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March 11, 2025
Immigration
Politics

Lone, Far Left Democrat Votes Against Bill Aimed at Monitoring Drug Cartel Smuggling Tunnels Under U.S. Border.

Far-left Democrat Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) cast the only vote against a bill that will require an annual report on cartel smuggling tunnels used to traffick drugs and people from Mexico into the United States. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Subterranean Border Defense Act, also known as H.R. 495, with an overwhelming majority on Monday.

The legislation mandates that U.S. Customs and Border Protection submit an annual report to Congress detailing cartel smuggling tunnels and measures taken against them. With a 402-1 vote, Representative Tlaib was the lone dissenter.

Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), who introduced the bill, expressed satisfaction with the outcome. “I thought for sure everyone was gonna vote yes on my bill this evening,” Crane posted on X. He added, “402-1 is still pretty solid though.”

The bill enjoyed widespread bipartisan support, with Democratic co-sponsor Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) describing it as “an important step in the right direction.” Other co-sponsors include Reps. Biggs (R-AZ), Gosar (R-AZ), Higgins (R-LA), Luttrell (R-TX), Ogles (R-TN), Guest (R-MS), and Gillen (D-NY).

Rep. Crane highlighted on the House floor the significant threat posed by these tunnels. Over 140 tunnels have been discovered since 1990, with an 80 percent increase in activity since 2008.

The tunnels are used for both human trafficking—including sex trafficking—and drug smuggling. President Donald J. Trump promised to crack down on those smuggling the deadly drug fentanyl into the U.S. and has ordered the Mexican cartels to be declared terrorist organizations.

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Far-left Democrat Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) cast the only vote against a bill that will require an annual report on cartel smuggling tunnels used to traffick drugs and people from Mexico into the United States. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Subterranean Border Defense Act, also known as H.R. 495, with an overwhelming majority on Monday. show more
March 11, 2025
Immigration
Lawfare
Politics

Judge Halts Deportation of Pro-Hamas Activist Following Arrest by ICE.

A federal judge has blocked the deportation of a pro-Palestine activist recently arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate of Columbia University, was arrested on Saturday, March 8. However, U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman temporarily blocked Khalil’s deportation, stating that he would be able to stay in the United States while the court considered a habeas corpus challenge to his arrest.

“To preserve the Court’s jurisdiction pending a ruling on the petition, Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States unless and until the Court orders otherwise,” Judge Furman wrote in his order blocking separation proceedings issued late Monday. A conference hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12.

A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesman stated that Khalil was arrested due to his activist activities, which are said to be both antisemitic and aligned with the terror group Hamas. Khalil was one of the organizers of pro-Palestine protests last spring at Columbia University.

On March 10, hundreds gathered in New York City to protest the arrest of Khalil and demanded his release. More protests are scheduled to take place over the coming days.

President Donald J. Trump commented on Khalil’s arrest on Monday, saying, “We will find, apprehend, and deport these terrorist sympathizers from our country—never to return again. If you support terrorism, including the slaughtering of innocent men, women, and children, your presence is contrary to our national and foreign policy interests, and you are not welcome here.”

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A federal judge has blocked the deportation of a pro-Palestine activist recently arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate of Columbia University, was arrested on Saturday, March 8. However, U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman temporarily blocked Khalil's deportation, stating that he would be able to stay in the United States while the court considered a habeas corpus challenge to his arrest. show more
March 11, 2025
Immigration
UK

Viral TikTok Migrant Abu Wadei Arrested for Hamas Support.

A man linked to Hamas and known for his presence on social media platforms has been arrested in the United Kingdom. Identified as Mossab Al Qassass, but often using the name Abu Wadei online, the individual was detained by Immigration Enforcement on March 9 and remains in custody. The arrest followed Wadei’s viral TikTok video showing his arrival in the UK via a small boat, generating significant attention. He is seen in the footage wearing a keffiyeh with others wearing life jackets, as a border force vessel is seen nearby.

