A coalition is urging CEOs of publicly traded companies to end their contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) due to ongoing criticism of ICE's practices, including prolonged detention, family separation, and fatalities during enforcement operations. The campaign highlights recent actions such as companies stopping involvement with ICE and calls for corporate leaders to sever ties, publish reviews of their government collaborations, and support accountability measures like impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Emails to over 100 CEOs will be sent on March 1, the anniversary of ICE’s founding, to encourage principled corporate leadership in opposition to controversial immigration enforcement policies.
The article discusses the Supreme Court's recent ruling that President Trump's tariffs were illegal, emphasizing that tariffs are a congressional power and that the president's reliance on emergency laws to impose tariffs was unconstitutional. It condemns President Trump's subsequent attacks on the Court and its justices, arguing that such rhetoric threatens the rule of law and judicial independence. The author suggests that justices should skip the upcoming State of the Union address, Congress should condemn attacks on the judiciary, and high-ranking officials should consider resignations to protest the assaults on judicial authority.
An NPR investigation found that the Justice Department has withheld and removed dozens of pages related to Jeffrey Epstein files, including allegations involving President Trump, from the public database despite legal mandates for transparency. These missing documents include FBI interviews and notes concerning accusations of sexual abuse against Trump by Epstein’s victims, some of which have been temporarily taken down and later restored. The DOJ has stated that files were flagged for review or redaction, but critics argue that this undermines transparency and suggests possible suppression of sensitive information.
An NPR investigation revealed that the Justice Department has withheld and removed dozens of pages from the Epstein files related to allegations against President Trump, including FBI interview notes and victim statements. Some of these documents, which are subject to legal mandates for public release, remain inaccessible despite efforts to publish them, raising concerns about transparency. The files also contain allegations from women who claim Epstein and Maxwell exploited them as minors, with some references to Trump's interactions with Epstein and allegations involving Trump being partially redacted or missing. The Justice Department defended its actions, stating the redactions were made to protect victims' privacy, but critics argue that transparency has been compromised.
Kristi Noem falsely claimed that ICE agents detained a cannibal who started to eat himself on a deportation flight, a story she repeatedly cited to justify immigration enforcement. Multiple officials from her department confirmed there is no record of such an incident, and sources criticized the story as fabricated and unsubstantiated. The DHS attributed the story to an air marshal, but law enforcement officials expressed frustration over the falsehood.
A plane carrying ICE detainees landed unexpectedly at Portsmouth International Airport during a nor'easter and remained on the tarmac for over 12 hours due to severe weather and wind conditions, which prevented it from reaching the terminal or being towed initially. The flight, originating from Texas, was only informed of the airport's operations 15 minutes before landing, and the final destination remains unknown. Airport officials noted that the inbound decision was made by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the airport was not notified of the flight's arrival in advance.
A surgeon explains that improving surgical practice efficiency involves removing systemic friction rather than working harder. By redesigning clinical flow and addressing sources of interruption, such as communication delays and scheduling issues, practices can reduce chaos, enhance patient and staff experience, and increase revenue without expanding hours. The author emphasizes that focusing on flow and accountability leads to calmer operations, better care, and more predictable, effective workflows.
Maryland has sued the Trump administration to stop the construction of an ICE detention facility in the state, alleging violations of federal environmental laws due to the lack of an environmental review and public input. The lawsuit contends that the government purchased a warehouse for $102.4 million outside Williamsport to convert into a detention center as part of a broader immigration crackdown. Maryland authorities warn that the project could negatively impact the state's environmental, economic, and public health interests and are seeking a court order to halt further construction. The DHS defended the project as necessary for alternative detention facilities to support immigration enforcement.
World Liberty Financial's token (WLFI) is testing the $0.10 support level following a brief depeg of USD1, which was attributed to a coordinated attack that circulated misleading information and opened large short positions. The USD1 peg was quickly restored due to its full backing, but WLFI's price has declined to $0.1084, its lowest recent level, amid increased trading volume and technical bearish signals indicating potential further declines if support levels are broken.
The Trump administration halted disaster aid to states for long-term rebuilding projects during the second week of a partial government shutdown, focusing resources on emergency operations. This decision was made amid a shutdown that was largely influenced by disagreements over immigration policies, including issues related to ICE.
The article discusses the decline of federal inter-agency cooperation regarding ICE operations in Santa Barbara, emphasizing that local police can legally take measures such as requiring warrants and identification from ICE personnel, and protecting First Amendment rights during protests. It advises community activists to adopt non-violent protest tactics, avoid confrontations with ICE officers, and use documentation tools like bodycams to hold authorities accountable. The author urges residents to unite, leverage constitutional protections, and support peaceful resistance against what is characterized as a rising threat to civil liberties.
A former ICE attorney testified before Congress that the agency's training program teaches cadets to violate the Constitution, citing secret directives to enter homes without warrants and a dismantling of critical training hours, including those on constitutional rights and use of force. Homeland Security officials defended the training revisions, asserting that cadets still receive comprehensive instruction and ongoing on-the-job training. The testimony comes amid a record hiring surge funded by significant additional appropriations aimed at expanding deportation efforts.
