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NYC Protests: Trump Immigration Policy Faces New Opposition

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com June 11, 2025

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Massive Protests Erupt Across US Cities Against Trump Immigration Policy – New York City Remains Peaceful Amidst LA Unrest (June 11, 2025)

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New York, NY – Thousands of Americans flooded the streets of New York City and Los Angeles yesterday, voicing fierce opposition to President Donald Trump’s controversial immigration policies. While New York City saw a largely peaceful demonstration,Los Angeles was gripped by escalating riots,prompting the deployment of National Guard and Marine personnel.

The protests stem from a recent surge in raids conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) targeting individuals labeled as undocumented migrants or alleged gang members. These actions have ignited widespread fear and anger within immigrant communities and among their supporters.

New York City: A Chorus of Support

Demonstrators in New York City gathered initially at Foley Square, the site of recent ICE detentions, before marching towards Lower Manhattan.Chants of “There is no hatred, there is no fear, immigrants are accepted here!” echoed through the streets as protesters carried signs demanding “ICE, out of New York.”

“I am here to defend those who do not have a voice, especially my mother,” shared one demonstrator, who wished to remain anonymous due to her mother’s undocumented status. “This country wouldn’t be what it is without immigrants. So I am here for them.”

Another protester, Jacqueline, a 23-year-old US citizen, expressed her anxieties: “I am here to defend my family… I’m worried about them now, and I don’t want to live in a society that makes me afraid for the health of my family.”

Los Angeles: Riots and National Guard Deployment

The situation in Los Angeles, however, took a dramatically different turn. Protests there devolved into violent riots over the weekend,with reports of car arson and clashes between demonstrators and local police. President Trump responded by mobilizing at least 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 active-duty US Marines.New York City Mayor Eric Adams swiftly condemned the violence in Los Angeles,stating that such behaviour “was unacceptable and would not be tolerated” in his city. the NYPD has been placed on high alert and is prepared to “deal with any problems that might arise.”

Escalating Tensions and a Nation Divided

The increased ICE operations in recent weeks have significantly heightened tensions across the country. These protests represent a growing wave of resistance against the Trump administration’s hardline stance on immigration. The stark contrast between the peaceful demonstration in New York and the unrest in Los Angeles underscores the deep divisions within the nation regarding immigration policy.

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June 11, 2025 0 comments

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Trump Supporters Willing To Step Into The Line Of Fire To Save Him

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com September 18, 2024

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“If someone shot Trump, I would be the first one to jump and try to get in the line of fire to save his life,” said Donald Owen, a supporter of the Republican candidate for the White House.

Like many of the Republican’s supporters present Tuesday at Trump’s first rally since the second alleged assassination attempt against him, the 71-year-old retiree from Michigan (north) “fears” another attack on his idol.

And he volunteers “to try to save him” in case of tragedy.

Interviewed by AFP in the small town of Flint, the former automaker is convinced that the candidate’s “life” is “worth more” than his own.

He is wearing a T-shirt with an image of Trump, his fist raised and a bleeding ear, in reference to the first assassination attempt against the billionaire in July.

Owen blames “the Democrats.”

“They want to kill Trump so he can’t try to get a second term,” says the septuagenarian, without evidence.

A theory fueled by the Republican candidate himself, who attributed his alleged assassination attempt on Sunday to the “rhetoric” of his Democratic rival Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden.

“They’re doing everything they can to stop him because they know he’s going to win,” adds John Russell, before running into the sports complex where the rally is being held.

The fifty-something, wearing a cowboy hat and a white T-shirt with the word “Trump” written on it, nevertheless believes in the Republican candidate’s ability to survive everything because “God is watching over him.”

This resident of the neighboring state of Illinois appreciates the candidate’s program and personality so much that he dedicates days of his vacation to attend Trump’s rallies.

The former president’s campaign rally in Michigan (one of the six or seven states that will likely decide the outcome of the November 5 presidential election) marks his 25th.

Under Donald Trump, “everything was better,” says the 53-year-old. “There was no war and the border was closed,” he says.

“He’s a man of the people,” says Rachelle Cooper, who is preparing to meet for the first time the man she has supported since 2016.

Do you think it is dangerous to participate in a rally in these times? “I am not afraid,” says this woman who works in a courtroom. For the occasion she is wearing a T-shirt in the colors of the local baseball team.

There are security guards “so we feel protected,” explains Cooper, 42.

Todd Faulkner is also “not afraid,” but believes it is time for “both sides to calm down.”

