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The Raid, the Stunt, and the Provocateur: How Canal Street's Black Vendors Survived a Year of Targeted Harassment

In an exclusive interview, fitness coach and filmmaker Andre Ricardo, whose gym sits one floor above the chaos, describes what the October 2025 raid and a series of staged viral stunts actually looked like from the ground.
04/21/2026

New DHS Secretary Considers Removing International Flights From ‘Sanctuary Cities’

This plan would target major airline hubs like New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, New Orleans, and others.
04/07/2026

Black ICE, Airport Chaos, and Why a Debate is Heating U

Critics say the Trump administration may be using Black and Brown agents to soften backlash over its airport deployment.
03/25/2026

'Please Help Free My Son': A Mother's Fight to Bring Her Legally Admitted Teen Home From ICE Detention

In an exclusive interview with BET, Raiza Contreras describes the moment ICE arrested her son at a Manhattan courthouse and her fight to bring him home.
03/10/2026

The Human Cost of ICE in Detroit

From construction sites to classrooms, interviews with detainees’ families, teachers, and lawmakers reveal how enforcement actions are disrupting lives and raising questions about transparency and oversight.
03/09/2026

Man Who Vetted ICE Agents Busted in Minnesota Prostitution Sting

Police say a contractor who did background checks for federal agencies was among 30 men arrested in operation “Operation Lookin’ For Love In All The Wrong Places.”
02/12/2026

Kirk Franklin Calls Out Church Silence Against ICE

The gospel star urged pastors to act on immigration enforcement, prompting both backlash and scripture-backed support online.
02/11/2026

ICE Crackdown Barely Targeted Violent Offenders, New Data Shows

Less than 14% of nearly 400,000 people arrested by ICE in Trump’s first year back in office had violent records, according to a new report.
02/10/2026

Actress Anne-Marie Johnson’s Anti-ICE Flags Ignite Neighborhood Debate

With L.A.already on edge over ICE raids, Johnson’s bold display struck a nerve and raised questions about speech, safety, and neighborly norms.
02/10/2026

Civil Rights Attorneys Call for Independent Probe into Keith Porter’s Death

After more than a month, the family and community still have no answers, and the killer has still not been publicly identified.
02/06/2026

Keith Lee Roasts ICE and Tells Fans to Eat at Local Mexican Restaurants

The viral food critic pushed back when asked where to eat in L.A., urging support for local Mexican spots and gave a very pointed message to Immigration Enforcement.
02/03/2026