Consequently, the Home Office has reiterated its commitment to counter illegal crossings in small boats and uphold its border security measures. “The Government is committed to ending small boat crossings which undermine our border security, and restoring order to the asylum system to ensure that the rules are respected and enforced,” a Home Office spokesman said, adding: “The British public can be reassured that we take all steps necessary at all times to protect the nation’s security, including taking action in the Border Security Bill to give the police and immigration officers stronger powers to act where anyone poses a threat.”

Meanwhile, there are approximately 170,000 followers on Wadei’s TikTok account and about 189,000 YouTube subscriptions, where he reportedly collects payments via PayPal.

UK-based Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) identified Wadei’s entry into the UK and raised concerns over potential security threats posed by his presence. CAA conducted “body mapping” analyses to match the newcomer in the boat video with Wadei’s previous online content, depicting him with weapons and making inflammatory statements. A spokesman for CAA acknowledged the arrest, highlighting that Wadei presents a risk to the broader UK public and Jewish communities specifically.

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A man linked to Hamas and known for his presence on social media platforms has been arrested in the United Kingdom. Identified as Mossab Al Qassass, but often using the name Abu Wadei online, the individual was detained by Immigration Enforcement on March 9 and remains in custody. The arrest followed Wadei’s viral TikTok video showing his arrival in the UK via a small boat, generating significant attention. He is seen in the footage wearing a keffiyeh with others wearing life jackets, as a border force vessel is seen nearby. show more
March 10, 2025
Immigration
News
World

Protesters Plan Flood of NY Federal Plaza After ICE Arrests.

Far-left anti-Israel activists plan to take over New York City’s Federal Plaza after the arrest of a pro-Palestine activist by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Activists are demanding the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University alumnus.

Federal immigration authorities detained Khalil over the weekend. His attorney, Amy Greer, reported that Khalil was taken from his university accommodation on Saturday evening by ICE personnel, citing the revocation of his student visa. Additionally, Greer clarified that Khalil holds permanent residency status but was detained regardless.

The move appears linked to a broader initiative under President Donald J. Trump’s administration targeting international students involved in demonstrations against Israel. President Trump told donors last year that he intended to “throw out” foreign students taking part in subversive activities on American campuses.

Murad Awawdeh of the New York Immigration Coalition criticized the arrest, claiming it unconstitutional and urging immediate action from authorities.

In response, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesman cited Khalil’s alignment with Hamas-related activities as grounds for the arrest. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the visas and green cards of Hamas supporters would be revoked.

President Trump’s administration has also moved to cut off federal funding to universities that permit antisemitic protests to occur on their campuses. Columbia, where Khalil had previously attended, is threatened with losing around $50 million in government contracts.

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Far-left anti-Israel activists plan to take over New York City's Federal Plaza after the arrest of a pro-Palestine activist by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Activists are demanding the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University alumnus. show more
March 10, 2025
William Upton
Corruption
Immigration

Rep. Brandon Gill Exposes Chicago Mayor’s Massive Luxury Gift Haul.

Chicago’s far-left, illegal immigrant protecting Mayor Brandon Johnson is now publicly disclosing the numerous luxury gifts his office has received from undisclosed benefactors after being pressed on the matter by Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) during a House hearing last week on Capitol Hill. Johnson, who is facing mounting criticism from Chicago residents who contend he puts the needs of illegal immigrants over their own, granted ABC7 Chicago access to the gift room in City Hall where the luxury items are housed.

Among the items Mayor Johnson has received—as his city has spent nearly $700 million since 2022 providing benefits for over 50,000 illegal immigrants—are HUGO BOSS cufflinks, a Montblanc pen, designer women’s handbags, including Kate Spade, autographed sports paraphernalia, and personalized artwork featuring Johnson. The lack of transparency and public access to the gifts and the room in which they’re stored has drawn scrutiny from local officials as well, including the City of Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg.

“On June 12, 2023, you received HUGO BOSS cufflinks and a personalized Montblanc pen. Do you know who gave you those?” Congressman Gill pressed the Chicago Mayor during last week’s hearing. In response, Mayor Johnson insisted he had received the items on behalf of his city. However, as Inspector General Witzburg contends, the gifts were not publicly accessible, raising ethical concerns about whether they were treated as personal items.

