Marc Fogel, an American teacher detained in Russia since 2021, has returned to the United States following his release from a Russian prison where he faced drug charges. Landing back on U.S. soil late on Tuesday, February 11, Fogel expressed gratitude and described himself as “the luckiest man alive.” His return was celebrated at the White House by President Donald J. Trump, whom Fogel praised as a “hero” in his first interview since gaining freedom.
“I want you to know I’m not a hero in this at all. And President Trump is a hero,” an emotional Fogel said at the White House with an American flag draped over his shoulders. He continued: “These men that came from the diplomatic service are heroes. The senators and representatives that passed legislation in my honor to get me home are the heroes.”
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“I am in awe of what they all did,” Fogel added.
Fogel’s case raised accusations of preferential treatment by the former Biden government in the U.S., as Fogel was imprisoned in Russia before black lesbian basketball player Brittney Griner. However, the Biden government did not insist that Fogel—unlike Griner—be part of the exchange that saw the U.S. release infamous arms dealer Viktor “Merchant of Death” Bout. Both Fogel and Griner were arrested in Russia for similar crimes.
Once home, Fogel extended appreciation to his family, acknowledging their unwavering support during his incarceration. “My family has been a force,” he stated, noting the vibrant spirit of his 95-year-old mother during the challenging period.
❓What Happened: An Israeli couple was fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday evening.
👥 Who’s Involved: Elias Rodriguez, 30, was arrested and accused of the murders of Yaron Lischinsky, 28, and Sarah Milgrim, 26.
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📍 Where & When: The shooting occurred outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., following an event on May 21, 2025.
💬 Key Quote: “Early indicators are that this is an act of targeted violence,” said Dan Bongino, Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
⚠️ Impact: The attack has caused shock and mourning in the Jewish community and raised concerns about Islamist ideologies and pro-Hamas violence in the U.S.
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A 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the barbaric murder of an Israeli couple outside the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night. Elias Rodriguez, believed to be from Chicago, is accused of killing Yaron Lischinsky, 28, and Sarah Milgrim, 26, who both worked for the Israeli embassy.
Authorities say Rodriguez shouted “Free, free Palestine” as he was apprehended. Social media posts linked to him revealed extremist sentiments supporting Hamas and advocating for violence. One post on X (formerly Twitter) stated, “Don’t blame me, I voted for Hamas,” while another called for escalating violence in support of Hamas in Gaza.
Rodriguez’s alleged online activity also included a post referencing a truck bomb attack on The New York Times‘ headquarters, as well as messages featuring anti-American rhetoric and symbols associated with the Marxist-Leninist group Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
A manifesto, believed to belong to Rodriguez, calls for violent action against the Israeli and U.S. governments. “Public opinion has shifted against the genocidal apartheid state, and the American government has simply shrugged, they’ll do without public opinion then, criminalize it where they can, suffocate it with bland reassurances that they’re doing all they can to restrain Israel where it cannot criminalize protest outright,” he allegedly wrote. The document goes on to state, “An armed action is not necessarily a military action. It usually is not. Usually it is theater and spectacle, a quality it shares with many unarmed actions.” He also argued that he believes some Americans will see his actions as “sane.”
The victims, Lischinsky and Milgrim, were attending an event at the museum when the suspect approached a group of four people and opened fire, according to Metropolitan Police (MPD) Chief Pamela Smith. Officials confirmed the couple was planning to become engaged on an upcoming trip to Jerusalem. The shooting occurred amid heightened tensions related to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which began when Hamas terrorists murdered over 1,200 Israelis on October 7, 2023.
Dan Bongino, Deputy Director of the FBI, stated: “Early indicators are that this is an act of targeted violence.” On Thursday, the FBI raided Rodriguez’s home in Chicago’s East Albany Park neighborhood. Reportedly, the FBI has been interviewing the alleged shooter for over 12 hours as of the time of publication.
Rodriguez, who worked for a non-profit in the osteopathy field and held an English degree from the University of Illinois, was previously associated with the Party for Socialism. However, the group has distanced itself from him.
