Trade unions, left in Europe express solidarity with Minnesota general strike
Trade unions and left parties in Europe have reacted with solidarity to the January 23 general strike in Minnesota and condemned the violence of the Trump administration.
Federal arrests over ICE protest in a Minneapolis church ignite fierce resistance from Black community
The arrests of two beloved Black activists in Minneapolis sparked outrage and defiance from the community, with leaders calling for resistance and a nationwide general strike against state repression.
They took her baby: The struggle of a nation and a mother to reunite a family after US deportation
The Venezuelan government, working with the family and social organizations, achieved the repatriation of 2-year-old Maikelys after consistent pressure on US authorities to reunite the mother with her daughter.
Palestinian student organizer arrested and detained by US Department of Homeland Security
The arrest of Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil took place in the wake of increased threats by the Trump administration to student activists
Outrage in US over Biden’s bid to reopen immigrant child detention facilities
Two detention facilities for undocumented immigrant minors were reopened by the Biden administration. They had been shut down during the Trump administration in the face of protests
Ep 93- COVID-19: Incarcerated population at risk
In this episode of Around the World in 8 minutes, we look at the situation in prisons across the globe as states turn a blind eye to their plight.
Immigration detention centers “rife with abuse,” investigation reveals
The investigation by USA Today highlighted that these abuses are well documented but ignored by competent government authorities who instead renew their contracts and licenses
Torn apart from families, almost 400 remain in detention after ICE raids in Mississippi
Around 680 workers from seven food processing units were detained by ICE on Wednesday in the largest single-state operation in recent times
A look at the most damning aspects of the Trump administration’s “immigration control”
From scorched earth to profiteering rackets to sexual abuse by prison guards, the Trump administration’s immigration control has shed all pretense of humanity on part of the US
Donald Trump’s Xenophobia and the Policy on Migrants
Border restrictions and the proposed deportation of millions of long-time US residents is a sign of greater problems within the capitalist global order.
Trump announces ‘millions’ to be processed and deported by the ICE
The announcement also indicated a plan to form buffer states in the region by signing deals with Mexico and Guatemala
Around the World in 8 Minutes: Episode 20
In this episode, we look at the Colombian national strike, the activists protecting the Venezuelan embassy in Washington DC, and the students of Johns Hopkins University protesting the administration’s association with ICE.
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