According to Congressman Gill, the Chicago Mayor’s office claims the gifts will now be donated to charity. However, the Texas Republican, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), raises the concern that some of the items could have been kickbacks for lucrative city contracts pertaining to housing and feeding Chicago’s illegal immigrant population. Congressman Gill notes he will soon introduce legislation to end sanctuary city laws.

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Chicago's far-left, illegal immigrant protecting Mayor Brandon Johnson is now publicly disclosing the numerous luxury gifts his office has received from undisclosed benefactors after being pressed on the matter by Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) during a House hearing last week on Capitol Hill. Johnson, who is facing mounting criticism from Chicago residents who contend he puts the needs of illegal immigrants over their own, granted ABC7 Chicago access to the gift room in City Hall where the luxury items are housed. show more
March 10, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Immigration

Trump Team Repurposes CBP One App into Self-Deportation Tool.

The Trump administration has announced that the former CBP One app, used by migrants to enter the United States under the prior Biden regime, will be repurposed into a self-deportation app. Renamed the CBP Home app, it will allow illegals to submit information on their intent to leave the country.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is behind the changes to the app, which will see all existing CBP One apps upgraded to CBP Home.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem touted the changes, saying, “The Biden Administration exploited the CBP One App to allow more than 1 million aliens to illegally enter the United States. With the launching of the CBP Home App, we are restoring integrity to our immigration system.”

Noem added that if illegals use the app to self-deport, they may be eligible to return to the U.S. legally, but if they fail to do so, they will be caught by authorities, deported, and never be allowed to return.

The National Pulse previously reported that President Donald J. Trump ended the functionality of the CBP One app on his first day in office in January. Under the former Biden regime, the app had been used to parole over one million immigrants at designated points of entry through CBP One appointments.

Image by Gage Skidmore. 

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The Trump administration has announced that the former CBP One app, used by migrants to enter the United States under the prior Biden regime, will be repurposed into a self-deportation app. Renamed the CBP Home app, it will allow illegals to submit information on their intent to leave the country. show more
March 6, 2025
Crime
Immigration
News

Sanctuary Laws Protect Migrant Who Burned Woman Alive from ICE.

An illegal alien who has been charged with setting a woman on fire while she was sleeping on a New York City subway is being protected from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by state sanctuary laws. Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old Guatemalan national, is accused of setting Debrina Kawam, 57, on fire and killing her last year.

Zapeta-Calil has been charged with murder and arson following the December 22 incident at Brooklyn’s Coney Island station. After allegedly setting Kawam aflame, Zapeta-Calil reportedly fanned the blaze with a shirt to intensify it before observing the scene from a platform bench.

Due to New York City’s sanctuary city policies, the Department of Corrections has not honored an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer for Zapeta-Calil.

ICE reports that Zapeta-Calil entered the U.S. illegally in 2018 and was subsequently deported, but re-entered the country at an unspecified time. Before his arrest, he was residing in a Brooklyn shelter and working as a roofer.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem has urged Governor Kathy Hochul (D) to suspend sanctuary protections immediately. Mayor Eric Adams has also called for collaboration between the NYPD and ICE, requesting federal prosecutors charge Zapeta-Calil in addition to state charges.

Zapeta-Calil has entered a plea of not guilty.

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An illegal alien who has been charged with setting a woman on fire while she was sleeping on a New York City subway is being protected from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by state sanctuary laws. Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old Guatemalan national, is accused of setting Debrina Kawam, 57, on fire and killing her last year. show more
Migrant Crime
March 6, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Venezuelan Arrested for Stabbing Death of High School Student.

A Venezuelan national has been arrested in Utah in connection with the murder of a high school student in Tukwila, Washington. Jose Antonio Cedeno-Ponce, 20, faces charges of second-degree murder in King County Superior Court. The arrest was executed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Safe Streets Violent Crime Task Force in Orem, Utah, after Cedeno-Ponce had reportedly fled Washington. He remains in custody at the Utah County Jail, awaiting extradition to Washington.

