Trump Action Archive

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• Rep. Al Green removed from House chamber for holding protest sign during SOTU — Rep. Al Green of Texas stood and held up a sign reading "Black People Aren't Apes" during the State of the Union address and was escorted out by the Sergeant at Arms. Multiple Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Markwayne Mullin, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and Rep. Troy Nehls, physically attempted to grab and pull the sign from Green's hands. The sign was a direct response to a video Trump had shared on social media earlier in February depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. This was the second consecutive year Green had been removed during a Trump address to Congress.
• Rep. Al Green ejected from State of the Union for protest sign — During Trump's State of the Union address on February 24, Democratic Rep. Al Green was removed from the chamber for holding a sign reading "BLACK PEOPLE AREN'T APES" in protest of Trump's remarks. The ejection occurred as Trump made false claims about election fraud and border security.
• Al Green ejected from State of the Union for holding protest sign — During President Trump's State of the Union address on February 25, 2026, Texas Democratic Congressman Al Green was removed from the House chamber by Speaker Mike Johnson after holding a sign reading "Black people aren't apes!" — a reference to Trump sharing racist video depictions of Barack and Michelle Obama. Green was escorted out as Republican representatives attempted to block the sign from cameras. This marked the second consecutive year Green has been ejected from the annual event.
• Representative Al Green escorted out of State of the Union for protest sign — Representative Al Green (D-TX) was escorted out of the State of the Union address after holding up a sign reading "BLACK PEOPLE AREN'T APES" in reference to Trump's posting of an image depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The removal occurred during the address.
• Representative Al Green physically removed from State of the Union after displaying sign — During the State of the Union, Rep. Al Green displayed a sign responding to a video the President had shared depicting the Obamas as primates. Multiple lawmakers attempted to seize the sign from his hands, and Green was physically removed from the chamber. The sign conveyed a message affirming basic human dignity and stating that Black people are not apes.
• Representative Al Green escorted out during State of the Union — Representative Al Green was escorted out of the State of the Union address after holding up a sign that read "BLACK PEOPLE AREN’T APES," referencing President Trump's past derogatory comments about the Obamas. This incident highlighted tensions and protests against Trump's rhetoric during the event.

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• Federal officers use force against protesters in immigration crackdown — The Washington Post reported that federal officers carrying out Trump's immigration crackdown in cities across the country have shot 13 people with guns. Far more frequently, they have used harsh tactics including rubber bullets, pepper spray, tear gas, explosive flash-bangs, vehicle ramming, and pointing guns at peaceful protesters and people obstructing them. Officers masked and equipped with military-grade armor and rifles have injured hundreds of people. Courts in at least four states have found that officers used force inappropriately and indiscriminately.

