US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday (Feb 25) announced that the Trump administration would “temporarily halt” nearly $260 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota. This comes after US President Donald Trump, during his State of the Union addressed declared a “war on fraud”, singling out Democratic-led states, including California, Maine and Massachusetts, and accusing Minnesota and its Somali community of $19 billion in fraud, without providing any evidence for his claims.“We have decided to temporarily halt certain amounts of Medicaid funding that are going to the state of Minnesota in order to ensure that the state of Minnesota takes its obligation seriously to be good stewards of the American people’s tax money,” Vance said at a press conference in Washington.“What we’re doing is we are stopping the federal payments that will go to the state government until the state government takes its obligations seriously to stop the fraud that’s being perpetrated against the American taxpayer,” he added.<h2>Trump administration warns other states</h2>Administrator of the Centres for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Mehmet Oz, who accompanied Vance, said that the Trump administration has notified Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz of the funding pause for the state, which received a $259 million Medicaid reimbursement this month.“We will give them the money, but we’re going to hold it and only release it after they propose an act on a comprehensive corrective action plan to solve the problem,” Oz said. “If Minnesota fails to clean up the systems, the state will rack up a billion dollars of deferred payments this year.”This comes after the Trump administration sent thousands of federal agents to Minneapolis, which led to widespread protests and the death of two US citizens. The government later announced that it was withdrawing federal officials after massive outrage following the killings.“It’s unponderable that you would take advantage of these precious programs,” Oz said as he warned that other states would be next after Minnesota.Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides free or low-cost health insurance to over 70 million people, including children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with disabilities in the United States.<h2>Tim Walz slam Trump administration</h2>The Trump administration’s move was slammed by Walz, who said that the funding pause “has nothing to do with fraud.” He added, “The agents Trump allegedly sent to investigate fraud are shooting protesters and arresting children. His DOJ is gutting the U.S. Attorney’s Office and crippling their ability to prosecute fraud. And every week Trump pardons another fraudster.”

US Vice President JD Vance announced a temporary halt to $259 million in Medicaid funds to Minnesota over alleged fraud, as Governor Tim Walz accused the Trump administration of politicising the move.

US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday (Feb 25) announced that the Trump administration would “temporarily halt” nearly $260 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota. This comes after US President Donald Trump, during his State of the Union addressed declared a “war on fraud”, singling out Democratic-led states, including California, Maine and Massachusetts, and accusing Minnesota and its Somali community of $19 billion in fraud, without providing any evidence for his claims. “We have decided to temporarily halt certain amounts of Medicaid funding that are going to the state of Minnesota in order to ensure that the state of Minnesota takes its obligation seriously to be good stewards of the American people’s tax money,” Vance said at a press conference in Washington. “What we’re doing is we are stopping the federal payments that will go to the state government until the state government takes its obligations seriously to stop the fraud that’s being perpetrated against the American taxpayer,” he added. Trump administration warns other states Administrator of the Centres for Medicare & Medicaid Mehmet Oz, who accompanied Vance, said that the Trump administration has notified Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz of the funding pause for the state, which received a $259 million Medicaid reimbursement this month. “We will give them the money, but we’re going to hold it and only release it after they propose an act on a comprehensive corrective action plan to solve the problem,” Oz said. “If Minnesota fails to clean up the systems, the state will rack up a billion dollars of deferred payments this year.” This comes after the Trump administration sent thousands of federal agents to Minneapolis, which led to widespread protests and the death of two US citizens. The government later announced that it was withdrawing federal officials after massive outrage following the killings. “It’s unponderable that you would take advantage of these precious programs,” Oz said as he warned that other states would be next after Minnesota. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides free or low-cost health insurance to over 70 million people, including children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with disabilities in the United States. Tim Walz slam Trump administration The Trump administration’s move was slammed by Walz, who said that the funding pause “has nothing to do with fraud.” He added, “The agents Trump allegedly sent to investigate fraud are shooting protesters and arresting children. His DOJ is gutting the U.S. Attorney’s Office and crippling their ability to prosecute fraud. And every week Trump pardons another fraudster.”

US Vice President JD Vance announced a temporary halt to $259 million in Medicaid funds to Minnesota over alleged fraud, as Governor Tim Walz accused the Trump administration of politicising the move.

