Immigration

Ras Baraka's May 9 arrest outside an ICE detention center in New Jersey has created tensions between three congressional Democrats and the Trump administration.

Alina Habba, interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey, said Ras Baraka committed trespass and ignored warnings from Homeland Security personnel to leave the Delaney Hall facility.

Camden Mayor Larry Dougherty says he was not directly involved in the agreement and didn't see it as a significant issue at the time.

The order from U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston blocked the administration from putting an early end to the immigrants’ temporary legal status.

The opening of the Newark facility has sparked protests outside the fenced-in building, including from Mayor Ras Baraka.

Many residents expressed concern over public safety and community relations. Others argued that the county could be impacted financially.

Las propuestas protegerían la información personal de estudiantes inmigrantes, sus familias y de personas con tarjetas de privilegio de conducir de los funcionarios federales.

The Vermont senator has been touring the country attacking the president and his “rich” supporters while demanding that Democrats stand up to him.

Across the United States, activists are organizing rallies to fight back against President Trump’s policies targeting immigrants, federal workers and diversity programs.

Earlier this month, the Trump administration suddenly terminated student status for more than 1,000 international college students.

Sheriff Fred Harran said the agreement will “enhance public safety.” Immigrant rights advocates are pushing back.

Proposals would protect immigrant students, families and Driving Privilege Card holders from having personal information shared with federal officials.

The suit filed by several American Civil Liberties Union affiliates seeks to represent more than 100 students in New England and Puerto Rico.

On this episode of Studio 2, we talk to the people involved in cases of detention and deportation and explain sanctuary status and changing immigration policies in our region.

The judge warned he could hold hearings and potentially refer the matter for prosecution if the administration does not take action to remedy the violation.