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ICE agent shoots and wounds Venezuelan migrant in Austin, sparking protests

An ICE agent shot and wounded a Venezuelan migrant in Austin, Texas, prompting protests and local calls for an investigation. Officials released preliminary details, while DHS sources said the wounded man had a final order of removal. Austin leaders criticized ICE, and the article notes other fatal ICE-involved shootings this year.

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ICE agent shoots and injures man in Austin, officials say

An ICE officer shot and wounded a man in Austin on Sunday, local officials said. Democratic officials, including Rep. Greg Casar and state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, demanded transparency and accountability, while NBC News reported the injured man was a Venezuelan migrant not legally in the U.S. and facing a removal order.

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How Trump can win back swing voters on immigration

An editorial urges Trump to embrace the Dignity Act and a less confrontational immigration enforcement approach to win back swing voters, blaming hardline tactics and Democratic resistance for political damage. It argues the bill offers a balanced compromise against left-wing amnesty demands and right-wing excesses.

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Fears legal blunder dating back more than a decade has helped thousands of migrants stay in Britain

A tribunal ruling suggests thousands of immigration appeals may have been heard without jurisdiction since 2014, potentially allowing many migrants to enter or stay in the UK. The article highlights the alleged legal blunder, cites a Conservative shadow home secretary calling it 'deeply alarming,' and details cases where appellants won.

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ICE agent shoots and wounds man at traffic stop in Austin, Texas, officials say

An ICE officer shot and wounded a man during a traffic stop in Austin, Texas, prompting anti-ICE protests and calls from local Democratic officials for an independent investigation. The article contextualizes the shooting with recent ICE shootings and expanded enforcement, while noting that DHS did not participate or immediately respond.

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Man in ‘serious but stable condition’ after shooting in Austin involving ICE officer: Officials

A man was shot in Austin, Texas, in an incident involving an ICE officer and is in serious but stable condition. Officials said the victim was shot in the torso and Austin's mayor criticized ICE's involvement, while DHS sources said the man was an illegal immigrant from Venezuela with a final removal order. The article also includes Republican and White House criticism of Democratic Rep. Greg Casar.

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Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar warns Trump’s standing with Hispanics is slipping, faults advisers

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar warned President Trump that his immigration crackdown is hurting the GOP’s standing with Hispanic voters and blamed his advisers. She spoke after releasing an ad saying Latino voters feel betrayed, while acknowledging Trump’s 2024 gains with Hispanic men. The report also notes her past criticism and later praise of Trump’s Venezuela oil deal.

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ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas

An ICE agent shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, prompting local officials and a congressman to demand an independent investigation and release of body camera footage. Officials said the man was in serious but stable condition, while the Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond. The article also cites prior ICE shootings and the Trump administration's deportation push.

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