“We’re seeing too much hate right now,” laments the 53-year-old independent voter, one of the few who recognises that Donald Trump is also fuelling the climate of political tension.

“I don’t like everything he says,” the man confesses, as the crowd shouts “Fight! Fight!”

But this will not stop her from voting for him in the November elections. “After two assassination attempts” in two months “he is still standing,” so “we must give him credit,” she says.

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September 18, 2024 0 comments

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Letter about Kim De Gelder’s going-out permit causes unrest, “but he is only allowed outside for urgent medical reasons”

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com May 7, 2024

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The Ghent court is trying to appease the relatives of Kim De Gelder’s victims, after a letter about a possible nightlife permit caused unrest. “He may only leave the forensic psychiatric center for urgent medical reasons.”

Kim De Gelder (36) has been staying in the forensic psychiatric center (FPC) of Antwerp for more than two years, where he is interned. In 2013, he was sentenced to life in prison by the Ghent Assize Court for four murders and 25 murder attempts. On January 23, 2009, De Gelder entered a daycare center in Dendermonde, where he stabbed a nurse and two babies to death. Many others were injured. A week earlier he had murdered a woman at home in Vrasene.

In May 2019, a board of psychiatrists decided that De Gelder is schizophrenic. He had to be interned in a high-security psychiatric hospital. Only in 2022 was there room in the FPC Antwerp and he could be transferred there. But a ruling by the Ghent sentencing court on April 29 led to unrest this month among his victims and relatives. They received a letter from the court, which showed that De Gelder’s placement in that FPC had been extended. But the letter stated that this placement took place “with entertainment permits”.

The East Flemish court is now reassuring the victims and relatives. “This concerns a further placement in a closed regime, whereby De Gelder may only leave the FPC for urgent medical reasons that cannot be treated in the FPC itself,” the court explains. De Gelder would therefore only be allowed to leave the FPC to go to another medical institution, and only if a doctor deems it necessary.

Police guidance

“And even if that situation arises (…), this will always be done under the guidance of people from the FPC,” the court continues. “And if necessary, under police escort.” Kim De Gelder will therefore not be able to plan his day independently.

“During these possible ‘exits’, he must also comply with conditions,” it says. “Including a ban on staying in East Flanders, and a ban on contacting the victims and their families mentioned in the verdict.”

May 7, 2024 0 comments

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Haiti Crisis: Thousands Flee Capital as Gang Violence Escalates

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com April 3, 2024

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ReutersPeople at a gas station in Port-au-Prince on March 29, 2024

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More than 53,000 people fled Haiti’s capital in three weeks last month. Tens of thousands of people left the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area between March 8 and 27, according to United Nations estimates.

According to the UN, many of the displaced are traveling to the country’s southern peninsula, which is still recovering from a devastating earthquake in 2021. Nearly seven in 10 people who left the capital in March had already been displaced by gang violence, the UN said .

Only 4 percent of displaced people want to emigrate, mainly to the Dominican Republic, the UN reports. That is Haiti’s neighbor on the island of Hispaniola. But the government of the Dominican Republic has stepped up border security. The country also does not want refugee camps on its territory.

Murders, kidnappings and sexual violence

The situation in Haiti leads to many human rights violations. UN human rights chief Turk says they are happening on a scale “unprecedented in modern Haitian history.” He talked about murders, kidnappings and sexual violence. Last week, the UN reported that gang violence in Haiti has already claimed more than 1,500 lives and injured more than 800 people this year.

The gangs have partially controlled the island for years, but the violence escalated at the end of February. Several gangs joined forces and stormed prisons, among other things. It is estimated that around 80 percent of the capital Port-au-Prince is currently in their hands, with Jimmy Cherizier, better known as gang leader Barbecue, in charge.

War declared

The gangs are trying to take over parts of the capital that they do not yet control and have effectively declared war on the government. Prime Minister Henry, who recently announced his resignation, will step down as soon as a new temporary prime minister has been appointed by a transitional council. In the run-up to the formation of this council, the gangs are trying to claim a place at the negotiating table.

Gang leader Barbecue said on Friday that he wants to participate in the discussion about the political future of the country. In return, he would consider a ceasefire, he said in an interview with Sky News.

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April 3, 2024 0 comments

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Action plan to defuse unrest at Vooruit department (Antwerp)

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com February 24, 2024

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Antwerp –

A general membership meeting and a four-person core team must defuse the unrest within the Antwerp department of Vooruit. After the dismissal of Alderman Tom Meeuws, a crisis of confidence has arisen between the top of the Antwerp department and the supporters.