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• Trump stated he would revoke temporary protections for Somali migrants and made derogatory remarks about Somali immigrants. — During the Cabinet meeting, Trump stated his intention to "immediately" revoke temporary protections for Somali migrants and declared that Somali immigrants in Minnesota "contribute nothing" and that he does not want them in the country. He also posted an AI-generated video of Elon Musk discussing the revocation of these protections.
• Trump calls Somali immigrants "garbage" and administration escalates deportation enforcement in Minnesota — During a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, President Trump made derogatory statements about Somali immigrants, calling them "garbage" and saying they should be sent back to Somalia. Simultaneously, the Trump administration reportedly deployed approximately 100 ICE agents and federal officers in "strike teams" to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area to conduct stepped-up deportation enforcement targeting undocumented Somalis with final deportation orders. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an investigation into whether Minnesota taxpayer dollars had been diverted to Al-Shabaab. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and city leaders held a press conference affirming support for the Somali community and noting that Minneapolis police do not assist with immigration enforcement.
• Trump made dehumanizing statements about Somali immigrants — At the Cabinet meeting on December 2, 2025, President Trump made dehumanizing remarks about Somali immigrants in Minnesota, claiming without evidence that "Somalians ripped off that state for billions of dollars" and that "the welfare is like 88%, they contribute nothing." He stated he did not want them in the country and used language associating immigrants with "garbage" and "hell." He then turned on Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN), calling her "garbage" and her friends "garbage," using dehumanizing rhetoric historically associated with violence against targeted groups.
• Trump makes dehumanizing statements about Somali immigrants and Representative Ilhan Omar — At a televised Cabinet meeting, President Trump made dehumanizing statements about Somali immigrants, falsely claiming they "ripped off" Minnesota for "billions of dollars" and contribute nothing. He stated "I don't want 'em in our country" and characterized the nation as at a "tipping point" requiring rejection of "garbage" immigrants. Trump then targeted Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN), calling her and her associates "garbage" and using rhetoric historically associated with violence, telling them to "go back to where they came from." The Cabinet appeared to applaud, though it is unclear whether they were agreeing or attempting to stop him.
• Trump made racist rant about Somali immigrants during Cabinet meeting — Trump ended a Cabinet meeting by going on a racist rant attacking Somalis, claiming without evidence that they "ripped off" Minnesota "for billions of dollars" and "contribute nothing." Trump said "I don't want them in our country," called Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar "garbage," and said "we're going to go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country."
• Trump characterizes Somali migrants as "garbage" amid intensified deportations — President Trump publicly referred to Somali migrants as "garbage" while reportedly intensifying deportation efforts targeting undocumented Somalis in Minnesota. The remarks came amid the broader immigration crackdown following the shooting of two national guard members. Minnesota lawmakers, including Representative Ilhan Omar and Secretary of State Steve Simon, condemned the language as bigoted, xenophobic, and un-American, drawing parallels to historical discrimination against other ethnic groups.
• Trump demands re-examination of all Afghan nationals and accuses them of being criminals — Hours after the shooting incident, President Trump declared that the US must "re-examine every single alien from Afghanistan who has entered our country under Biden," claiming without evidence that "Many of these people are criminals." When pressed on whether he was blaming all Afghans for one man's actions, Trump responded affirmatively that there have been "a lot of problems with Afghans," applying collective blame to an entire nationality.
• Trump makes racist statements against Somalis and threatens deportations — On December 4, 2025, President Trump made extended racist remarks about Somali immigrants and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar during a White House press event, calling Somalis "garbage" and saying they should be "out of here." The Trump administration announced plans to surge federal ICE agents into Minneapolis targeting Somalis with final deportation orders. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey responded by issuing an executive order prohibiting federal use of city property for immigration enforcement staging.
• Trump escalates dehumanizing anti-immigrant rhetoric following Afghan shooting incident — Following a shooting by an Afghan national in Washington DC on December 4, President Trump and senior administration officials dramatically escalated hostile language toward immigrants. Trump claimed "a lot of problems with Afghans," called Somali immigrants "garbage" whose country "stinks," and vowed to strip citizenship from naturalized immigrants deemed "non-compatible with Western Civilization." Vice President Vance, Homeland Security Secretary Noem, and Republican lawmakers echoed and amplified the rhetoric. The administration simultaneously announced suspension of Afghan immigration requests, halted visas for Afghans, paused applications from 19 non-European countries, and halted all asylum decisions.
• Stephen Miller dismissed individualism in response to Afghan refugee protection — Stephen Miller, Trump's Homeland Security Advisor, responded to a Wall Street Journal editorial urging against collective blame of Afghan refugees by rejecting individualism and asserting that migrants import entire societies and recreate the conditions of their source countries. Miller stated "You are not just importing individuals. You are importing societies. No magic transformation occurs when failed states cross borders."
• Trump condemned Somali immigrants as a group — President Trump made public statements condemning Somalis as a group, stating "I don't want em in our country" and characterizing them as "garbage," linking their national origin to unfitness for American residence. The remarks followed federal prosecutions of dozens of Somalis in Minnesota for welfare fraud involving over $1 billion in stolen funds. Trump's statements applied collective judgment based on national origin and ancestral country conditions rather than individual conduct.
• Trump cabinet meeting: Somali immigrants described as "garbage" — During a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, December 5, President Trump described Somali immigrants as "garbage" who "contribute nothing," stating their country "stinks" and "We don't want them in our country." White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt characterized the remarks as an "epic moment." The comments targeted an entire national group without evidence of wrongdoing and were unrelated to the DC shooting incident.

