesses have mobilized to provide financial support, food delivery, and legal guidance to affected families.

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• FBI arrests Wisconsin judge for alleged obstruction of immigration enforcement — In late April, the FBI arrested a Wisconsin judge and alleged she obstructed immigration authorities attempting to arrest a man in her courthouse. The arrest represents federal law enforcement action against a judicial officer for actions taken in her official capacity.

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• US citizen arrested during ICE raid in Los Angeles — Andrea Velez, a 32-year-old US citizen and Cal Poly Pomona graduate, was arrested by ICE agents during an immigration raid in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, 24 June 2025. Witnesses reported agents did not request identification and used force, lifting her off the ground. Her family, including her mother (a resident alien) and sister, were present and screamed for help. Authorities did not inform the family of her whereabouts for over a day. DHS claimed she assaulted an ICE officer; no charges have been formally disclosed. The incident reflects a pattern of US citizens being swept up in the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operations.

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• DOJ leader allegedly suggested defying court orders on deportations — Emil Bove, the Department of Justice's principal associate deputy attorney general and Trump nominee for the US Court of Appeals, reportedly told staff the department "would need to consider telling the courts 'fuck you'" regarding orders blocking deportations of undocumented people. Former DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni, in a whistleblower letter to Congress, alleged Bove made these comments in mid-March during discussions about invoking the Alien Enemies Act. Reuveni further claimed he witnessed DOJ officials systematically undermining court orders through lack of candor, deliberate delay, and disinformation, and that he was fired on April 11 after refusing to misrepresent facts in court filings.
• DOJ official Emil Bove stated DOJ would ignore court orders on deportations — DOJ lawyer Erez Reuveni, who was subsequently fired, came forward as a whistleblower to Congress and the DOJ inspector general. Reuveni stated that senior DOJ official Emil Bove announced plans to invoke the Alien Enemies Act for swift deportations and, when asked about potential judicial intervention, said the DOJ might have to tell courts "fuck you" and proceed with deportations regardless of legal injunctions. Reuveni reported that the statement was met with stunned silence among senior DOJ officials present.
• New York Times reported DOJ official Emil Bove told subordinates to ignore court orders — On June 24, the New York Times reported on a whistleblower complaint alleging that senior Justice Department official Emil Bove told his subordinates he would ignore court orders to further Trump's mass deportation efforts. Bove, who once served as Trump's criminal defense attorney and was recently nominated to serve as a federal appeals judge, later denied the comments during his confirmation hearing, saying "I have never advised a Department of Justice attorney to violate a court order."
• DOJ whistleblower Erez Reuveni filed complaint about defying court orders — On June 24, 2025, Erez Reuveni, a former Department of Justice lawyer, filed an official whistleblower complaint alleging that DOJ leaders and the White House deliberately defied court orders and "engaged in unlawful activity, abused their authority, created substantial and specific threat to health and safety." Reuveni was fired after telling a court that the administration had made an error when it rendered Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia to CECOT despite a court order not to do so. In the complaint, Reuveni alleged that Emil Bove insisted planes carrying men to El Salvador must take off and said DOJ "would need to consider telling the courts 'f*ck you' and ignore any such court order."
• Bove fired DOJ prosecutors who investigated January 6 Capitol attack — Emil Bove issued a memo terminating dozens of DOJ prosecutors who had worked on cases related to the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, characterizing their prosecutions as a "grave national injustice." Bove justified the firings by claiming the prosecutors had been hired as temporary employees under the Biden administration and converted to permanent status, and that they were preventing a particular U.S. attorney from fully staffing his office. The terminations were carried out in furtherance of a Trump executive order.
• Whistleblower complaint filed alleging DOJ official directed defiance of court orders — Former DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni filed a whistleblower complaint alleging that Emil Bove, principal associate deputy attorney general, instructed prosecutors to disregard judicial rulings against Trump's immigration policies. The complaint surfaced hours before Bove's Senate confirmation hearing for a federal appeals court judgeship. Bove denied the allegations under oath, stating he has "never advised a Department of Justice attorney to violate a court order."
• Emil Bove denies whistleblower allegations of directing DOJ staff to defy court orders on immigration — Emil Bove, principal associate deputy attorney general and Trump's nominee for federal appeals court judge, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 25, 2025, denying a whistleblower complaint filed by former DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni. Reuveni alleged Bove instructed prosecutors to tell courts "fuck you" when ruling against Trump's immigration policies. Bove also denied Democratic allegations that he dropped corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams to secure his cooperation with immigration enforcement. Republicans signaled support for his nomination while Democrats characterized him as weaponizing the DOJ against Trump's political opponents.