Vance announces Trump’s ‘war on fraud’ in Minnesota, pauses nearly $260 million Medicaid funding

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has entered a partial shutdown after its funding lapsed at 12:01 am on Saturday (Feb 14) as the White House and Democratic leaders continued to discuss immigration enforcement policy after the killing of two US citizens by federal agents in Minnesota last month. This comes after the Senate failed to pass the 60-vote threshold required to pass the DHS appropriations bill, and lawmakers left Washington over the weekend.Democrats have vowed that they would not approve the funding until new restrictions are place operations related to US President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown following the fatal shooting of Renee Good and Alex Pretti last month. They have demanded reforms in the way Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents operate.<h2>Will ICE continue to operate?</h2>ICE and CBP operations are expected to remain unaffected as they are deemed essential services, falling under Trump’s “big beautiful bill” that guarantees their funding. Although the services, including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Secret Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema), are expected to face disruptions.While the Republicans have agreed to agents wearing body cameras, they have resisted other proposals, including agents being required to obtain judicial warrants, signed by a judge, before entering private property.Meanwhile, Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, on Thursday (Feb 12) announced that the administration is ending its large-scale anti-migrant operation, Operation Metro Surge, in Minnesota. The move comes after weeks of outrage and protests following the killing of two by federal agents during the demonstrations.Last month, Trump’s federal crackdown against illegal immigrants sparked outrage after immigration officers killed two US citizens. A 37-year-old mother of three, Renee Good, was shot dead in her car by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on January 7. Another American citizen, Alex Pretti, an intensive-care nurse, was shot by federal agents while trying to help other protesters on January 24.

Homeland Security entered a partial shutdown after lawmakers failed to pass funding, amid a dispute over immigration policy following two fatal shootings in Minnesota. Will ICE continue to operate?

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has entered a partial shutdown after its funding lapsed at 12:01 am on Saturday (Feb 14) as the White House and Democratic leaders continued to discuss immigration enforcement policy after the killing of two US citizens by federal agents in Minnesota last month. This comes after the Senate failed to pass the 60-vote threshold required to pass the DHS appropriations bill, and lawmakers left Washington over the weekend. Democrats have vowed that they would not approve the funding until new restrictions are place operations related to US President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown following the fatal shooting of Renee Good and Alex Pretti last month. They have demanded reforms in the way Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents operate. Will ICE continue to operate? ICE and CBP operations are expected to remain unaffected as they are deemed essential services, falling under Trump’s “big beautiful bill” that guarantees their funding. Although the services, including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Secret Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema), are expected to face disruptions. While the Republicans have agreed to agents wearing body cameras, they have resisted other proposals, including agents being required to obtain judicial warrants, signed by a judge, before entering private property. Meanwhile, Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, on Thursday (Feb 12) announced that the administration is ending its large-scale anti-migrant operation, Operation Metro Surge, in Minnesota. The move comes after weeks of outrage and protests following the killing of two by federal agents during the demonstrations. Last month, Trump’s federal crackdown against illegal immigrants sparked outrage after immigration officers killed two US citizens. A 37-year-old mother of three, Renee Good, was shot dead in her car by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on January 7. Another American citizen, Alex Pretti, an intensive-care nurse, was shot by federal agents while trying to help other protesters on January 24.

Homeland Security entered a partial shutdown after lawmakers failed to pass funding, amid a dispute over immigration policy following two fatal shootings in Minnesota. Will ICE continue to operate?

Will ICE operate despite DHS shutdown as funding lapses over Minnesota federal killings?

Trump’s administration is expanding ICE detention nationwide with a $38B plan to convert warehouses into facilities, boosting capacity and accelerating deportations amid growing political backlash.

Trump’s administration is expanding ICE detention nationwide with a $38 billion plan to convert warehouses into facilities, boosting capacity and accelerating deportations amid growing political backlash.

From warehouses to ICE facilities: Trump’s $38 billion ‘mass deportation’ plan for 92,000 illegal aliens in detention centres

