Immigrant women held at the Krome North Processing Center in Miami are alleging mistreatment and inhumane conditions inside U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, raising fresh concerns over detainee treatment amid the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration crackdown. Four women detained in February at Krome — a facility typically reserved for male detainees — have come forward to describe what they endured during their time in custody. All four were held for alleged immigration violations but had no criminal background, according to a review of law enforcement records. They detailed their experiences in audio recordings and interviews, including long hours…
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CHICAGO, IL — The final stage of the Kennedy Expressway rehabilitation project is set to commence this week, bringing significant lane closures, detours, and anticipated traffic congestion as crews undertake major infrastructure improvements. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has confirmed that the third and last phase of the three-year project will officially begin on Tuesday, March 19. Starting Monday at 9 p.m., construction crews will begin establishing safety zones along the expressway, marking the onset of disruptions. Traffic along the Kennedy has remained relatively smooth leading up to the project, but gridlock is expected to set in as work…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A dramatic legal standoff unfolded over the weekend as the Trump administration proceeded with deportation flights despite a federal judge’s direct order to halt them. The case, which involves alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, has ignited a constitutional battle over executive power, national security, and judicial authority. The dispute began when Chief Judge James Boasberg of the Washington, D.C., District Court issued an emergency ruling on Saturday, ordering the Trump administration to stop all deportation flights involving non-citizens affected by President Trump’s Alien Enemies Act (AEA) proclamation. Boasberg emphasized the urgency of compliance,…
CHICAGO, IL — A shooting in Chicago’s West Humboldt Park neighborhood left three people critically injured Sunday afternoon, prompting an ongoing police investigation. The incident occurred at approximately 3:26 p.m. in the 4200 block of West Crystal Street, near Keeler Avenue and north of Division Street. According to authorities, the victims—a 23-year-old man, an 18-year-old man, and a 16-year-old boy—were standing outside a residence when gunfire erupted. All three sustained gunshot wounds before managing to transport themselves to nearby hospitals. Police have not yet disclosed information regarding a potential suspect or motive. The 23-year-old victim suffered gunshot wounds to the…
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA — A U.S. social media influencer has come under fire after a viral video showed her grabbing a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia. The act triggered widespread condemnation from wildlife experts, government officials, and social media users, leading to an official investigation and the influencer’s voluntary departure from the country. Now, after leaving Australia, Sam Jones—who also goes by the name Samantha Strable—has issued a public apology, claiming she acted out of concern for the animal’s well-being. The footage, originally posted on Jones’ Instagram account, captured the Montana-based influencer running away from a roadside while…