The American Jewish Committee, whose annual Young Diplomats reception appears to have been the target of the attack, expressed grief and solidarity with the victims’ families. Ted Deutch, the organization’s chief executive, remarked, “At this painful moment, we mourn with the victims’ families, loved ones, and all of Israel. May their memories be for a blessing.”
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❓What Happened: British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer signed a deal transferring the Chagos Islands’ sovereignty to Mauritius, with a 99-year leaseback of the Diego Garcia military base for £101m annually.
👥 Who’s Involved: British and Mauritian governments, U.S. military, Chagossian community, Sir Keir Starmer, Reform Party leader Nigel Farage and deputy leader Richard Tice.
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📍 Where & When: Chagos Islands, Diego Garcia; agreement signed on Thursday in a virtual ceremony.
💬 Key Quote: “Why is Starmer so desperate to give away the islands? There is no legal need, it will cost us approximately £52 billion, and play into the hands of China. Why?” — Reform Party leader Nigel Farage.
⚠️ Impact: The deal has sparked protests from Chagossians and raised concerns over Mauritius’ ties to China. Despite the Diego Garcia lease, the UK-U.S. base could still be undermined by Mauritius authorizing a Chinese base on a neighboring island in the archipelago.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has finalized a controversial agreement transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while securing a 99-year lease for the Diego Garcia military base, a key UK-US strategic site, at a cost of £101 (~$135.5 million) per year.
The deal, signed on Thursday during a virtual ceremony, has faced sharp criticism from opposition politicians and Chagossians. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch argued, “We should not be paying to surrender British territory to Mauritius”—although her party also conducted talks with Mauritius on handing over the islands when it was in government.
Reform Party leader Nigel Farage demanded, “Why is Starmer so desperate to give away the islands? There is no legal need, it will cost us approximately £52 billion, and play into the hands of China. Why?” Reform deputy leader Richard Tice denounced the agreement as “another Starmer surrender sell-out.”
The Chagos Archipelago was separated from Mauritius when the latter ceased to be a British colony, becoming the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT). However, Chagos had only been part of Mauritius for administrative purposes. The two island territories are around 1,200 miles apart, and the Chagossians, displaced from their islands in the late 1960s, oppose the islands’ transfer to Mauritius. Two Chagossian women, Bernadette Dugasse and Bertice Pompe, even unsuccessfully challenged the agreement in court, arguing Chagossians were excluded from decision-making about their ancestral homeland.
The United Nations’ International Court of Justice (ICJ) and General Assembly had ruled that Britain should transfer Chagos to Mauritius, but these were non-binding decisions, and Starmer was under no obligation to obey them, much less pay Mauritius for the privilege of surrendering British sovereign territory. Diego Garcia, the archipelago’s largest island, has hosted a joint UK-U.S. military base since the late 1960s, and it remains a vital strategic hub in the Indian Ocean.
Notably, even though Britain will continue to lease the Diego Garcia base from Mauritius, the latter’s ties to China raise concerns that it could render Diego Garcia largely redundant by allowing the Chinese military to establish a base on another Chagossian island nearby.
Britain previously transferred Hong Kong, the bulk of which was leased to Britain in perpetuity in the 1840s, with the New Territories being leased for 99 years in 1898, to Communist China, despite the agreements on the territory having been concluded with the former Qing Empire. Promises that Hong Kongers’ liberties would be preserved under a one-country, two-systems policy have unravelled, and they are now subject to authoritarian rule with no outside oversight.
Similarly, U.S. influence over the America-built Panama Canal waned when the late President Jimmy Carter agreed to transfer the Panama Canal Zone to the Panamanian government, despite the U.S. having purchased control over the zone from the Panamanians “in perpetuity.” Carter’s deal resulted in a rise in Chinese influence at the expense of the U.S., which is only now being corrected by concerted action on the part of the Trump administration.
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What Happened: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) headquarters guards shot an individual in a “security incident” early Thursday, hours after two Israeli Embassy staff were killed outside D.C.’s Capital Jewish Museum, although no link between the events is confirmed.
