June 17 Gavin Newsom launches Substack to fight 'disinformation' California Gov. Gavin Newsom is launching a Substack amid his battle with President Donald Trump over deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles over anti-ICE raids.
June 17 NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested by DHS agents, released hours later after alleged officer assault Brad Lander, NYC comptroller, faces possible charges of assaulting a federal officer after ICE arrest, with officials condemning the action as "extreme thuggery" and "fascism."
June 17 LA Mayor Bass claims immigration enforcement creating ghost town effect comparable to COVID lockdowns Mayor Bass highlighted economic consequences of immigration raids in Los Angeles, noting vacant businesses and residents afraid to leave homes, the Los Angeles Times reported.
June 17 Appeals court appears skeptical of Newsom's claim that Trump illegally deployed National Guard Ninth Circuit panel to rule on legality of Trump federalizing National Guard troops in Los Angeles County following Newsom's lawsuit over immigration enforcement protests.
June 17 ICE-averse states won’t get ‘one red cent’ from feds to rebuild infrastructure, Secretary Duffy warns Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy vowed to cut federal funding to cities that obstruct ICE or allow rioters to destroy infrastructure.
June 17 California Democrats look to ban ICE, police from wearing masks 'Outnumbered' panelists sound off on California Democrats' proposed legislation that would 'dox' ICE agents and police officers who wear face masks while conducting arrests.
June 17 Blue state lawmaker rallies around mask ban for federal agents as ICE operations ramp up California State Sen. Scott Wiener introduces the No Secret Police Act to ban law enforcement from covering faces amid increased ICE arrests and protests.
June 17 Democrat group betting on anti-ICE fear in new campaign ad targeting young men New political advertisement from Progress Action Fund portrays ICE agents forcibly removing a U.S. citizen during a date, targeting swing districts ahead of 2026 midterms.
June 17 Chicago suspends online application website that allowed illegal immigrants to obtain IDs after ICE subpoena Chicago halted its online CityKey ID program following an ICE subpoena for noncitizen information, as officials vow to fight federal immigration enforcement.
June 17 Foreign students who hate America don't deserve visas — and we have tools to stop them Social media screening for student visa applicants would strengthen national security and let legitimate students study here, says a former foreign service officer.