Trump Action Archive

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• Larry Bushart sues Tennessee county over arrest and 37-day jailing for Facebook meme — Larry Bushart, a former law enforcement officer, filed a lawsuit against Perry County, Tennessee, Sheriff Nick Weems, and investigator Jason Morrow after being arrested and jailed for 37 days in September 2025 for posting a Facebook meme. The meme, shared in comments on a vigil post for assassinated activist Charlie Kirk, showed Trump with a quote from a 2024 Iowa school shooting ("We have to get over it"), captioned "This seems relevant today." Police arrested Bushart the next day, charging him with "threatening mass violence at a school," though the meme referenced a shooting in Iowa, not the local Tennessee school. The criminal charge was dropped in late October. Bushart alleges violations of his First and Fourth Amendment rights and seeks compensatory and punitive damages.

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• Atlanta reporter detained by ICE — A reporter from Atlanta remains in detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The article cites this as an example of ICE's "immoral and unconstitutional" actions and notes ongoing detention of individuals in for-profit detention centers.
• ICE continues detention of journalist Guevara despite dropped charges — Mario Guevara remains detained by ICE in a south Georgia immigration detention center despite all criminal charges being dropped. First Amendment rights groups, including the Committee to Protect Journalists, stated at a press conference that Guevara is being "punished for his journalism." Guevara, a Salvadoran native with 20+ years in the US, has a work permit and pending green card application. He is now held in isolation at the Folkston immigration center. His family was forced to make an extortion payment after another inmate threatened him while briefly in general population at a federal Atlanta prison.

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• Spanish-language journalist Mario Guevara remains in ICE custody despite bond order — AP reported that Spanish-language journalist Mario Guevara is still in ICE custody despite a judge ordering his release on bond last week. Guevara, who was arrested last month while covering the "No Kings" protest, continues to face deportation proceedings.

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• Journalist Mario Guevara Arrested and Transferred to ICE — Mario Guevara, a Spanish-language journalist, was arrested by police in metro Atlanta while covering the "No Kings" protest. He was charged with pedestrian improperly entering a roadway, obstruction of a law enforcement officer, and unlawful assembly. After being released on a recognizance bond, Guevara was transferred to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. Guevara, originally from El Salvador, has been in the U.S. for over 20 years and is known for his coverage of immigration enforcement. The circumstances of his arrest and transfer to ICE have raised concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists.
• Journalist Mario Guevara Transferred to ICE Custody — Spanish-language journalist Mario Guevara was transferred to ICE custody after being arrested while covering a protest. Despite having a valid work permit, he was charged with multiple offenses. Reports indicate he was complying with officer orders before his detention.

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• Arrests at Columbia University Protests — On Wednesday, Ramona Sarsgaard, daughter of actors Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard, was arrested at Columbia University during protests against Israel's war in Gaza. She received a desk appearance ticket for criminal trespassing. The protests involved students occupying the Butler library in solidarity with Palestinian liberation, leading to police intervention and multiple arrests. Columbia University officials stated that disruptions to academic activities would not be tolerated. Additionally, four student journalists were temporarily suspended for reporting on the protests, though these suspensions were later lifted.

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• State Department revokes visas of approximately 300 students for pro-Palestinian activism — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the State Department revoked approximately 300 student visas, stating at a news conference in Guyana that he removes visas from activists he identifies. The revocations target international students engaged in pro-Palestinian activism and demonstrations on U.S. campuses, including students at Columbia University and Tufts University.
• Secretary of State revoked all visas for South Sudanese passport holders — Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that he would revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and restrict new visas from being issued. No stated justification was provided for the blanket revocation.
• Trump administration revokes all South Sudanese visas in repatriation dispute — The U.S. Department of State, under Secretary Marco Rubio, revoked all visas held by South Sudanese passport-holders and suspended issuance of new visas, effective immediately. The action was taken in response to South Sudan's alleged failure to accept repatriation of one individual. Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau stated that all visa appointments are cancelled and no South Sudanese nationals will enter the U.S. on a visa until the matter is resolved. The measure affects approximately 133 people on temporary protected status.

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• US State Department to use AI to revoke student visas — The US State Department has announced plans to use artificial intelligence to review social media accounts of foreign students and revoke visas for those perceived as supporters of Hamas. This initiative is part of a broader effort to combat antisemitism, following an executive order signed by Donald Trump in January. The AI-assisted reviews will target tens of thousands of student visa holders, with additional checks on news reports and lawsuits related to antisemitism. The move has raised concerns about potential errors, privacy violations, and threats to free speech.