Who’s Involved: CIA security personnel, Fairfax County Police, and the slain Israeli Embassy staff, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim.
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Where & When: Langley, Virginia, at CIA headquarters, around 4 AM. ET on May 22, 2025.
Key Quote: “There was a security incident that law enforcement responded to outside CIA Headquarters,” a CIA spokesman told NBC.
Impact: The Trump administration’s heightened security measures are tested as the CIA incident and Israeli staff killings raise alarms, reinforcing the need for robust America First protections.
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Guards at Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) headquarters in Langley, Virginia, shot an individual during a “security incident” early Thursday. The non-fatal shooting, which occurred around 4 AM. ET, came just hours after the killing of two Israeli Embassy staff members, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, outside D.C.’s Capital Jewish Museum. However, authorities have found no evidence linking the events.
“There was a security incident that law enforcement responded to outside CIA Headquarters,” a CIA spokesman said, withholding further details pending investigation. The agency swiftly closed its main gate, advising employees to use alternate routes, while Fairfax County Police assisted with traffic control.
The Langley incident follows a deadly attack on Israeli diplomats, amplifying concerns about security in the nation’s capital. While the CIA shooting’s motives remain unclear, its timing—mere hours after the embassy staff murders—highlights the volatile environment in the Democrat-run city.
❓What Happened: Federal funds intended for disease prevention were redirected by a California school district into LGBT student clubs promoting gender ideology and queer activism.
👥 Who’s Involved: Oakland Unified School District (OUSD), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) Network, children and parents.
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📍 Where & When: Oakland, California; misuse of funds occurred between 2018 and 2023.
💬 Key Quote: “My child was lured into a confidential GSA club disguised as an Art Club… Parents were completely kept in the dark about what the club really was,” said Erin Lee, a concerned parent.
⚠️ Impact: Nearly $60,000 in CDC HIV prevention funds were used for LGBT-focused programming, with additional funding for similar initiatives at elementary schools. The CDC has since canceled OUSD’s grant.
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The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) in California reportedly misused federal funds meant for disease prevention to finance LGBT student clubs and gender activism programs. The funds, part of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant designed to reduce HIV and sexually transmitted diseases among students, were instead funneled into woke Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) clubs.
Between 2018 and 2023, OUSD received over $3 million through the CDC’s “Healthy Oakland Teens” initiative. Nearly $60,000 of these funds were allocated to pay staff members, referred to as “LGBTQ Liaisons,” to oversee GSA clubs in middle and high schools and to promote “affirming” environments for LGBT students. An additional $50,000 was later directed toward similar programs for elementary school students. The GSA clubs, described as student-led but adult-supervised, focus on topics such as transgenderism, sexuality, and activism.
OUSD’s 2018 grant application cited reducing LGBT bullying as a key objective. However, $20,000 of the funds went to hire a consultant to organize an annual GSA Day for middle and high schools, while $10,000 was used to cover the event’s costs, including workshops and student-led advocacy.
Concerns have also been raised over OUSD’s “gender support plan,” which outlines how staff can facilitate a student’s gender transition at school without informing parents.
Erin Lee, a parent from Colorado, described her experience with a similar GSA club in her daughter’s school. “My child was lured into a confidential GSA club disguised as an Art Club in her 6th-grade classroom. She was deceived by her ‘trusted adult’ teacher about what the club entailed, and parents were completely kept in the dark about what the club really was,” she said. “They planted seeds of distrust towards parents… They lied to her. And they lied to us.”
Judges have previously ruled that schools secretly transitioning children are violating the rights of their parents. A Wisconsin judge banned schools from allowing or requiring staff to use names or pronouns at odds with the biological sex of children without their parents’ consent in 2023.
However, some whistleblowers have been charged for exposing the secret transitioning of children, such as Dr. Eithan Haim, who was charged by the former Biden government’s DOJ. President Donald J. Trump dropped the charges against Haim earlier this year.
