Kidnappers or ICE agents? LAPD grapples with surge in calls from concerned citizens

Some city and Police Commission leaders have called on the LAPD to do more to identify masked individuals who are taking part in immigration sweeps.

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‘A good day’: Detained U.S. citizen said agents bragged after arresting dozens at Home Depot

A U.S. citizen who was tackled and arrested by border agents after filming and yelling at them said his ‘blood was boiling’ when agents high-fived each other after grabbing dozens at Home Depot on Thursday.

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Federal agents denied entry to Dodger Stadium parking lot, sparking new outrage over Trump sweeps

It is unclear what operation the federal agents were carrying out or whether anyone in the area was arrested. Images of the government vehicles immediately played out on social media.

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Father ripped from family as agents target immigration courts, arresting people after cases dismissed

The Department of Homeland Security is asking to dismiss its own deportation cases, after which agents arrest immigrants as they leave the courtroom and pursue expedited removals, which require no hearings before a judge.

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Rep. LaMonica McIver charged by DOJ over incident with ICE agents

U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver was charged on Monday for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers outside of an ICE detention facility earlier this month. 
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FBI Director Wray deposed in suit over FBI agent’s firing; Trump could be next

FBI director Chris Wray has been deposed by lawyers for two ex-FBI employees who are suing over their departures, which followed public ridicule by then-President Trump.
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U.S. Border Patrol Agents Leverage Emerging S&T Tech to Ensure the Security of Our Nation’s Borders

Newswise imageDHS S&T recently collaborated with the USBP and FLETC to deliver a multi-part solution by implementing innovative tools and capabilities that enable USBP agents to leverage the knowledge, skills, and abilities of expert trackers (professionals trained to detect, track, follow and apprehend potential adversaries) and use emerging technologies to maximize their tracking performance.
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‘Second Skin’ Protects Soldiers From Biological and Chemical Agents

Newswise imageIn work that aims to protect soldiers, a team of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists have created a material that is highly breathable yet protective from biological agents. This material is the first key component of futuristic smart uniforms that also will respond to and protect from environmental chemical hazards.
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