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Columbia Heights Superintendent Zena Stenvik discusses the impact of ICE targeting families in her school district, including the detention of children like five-year-old Liam Ramos. She describes community mobilization, a shift to online learning out of fear, and emphasizes that such actions cannot be normalized, highlighting the real consequences of immigration policies.
President Trump condemned the Supreme Court's ruling against his tariffs and expressed intentions to implement new global tariffs. The ruling was seen as a major obstacle to his trade strategy.
A federal DHS agent shot and killed U.S. citizen Ruben Ray Martinez in Texas in March 2025 during immigration enforcement, prior to the Trump administration's increased deportation efforts. Martinez's family and legal representatives call for a full investigation into the incident, which is now under review by Texas law enforcement. The case highlights concerns over the use of force during immigration crackdowns amid increased enforcement budgets.
Since December, ICE's surge in Minneapolis has led to widespread fear, disruption, and resistance among residents. The community has organized mutual aid networks and neighborhood patrols to counteract ICE's harsh tactics, which include detentions and raids. Despite the tension and trauma, the city continues to resist and mobilize efforts to support affected families and oppose the anti-immigrant crackdown.
Maxwell's legal team is fighting the release of Epstein-related documents, citing constitutional concerns and alleging improper acquisition of some records. The documents, linked to a defamation lawsuit and criminal probes, may reveal sensitive information but are also part of ongoing investigations into Epstein's sexual abuse crimes.
Ghislaine Maxwell is contesting the release of 90,000 additional files related to a civil defamation lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre against her. The files are part of a collection of documents from the lawsuit which Maxwell's attorneys request to withhold.
East Texas school districts are reevaluating their contracts with Lifetouch amid scrutiny over its ownership’s alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, although Lifetouch states it has no direct connection to Epstein or his files. The controversy stems from the financial dealings of Leon Black, former CEO of Lifetouch's parent company, Apollo Global Management, which paid Epstein for estate planning services. Local districts are considering suspending or terminating their contracts to ensure student privacy and safety.
During a protest against immigration raids in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, police violently assaulted students, arresting several, with the police chief seen physically confronting students. Similar suppressions of student protests over immigration issues have also occurred across several states, with suspensions and threats issued to participants. The article argues that police violence and repression are part of broader class struggles and highlights recent incidents involving federal immigration enforcement.
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's global tariffs, which were a key aspect of his economic policy, reducing his ability to impose tariffs under certain authorities. This decision is seen as a setback for Trump's trade strategy and may influence GOP members to distance themselves from such tariffs. The ruling also limits Trump’s tariff powers, which he had claimed would be strengthened, and could affect future trade negotiations and political dynamics within the party.
President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, giving Iran 10-15 days to negotiate a deal or face potential adverse actions amid rising tensions and military movements.
The Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law by unilaterally imposing sweeping tariffs globally. Chief Justice John Roberts, who authored the majority opinion, explained the decision in court. This ruling represents a significant setback for the White House on a key issue of foreign policy and economics.
Most of Trump's tariffs were invalidated by the Supreme Court, which ruled they exceeded legal authority. Trump responded by raising the global tariff to 15%, implemented under the 1974 Trade Act, and announced investigations into trading partners for possible tariffs.