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• Tom Homan threatens arrest of California governor and LA mayor — Tom Homan, Trump's "border czar," threatened to arrest California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass if they interfere with federal immigration enforcement sweeps. The threat was made in the context of ongoing federal immigration raids in Los Angeles and represents an explicit use of law enforcement authority to coerce state and local elected officials into compliance with federal operations.

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• Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Charged with Trespassing at ICE Detention Center — Federal prosecutors charged Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka with trespassing and ignoring warnings from Homeland Security Investigations at an ICE detention center. Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba publicly commented on the ongoing investigation, violating Department of Justice policy, stating Baraka "has willingly chosen to disregard the law. That will not stand in this state." Ten days later, Habba dropped the case against Baraka.

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• U.S. Attorney Habba Charges Congresswoman LaMonica McIver with Assault — After dropping charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba charged U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) with assaulting, impeding, and interfering with law enforcement during Baraka's arrest at the ICE detention center.
• New Jersey Democratic representative LaMonica McIver pleads not guilty to federal charges — LaMonica McIver, a New Jersey Democratic representative, pleaded not guilty in federal court on Wednesday to three felony counts alleging she forcibly interfered with law enforcement during a May 9 confrontation at Delaney Hall federal immigration facility in Newark. Prosecutors claim McIver assaulted two federal officers and prevented the arrest of Newark mayor Ras Baraka during what the government characterizes as an unauthorized protest. McIver contends she was conducting a legitimate congressional oversight visit. If convicted, she faces up to 17 years in prison. The indictment was brought by Alina Habba, a US attorney who previously served as Donald Trump's personal lawyer.
• Rep. LaMonica McIver pleaded not guilty to charges related to ICE facility protest — On June 25, Rep. LaMonica McIver pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing her of assaulting and interfering with immigration officers outside a detention facility in New Jersey while conducting an oversight visit. Outside the courthouse, McIver said, "They will not intimidate me. They will not stop me from doing my job."

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• DHS Agents Assault and Handcuff Senator Alex Padilla — When California Senator Alex Padilla, senior Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee's subcommittee on immigration, citizenship and border safety, attempted to ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem a question in Los Angeles, agents from the Department of Homeland Security assaulted and handcuffed him. Padilla later wrote in a New York Times op-ed that "public safety is not the point; the spectacle is" and warned that federal deployment against the wishes of state and local officials represents "a fundamental threat to the rule of law nationwide."
• FBI agents arrest California senator Alex Padilla at DHS press conference — FBI agents under the authority of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrested and handcuffed California Senator Alex Padilla on June 23, 2025, after he interrupted Noem's news conference in Los Angeles to ask a question. Noem had just stated the federal government's goal was to "liberate the city from the socialists" when Padilla was manhandled and cuffed by agents. The incident occurred during heightened federal immigration enforcement operations in the city.

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• Masked ICE Agents Arrest New York City Comptroller Brad Lander — On Tuesday, plainclothes, masked ICE agents arrested New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander while he was accompanying an immigrant to a scheduled court hearing. Lander asked agents to produce an arrest warrant for the immigrant they were arresting and was himself arrested. Homeland Security charged him with impeding a federal officer and assaulting law enforcement. Video evidence showed Lander did not physically assault officers. He was later released, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the charges had been dropped.
• New York City Comptroller Brad Lander arrested by masked agents at immigration court — New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by masked agents at an immigration court and removed in what the article describes as a "dystopian scene." The agents did not identify themselves or their agencies, consistent with a pattern of ICE operations using unidentified personnel.

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• US drops charges against LA protester accused of assaulting officers — Federal prosecutors in California have filed a motion to dismiss charges against Jose Manuel Mojica, a Los Angeles protester accused of assaulting border patrol agents during a protest against immigration enforcement raids. Mojica, who was facing up to eight years in federal prison, was arrested on June 7 and claimed he was brutally attacked by law enforcement. The dismissal of charges is seen as a significant victory for Mojica, who has been vocal about his innocence and the misconduct of officers. The motion to dismiss was filed by US attorney Bill Essayli, and a judge's approval is pending.