US President Donald Trump’s administration is set to spend $38 billion on a plan to acquire warehouses across the country and turn them into immigration detention centres with a capacity for tens of thousands of individuals. The expansion is expected to streamline and speed up the deportation of illegal aliens amid the large-scale US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.According to published documents sent to the governor of New Hampshire by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has disclosed that it will spend an estimated $158 million retrofitting a new detention facility in Merrimack, New Hampshire, and another $146m to operate the facility in the first three years.The plan, Detention Reengineering Initiative, will add 16 processing sites and take control of 10 existing “turnkey” facilities where ICE already operates, with the largest facility having a capacity of 10,000 people.“This new model will allow ICE to create an efficient detention network by reducing the total number of contracted detention facilities in use while increasing total bed capacity, enhancing custody management, and streamlining removal operations,” according to the document.The Trump administration’s expansion plans were first reported by The Washington Post earlier.Since Trump returned to the office last year, the administration has started purchasing warehouses across the United States with plans to convert them into detention facilities as part of its large immigration crackdown. The move has drawn concerns from local communities and state leaders from Arizona to Texas and Maryland.According to the documents, ICE said that the new centres will expand the detention capacity by 92,600 and are expected to be implemented by November. The program will be funded through congressional allocations under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.“These facilities will ensure the safe and humane civil detention of aliens in ICE custody, while helping ICE effectuate mass deportations,” the document reads.This comes after the Trump administration faced massive backlash in Minnesota after it deployed about 3,000 immigration agents, including Customs and Border Protection tactical officers and Border Patrol agents, as part of its “Operation Metro Surge”. Following outrage from residents after the killing of two US citizens by federal officers, the Trump administration has said that it will withdraw its federal force.

The Trump administration is planning a sweeping $38 billion expansion of immigration detention facilities nationwide, aiming to boost capacity and accelerate deportations under an intensified ICE crackdown.

US President Donald Trump’s administration is set to spend $38 billion on a plan to acquire warehouses across the country and turn them into immigration detention centres with a capacity for tens of thousands of individuals. The expansion is expected to streamline and speed up the deportation of illegal aliens amid the large-scale US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. According to published documents sent to the governor of New Hampshire by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has disclosed that it will spend an estimated $158 million retrofitting a new detention facility in Merrimack, New Hampshire, and another $146m to operate the facility in the first three years. The plan, Detention Reengineering Initiative, will add 16 processing sites and take control of 10 existing “turnkey” facilities where ICE already operates, with the largest facility having a capacity of 10,000 people. “This new model will allow ICE to create an efficient detention network by reducing the total number of contracted detention facilities in use while increasing total bed capacity, enhancing custody management, and streamlining removal operations,” according to the document. The Trump administration’s expansion plans were first reported by The Washington Post earlier. Since Trump returned to the office last year, the administration has started purchasing warehouses across the United States with plans to convert them into detention facilities as part of its large immigration crackdown. The move has drawn concerns from local communities and state leaders from Arizona to Texas and Maryland. According to the documents, ICE said that the new centres will expand the detention capacity by 92,600 and are expected to be implemented by November. The program will be funded through congressional allocations under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “These facilities will ensure the safe and humane civil detention of aliens in ICE custody, while helping ICE effectuate mass deportations,” the document reads. This comes after the Trump administration faced massive backlash in Minnesota after it deployed about 3,000 immigration agents, including Customs and Border Protection tactical officers and Border Patrol agents, as part of its “Operation Metro Surge”. Following outrage from residents after the killing of two US citizens by federal officers, the Trump administration has said that it will withdraw its federal force.

The Trump administration is planning a sweeping $38 billion expansion of immigration detention facilities nationwide, aiming to boost capacity and accelerate deportations under an intensified ICE crackdown.

ICE expanding its immigration crackdown? Trump admin’s $38 billion plan to convert warehouses into detention centres – Details inside

Trump’s Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota sparked protests after two fatal ICE shootings. The state sued over racial profiling claims. Following unrest, the administration began withdrawing agents.

Trump’s Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota sparked protests after two fatal ICE shootings. The state sued over racial profiling claims. Following unrest, the administration began withdrawing agents.

Killings, protests, withdrawal: How Trump’s Minnesota ICE crackdown unfolded – PICS