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• Trump administration halts visas for Afghan nationals who assisted US military — The Trump administration halted visa processing for Afghans who assisted the US war effort, reversing longstanding commitments to those who worked with American forces. The policy reversal came after a shooting by an Afghan national and follows Trump's vow to "permanently pause" migration from certain countries. Legal experts and advocates warn the targeting of Afghan nationals amounts to collective punishment.
• Trump administration pauses all asylum decisions nationwide — The Trump administration halted all asylum decisions through USCIS, affecting approximately 1.5 million pending cases. USCIS Director Joseph B Edlow announced the agency "has halted all asylum decisions until we can ensure that every alien is vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible." The pause came after Trump vowed to "permanently pause" migration following a shooting by an Afghan national. The policy leaves asylum seekers in prolonged limbo and exacerbates existing backlogs.
• Trump administration re-evaluates green card applications from countries of concern — The Trump administration announced it is re-evaluating green card applications for people from countries designated as "of concern," part of a broader immigration restriction package. The policy affects legal permanent residency applications and compounds uncertainty for immigrants already in the US. The announcement followed a shooting by an Afghan national and Trump's pledge to restrict migration.
• Trump administration targeted Afghan immigrants for deportation — The New York Times reported that the Trump administration is targeting Afghan immigrants who had previously been ordered to leave the US following the shooting of two National Guard troops in DC last week, with an ICE official directing agents to locate and apprehend more than 1,860 Afghans who have received final deportation orders but aren't currently in detention.
• USCIS suspended immigration applications from 19 countries — USCIS issued a policy memo suspending all immigration applications filed by people from the 19 countries included in Trump's travel ban, including green card and US citizenship processing. The memo also directed agency staffers to conduct a "comprehensive re-review" of approved benefit requests for immigrants from the 19 countries who entered the US since Biden was inaugurated in 2021.
• Trump administration pauses asylum applications and imposes heightened scrutiny on migrants from 19 countries — President Trump directed US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to pause consideration of approximately 1.5 million pending asylum applications, citing a shooting allegedly committed by an Afghan national. Simultaneously, USCIS paused processing of immigration benefits—including work authorizations, green cards, naturalization, and family sponsorships—for nationals of 19 designated "high-risk" countries. The administration also ordered a comprehensive re-review of all immigration applications approved since January 20, 2021, for nationals of those countries, potentially requiring new interviews to assess national security and public safety threats.
• USCIS cancels naturalization ceremonies for individuals on travel ban list — Reports indicate that naturalization ceremonies for people on the US travel ban list are being canceled as part of the broader immigration crackdown. The cancellations affect individuals who have already completed the naturalization process and were scheduled to receive citizenship certificates, leaving them in legal limbo and preventing them from completing their path to citizenship.
• USCIS halts immigration applications from 19 countries under travel restrictions — On December 3, 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a policy memo imposing an immediate "adjudicative hold" on all asylum applications and ordering a comprehensive re-review of individuals from 19 "high-risk countries" who entered the US after January 20, 2021. The 19 countries—Afghanistan, Burma, Burundi, Chad, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Laos, Libya, Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, and Yemen—are already under partial or full US travel restrictions. The action follows the shooting of two national guard members in Washington DC by an Afghan national granted asylum earlier in 2025.
• Trump administration pauses immigration applications from 19 countries — In the same period as the Haiti TPS termination, the Trump administration moved to pause nearly all immigration applications from 19 "countries of concern," described as overwhelmingly non-European nations including Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, and Haiti. The pause affects applicants from these designated countries and represents a broader restriction on immigration processing.

