President Trump has issued a national emergency declaration today, citing concerns over the actions of the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) division. Thousands of protestors have gathered in Washington, D.C., demanding increased oversight and transparency within the agency. The executive order seeks to halt certain ICE operations and require greater accountability for potential violations of civil rights. The President stated the action is necessary to protect the public safety and ensure compliance with federal law. The declaration was issued following a series of reported incidents within the ICE jurisdiction.
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