Law Enforcement
Trump’s invasion’ of Chicago and Portland faces legal challenges
"Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers!" President Donald Trump blasted on Truth Social on October 8. "Governor Pritzker also!" The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago…
Trump’s National Guard plan edges U.S. closer to a permanent federal police force
The Pentagon is directing every state and U.S. territory to create "quick reaction forces" within their National Guards, which will be trained to respond to civil disturbances and emergencies, according to a…
ICE’s mass arrests ensnare U.S. citizens and show no signs of stopping
The Trump administration's emphasis on immigration enforcement is sparking protests across the country. It has also caused disagreement among Republicans and, as covered by Reason's Autumn Billings, within the…
Tennessee prosecutors drop charges against Larry Bushart over Facebook meme
Last month, Tennessee authorities arrested a man for posting a Facebook meme, a clear violation of his First Amendment rights, and held him on a $2 million bond. This week, prosecutors dropped the case, but that doesn't…
Florida scrubs arrests of U.S. citizens from immigration enforcement data
A Florida immigration enforcement dashboard was quietly edited to remove evidence of arrests of U.S. citizens after a local media outlet asked about the arrests. The Miami New Times reported on October 15 that data showing…
ICE spent over $71 million on guns, armor, and chemical munitions in 2025 so far
Under President Donald Trump, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has seen rapid growth in its budget (which has nearly tripled), personnel, and surveillance technology. New data reveal that the agency has also rapidly…
Singapore can’t execute its way to a drug-free society
When I met Angelia Pranthaman and her brother Joshua in Singapore two years ago, they were still cheerful and upbeat. They had a couple of hours to kill before their bus back to Malaysia, a long journey they undertook as…
Today’s Feel-Good Story
People are lining up to work for ICE: A whopping 175,000 Americans have applied to join Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin revealed the updated…
Federal judge in Chicago demands body cams for immigration agents amid brutality claims
As "Operation Midway Blitz" rages on and federal officers clash with protestors in the streets of Chicago, the same federal agencies are duking it out with judges in federal courtrooms. On Thursday, United States…
D.C. woman acquitted of assaulting FBI agent after 3 grand juries declined to indict
In August, President Donald Trump took over the police force in Washington, D.C., and flooded the city with officers from various federal agencies. As part of this show of force, federal agents arrested hundreds of people,…
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