A 37-year-old man was shot dead by federal officers in Minneapolis on Saturday (Jan 24) amid the immigration crackdown launched by US President Donald Trump’s administration. The shooting is the third in the state of Minnesota, and the second fatal one after Renee Good was shot in the head by ICE agents. The incident drew hundreds of protesters out in the streets amid freezing temperatures as local authorities expressed outrage.Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara declined to identify the man who was shot by Border Patrol officers during the protest. The 37-year-old was identified by his parents as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse, Associated Press reported. Federal officials have said that the agent involved in the shooting is an eight-year Border Patrol veteran.Several videos of the shooting captured by bystanders have been circulated on social media. While the Trump administration claimed that Pretti was armed, videos seem to only show him holding a phone in his hand.<h2>Who was Alex Pretti?</h2>Born in Illinois, Pretti was a US citizen and had no criminal record, according to court documents. His family said that he had never interacted with law enforcement beyond a handful of traffic tickets. His family said that he deeply cared about people and was upset with the things happening in Minneapolis and across other US states amid the immigration crackdown. He participated in the protest as he felt what was happening was terrible and wrong.“He cared about people deeply and he was very upset with what was happening in Minneapolis and throughout the United States with ICE, as millions of other people are upset,” said Michael Pretti, Alex’s father. “He thought it was terrible, you know, kidnapping children, just grabbing people off the street. He cared about those people, and he knew it was wrong, so he did participate in protests.”His parents, who lived in Colorado, had urged him to be cautious while protesting in a recent conversation.“We had this discussion with him two weeks ago or so, you know, that go ahead and protest, but do not engage, do not do anything stupid, basically,” Michael Pretti said. “And he said he knows that. He knew that.”<h2>Did Pretti own a gun?</h2>The Department of Homeland Security said that Pretti was shot after he “approached” Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semiautomatic handgun, without specifying whether he brandished the gun. In the videos circulated on social media, he is seen with a phone in his hand, but none appear to show a visible weapon with him.Pretti’s family said he owned a handgun and had a permit to carry a concealed handgun in Minnesota. They added that they had never known him to carry it.

A 37-year-old ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, was shot dead by Border Patrol officers during an ICE protest in Minneapolis, sparking outrage amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

A 37-year-old man was shot dead by federal officers in Minneapolis on Saturday (Jan 24) amid the immigration crackdown launched by US President Donald Trump’s administration. The shooting is the third in the state of Minnesota, and the second fatal one after Renee Good was shot in the head by ICE agents. The incident drew hundreds of protesters out in the streets amid freezing temperatures as local authorities expressed outrage. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara declined to identify the man who was shot by Border Patrol officers during the protest. The 37-year-old was identified by his parents as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse, Associated Press reported. Federal officials have said that the agent involved in the shooting is an eight-year Border Patrol veteran. Several videos of the shooting captured by bystanders have been circulated on social media. While the Trump administration claimed that Pretti was armed, videos seem to only show him holding a phone in his hand. Who was Alex Pretti? Born in Illinois, Pretti was a US citizen and had no criminal record, according to court documents. His family said that he had never interacted with law enforcement beyond a handful of traffic tickets. His family said that he deeply cared about people and was upset with the things happening in Minneapolis and across other US states amid the immigration crackdown. He participated in the protest as he felt what was happening was terrible and wrong. “He cared about people deeply and he was very upset with what was happening in Minneapolis and throughout the United States with ICE, as millions of other people are upset,” said Michael Pretti, Alex’s father. “He thought it was terrible, you know, kidnapping children, just grabbing people off the street. He cared about those people, and he knew it was wrong, so he did participate in protests.” His parents, who lived in Colorado, had urged him to be cautious while protesting in a recent conversation. “We had this discussion with him two weeks ago or so, you know, that go ahead and protest, but do not engage, do not do anything stupid, basically,” Michael Pretti said. “And he said he knows that. He knew that.” Did Pretti own a gun? The Department of Homeland Security said that Pretti was shot after he “approached” Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semiautomatic handgun, without specifying whether he brandished the gun. In the videos circulated on social media, he is seen with a phone in his hand, but none appear to show a visible weapon with him. Pretti’s family said he owned a handgun and had a permit to carry a concealed handgun in Minnesota. They added that they had never known him to carry it.

A 37-year-old ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, was shot dead by Border Patrol officers during an ICE protest in Minneapolis, sparking outrage amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Who was Alex Pretti? 37-year-old ICU nurse shot by federal agent in Minneapolis