The incident, which occurred on January 10, involved a stabbing near Foster High School on Tukwila International Boulevard. Officers from Tukwila Police arrived at the scene following reports of a fight, finding a victim with stab wounds. Despite attempts at resuscitation, 16-year-old Alan Jaller was pronounced dead. According to court documents, Cedeno-Ponce allegedly drove to the location to engage in a confrontation with high school students armed with a knife. He is accused of stabbing the victim during the altercation before leaving Washington and abandoning his car in Idaho.

The victim, Alan Jaller, a Colombian national, had moved to the Seattle area two years prior and attended Evergreen High School. Jaller’s parents indicated that they had a prior acquaintanceship with Cedeno-Ponce.

Authorities list Cedeno-Ponce as a Seattle resident, with official documents revealing an active U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer against him. However, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in Seattle have not confirmed his immigration status.

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A Venezuelan national has been arrested in Utah in connection with the murder of a high school student in Tukwila, Washington. Jose Antonio Cedeno-Ponce, 20, faces charges of second-degree murder in King County Superior Court. The arrest was executed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Safe Streets Violent Crime Task Force in Orem, Utah, after Cedeno-Ponce had reportedly fled Washington. He remains in custody at the Utah County Jail, awaiting extradition to Washington. show more
March 5, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Immigration
Politics

Chicago Mayor Admits He Favors Illegals Over Americans.

A Republican lawmaker has forced Chicago’s leftist mayor to admit he not only supports giving illegals the right to vote in local elections but wants to fund their abortions and more. Representative Brandon Gill (R-TX) grilled Mayor Brandon Johnson during a congressional hearing this week.

Claiming that Chicago is a “welcoming city,” Mayor Johnson first admitted to supporting driver’s licenses for illegals. Driver’s licenses have been used in the past by illegals to register to vote in poorly vetted federal elections, despite them being ineligible as non-citizens.

Representative Gill went on to ask if Mayor Johnson supports healthcare for illegals, free or reduced college, and taxpayer-funded abortions for illegals. Gill took all of Johnson’s answers to mean ‘Yes,’ which Johnson did not dispute. Such support is not readily available to many Americans.

The exchange comes after a long history of support for illegals from Johnson, who once attempted to get former President Joe Biden to grant work permits to half a million illegal aliens. Last year, it was revealed that Chicago had spent nearly $300 million on over 38,000 migrants to house them, feed them, and pay for their medical care.

Homelessness in Chicago has surged amid the city’s migrant crisis, increasing by 200 percent from 2023 to 2024.

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A Republican lawmaker has forced Chicago's leftist mayor to admit he not only supports giving illegals the right to vote in local elections but wants to fund their abortions and more. Representative Brandon Gill (R-TX) grilled Mayor Brandon Johnson during a congressional hearing this week. show more
March 4, 2025
Immigration

NYC Eases ID Card Rules for Illegal Aliens Despite Mayor Adams’s Pledge to Support Trump’s Deportations.

In an effort spearheaded by Mayor Eric Adams, New York City has expanded the types of documentation that can be used to apply for its municipal residency ID card, IDNYC. The new rules increase the variety of documents that immigrants, including those without legal status, can present to prove city residency.

The program is intended to assist individuals in accessing services such as housing and healthcare. The change permits the use of 23 additional forms of identification, including expired driver’s licenses and prior documents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Bureau of Prisons.

First introduced in 2015 under the Bill de Blasio administration, IDNYC was designed to provide all New Yorkers, from age 10 onwards, with identification that facilitates better access to city services. Access to IDNYC has been expanded as a response to the ongoing migrant influx, with over 1.7 million cards issued since its inception.

However, the IDNYC program has faced ongoing criticism from the public and federal lawmakers like Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), who argues that it undermines federal immigration law and presents security concerns. Critics express apprehension about the absence of thorough vetting processes and the potential destruction of documentation that could aid investigations.

City officials plan to hold a public hearing on March 28 to address any adjustments needed for the ID program.

Image by Anthony Quintano.

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In an effort spearheaded by Mayor Eric Adams, New York City has expanded the types of documentation that can be used to apply for its municipal residency ID card, IDNYC. The new rules increase the variety of documents that immigrants, including those without legal status, can present to prove city residency. show more