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Jun 19, 2025 Federal prosecutors moved to drop charges against Los Angeles protester Jose Manuel Mojica Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The dismissal cast doubt on an aggressive protest prosecution and highlighted the stakes of federal charging decisions during demonstrations.
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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
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Week 22 – 2025-06-14–2025-06-20
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Jun 17, 2025 Brad Lander was arrested by ICE and other federal agents outside immigration court and later released without charges Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The arrest of an elected official accompanying an immigrant raised concerns about intimidation, selective enforcement, and the policing of advocacy.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Arrest of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander by ICE and FBI Agents — On June 17, 2025, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested by ICE and FBI agents outside a federal immigration court in New York.
- Arrest of New York City mayoral candidate Brad Lander by ICE agents — Brad Lander, New York City's comptroller and mayoral candidate, was arrested by ICE agents at an immigration court in New York City.
- NYC Comptroller Arrested by ICE — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested by ICE agents while escorting an individual from immigration court.
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Week 22 – 2025-06-14–2025-06-20
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Jun 14, 2025 A federal judge denied Mahmoud Khalil's release from detention Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The ruling left a political activist in immigration detention without criminal charges, intensifying due-process and retaliation concerns.
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- US judge denies release of detained Palestinian activist — A federal judge has denied the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and green-card holder, who has been detained since March without being charged with a crime.
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Week 22 – 2025-06-14–2025-06-20
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