A federal judge temporarily blocked the US immigration officials from once again detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, hours after the judge ordered him to be released from an immigration detention facility. The temporary restraining order issued on early Friday came as the latest setback to the Trump administration's repeated efforts to deport Abrego Gracia, who has become a symbol of resistance against Donald Trump's ongoing crackdown on immigrants after he was wrongfully deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador.<h2>Who is Abrego Garcia?</h2>Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was born in El Salvador and first arrived in the United States around 2011 as a teenager fleeing gang violence and settled in Maryland with his American wife and child. In October 2019, an immigration judge granted him protection and a work permit, ruling he could not be deported to El Salvador, citing credible threats to his life from gangs there.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-trump-planning-core-5-superclub-with-india-as-an-alternative-to-g7-sidelining-europe-1765552327790">Is Trump planning Core-5 superclub with India as alternative to G7, sidelining Europe?</a><h2>What happened in his case?</h2>On March 12, 2025, Abrego Garcia was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials in Baltimore, Maryland. Three days later, on March 15, 2025, officials deported him to El Salvador despite the 2019 protection order, sending him to the maximum-security Terrorism Confinement Centre (CECOT). The deportation proved faulty and lacking legal grounds; the US government later called the removal an “administrative error.”<h2>Return to US and Charges</h2>Following legal pressure and a US Supreme Court order on April 10, 2025, to facilitate his return. The government had to bring Abrego Garcia back to the United States on June 6, 2025. Hours after his return, he appeared in federal court in Tennessee, where a grand jury indicted him on human smuggling charges linked to a 2022 Tennessee traffic stop.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-pax-silica-initiative-the-us-led-grouping-that-excluded-india-china-us-modi-trump-jinping-trade-war-tariffs-semiconductor-us-hegemony-1765541403919">What is Pax Silica Initiative? The US-led grouping that excluded India</a><h2>Legal battle and continued detention</h2>In August 2025, a judge ordered his release from criminal custody so he could await trial in Maryland, but Immigration officials detained him again during an August 25 check-in at ICE in Baltimore, starting proceedings to deport him to a third country, such as Uganda, &nbsp;plans later blocked by federal judges.&nbsp;On 11 December 2025, a federal judge in Maryland ruled that Abrego Garcia’s detention lacked legal justification and ordered his immediate release from ICE custody, dismissing claims ICE had lawful grounds to hold him.

Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador amid the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown on immigrants.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the US immigration officials from once again detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, hours after the judge ordered him to be released from an immigration detention facility. The temporary restraining order issued on early Friday came as the latest setback to the Trump administration's repeated efforts to deport Abrego Gracia, who has become a symbol of resistance against Donald Trump's ongoing crackdown on immigrants after he was wrongfully deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Who is Abrego Garcia? Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was born in El Salvador and first arrived in the United States around 2011 as a teenager fleeing gang violence and settled in Maryland with his American wife and child. In October 2019, an immigration judge granted him protection and a work permit, ruling he could not be deported to El Salvador, citing credible threats to his life from gangs there. Also Read: Is Trump planning Core-5 superclub with India as alternative to G7, sidelining Europe? What happened in his case? On March 12, 2025, Abrego Garcia was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials in Baltimore, Maryland. Three days later, on March 15, 2025, officials deported him to El Salvador despite the 2019 protection order, sending him to the maximum-security Terrorism Confinement Centre (CECOT). The deportation proved faulty and lacking legal grounds; the US government later called the removal an “administrative error.” Return to US and Charges Following legal pressure and a US Supreme Court order on April 10, 2025, to facilitate his return. The government had to bring Abrego Garcia back to the United States on June 6, 2025. Hours after his return, he appeared in federal court in Tennessee, where a grand jury indicted him on human smuggling charges linked to a 2022 Tennessee traffic stop. Also Read: What is Pax Silica Initiative? The US-led grouping that excluded India Legal battle and continued detention In August 2025, a judge ordered his release from criminal custody so he could await trial in Maryland, but Immigration officials detained him again during an August 25 check-in at ICE in Baltimore, starting proceedings to deport him to a third country, such as Uganda, plans later blocked by federal judges. On 11 December 2025, a federal judge in Maryland ruled that Abrego Garcia’s detention lacked legal justification and ordered his immediate release from ICE custody, dismissing claims ICE had lawful grounds to hold him.

Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador amid the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown on immigrants.

Abrego Garcia vs Trump: How a migrant became symbol of resistance against Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants

The US State Department on Friday (Nov 28) announced a immediate pause on visa issuance for Afghan passport holders. This comes after the US immigration service said it will halt all asylum decisions. The decisions followed US President Donald Trump's announcement that his administration will “permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries. &nbsp;Trump was unclear about the countries he was referring to. However, he also shared a picture of American airplane leaving Afghanistan with hundreds of people in 2021 under the then US President Joe Biden. Trump said that “people poured into our country totally unvetted and unchecked.” He added, “We will fix it, but will never forget what crooked Joe Biden and his thugs did to our country!”&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251129/image-1764384695950.png"></figure>

This also comes after a National Guard member was shot by an Afghan suspect. According to sources quoted by CNN, his family members said he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder.<h2>Trump's migration ban</h2>Trump announced a ban on migration from all third world countries after shooting incident near the White House. The decision, aimed at allowing the US system to "recover fully," could have far-reaching global consequences, impacting millions who migrate to the US for work, education, or to escape persecution. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that while the US has made technological advancements, its immigration policies have undermined progress and living conditions for many.

