ICE DEPORTATIONS
US judge blocks Trump policy of fining migrants up to $1.8 million
A federal judge in Boston ruled against the Trump administration's fines on migrants failing to leave the US. This ruling followed a class-action lawsuit asserting the fines were unlawfully imposed. Judge George O'Toole noted these penalties could lead to financial ruin for affected individuals. The Department of Homeland Security had issued over 103,000 fines, amounting to approximately $84 billion.
House Democrats plan vast oversight of Trump administration. Impeachment is an option
House Democrats are planning significant oversight investigations targeting President Trump and his administration after the elections. They expect to hold them accountable for alleged corruption and abuses of power. Key areas of inquiry will include Trump family business dealings and various civil rights violations.
US midterm elections: 9 key issues that could shape the November polls
What issues are likely to shape the US midterm elections? Voters heading into the 2026 US midterm elections are particularly concerned about the economy and cost of living. Economic issues are widely affecting voter's perceptions and decisions, especially in rural communities. While immigration and healthcare remain important topics in the campaign, the situation in Iran may complicate foreign policy discussions. Additionally, cultural issues like transgender rights and US support for Israel present both challenges and opportunities.
What we know about Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, the Venezuelan shot by an ICE agent, now facing deportation with a bullet still lodged in his body
Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, a DoorDash driver from Venezuela, found himself in a perilous situation when an ICE agent shot him during a routine traffic stop. With a bullet lodged in his back, he was taken into immigration custody. His attorney has swiftly filed a lawsuit, temporarily halting his deportation.
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Meet Jeanette Vizguerra, the Mexican immigrant who defied ICE, found church sanctuary, made Time’s 100 Most Influential People list and won the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award
Jeanette Vizguerra arrived in the US from Mexico in 1997 and went on to become a prominent immigrant rights activist in Colorado. Her decades-long fight for legal status included seeking sanctuary in a Denver church, facing repeated deportation threats from ICE and later being detained in 2025. Despite these challenges, Vizguerra continued advocating for immigrants and workers and received the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award in 2025.
When a bigot gets a taste of his own medicine
Milo Yiannopoulos, a former right-wing provocateur, now faces deportation from the United States. He expressed surprise at the institutionalized brutality he encountered during his removal. Yiannopoulos, a Trump supporter and ex-Breitbart editor, was deported back to Britain by ICE. He previously advocated for deportation, especially of Somali refugees. This situation highlights the ironic consequences of strong opinions and divisive rhetoric.
He lived in the US for 30 years & was seeking citizenship — then ICE detained the 76-year-old at his interview as his cancer treatment hung in the balance
A 76-year-old Filipino national was detained by immigration officials during his citizenship interview. He had lived in the United States for thirty years and was seeking naturalization. The man is currently undergoing treatment for advanced prostate cancer and requires ongoing medical care. His family and advocates express concern over his detention and disrupted medical treatment. They are now pushing for his release while his immigration case continues.
Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change: Lauren Sánchez's $100 million plan is transforming unused spaces in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Pennsylvania, Indianapolis and other US cities
Lauren Sánchezis helping direct Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ $10 billion climate fund. In July this year, the fund announced a $100 million investment to turn unused spaces into parks and green community hubs in eight US cities, including Los Angeles, Atlanta, Cleveland and Indianapolis. Jeff Bezos launched the Bezos Earth Fund in 2020 with a $10 billion commitment.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s fried chicken dinner with Samsung, Hyundai chiefs sent Korean chicken stocks soaring, Marvell shares jumped 32% after his $1 trillion call
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has a history of comments and high-profile outings moving markets. His 2025 fried chicken dinner with Samsung and Hyundai chiefs sent South Korean chicken stocks soaring, while Marvell Technology shares jumped 32% in June after Huang called it the “next $1 trillion company.” Now, his latest dinner joke comes as Nvidia reports strong Q2 results and a better-than-expected outlook.
'When is my mom coming back?': US Army soldier's wife deported to Honduras after ICE detention in front of six-year-old daughter following Walmart trip
An Army soldier's wife got deported to Honduras after ICE nabbed her post-Walmart trip, her 6-year-old daughter watching. Now, the soldier's juggling military life and his daughter's constant question: 'When is my mom coming back home?' This heartbreaking situation leaves a family torn apart.
Social Security September 2026 payments: Millions of Americans to receive direct deposit in their bank accounts soon. Check date, amount, eligibility and more
Millions of Americans will receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income payments in September. The first payments are scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, when Supplemental Security Income recipients are due to receive their monthly benefit. Here’s the complete September payment schedule, how much eligible recipients could receive, who qualifies for the payments and when retirees, SSDI and SSI beneficiaries can expect their money.
