This week’s edition covers stories
from April 10th to April 16th, 2025.
Today’s issue is 858 words, a 7-minute read.
Hey folks, Mateo here.
Spring may finally be settling in, but this week’s headlines remain as turbulent as ever. In a stunning defiance of judicial authority, ICE deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia despite a Supreme Court order to halt his removal. A University of Minnesota grad student is suing the agency over a revoked visa tied to petty traffic tickets, raising broader concerns about due process. In Brooklyn Center, activists marked four years since Daunte Wright’s death by calling out city officials for walking back reform promises. And in sports, the Timberwolves are back in the playoffs, while Minnesota’s own Paige Bueckers just went #1 in the WNBA Draft. Here’s what we’re following:
Supreme Court Order Ignored in
Abrego Garcia Deportation Case
📸 Abrego Garcia Family/Handout/REUTERS
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident with no criminal convictions, was deported to El Salvador on March 15th despite a federal court order barring his removal. Abrego Garcia fled gang threats as a teenager and had been living in the U.S. for several years with his wife. In 2019, he was granted withholding of removal–a legal protection that allows individuals to remain and work in the U.S. if returning to their home country would put their lives at risk. Despite this protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported him to El Salvador’s CECOT mega-prison, where he remains detained.
President Donald Trump and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele met on Tuesday and stated that Abrego Garcia would not be returned to the U.S., even though the Supreme Court had ruled just days earlier that the government must facilitate his return. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and Attorney General Pam Bondi have claimed he is affiliated with MS-13, but this claim is based on an informant’s unproven accusation and has never resulted in a conviction. A federal judge has since ruled that the administration has failed to comply with the Supreme Court’s directive. The situation has sparked growing frustration, as it seems the Trump administration continues to avoid facing any consequences, even when it ignores a clear court order.
UMN Grad Student Sues ICE Over
Traffic Violations in Widening Legal Fight
A University of Minnesota graduate student, Ziliang Jin, is suing ICE after the agency revoked his legal status over minor traffic infractions, including speeding and parking violations. According to his lawsuit, none of the citations rise above a petty misdemeanor, and ICE failed to notify either Jin or the university before stripping his student status in early April. Jin is the third international student in Minnesota to take ICE to court in recent weeks, as the agency faces growing backlash for terminating student records over criminal checks, often without proper process. One of the other students suing, Rattanand Ratsantiboon, a nursing student at Metro State, lost his status over a DWI conviction from 2018, even though he completed probation years ago and remains in good academic standing. Lawyers in all three cases argue that ICE is overstepping its authority, targeting students for offenses that don’t legally justify deportation, and failing to follow normal procedures that would give schools and students a chance to respond.
Remembering Daunte Wright: The Fight for
Police Accountability Continues
The fourth anniversary of Daunte Wright’s death highlights the ongoing struggle for police reform in Brooklyn Center. Activists, including Wright’s mother, Katie, and Kobe Dimock-Heisler’s mother, Amity, expressed disappointment as the city scaled back promises made after the tragedy. In the wake of Daunte’s killing, Brooklyn Center’s City Council passed the Daunte and Kobe Safety and Community Violence Prevention Act, aiming for long-lasting reform. However, recent developments suggest a retreat from those commitments, as the City Council delayed a vote on the creation of a community-led police oversight commission during its meeting on April 14th.
📸 Wright family
Despite initial support for the commission, which was envisioned as a step toward improving public safety and community trust, the council has struggled to reach consensus on its structure and membership. Critics, including Katie Wright, have voiced frustration that after four years, the city has made insufficient progress, particularly in addressing issues such as police traffic stop policies and mental health response programs. As council members debate potential changes to the commission’s duties, Wright and Dimock have made it clear that if the city fails to act, they are prepared to continue the work themselves.
Wolves Back in Postseason,
Bueckers Goes #1
The Minnesota Timberwolves are officially headed to the NBA playoffs and will face a tough first-round matchup against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Game 1 (of the seven-game series) tips off this Saturday, April 19th, in L.A., with the series shifting to the Target Center for Game 3 the following Friday, April 25th. Led by Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert, the Wolves aim to make a deep postseason run after a strong regular season.
In WNBA news, Minnesota native Paige Bueckers was selected #1 overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft. The UConn star, who led her team to a national championship this season, brings major hype and expectations into the league. A Hopkins High School alum, Bueckers continues to make her home state proud.
The King of Mystery: Playboi Carti
Ends the Wait with ‘Music’
Playboi Carti has finally returned. After nearly five years of mystery, delays, and doubt, his long-awaited album Music is here–delivering 30 tracks of chaotic brilliance. Known for misleading fans about release dates and keeping an elusive presence, many doubted Music would actually drop, especially after multiple delays on the night of release. But against all odds, Carti delivered, and the wait was worth it.
The album blends his signature punk-infused rage with Atlanta trap roots, featuring bold experimentation and high-profile guests like Future, Travis Scott, and The Weeknd. For die-hard fans, this release feels surreal–Carti rarely gives, but when he does, it’s an event. Now, with Music finally in our hands, there’s nothing left to do but dive in and embrace the madness.
Stay informed, stay connected.
See you next week!
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Mateo and the NewPrensa team
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