❓What Happened: Target’s sales dropped 2.8 percent in the first quarter, falling short of Wall Street expectations, amidst a left-wing boycott over its decision to end some diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and slumping consumer demand.
👥 Who’s Involved: Target Corporation, CEO Brian Cornell, customers, the Federal Reserve, and the Trump administration.
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📍 Where & When: United States; first quarter of 2025, earnings call on May 21, 2025.
💬 Key Quote: “I want to be clear, we’re not satisfied with these results, so we’re moving with urgency to navigate through this period of volatility,” said Target CEO Brian Cornell.
⚠️ Impact: Target shares fell over six percent on Wednesday morning, now down 40 percent over the past year; the company revised its sales forecast downward for the rest of 2025. Sales at the retail giant were significantly impacted by a boycott over its move to scale back company DEI policies, along with falling consumer demand that suggests the economy could be facing deflationary pressures.
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Target Corporation reported a 2.8 percent drop in first-quarter sales, falling to $23.85 billion, below Wall Street’s anticipated $24.23 billion, as announced during the company’s May 21 earnings call. The decline comes amid boycotts following Target‘s decision to scale back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives earlier this year, a move made in response to criticism from the Trump administration.
Target CEO Brian Cornell addressed the disappointing results, stating, “I want to be clear, we’re not satisfied with these results, so we’re moving with urgency to navigate through this period of volatility. We’ve got to drive traffic back into our stores or visits to our site.”
The retailer also warned of further sales declines throughout the remainder of 2025, citing a challenging economic environment where customers are reducing spending. Target’s shares fell over six percent on Wednesday morning and have dropped 40 percent over the past year.
Notably, recent economic data, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI), have signalled a possible deflationary cycle, due in part to the Federal Reserve’s refusal to cut interest rates. This means retailers could begin experiencing significant demand collapse, placing further strain on profits.
In an effort to recover, Target is introducing 10,000 new items priced at $1 or more, with most under $20, aiming to appeal to budget-conscious shoppers. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to offer value as customers remain cautious amid economic uncertainty.
The company’s earlier decision to scale back DEI initiatives, prompted by political pressure, led to backlash from a segment of its customer base, resulting in boycotts that further impacted sales. Previously, conservatives have boycotted the retailer over transgender restroom policies and Pride clothing lines for children and babies.
Additionally, the retailer claims it is contending with the effects of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, which it says have added to its challenges.
❓What Happened: A U.S. Air Force veteran detained in Venezuela since November has been released.
👥 Who’s Involved: Joseph St. Clair, his parents Scott and Patti St. Clair, former Trump envoy Richard Grenell, and Venezuelan officials.
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📍 Where & When: St. Clair was handed over during a diplomatic handoff on Tuesday in a neutral location.
💬 Key Quote: “This news came suddenly, and we are still processing it, but we are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude,” said St. Clair’s parents.
⚠️ Impact: St. Clair’s release is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts that have freed multiple Americans detained abroad.
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A U.S. Air Force veteran detained in Venezuela for nearly a year has been freed, according to his family and U.S. officials. Joseph St. Clair, a decorated language specialist who served four tours in Afghanistan, was handed over to former Trump administration envoy Richard Grenell during a diplomatic exchange on Tuesday.
“Joe St. Clair is back in America,” Grenell confirmed in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “I met Venezuelan officials in a neutral country today to negotiate an America First strategy,” he continued, adding that this was “only possible because [Donald Trump] puts Americans first.”
St. Clair’s parents, Scott and Patti St. Clair, expressed their relief in a statement: “This news came suddenly, and we are still processing it, but we are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude.”
The veteran had traveled to South America seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when Venezuelan authorities detained him in November. No public charges were ever announced against him, according to his father’s prior comments to the press.
This release follows a series of quiet diplomatic negotiations involving Grenell, including the freeing of six other Americans detained by Venezuela’s government after its controversial presidential election in July. Grenell had previously met with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas earlier this year, urging the return of Venezuelan nationals in the U.S. who had committed crimes. Hundreds of deportations have since occurred.
