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Women and children reportedly zip-tied during South Shore Chicago ICE raid

On Monday night, an apartment building in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood became the site of the federal government’s immigration crackdown on the city. According to the Department of Homeland Security, 37 people were arrested in the late-night apartment raid on 7500 South Shore Street. The agency claimed it was targeting a Venezuelan gang called Tren […]

Utah Loses First Black-Owned Brewery Following Eviction Over $50K In Unpaid Rent

by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 4, 2025 Policy Kings was a Black- and veteran-owned brewery. Utah’s premier Black-owned brewery, Policy Kings, has closed its doors amid a court battle with a landlord over $49,000 in unpaid rent. The Black- and veteran-owned brewery made the unfortunate announcement on Sept. 26, shortly after co-owner Sara Ridgel revealed the […]

Apple Removes ICE Tracking App From The App Store

by Kandiss Edwards October 4, 2025 The company cites “safety risks” for law enforcement officers. The move follows intense criticism from Trump administration officials who claimed the app endangered ICE agents. Apple has removed the controversial app ICEBlock and similar software from its App Store after a request from the U.S. Department of Justice. The […]

New York Now Requires Social Media Apps To Report Content Moderation Policies

by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 4, 2025 New York is mandating that major social media apps disclose the volume of their hate speech and misinformation. On Thursday, Oct. 2, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the start of a new policy that requires social media companies to report their content moderation policies to the Office […]

White House reacts to Bad Bunny named as 2026 Super Bowl performer and threat of ICE enforcement

The White House officially reacted to the news of Latin global superstar Bad Bunny being named as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer during a Friday press briefing. When asked about the announcement, which has sparked criticism from conservatives, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt demurred on divulging President Donald Trump’s thoughts about the entertainment […]