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• Border Patrol agents approached workers at residential property in Charlotte — Two CBP agents walked into the front yard of homeowner Rheba Hamilton on Saturday morning during Operation Charlotte's Web. One agent attempted to speak to workers in Spanish who were putting up Christmas decorations. The workers did not respond and the agents left without making arrests, but the incident made residents realize that no location was safe from enforcement activity.
• Border Patrol conducted "Operation Charlotte's Web" ICE raids in Charlotte, North Carolina, arresting 81 people in five hours. — Border Patrol launched coordinated immigration enforcement operations in Charlotte on Saturday, November 15, resulting in 81 arrests within five hours. The raids included documented cases of excessive force, such as a U.S. citizen having his car window smashed and being thrown to the ground despite presenting citizenship documents. The enforcement action prompted widespread fear in the community, with churches closing doors, dental clinics reporting cancelled appointments, and local businesses shuttering. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, who previously led operations in Chicago (3,000+ arrests) and Los Angeles, directed the Charlotte operation.
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department stated it does not participate in federal immigration enforcement — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department emphasized that it is not involved in federal immigration enforcement and has no authority to enforce federal immigration laws. This statement clarified the department's non-participation in Operation Charlotte's Web.
• Operation Charlotte's Web arrested 81 people in five-hour immigration enforcement action — Federal Border Patrol agents launched "Operation Charlotte's Web" in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, November 15, arresting 81 people in approximately five hours. The operation, led by Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and announced by DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, targeted what officials claimed were "violent criminal illegal aliens" and cited 1,400 unexecuted immigration detainers. On the ground, agents conducted stops at businesses, churches, apartment complexes, and residential areas; smashed car windows; and detained U.S. citizens including naturalized citizen Willy Aceituno, who was released only after producing citizenship documents. Local law enforcement did not participate. Hundreds of residents protested Saturday afternoon in uptown Charlotte.
• Willy Aceituno detained despite presenting U.S. citizenship documents — Willy Aceituno, a 46-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen, was stopped twice by Border Patrol agents on Saturday morning during Operation Charlotte's Web. During the second encounter, agents broke his car window, forced him from his vehicle, and threw him to the ground. When he stated he was an American citizen, agents detained him anyway and only released him after he produced citizenship documents. Aceituno reported agents questioned where he was born and expressed disbelief in his citizenship status.
• Federal immigration raids arrest 81 people in Charlotte, North Carolina — Federal Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted Operation Charlotte's Web over the weekend of November 15–16, 2025, arresting at least 81 people in Charlotte, North Carolina. Videos showed agents chasing and apprehending people outside businesses; a U.S. citizen was forcibly removed from his vehicle; a teenage grocery store worker was arrested. Business districts in predominantly Latino neighborhoods came to a standstill. Local officials and advocacy groups reported this was the largest single-day immigration arrest in state history and criticized the lack of communication and constitutional violations.
• Federal immigration sweep in Charlotte, North Carolina — Federal immigration officers, including Customs and Border Protection and ICE agents, conducted enforcement operations in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday. Targets included a church where an arrest was made while parishioners performed yard work, workers hanging Christmas lights, and individuals stopped while driving. Local reports indicate agents made stops without clear identification or explanation, and at least one U.S. citizen was forcibly removed from his vehicle. Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated the surge was to "ensure Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed."
• Top Border Patrol official and agents planned to leave Chicago area — CBS News reported on November 10 that top US Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino and some of his agents could soon leave the Chicago area after the Trump administration made plans for their departure.
• Federal immigration sweep in Charlotte, North Carolina detains 130+ people — The Trump administration deployed border patrol agents to Charlotte, North Carolina over the weekend in an operation titled "Charlotte's Web," resulting in the detention of at least 130 people. Federal agents conducted aggressive arrests near churches, apartment complexes, and stores, with reports of masked, heavily armed agents in unmarked vehicles. Governor Josh Stein and Mayor Vi Lyles condemned the operation, citing racial profiling, targeting of U.S. citizens, and fear-mongering despite declining crime rates in the city. The Department of Homeland Security claimed those arrested had criminal records, though it provided no conviction details.
