Deportations Take July Vacation, Activists Throw Block Party

After a barnburner of mass deportations in June, immigration arrests hit the snooze button in July, much to the relief of activists in sanctuary jurisdictions. They’re hoping their resistance tactics actually make a dent, because who doesn’t love sticking a finger in the bureaucratic eye? With arrest numbers dropping after June's blitz, sanctuary supporters are basically hosting a civic version of 'Nope, not today, Border Patrol!' Meanwhile, local communities enjoy the brief respite as deportation efforts seemingly suffer from summertime laziness.

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Source: Feeds | Published: 8/16/2025 | Author: Martin Kaste