Maduro later thanked Grenell and President Donald J. Trump for facilitating the return of a young Venezuelan girl separated from her mother, calling it a “profoundly humane” act.
St. Clair’s safe return adds to a growing list of Americans released from foreign detention through focused diplomatic efforts.
❓What Happened: Two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night.
👥 Who’s Involved: Victims were Israeli embassy staff; police are questioning a person of interest.
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📍 Where & When: Incident occurred at 9:15 p.m. on the 300 block of F Street NW, near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
💬 Key Quote: A witness stated, “After the shooting a guy came inside [the museum] saying he saw it and needed water and a safe space, then whipped out a keffiyeh and yelled “free Palestine,” before being escorted out by police.”
⚠️ Impact: Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area; media staging is underway at the Metropolitan Police Headquarters, with Attorney General Pam Bondi and Mayor Muriel Bowser on the scene.
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Two Israeli embassy staff members are reported to have been fatally shot Wednesday evening outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., according to reports. The incident unfolded at approximately 9:15 p.m. on the 300 block of F Street NW, during a prominent diplomatic event. The details of this situation are still unfolding.
The museum was hosting the annual Young Diplomats Reception, organized by the American Jewish Committee’s DC Young Professional Board. Josh Kraushaar of Jewish Insider reported that the shooting occurred in close proximity to the event.
A witness inside the museum described a chaotic scene following the attack. “After the shooting a guy came inside [the museum] saying he saw it and needed water and a safe space, then whipped out a keffiyeh and yelled free Palestine a bunch before being escorted out by police,” the witness recounted.
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that a person of interest is currently being questioned in connection with the shooting. The Metropolitan Police Department has advised residents and visitors to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing. A media staging area has been established at the Metropolitan Police Headquarters on 4th Street NW.
Further details about the victims or the motives behind the attack have not yet been disclosed. The situation remains under investigation, and updates are expected as authorities continue to gather information.
This is a developing story.
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❓What Happened: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faced accusations of racism from a reporter during a press conference, following a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the city’s hiring practices.
👥 Who’s Involved: Mayor Brandon Johnson, independent reporter William J. Kelly, and the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division.
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📍 Where & When: Chicago, Illinois; DOJ investigation announced Monday; press conference held Tuesday morning.
💬 Key Quote: “Real Chicagoans want to know: why are you a racist?” – William J. Kelly.
⚠️ Impact: The DOJ investigation could significantly affect the city’s hiring policies and political discourse around racial issues in Chicago.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faced pointed accusations of racism during a press conference on Tuesday, as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched an investigation into the city’s hiring practices for potential violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division announced Monday that it would examine whether Chicago’s employment practices reflect a “pattern or practice of racial discrimination.” The investigation appears to have been prompted by Johnson’s recent remarks emphasizing his preference for hiring black people.
“There are some detractors that will push back on me and say, ‘The only thing the mayor talks about is the hiring of black people.’ No. What I’m saying is, when you hire our people, we always look out for everybody else. We are the most generous people on the planet. I don’t know too many cultures that have play cousins,” Johnson had said.
Independent journalist and former political candidate William J. Kelly confronted Johnson at the press event, accusing the mayor of engaging in divisive racial rhetoric. “Real Chicagoans woke up this morning relieved that the Department of Justice is finally investigating your race hustle,” Kelly said. He described Johnson’s remarks as “embarrassing and dangerous” for the city.
When pressed by Kelly with the blunt question, “Why are you a racist?” Johnson rejected the premise entirely. “Well, you know, first of all, I reject the idea and the premise that, somehow, that that’s an actual, legitimate question,” Johnson responded.
Kelly followed up, asking what the mayor would say to those who perceive him as racist. Johnson reiterated his dismissal of the question, stating, “Again, I reject the premise that, somehow, that your question has any legitimacy. Thank you for your time.”
The DOJ investigation could lead to significant changes in city policies, depending on its findings.
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❓What Happened: Tommy Robinson has been charged with harassing two men, a day after a judge ruled he could be released from prison early.