• ICE and CBP conduct mass immigration enforcement sweep in Charlotte, North Carolina — US Customs and Border Protection agents, led by Gregory Bovino, conducted a large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, resulting in 81 arrests. The operation, dubbed "Operation Charlotte's Web," targeted the Democratic-led city of 950,000 despite declining crime rates and fierce objections from local leaders. Reports indicate agents conducted sweeps near churches, apartment complexes, and other community spaces, causing widespread fear and prompting business closures and medical appointment cancellations among immigrant communities.
• Border Patrol Deployment in Charlotte — Border Patrol agents, led by Gregory Bovino, have been deployed to Charlotte, North Carolina, following their operations in Chicago. This move has raised concerns about racial profiling and the lack of due process, as reports indicate that at least one American citizen was racially profiled and forcibly removed from his vehicle. The presence of Border Patrol in Charlotte, a city with a significant immigrant population, has led to fears of increased racial profiling and deportations without due process. Protests and community actions are being organized in response to these developments.
• ICE and Border Patrol Deployment in North Carolina — The federal administration has deployed ICE and Border Patrol agents to the Raleigh/Durham area in North Carolina, causing significant disruption and fear among immigrant communities. This deployment is described as a tactic to destabilize communities and intimidate families. In response, local organizations such as SiembraNC and Southern Vision Alliance are mobilizing to provide support and protection for affected individuals. Community members are encouraged to report ICE sightings and participate in organized actions to safeguard vulnerable populations.
• CBP agents raid OurBridge after-school program in Charlotte — On Monday, November 18, 2025, Customs and Border Protection agents attempted to raid OurBridge, an after-school program serving children from multiple countries including Tanzania. The program's director stated the raid's goal was to "instill fear" and called it "unnecessary, unacceptable and another direct attack on the safety of our community." OurBridge halted services indefinitely and staff ceased media engagement.
• US Border Patrol conducts mass immigration raids in Charlotte, North Carolina — US Customs and Border Protection, led by regional chief Greg Bovino, conducted a series of immigration raids in Charlotte, North Carolina, resulting in over 100 arrests. The operation, called "Operation Charlotte's Web," involved agents conducting enforcement actions near churches, apartment complexes, and stores. Governor Josh Stein criticized the crackdown as "stoking fear." Legal experts note that while border patrol has authority to operate up to 100 miles from international boundaries (which includes Charlotte via the Atlantic coastline), operations outside that zone must comply with standard constitutional protections requiring reasonable suspicion or probable cause.
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district experiences mass absenteeism due to ICE enforcement fear — On Monday, November 18, 2025, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district (141,000+ students, ~30% Latino) recorded over 30,000 absences, compared to the normal 9,000–10,000. Teachers reported Hispanic students and families with undocumented members refusing to attend school out of fear of ICE enforcement. One teacher noted half her special-needs class was absent, with three Hispanic students citing fear. Parents kept children home, including a blind and autistic daughter, until they felt safe.
• ICE agents raid Latino church in Charlotte during weekend enforcement — During the weekend of November 19–20, 2025, immigration agents raided a Latino church in Charlotte, making an arrest in front of the congregation. The raid caused attendees to scatter into the woods. The incident led to cancellation of a scheduled entrepreneurship event at Camino church on Thursday, November 20, as organizers prioritized community safety.
• ICE and CBP surge enforcement operations in Charlotte, North Carolina, detaining citizens and noncitizens indiscriminately — Federal immigration agents from ICE and Customs and Border Protection launched "Operation Charlotte's Web" on November 19, 2025, surging enforcement across Charlotte and later Raleigh-Durham. The operation resulted in over 250 arrests statewide. Agents conducted warrantless stops, detained U.S. citizens including Puerto Rican-born Gerardo Ortiz twice, and raided an after-school program (OurBridge) serving children. The enforcement created widespread fear, causing 30,000+ school absences, business closures on immigrant-heavy Central Avenue, and community members to avoid work and public spaces.
• U.S. citizen Gerardo Ortiz detained twice by federal agents in Charlotte — Gerardo Ortiz, a Puerto Rican-born U.S. citizen, was detained twice by federal immigration agents on November 19 and 20, 2025, while protesting in Charlotte. Agents emerged from vans, restrained him with hands behind his back, and transported him 20 blocks away to a parking lot before releasing him. Ortiz reported severe emotional distress and stated he felt he had lost his liberty. He had no prior arrest history.

