US Border Patrol agents were spotted making multiple arrests in Charlotte during an operation targeting “violent criminal illegal aliens” in the Democratic-run city, a move widely condemned by local officials.

A federal judge toured the Broadview ICE processing facility on Thursday, amid a lawsuit alleging inhumane conditions for immigrants being detained inside the building.

After recent high-profile use of force encounters, federal officials have seemingly rushed to offer full-throated defenses of immigration agents, raising questions about whether previously enshrined mechanisms meant to hold law enforcement accountable for wrongdoing have been all but abandoned in President Donald Trump’s second term.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a 36-year-old Liberian man in Warren, Rhode Island. ICE identified the man as a habitual criminal offender who was in the country illegally and had a 2009 deportation order. A local lawmaker criticized ICE's tactics, stating they create fear in the community and lack transparency.

A Philadelphia-area sheriff was ousted last week after facing criticism from his Democratic opponent and rights groups over a partnership he forged with federal immigration authorities. Fred Harran, the Republican sheriff of Bucks County,

The 12-count indictment includes charges of rioting and providing material support to terrorists, according to a statement.

Family searches through North Country jail ledgers recall a hidden history that shaped today's ICE detention network.

Portlanders have exercised great restraint in the face of significant provocation,” Jeff Merkley said. “And they did it with joy and whimsy.”

The 226-acre federal property currently houses Coast Guard and Park Police operations, with Rep. Malliotakis expressing opposition to the potential plan.