👥 Who’s Involved: Tommy Robinson, Kent Police, and Jamal Hijazi.
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📍 Where & When: Incidents occurred in England in July 2024 and August 2024; Robinson is currently held at HMP Woodhill, Milton Keynes.
⚠️ Impact: Robinson faces new legal challenges ahead of his release from prison next week.
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Tommy Robinson has been charged with two new counts of harassment causing fear of violence, just one day after a judge ruled he could be released from prison early. The charges are linked to incidents in August 2024.
Robinson, currently incarcerated in His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) Woodhill in Milton Keynes, England, is also accused of refusing to provide the PIN code for his mobile phone during a July 2024 stop by Kent Police in Folkestone.
The development comes as Robinson is set to be released next week after his sentence was reduced. He was initially jailed in October after he repeated allegations he had made against a Syrian migrant, Jamal Hijazi, previously ruled to be defamatory in a civil case. Robinson alleged Hijazi attacked girls at a school in Huddersfield, and produced a documentary defending these allegations after Hijazi successfully sued him, and a court issued an injunction barring Robinson from repeating the claims.
Robinson has been repeatedly targeted by police and prosecutors in recent years, sometimes on highly dubious pretexts. A case against him, brought on the basis that he refused an unlawful police order to leave a protest because his mere presence could cause distress, collapsed shortly before his most recent imprisonment.
❓What Happened: A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that the Trump administration violated his order to provide “meaningful” due process to a group of illegal immigrants facing deportation. In the decision, U.S. District Court Judge Brian Murphy also suggested that Trump immigration officials could have committed criminal contempt by moving forward with the deportation flight.
👥 Who’s Involved: Illegal immigrants from Burma, Vietnam, Mexico, Cuba, and Laos; U.S. District Court Judge Brian Murphy; and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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📍 Where & When: The illegal immigrants were allegedly flown from Texas earlier this week; Judge Murphy issued his ruling on Wednesday, May 21, after ordering DHS to maintain custody of the deportees late on Tuesday.
💬 Key Quote: “A local judge in Massachusetts is trying to force the United States to bring back these uniquely barbaric monsters who present a clear and present threat to the safety of the American people and American victims,” DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin said before the ruling on Wednesday.
⚠️ Impact: The ruling marks the latest interference by the U.S. federal courts in President Donald J. Trump’s efforts to deport dangerous illegal immigrants from the United States, some with removal orders dating back decades.
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A federal judge has intervened after reports surfaced that at least a dozen criminal illegal aliens, including migrants from Burma, Vietnam, and Mexico, were deported to South Sudan earlier this week. U.S. District Court Judge Brian Murphy on Wednesday blocked the deportations and ordered the return of the illegal immigrants to the United States. In a previous ruling in April, the Joe Biden appointee ordered the Trump administration to ensure illegal immigrants slated for deportations to third countries received “meaningful” due process, but declined to provide detailed instructions as to what that would entail.
Late Tuesday, Judge Murphy issued an order instructing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to maintain custody of the deportees, who were alleged to be on a plane sitting on a South Sudanese runway. The directive, according to the federal district court judge, was to give him time to determine whether the removals were unlawful—a determination he made just several hours later.
While Judge Murphy acknowledged his April ruling did not provide details regarding what he expected in terms of due process for the deportees, he insisted the 12-hour notice given by U.S. immigration officials was “obviously insufficient.” Likewise, attorneys representing the illegal immigrants argued that immigration authorities violated the April ruling, contending that they were not given an adequate opportunity to contest deportation to third countries where their clients had no ties and could face safety concerns.
On Wednesday, before the court hearing, DHS officials confirmed that a flight carrying at least eight individuals departed from Texas. However, DHS declined to confirm whether South Sudan was the final destination. A list released by the department identified the passengers as having criminal records and included illegal immigrants from Cuba, Laos, and Mexico.
“A local judge in Massachusetts is trying to force the United States to bring back these uniquely barbaric monsters who present a clear and present threat to the safety of the American people and American victims,” DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin said before the ruling.
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