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Washington Post
21 hours ago
- Washington Post
A powerful tool in Trump's immigration crackdown: the routine traffic stop
Chelsea White and her husband were driving home from cleaning office buildings one May evening when they happened upon a Tennessee Highway Patrol checkpoint. It was a situation the couple feared — and had taken precautions to avoid. White rolled down the driver's side window on the Ford Fusion with their company's logo. She drove because her husband, Hilario Martínez García, 46, is undocumented and cannot obtain a license in Tennessee.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Gridlock at Woodlands: Three-hour wait for JB-bound travellers today, says Singapore's ICA
SINGAPORE, June 21 — Travellers heading into Malaysia today are facing bumper-to-bumper delays, with Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) warning of a three-hour or longer wait at the Woodlands Checkpoint. In a Facebook update at 8.15am, the ICA cited 'very heavy departure traffic' caused by a tailback from Malaysia. The congestion has spilled beyond Exit 10A of the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE), causing significant delays for motorists. With the June school holidays drawing to a close on June 29, authorities expect heavy traffic at both Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints to continue, particularly over the weekends. Motorists were also reminded to follow traffic rules. Earlier this month, the ICA said drivers caught jumping the queue will be ordered to make a U-turn to rejoin the back. Repeat offenders risk being blacklisted and could face disciplinary action. The ICA continues to urge travellers to plan ahead, check real-time traffic updates, and remain patient amid the expected congestion.
Malay Mail
14-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Stowaway Malaysian flat-out busted trying to leave Singapore illegally in lorry at Tuas Checkpoint
SINGAPORE, June 14 — A Malaysian man attempting to leave Singapore illegally by hiding in the cargo compartment of a lorry was caught by immigration officers at Tuas Checkpoint on Thursday. According to a statement by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) yesterday, the man was found lying flat in a corner of a Malaysia-registered grey lorry during enhanced checks at the border. The vehicle's driver and attendant, both also Malaysian, were arrested alongside him and referred to ICA's Enforcement Division for further investigation. 'ICA takes a serious view of attempts to enter or depart Singapore illegally,' the authority said in its Facebook post. Under Singapore law, anyone found leaving the country illegally without a valid passport may be fined up to S$2,000 (RM6,623), jailed for up to six months, or both. Those who assist in such illegal departures face jail terms of six months to two years, fines of up to S$6,000, or both. Vehicles used in the commission of such offences may also be forfeited.
Al Jazeera
10-06-2025
- Al Jazeera
Palestinian man beaten after Israeli troops find Gaza photo on his phone
NewsFeed Palestinian man beaten after Israeli troops find Gaza photo on his phone 'It was a picture of children in Gaza.' This Palestinian man was beaten up by Israeli soldiers at a military checkpoint in the occupied West Bank for having a picture from Gaza on his phone.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Lincoln police plan upcoming DUI checkpoint, here's when
( — The Lincoln Police Department announced it will host a driving under the influence checkpoint next weekend. LPD did not specify where the checkpoint location would be, but it advised the public that it would happen from 7 p.m. to midnight on June 13. California governor requests troops to leave LA amid escalating anti-deportation protests 'This checkpoint location, like many others, was chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests,' LPD said. 'The primary purpose of the checkpoints is not to make arrests but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.' LPD added, 'During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs of impaired drivers that may be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.' Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties and a suspended driver's license. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
