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The Independent
26-06-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Shocking scenes as woman dragged out of meeting for trying to speak during hearing on ICE rules
Chants of 'let her speak!' erupted at a Miami-Dade Commission meeting, after a woman was dragged out of the event before being given a chance to give her remarks on a controversial agreement between county jails and ICE. Video footage and pictures showed the woman, later identified by local Florida news outlets as 36-year-old Camila Ramos, being manhandled by County Sheriff's deputies and falling to the floor at the meeting on Thursday. 'Let go of me!' Ramos shouted repeatedly. 'I can stand and I can be quiet… I have a right to understand this process… Stop it!' The altercation prompted cheers from others assembled in the room. The incident came after the board's refusal to vote on an agreement between the jails and ICE that advocacy groups say will make it harder for families to track undocumented family members if they are taken into custody. Resolution 11A also allows the county jails to hold immigration detainees on behalf of ICE for up to 48 hours and charge the government $50 per person, per NBC South Florida. Ramos allegedly ignored an officer who told her not to speak after Commission Chair Anthony Rodriguez explained he would ban future public comments on the issue if any person chose to speak at the meeting. The Miami Herald reported that the outburst later prompted further small scuffles with law enforcement. The scenes in Florida come against the backdrop of an ongoing push by the Trump administration to expand its immigration powers by tapping resources from other federal agencies. So-called 287(g) agreements — named after a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act — effectively deputize local law enforcement to work with federal agencies to enforce federal law. ICE has signed 571 of those cooperative agreements covering 40 states as of May 18, according to ICE. The expansion of the 287(g) program 'further fuels Trump's mass deportation agenda by expanding the dragnet for putting people into the arrest to deportation pipeline,' according to the Immigrant Legal Resource Center. Earlier this month, federal troops were deployed to Los Angeles over the objections of California officials in response to widespread protests against immigration raids, sparking violent clashes in the city and surrounding areas. Officials reported having carried out roughly 1,200 arrests per day in June, though the number still looks set to increase. White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have reportedly urged immigration officials to hit 3,000 arrests per day. Elsewhere in Florida, Trump's allies have signed up in force with state officials reclaiming public land in the Everglades to build 'Alligator Alcatraz' – a prison designed to detain thousands of immigrants. The project is expected to cost roughly $450 million a year to operate.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Strong storms damage Canton Trade Days, take roofs off nearby homes: Sheriff
The Brief Canton has been left with damage after strong storms swept through the area on Sunday. Included in the damaged areas the Canton Trade Days market. CANTON, Texas - Strong winds and heavy rains caused damage at Canton Trade Days and surrounding areas on Sunday. According to county officials, the widespread damage has been largely cleared, and there are no injuries reported. FOX 4 visited Canton Trade Days following the reports of storm damage, and found that trees were toppled, power lines were downed, and many booths and walkways at Trade Days had been damaged and flooded. According to Van Zandt County Sheriff Kevin Bridger, most damage in the area has been cleared, and no injuries have been reported. Bridger reported trees down in the area, roof leaks at the county jail, roofs torn off homes and trees downed across roadways. The sheriff says FM 859 was closed after the storm, and there are some remaining power outages in the city. Bridger also says some businesses and other structures were damaged. The Source Information in this article came from FOX 4 coverage in Canton and Van Zandt County Sheriff Kevin Bridger.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Yahoo
Help find the driver of a deadly Dallas hit-and-run crash
The Brief A 58-year-old man was hit by a car and killed on Friday while standing outside his truck near Hwy. 175 and Municipal Street in Dallas. The person who hit him drove off and didn't stop to help. Law enforcement officials are now looking for the driver of a 2009-2013 charcoal gray Toyota Corolla with front passenger side damage. DALLAS - Law enforcement officials are searching for the driver of a grey Toyota Corolla following a deadly hit-and-run crash. What we know The crash happened this past Friday night on eastbound U.S. Highway 175 at Municipal Street. Dallas County Sheriff's deputies found 58-year-old Bonifacio Lozano lying in the right lane of the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators now believe Lozano had pulled over after exiting and was standing outside his truck. He was struck by a 2009-2013 charcoal grey Toyota Corolla. The car's driver kept going and never stopped to help. What we don't know Investigators are still trying to identify the hit-and-run driver. His or her car now likely has damage to the front passenger side and a missing right mirror. The sheriff's office shared a picture of a similar vehicle indicating where the damage might be. What you can do Anyone who spots the vehicle or has information about the crime is urged to call 214-589-2327 or email VCU@ The Source The information in this story comes from the Dallas County Sheriff's Office.
