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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.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 22 – 2025-06-14–2025-06-20
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Jun 16, 2025 Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted raids and detentions in Los Angeles, including at Home Depot parking lots Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The raids spread fear through immigrant communities and raised due-process and profiling concerns in routine public and work spaces.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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- ICE raids and detentions in Los Angeles — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted raids in Los Angeles, targeting areas such as a swap meet in Santa Fe Springs and the suburb of Montebello.
- ICE Raids on Home Depot Workers in Los Angeles — Federal immigration agents conducted raids at Home Depot parking lots in Los Angeles, targeting undocumented immigrant workers.
- Federal immigration officers conduct raids in Los Angeles — On June 6, 2025, federal immigration officers began conducting raids in Los Angeles, targeting Latino parishes and other locations.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 22 – 2025-06-14–2025-06-20
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Jun 15, 2025 Stephen Miller and ICE leadership pushed for 3,000 immigration arrests per day and workplace targeting Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The directive intensified mass enforcement and increased the risk of broad rights violations in everyday public spaces and workplaces.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- ICE ordered to increase migrant arrests under Stephen Miller's directive — Stephen Miller, deputy chief of staff in the Trump administration, directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to increase migrant arrests, targeting locations like Home Depot and 7-Eleven stores.
- Trump directs ICE to increase immigration enforcement — In late May 2025, top Trump aide Stephen Miller directed U.S.
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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.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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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.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 22 – 2025-06-14–2025-06-20
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