The US has paused asylum decisions and halted visa issuance for Afghan passport holders under Trump’s intensified immigration crackdown. The move follows the killing of a National Guard member by an Afghan national, prompting reviews of asylum, green cards, and potential deportations.

The US State Department on Friday (Nov 28) announced a immediate pause on visa issuance for Afghan passport holders. This comes after the US immigration service said it will halt all asylum decisions. The decisions followed US President Donald Trump's announcement that his administration will “permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries. Trump was unclear about the countries he was referring to. However, he also shared a picture of American airplane leaving Afghanistan with hundreds of people in 2021 under the then US President Joe Biden. Trump said that “people poured into our country totally unvetted and unchecked.” He added, “We will fix it, but will never forget what crooked Joe Biden and his thugs did to our country!”

The US has paused asylum decisions and halted visa issuance for Afghan passport holders under Trump’s intensified immigration crackdown. The move follows the killing of a National Guard member by an Afghan national, prompting reviews of asylum, green cards, and potential deportations.

US halts visa issuance for individuals travelling on Afghan passports after Trump's 'third-world' migration ban

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided several marijuana farms including the famous Glass House Farms, &nbsp; in California's Camarillo on Thursday (July 11). Dozens of farmworkers were also detained during an immigration raid at a Ventura County agricultural businesses. The officers faced massive protests by almost 500 people, as per multiple reports. Dramatic visuals from the raids were shared on social media in which officers are seen pointing guns, throwing smoke grenades and rubber bullets at protestors. At least one video shows a protestor appearing to fire at the federal agents. ICE officers arrived for the raids military vehicles, helicopters, and weapons. The ICE is yet to issue a statement about the situation in Camarillo.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">NEW: What’s really happening in Camarillo, CA? Reports say federal agents used tear gas and force against anti-ICE protesters—body-slamming some, dragging others from vehicles, and physically clearing the area. Authorities claim it’s a necessary show of strength to deter… <a href="https://t.co/JtYzgMpO91">pic.twitter.com/JtYzgMpO91</a>&mdash; Brand Leakage (@Brandleakage) <a href="https://twitter.com/Brandleakage/status/1943465093175648747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The raids come after Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said that there would be "no amnesty" for agricultural workers as President Donald Trump's administration moves to deport all immigrants in the country illegally. "Ultimately, the answer on this is automation, also some reform within the current governing structure. And then also, when you think about, there are 34 million able-bodied adults in our Medicaid program. There are plenty of workers in America," she said at a press conference outside the Department of Agriculture headquarters. The farm sector in US has warned that mass deportation of farm workers would disrupt the food supply, however, the Trump administration seems to have reversed course after its signal of pausing raids on some farm work sites in June. Angel Marie, who is with the volunteer organization 805 Immigration Coalition, told the LA Times that at least one person was being held at gunpoint after they tried to take out their phone and record the raid. Meanwhile, Glass Farms Brands issued a statement saying, "The company fully complied with agent search warrants and will provide further updates if necessary."

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), alongside Border Patrol and US Customs and Border Protection, executed a large-scale immigration enforcement operation on several farms along Laguna Road near Camarillo, Ventura County, California

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided several marijuana farms including the famous Glass House Farms, in California's Camarillo on Thursday (July 11). Dozens of farmworkers were also detained during an immigration raid at a Ventura County agricultural businesses. The officers faced massive protests by almost 500 people, as per multiple reports. Dramatic visuals from the raids were shared on social media in which officers are seen pointing guns, throwing smoke grenades and rubber bullets at protestors. At least one video shows a protestor appearing to fire at the federal agents. ICE officers arrived for the raids military vehicles, helicopters, and weapons. The ICE is yet to issue a statement about the situation in Camarillo.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), alongside Border Patrol and US Customs and Border Protection, executed a large-scale immigration enforcement operation on several farms along Laguna Road near Camarillo, Ventura County, California

Trump administration's immigration crackdown continues: ICE raids marijuana farms in California's Camarillo - Here's what happened

Trump administration's immigration crackdown has led to massive protests in downtown Los Angeles. It has now spread to other places including Texas. Here's the latest updates

Trump administration's immigration crackdown has led to massive protests in downtown Los Angeles. It has now spread to other places including Texas. Here's the latest updates

National Guard in Texas, Marines in LA, Molotov cocktail attack: Protests over Trump admin's immigration crackdown continues

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