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• Texas Governor calls for expulsion of student for mocking Kirk's death — On or around 14 September, Devion Canty Jr., a Texas State University student, was filmed imitating Charlie Kirk's death at a memorial. Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for his immediate expulsion on X, writing "Expel this student immediately. Mocking assassination must have consequences." Canty later withdrew from the school. His attorney argued the governor's call violated the Constitution by pressuring a public university to suppress protected speech.

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• Six protesters arrested at Palantir NYC office demonstration against deportation software — Six demonstrators were arrested outside Palantir Technologies' Manhattan offices on Thursday morning while protesting the company's $30 million ICE contract to build ImmigrationOS, a surveillance platform designed to streamline immigrant identification, arrest, and deportation. Organized by Planet Over Profit and Mijente, protesters blocked building entrances and entered the lobby with signs reading "Palantir powers ICE." Police dispersed the demonstration after roughly one hour; arrested protesters were released by 11:20 a.m. with summonses for disorderly conduct. Protesters reported physical violence during arrest.

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• FBI Reassigns Agents Who Kneeled with Protesters — The Washington Post reported that the FBI reassigned agents who kneeled with protesters during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in 2020. This reassignment raises questions about the agency's stance on protest and civil rights.

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• Trump administration targets universities over pro-Palestinian protests — In March 2025, the Trump administration listed Swarthmore College among 60 schools at risk of losing federal funding for allowing what it deemed antisemitic harassment on campus. This move is part of a broader crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests at universities, with institutions like Columbia and Harvard facing severe financial penalties despite taking disciplinary actions against student protesters. The administration's actions have led to increased surveillance and disciplinary measures against students, particularly targeting Palestinian, Arab Muslim, and students of color, raising concerns about free speech and academic freedom.
• Universities penalize students for pro-Palestinian protests — Universities across the United States, including Swarthmore College, Columbia, and Harvard, have been penalizing students for participating in pro-Palestinian protests. Disciplinary actions include suspensions, expulsions, and revocation of diplomas, often accompanied by increased surveillance. These measures disproportionately affect Palestinian, Arab Muslim, and students of color, leading to financial and academic hardships. Despite these actions, the federal government has still imposed financial penalties on these institutions, exacerbating tensions and raising concerns about the suppression of free speech on campuses.

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• Columbia University agrees to overhaul protest policies and hire internal security force following Trump administration pressure — Columbia University agreed to overhaul its protest policies and hire an internal security force of 36 "special officers" empowered to remove people from campus after the Trump administration revoked $400 million in federal funding. The action represents institutional capitulation to administration pressure to suppress campus protests and pro-Palestinian activism, with faculty viewing it as a dangerous threat to academic freedom.
• University of Michigan closes flagship DEI program under Trump administration pressure — The University of Michigan announced the closure of its flagship diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program and corresponding office, citing Trump administration anti-DEI executive orders and threats to eliminate federal funding for institutions maintaining such programs. The program, launched in 2016, had demonstrably increased first-generation and Pell-eligible undergraduate enrollment. The university also terminated its office for health equity and inclusion and discontinued its "DEI 2.0 strategic plan." University leadership stated the decision was made under pressure from federal enforcement actions.

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• Swarthmore College places student on probation for protest participation — UT, a Muslim woman of color and Swarthmore College senior, was placed on probation until graduation on 6 March 2025 for violating the college's code of conduct during pro-Palestinian rallies between October 2023 and March 2024. The college provided evidence including CCTV footage of UT walking on a campus path. UT reported that surveillance disproportionately targeted students of color and first-generation, low-income students, with few white students charged.
• Swarthmore College suspends student for Palestine protest disruption — EK, a final-semester senior at Swarthmore College, was suspended for one semester in March 2025 for disrupting the college's trustees' dinner in December 2023 using a bullhorn to demand divestment from products fueling Israel's war on Gaza. A disciplinary panel found her responsible for assault and other code of conduct violations. As a first-generation, low-income student on financial aid, EK lost her school job and campus housing during the suspension, though the college later agreed to pay for off-campus housing. She remains barred from on-campus events and graduation ceremonies.

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• ICE begins immigration raids in Chicago — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), along with other federal agencies, initiated "enhanced targeted operations" in Chicago to enforce immigration laws. This action follows statements by the incoming "border czar" Tom Homan about reconsidering enforcement strategies. The raids aim to increase daily arrests significantly, with ICE field offices directed to meet specific quotas. The operations have caused concern among Chicago's undocumented population, estimated at 400,000, many of whom are staying home to avoid encounters with law enforcement.
• ICE conducts multi-agency immigration raids — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a series of coordinated raids in multiple U.S. cities, including Chicago, resulting in 956 arrests. These operations involved several law enforcement agencies and targeted individuals with criminal convictions. The raids are part of the Trump administration's broader plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants. The administration has relaxed guidelines that previously restricted arrests in sensitive locations such as schools and churches. The raids have sparked legal challenges and concerns from local officials and immigrant communities.
• Trump issues executive order allowing ICE to enter schools and churches — Former President Donald Trump announced an executive order permitting ICE agents to enter school classrooms and churches to search for migrants. This order has sparked controversy and criticism, particularly from religious and educational institutions, as it raises concerns about the sanctity and safety of these spaces. The order is part of Trump's broader immigration enforcement strategy, which has faced opposition from various civil rights groups and religious leaders.
• ICE conducts immigration raids in Chicago — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), along with other federal agencies, conducted "enhanced targeted operations" in Chicago, targeting undocumented immigrants. The raids, which began shortly after Donald Trump took office, have caused significant fear among residents, leading to decreased school attendance and increased legal aid efforts. The operations have been criticized for affecting both individuals with and without criminal histories, and for lifting bans on raids in sensitive locations like schools and churches.