Pope Leo urges U.S. bishops to speak about Trump’s immigration crackdown after being shown migrants’ letters

[ad_1] The Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S. immigration crackdown met Wednesday with Pope Leo XIV, bringing him a packet of letters from immigrant families “terrorized” by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported as the Trump administration’s tactics grow increasingly combative. El Paso Bishop Mark…

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ICE detention oversight agency temporarily closed

[ad_1] The Trump administration is pushing forward with its immigration crackdown even as the government shutdown drags on. But the Washington Post reports the Office of Detention Oversight, which inspects the safety of ICE detention centers, is currently closed. Doug MacMillan, corporate accountability reporter for the Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss. [ad_2] Source…

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Judge demands to know why Trump administration ignored order about redirecting deportation flights

[ad_1] A federal judge admonished the Justice Department Monday for disobeying his order to turn around two planes en route to El Salvador that were carrying alleged Tren de Aragua gang members. He also demanded explanations about removal flights ordered since President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act Saturday. During a hearing on the Trump administration’s…

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