November 10 - November 17

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Border Patrol operations move from Chicago to Charlotte.

Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino and border agents have moved focus of their operations from Chicago to Charlotte, North Carolina. Guardian

While the federal government repeatedly claims to be targeting the "worst of the worst," a review of 607 people detained in Chicago raids released by the Trump administration shows only 16 had criminal records. CBS

To arrest these people without criminal records, federal agents have used disproportionate force and risky tactics that a former Chicago police superintendent has called "out of control." WBEZ

  • Federal agents pepper sprayed at close range a father and his 1-year-old daughter. AP

Meanwhile, Chicagoans banded together to help immigrants street vendors with "buy out" events and protestors clashed with law enforcement outside Chicago immigration facility with 21 protestors arrested and four officers injured. AP

A DHS source says Chicago could be back in the Federal government's crosshairs again this spring with four times as many agents. WBEZ

As federal immigration raids have begun, North Carolina residents have seen:

  • Border Patrol agents breaking a car window and forcing a citizen from his car. AP
  • "Normally-thriving" business districts "brought to a standstill." Guardian
  • 130 people detained in 48 hours during crackdown, per CBP. Guardian

Residents have turned out to march in protest. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte officials have vowed to resist. AP

Elsewhere

In Portland (and Chicago), federalized National Guard troops to leave the state as a result of court battles blocking their deployment. NPR

But federal enforcement and raids in Portland have continued, with 560 immigration-related arrests in October, per US Border Patrol. The Oregonian

In California, a plain clothes ICE agent pointed gun at woman in car for allegedly following and filming him. The woman was not detained and no shots were fired. Guardian

Detentions and deportations

Human rights groups issue report alleging Venezuelans deported to El Salvador during Trump's deportation surge were subjected to torture, abuse, and sexual assault. Guardian

Seven detainees in California ICE facility sue US government over inhumane conditions. Guardian

Nineteen people deported to Ghana have been moved to an unknown location, per their lawyer. AP

Legislative changes and challenges

Trump administration issues directive to further tighten restrictions on immigrants coming to the US. AP

Federal judge in New York dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit against Rochester, NY's "sanctuary city" practices. AP

Texas Attorney General is suing Harris County for efforts to help immigrants access legal support. AP

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