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Robert Falaguerra and another victim had luxury vehicles, including a Range Rover and a Porsche, stolen from Miami Beach as part of an international car theft ring targeting shipping companies. Authorities determined that the scheme utilizes forged work orders to reroute and steal cars meant for destinations like Chicago or Colorado. The investigation led to the arrest of Hakam Shahin by U.S. Marshals on charges involving conspiring to transport stolen motor vehicles from Newark, New Jersey, allegedly bound for the United Arab Emirates.

In July 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 51,000 immigrants, setting a record for the Trump administration. While agents employed new tactics like airport arrests, experts questioned if increased arrest quotas would translate into higher deportation numbers. Additionally, stricter rules on visas taking effect in September could cost the nation’s economy up to $145 billion per year by 2035.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more people in July than any previous month of the Trump administration by employing new tactics like checkpoints and arresting academics. Experts noted that the focus on high arrest numbers often detains non-criminals with expired visas, leading to a confusing public mission statement. Additionally, a new September rule setting stricter visa time limits could potentially cost the nation's economy up to $145 billion per year by 2035.

Democrats promised stricter oversight of an immigration detention company if they win a majority. Protestors demonstrated outside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey, which is operated by GEO Group. GEO Group runs numerous migrant detention centers nationwide and has faced claims regarding medical neglect, including cases in New Jersey.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported 51,000 arrests in July—the highest number recorded by the Trump administration—using new tactics such as airport detentions and National Forest checkpoints. However, policy analysts warn that focusing on high arrest numbers does not guarantee increased deportations, noting that many arrested are non-criminals who merely possess an expired visa. Furthermore, a pending rule is expected to impose stricter time limits on visas for students and researchers, potentially costing the nation's economy $145 billion per year by 2035.

A ground stop was issued at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on July 10, 2026, due to thunderstorms, grounding all departing flights. The FAA reported the measure was lifted by 4:30 p.m., but 410 flight delays and 12 cancellations occurred. Storms also caused traffic disruptions and power outages affecting over 28,000 Duke Energy customers.

Detainees at the Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey, are suing ICE over allegations of medical neglect. Protests have occurred outside the facility, and detainees have reported poor conditions.

Clashes between ICE agents, GEO Security Group staff, and protesters erupted outside the Delaney Hall immigrant detention center in Newark, NJ, as demonstrators supported detainees on a hunger strike. A photographer was struck by a security staff driver's vehicle during the unrest, which followed a curfew lifted by Mayor Ras Baraka.

The US Senate passed a $70 billion immigration crackdown bill. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was observed guarding Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey.

Protesters gathered outside Delaney Hall prison in Newark, New Jersey on June 1, 2026, to oppose ICE and Trump's migrant deportation policy. The event highlighted ongoing activism against immigration enforcement measures.

Uber reported that New York City was the most forgetful city in the U.S. for the second consecutive year, while Newark, New Jersey ranked last among the top 10 cities for lost items.

Tensions escalated at a Newark, New Jersey, immigration detention center as pro-ICE protesters confronted demonstrators advocating for detainees alleging inhumane conditions. The standoff occurred after demonstrators had been protesting outside the facility for over a week.

A hunger and labor strike at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, entered its ninth day as detained immigrants demanded improved conditions and medical care. Right-wing counterprotesters in Trump hats demonstrated outside the facility, clashing with supporters of the detainees.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford is reacting to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's proposal to halt international flights to Newark, New Jersey, due to ICE protests. The article is reported by Lindsey Reiser.

Donald Newhouse, a billionaire newspaper mogul and heir to a media empire, died at 96. He served as president of the Star-Ledger in Newark, New Jersey, and led Advance Publications’ newspaper group into the internet age.

Protesters clashed with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at New Jersey's Delaney Hall detention facility, escalating demonstrations over alleged poor medical care and detention conditions. Detainees claimed insufficient food, inadequate healthcare, and limited family communication, which ICE and the facility operator, GEO Group, denied, asserting compliance with high standards.

Multiple U.S. mayors are working to sustain guaranteed income programs after federal pandemic relief funding expires at the end of 2024. Cities like Evanston, Illinois and Cook County are racing to spend remaining ARPA funds while seeking alternative local funding sources to keep the cash assistance programs permanent.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka won re-election with over 50% of the vote, avoiding a runoff in November. He is a Democrat and one of the most progressive mayors in the nation. Baraka previously made national headlines when he was arrested by ICE agents during an anti-ICE protest.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka won re-election with over 50% of the vote, avoiding a runoff in November. He is a Democrat and one of the most progressive mayors in the nation. Baraka was previously arrested during an anti-ICE protest in 2025.

A United Airlines jet clipped a delivery truck while landing in Newark, New Jersey on Sunday. The incident occurred on one of the busiest stretches of highway in the U.S. No major injuries were reported.

Spirit Airlines has ceased operations, with its last flight landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Friday night. The airline announced all flights are canceled and customer service is no longer available. The final flight was Flight 33 from Newark, New Jersey.