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US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia ask judge to keep him in jail over deportation concerns

Uncertainty surrounds Kilmar Abrego Garcia's potential deportation as his attorneys seek to delay his release due to contradictory statements from the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Judge orders Abrego Garcia to remain in jail after his lawyers raise deportation concerns

Legal uncertainties around Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immigration status delay his release pending further court decisions.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Gang leaders among first to be hit by small boat sanctions

The UK has frozen the assets of gang leaders and small boat suppliers to combat human smuggling.
#migration
Europe news
fromeuronews
1 month ago

UN launches rescue operation after eight migrants die off Djibouti

Tragic loss of migrant lives highlights the dangers of human smuggling along precarious migration routes.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Record number of migrants cross Channel in 2025 so far

Record number of migrants crossing the English Channel in 2025, surpassing 2024 figures.
Miami food
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

How one of Florida's richest cities became a hotspot for smuggling Chinese migrants into the US

Increased Chinese migration to Coral Gables, Florida, raises concerns about human smuggling networks.
#deportation
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Judge orders Abrego Garcia released from jail, but his future remains uncertain

The judge determined that Abrego Garcia would only be able to travel between his home state of Maryland and parts of Tennessee, where his trial is being held.
US news
Law
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

DOJ's Past Lies Continue to Backfire - emptywheel

The legal distinction between human smuggling and human trafficking is crucial in ongoing cases.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Lawsuit challenges Tennessee law against 'harboring' undocumented people

Tennessee lawsuit challenges new law criminalizing aid to undocumented immigrants, citing constitutional concerns and potential community harm.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Federal judge says Abrego Garcia can be released on bail. That doesn't mean he will be

Kilmar Abrego Garcia can be released on bail but may remain in custody due to ICE involvement.
US news
fromeuronews
1 month ago

US charges man mistakenly deported to El Salvador upon return

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported mistakenly but is now back in the U.S. facing charges for a human smuggling operation.
Miami Marlins
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

10-year-old girl identified weeks after smuggling vessel capsized off San Diego

Mahi Brijeshkumar Patel's remains were identified after drowning in a smuggling incident following a boating disaster.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

DNA tests confirm human remains found on California beach were of 10-year-old girl on capsized panga

The tragic incident highlights the dangers of human smuggling attempts, particularly in treacherous waters, and emphasizes the ongoing challenges faced by families seeking a better life.
Miami Marlins
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Search warrant adds more details about alleged smuggling boat that capsized off California coast

Border Patrol is investigating a tragic boat capsizing incident linked to human smuggling that resulted in multiple fatalities.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Texas sheriff discovers a dozen migrants hidden inside hay bales during traffic stop of apparent human smuggler

A Texas deputy discovered 12 undocumented migrants hidden in hollowed hay bales during a traffic stop, revealing an alarming human smuggling tactic.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US bans India agencies 'facilitating illegal immigration' DW 05/19/2025

The US State Department has imposed a visa ban on Indian travel agency officials accused of facilitating illegal immigration.
Black Lives Matter
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Girl, 10, missing in 'heartbreaking' California migrant boat tragedy

A human smuggling attempt off Del Mar resulted in three deaths, including a 14-year-old boy, prompting federal charges against five individuals.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was allegedly hired by a convicted human smuggler to transport illegal migrants: report

"After pulling him over for speeding, cops found eight passengers in the car but no luggage - despite the group having been on the road for three days from Texas."
UK news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Dad in coma, son dead and 10-year-old daughter missing after migrant boat capsizes; 5 charged

The drowning deaths of these children are a heartbreaking reminder of how little human traffickers care about the costs of their deadly business," U.S. Atty. Adam Gordon said in a statement. "We are committed to seeking justice for these vulnerable victims, and to holding accountable any traffickers responsible for their deaths.
San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

3 killed and 9 missing after small boat capsizes off San Diego, Coast Guard says

A boat capsized off San Diego, leading to three deaths and multiple injuries amidst a search for additional missing persons.
Dallas Cowboys
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Sheriff in remote stretch of Texas border reports migrant crossings pick up as smugglers get desperate under Trump

Illegal border crossings have significantly decreased under Trump, but smugglers adapt by seeking remote areas to continue their trade.
Increased migrant crossings in remote Texas due to difficulty in patrol and dangerous conditions.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Cuban woman sentenced in Miami for role in smuggling operation that left 16 dead

A Cuban woman received a 7.5-year prison sentence for her role in a smuggling operation that resulted in 16 drownings, including children.
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Guilty verdicts in first trial of smugglers charged in 53 migrants' deaths

Ultimately, the actions of Felipe Orduña-Torres and Armando Gonzales-Ortega reflect a tragic consequence of human smuggling, wherein greed overrides human dignity and life.
US news
#criminal-organization
Los Angeles
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

2 leaders of group suspected of smuggling 20,000 immigrants are arrested in Los Angeles

Two alleged leaders of a smuggling ring arrested for transporting 20,000 people from Guatemala to the U.S., charging up to $18,000 each.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Two leaders of group suspected of smuggling 20,000 immigrants arrested in LA

Two leaders of a migrant smuggling operation were arrested in LA, accused of transporting 20,000 people illegally into the US over five years.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

2 leaders of group suspected of smuggling 20,000 immigrants are arrested in Los Angeles

Two alleged leaders of a smuggling ring arrested for transporting 20,000 people from Guatemala to the U.S., charging up to $18,000 each.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Two leaders of group suspected of smuggling 20,000 immigrants arrested in LA

Two leaders of a migrant smuggling operation were arrested in LA, accused of transporting 20,000 people illegally into the US over five years.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
4 months ago

4 charged for allegedly leading human smuggling ring that brought 20,000 people into United States

Four men face federal charges for leading a massive human smuggling operation from Guatemala to the U.S., risking lives for profit.
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