Immigration & Border Security
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Tens of Thousands of Illegal Immigrant Children Missing: Inspector General
Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it has taken action to correct the issues.
Rubio Says US May Have Revoked More Than 300 Visas
The secretary of state said students will lose their visas if they are engaging in vandalism or harassment.
Appeals Court Allows Block on Trump Admin’s Deportation Proclamation
Judge Justin Walker dissented from the decision.
US Pauses Some Green Card Applications for More Vetting
The agencies said the new directive is to align with Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order.
US Removes Restrictions on Sharing Immigration Status of Sponsors for Unaccompanied Minors
The change was made to comply with federal law, officials said.
Trump Admin Ends Taxpayer-Funded Housing for Illegal Immigrants
HUD Secretary Scott Turner and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have launched a joint effort to curb alleged exploitation of U.S. housing programs.
Trump Admin Invokes ‘State Secrets Privilege’ to Block Release of Deportation Information
By invoking the privilege, the administration can avoid releasing information about its deportations of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang.
Appeals Court Weighs Trump Admin’s Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport
At least one judge seemed skeptical of the Trump administration’s position.
Mahmoud Khalil Covered Up His Work for UNRWA, US Alleges
Government lawyers said the Columbia University student failed to disclose involvement with a controversial Palestinian relief group in 2023 on official forms.
Trump Will Not Defy Court Order on Venezuela Deportations, Border Czar Says
‘I understand this case is in litigation through the Alien Enemies Act, and we’ll abide by the court order as litigated,' Homan said.
Venezuela Says Deal Reached to Resume US Deportation Flights of Illegal Immigrants
Maduro said he holds El Salvador responsible for imprisoning his nationals, who he said hadn’t committed crimes in the United States or El Salvador.
ICE Arrests 68 Tren de Aragua Gang Members
‘We will continue to make sure these dirtbags are removed from America’s streets and face justice,’ a DHS spokesperson said.
DOJ Probes Classified Intel Leak to New York Times Challenging Deportation of Venezuelan Gang Members
‘We will not tolerate politically motivated efforts by the Deep State to undercut President Trump’s agenda by leaking false information,’ a DOJ official said.
What to Know About Tren de Aragua, the Venezuelan Gang Trump Is Targeting for Deportations
The gang is suspected of being used by the Venezuelan government to destabilize surrounding nations and the United States.
Judge Raises Potential Implications in Trump’s Use of Wartime Law for Deportations
A Justice Department lawyer has maintained that the deportation flights were carried out legally.
Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of Illegal Immigrant and Activist Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez
The court cited ‘unusual circumstances’ in the case and a lack of clarity over whether her detention and potential removal were legally authorized.
Hawley to Introduce Legislation to Rein in Judges Blocking Trump’s Agenda
The senator decried the dozens of nationwide orders issued by district court judges as a ‘dramatic abuse of judicial authority.’
Judge Says Trump Admin’s Response on Deportations ‘Woefully Insufficient’
The White House has said the mass deportations will continue as it contests the judge’s order.
DeSantis, Homan Call for Congress to Pass Legal Immigration Reforms
They said reforms are especially necessary when it comes to distributing visas.
Chinese National Sentenced for Conspiracy to Transport Illegal Immigrants to Guam
Attorney General Pam Bondi ‘has made immigration enforcement the highest priority’ in the Justice Department, District Attorney Shawn Anderson says.