In the presence of national Vooruit chairman Melissa Depraetere, the Antwerp party board met on Thursday evening in the Vooruit party office in Brussels. After just over two hours the meeting ended and, according to those present, it was calm and constructive. It indicates that a lot of phone calls and checks were made in the run-up to this party board.

Depraetere played a central role in this. She naturally wants peace to return quickly to the largest department in Flanders. The national and local elections are therefore not far away. In order to campaign, the party must rely on the efforts of militants. The latter is difficult if there is no trust.

After the meeting, the party management came up with an action plan. Board member Dirk Wiesé leads a team including Antwerp councilor Karim Bachar, Antwerp chairman of the Young Socialists Hiba Faraji and district councilor Frank Vercammen van Deurne. A fifth member had to be added, from trade union circles. But the socialist union has declined. This is for the basic reason that they do not want to be identified with a political party. Wiesé’s plan of action: the team visits all levels within Antwerp’s Vooruit, from the districts to the city hall.

Play apart

“We are in a not so obvious coalition, with N-VA as a major coalition partner,” says Wiesé. “Because we were internally divided, they could easily split us up. Unfortunately, that led to the resignation of Tom Meeuws as alderman.”

The conclusion was that something went wrong in the functioning of the party. No culprits were sought at the party board. “I will now, together with some party members, bring structure and discipline back to the party in Antwerp,” says Wiesé. “In the coming weeks we will visit all our operations. All our work will then be presented to the members at a general meeting in about a month.”

Such a general membership meeting was requested by many militants. The problem for the party was who would lead this. Alderman Jinnih Beels and Antwerps Vooruit chairman Sascha Luyckx are identified by the supporters as responsible for Meeuws’ dismissal. By sending Wiesé into the field with a team, it is not excluded that he will also lead the general meeting.

Power politics

The problems were not just internal. Meeuws referred to the power politics of N-VA within the majority. Aldermen Beels and Bachar and future alderman Tatjana Scheck must make themselves heard more within this coalition and defend the party positions. Decisions within the council of aldermen must be taken collegially.

Vooruit is still clearly hungover after the discussion about the trench on the Scheldt quays. Then this decision was pushed through through a vote. N-VA has a majority with six representatives. It was a one-off incident. Yet Vooruit has the feeling that the large coalition partner N-VA wants to control everything without the participation of the smaller partners.

The question remains whether all this will reassure supporters. There is currently a wait and see attitude. One point does come back: some of the militants lack an incentive to rehabilitate Meeuws.

February 24, 2024 0 comments

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Minister of Religion Responds to Clashes in Bitung City, North Sulawesi

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com November 27, 2023

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Jakarta –

Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas (Gus Yaqut) responded to clashes between mass organizations and defenders Palestine broke in Bitung City, North Sulawesi. Yaqut linked the incident to religion. According to him, religion should be a source of inspiration for peace.

“So we hope that this religion will not be used as a source of division. Religion should be a source of inspiration for peace, for the practice of love between human beings,” said Yaqut to journalists at the DPR RI building, Senayan, Jakarta, (27/11 /2023).

He hopes that ethnic, religious, racial and inter-group conflicts will stop. He believes that religion should be brought to the path of goodness and peace.

“So I think that’s it, stop conflicts of a racial nature like that. There’s no point, religion is for humanity, for goodness, not for division or conflict,” he added.

The Beginning of the Clash

As is known, the incident started when one of the mass organizations was celebrating its 12th anniversary in the Dua Saudara GOR area, Bitung, Saturday (25/11) afternoon. Bitung Police Chief AKBP Tommy said that the anniversary event had received permission from his party.

“Initially it was from an NGO, namely the indigenous community, which was holding its 12th anniversary at the Dua Saudara GOR, with the theme of food sovereignty and local economic revival,” said AKBP Tommy as reported by detikSulsel.

Not long afterward, a crowd defending Palestine passed by the location. Until finally a misunderstanding allegedly arose which led to a clash.

“Perhaps from the video that has been seen, there were actions by certain NGOs related to humanity, related to the events in Gaza, so there was some spontaneity (clashes),” he said.

However, Tommy admitted that he could not provide details regarding the motive for the clash. He said his party was still investigating.

The police also declared a state of alert due to the clash. The joint forces also tightened security at the Bitung border to prevent widespread commotion. This incident left one person dead and two others injured.

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2023-11-27 16:11:26

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November 27, 2023 0 comments

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