$30,000 Brooklyn wedding turns into nightmare as bride, groom and guests suffer vomiting, diarrhoea, chills and abdominal cramps after pricey NYC hotel served up norovirus-tainted food
A $30,000 Brooklyn wedding reception reportedly turned into a nightmare after the bride, groom and 30 of 112 guests fell ill with vomiting, diarrhoea, chills and abdominal cramps. A lawsuit alleges that food served at the reception was contaminated with norovirus. On the other hand, a health department investigation said the specific source of the outbreak could not be determined.
17-year-old Connecticut student found 2 FDA-approved drugs that could help fight Alzheimer’s: How his surprising discovery works
A 17-year-old Connecticut student, Leon Wang, identified two FDA-approved lung-scarring drugs that reduced Alzheimer’s-linked cellular damage in lab-grown brain blood-vessel cells. His research offers a promising new clue into how APOE4 and the TGFβ pathway may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, while raising the possibility that existing medicines could eventually be repurposed for brain health.
Putin to attack Europe? ‘Just don’t do it’, CIA chief’s warning to Russian President revealed amid fears of drone attacks and NATO conflict
Fears of a wider Russia-Europe conflict are growing as Russian drone attacks fuel concern over Moscow’s next move. A reported CIA chief warning to Putin, “Just don’t do it” not to escalate the conflict in Ukraine. The reported visit comes as tensions between Moscow and the UK have also risen over Britain’s expanding military support for Ukraine.
Where will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle live in the UK? Inside their hidden gem in the Cotswolds near Ellen DeGeneres, the Beckhams, Kate Moss and Stella McCartney
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to the UK, with the couple said to have found a “hidden gem” in the Cotswolds as their potential new home. The picturesque area could put the Sussexes among some of Britain’s and America’s biggest celebrity names, including Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, the Beckhams, Kate Moss and Stella McCartney.
Canadians could get up to $1,507.65 from Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and $827.17 from Old Age Security deposits (OAS) this week: Check payment date, eligibility and more
Canadians could receive their next CPP and OAS payments on August 27, 2026, with eligible seniors potentially receiving up to $1,507.65 in CPP and $827.17 in OAS. This year, Canadians saw their CPP and OAS payments increase. Here's who qualifies, how payments are calculated and what recipients should know before the payments.
MacKenzie Scott has given away 5 times more than Jeff Bezos despite his $280 billion net worth, 8x greater fortune and 13x more Amazon stock
MacKenzie Scott has given away roughly five times more money than her ex-husband Jeff Bezos, even though Bezos has a $280 billion net worth, making him about eight times wealthier than Scott. He also owns nearly 13 times more Amazon stock than his former wife. Scott has donated almost $27 billion to more than 2,500 organizations, making the contrast between the former couple’s philanthropic approaches particularly striking.
ICE arrests jumped to nearly 50,000 in July, the highest monthly total of Trump's second term
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 49,571 people in July, the highest monthly total since Donald Trump returned to office, according to government data. The July figure was 15% higher than June’s 43,021 arrests and 70% above February’s 29,241.
‘They just sent me here’: Inside the first major Haiti deportation flight
More than 160 people were deported to Haiti on Thursday, marking a significant return flight. The plane landed in Cap-Haïtien due to ongoing security issues in the capital. Some deportees had lived in the United States for decades and barely knew Haiti. Advocates criticize the deportations, citing Haiti's severe violence and displacement crisis. The end of Temporary Protected Status leaves many Haitians facing an uncertain future.
ICE plans $500,000 insurance cover for local police helping with immigration arrests
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is considering subsidising liability insurance for state and local police officers who help enforce federal immigration laws. The proposal would provide up to $500,000 in personal liability coverage, with officers eligible for annual reimbursements of up to $250, according to an ICE planning document cited by the Associated Press.
A US-Iran channel shaped deportation flights as Tehran picked who was sent back
Newly released emails reveal U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport Iranians in 2025 and 2026. Iranian officials influenced deportation lists and expedited removal processes for detainees. These flights occurred after a recent war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The deportations marked a shift from past U.S. policy towards Iranian dissidents. Human rights activists criticized the deportations to a country with a history of persecution.
Indian-origin jazz guitarist, green-card holder grandmother detained by ICE in US
Two Indian-origin residents have faced detention by US immigration authorities amid tighter enforcement under the Trump administration. Jazz guitarist Pritesh Walia was released after 14 days, while green-card holder Venkata Vasamsetty remains in custody as her lawyers challenge her detention.
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