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ICE agents charge towards protesters during a protest against the U.S. President Donald Trump administration's immigration policies, outside an ICE detention facility in Portland, Oregon, U.S., September 1, 2025.

Trump says he’s sending troops to Portland to protect ICE facilities

Kit Maher, CNN September 27, 2025

(CNN) — President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, a city he described as “war ravaged,” to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities he claimed are...

In this aerial photo, the Louisiana State Penitentiary lies along the bending Mississippi River, in July 2023, in Angola, Louisiana. The former 19th-century antebellum plantation once was owned by one of the largest slave traders in the US. It spans 18,000 acres – an area bigger than the island of Manhattan – and has its own ZIP code.

Trump administration to open new ICE facility at notorious Louisiana prison

Hannah Rabinowitz, Devon M. Sayers, CNN September 3, 2025

Angola, Louisiana (CNN) — The Trump administration is opening a new detention camp within a notorious state prison in Louisiana to house undocumented migrants accused of committing crimes, officials...

Arnold Schwarzenegger is pictured on June 3 during a speech in Austria.

Arnold Schwarzenegger blames both Republicans and Democrats for ICE raids

Lisa Respers, CNN June 13, 2025

(CNN) — One of the Republican party’s most famous members has some thoughts about what is currently happening in the United States. At an event for his Netflix show “Fubar” this week, former...

A 42-year-old Texas woman faces federal charges after allegedly threatening an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who was seeking information about her husband's immigration status.

Texas woman arrested for threatening ICE agent during immigration inquiry

Shane Rackley, CNN June 13, 2025

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) -- A 42-year-old Texas woman faces federal charges after allegedly threatening an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who was seeking information about her husband's...

American citizen detained under ICE hold in Florida

American citizen detained under ICE hold in Florida

Carma Hassan, CNN April 18, 2025

(CNN) — A US-born man is in custody on a 48-hour U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement hold at the Leon County Jail in Tallahassee, Florida, after he was charged as an “unauthorized alien” who...

Rumeysa Ozturk, a  graduate student at Tufts University in Massachusetts, was taken into custody by federal agents near her home Tuesday, March 25, 2025, according to her lawyer.

What we know about the Tufts University PhD student detained by federal agents

Gloria Pazmino and Andy Rose March 27, 2025

(CNN) — As the sun began to set Tuesday over Somerville, Massachusetts, Turkish national Rumeysa Ozturk was on her way to meet friends at an Iftar dinner where they would break their Ramadan fast. But...

People protest outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility after reports circulated that migrant activist Jeanette Vizguerra had been taken into custody by federal agents, in Aurora, Colorado, on Tuesday.

ICE defends arrest of high-profile undocumented mother of 4 as outraged supporters rally for her release

(CNN) — An undocumented mother of four who became a symbol of resistance as she fought for immigrant rights during the first Trump administration is now in federal custody, stoking fear and turmoil...

Kent State grounds crew salts university grounds on Feb. 19.

Kent State fights against winter weather

David Williams, Reporter February 27, 2025

Despite an average winter, Kent State had to buy 50% more salt this year. Ice has become an increasing issue for the university grounds crew.  At the helm of this operation is Rebekkah Berryhill, Kent...

Illustration by Meaghan Miller.

Kent State students express concern over executive orders

Zane Steiner, Reporter February 11, 2025

Since Jan. 20 President Donald Trump signed 46 executive orders causing many students to worry about their friends, futures and communities.  Many of the signed executive orders impact minority groups...

ICE activity sparks concern in Northeast Ohio following Trump's immigration orders

ICE activity sparks concern in Northeast Ohio following Trump’s immigration orders

Tanner Smith, Beat Reporter February 3, 2025

After President Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive actions aiming to crack down on immigration, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced it has arrested about 7,400 people in...

In this September 2023 photo, migrants who crossed the Rio Grande and entered the US from Mexico are lined up for processing by US Customs and Border Protection in Eagle Pass, Texas.

What is ICE and how are its priorities changing?

Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN January 30, 2025

(CNN) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement is playing a key role in the Trump administration’s plans to crack down on illegal immigration. Here’s a look at some key questions about the agency...

Akron elementary school on lockdown following ICE activity in the area

Akron elementary school on lockdown following ICE activity in the area

Audrey Trevarthan, Managing Editor January 28, 2025

Akron elementary school, Forest Hill CLC, is on exterior lockdown after the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement were seen patrolling nearby.  Akron Public Schools said there has been no ICE activity...

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