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​​The relatives of Venezuelan migrants in the U.S. who were flown to a prison in El Salvador by the U.S. government, who alleged they were members of the Tren de Aragua gang, protest outside the United Nations building in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Photo: Ariana Cubillos/AP

Federal court in New York blocks removals under Alien Enemies Act

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A federal court in New York has granted a preliminary injunction blocking...

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Trump signs executive orders targeting immigration, birthright citizenship

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March 18 | Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

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March for Reproductive Freedom over the Brooklyn Bridge, in Cadman Plaza Park

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ACLU, for first time, elects Black person as its president

February 1 | David Crary, Associated Press

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    Many of the 100,000 people who held city-issued Br Many of the 100,000 people who held city-issued Brooklyn Bridge Park viewing tickets for The Macy’s July 4 Fireworks called the event a “total fiasco,” with a large number not making it onto the piers. Numerous people told the Brooklyn Eagle they found themselves in panic-inducing logjams while trying to get into the park. Many commenters said there appeared to be no central coordination for handling the huge crowds, and photos show unsafe, crammed streets.  🔗Click the link in the bio to read more and to see more photos. Photos courtesy of Murray Schechter (1), Justin Pollock (2) and Marc Hermann (3).
    It was like a bombshell dropped on Brooklyn Height It was like a bombshell dropped on Brooklyn Heights earlier this week when the city announced a police shutdown of traffic into the neighborhood — particularly, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, which will be closed to all public viewing of the Macy’s July 4th fireworks 🎇 on the waterfront. For the full story, click the link in bio. #4thofjuly #brooklynheights #brooklynheightspromenade #policeshutdown #fireworks #bkheights #promanadelockdown #brooklynbridgepark #bkeagle #news #BKnews
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