Immigration & Border Security
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ICE Calls On Newsom Not to Release 33,179 Criminal Illegal Immigrants Into Communities
Many were arrested for crimes such as homicides, assaults, sexual predatory offenses, and dangerous drug offenses.
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Fifth Circuit Upholds Policy That Illegal Immigrants Can Be Detained Without Bond
The judges ruled that such individuals qualify as ‘applicants for admission’ under federal immigration law, subjecting them to mandatory detention under law.
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Trump Signs Executive Order Expanding DHS Access to Criminal Records
The order is designed to further improve immigration screening, vetting, and border enforcement.
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Federal Government Appeals Judge’s Decision That Blocked Termination of Haitian TPS
There is estimated to be more than 300,000 Haitian immigrants in the United States on TPS, according to the National Immigration Forum.
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What’s Next in Springfield, Ohio, After Judge Pauses End of Immigration Protection for Haitians
An estimated 15,000 Haitian immigrants live in the southwest Ohio city, and most have temporary protected status.
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Texas Probing Alleged Terrorism by Antifa-Affiliated Group
The investigation follows reports that individuals linked to the Screwston Anti-Fascist Committee were involved in an attack on an ICE facility in Alvarado.
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White House Says Trump Has No Plans to Deploy ICE at Polls, Won’t Rule Out Federal Presence
‘I haven’t heard the president discuss any formal plans to put ICE outside of polling locations. It’s a disingenuous question,’ Leavitt said.
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Judge Blocks DHS From Using Taxpayer Data for Immigration Enforcement
The court held that a cooperation agreement between DHS and IRS likely violates federal law.
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Virginia Severs Police Partnerships With ICE, Following Similar Moves by 7 Other States
Gov. Abigail Spanberger said the agreements—instituted by the previous governor—drew tax dollars away from state priorities.
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DHS Operation Metro Surge Makes More Than 4,000 Arrests in Minnesota
In its latest statement, the department said recent arrests include criminals convicted of sexual conduct with a minor and domestic assault.
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House and Senate Democrats ‘United’ on Dramatic ICE Reform as 2-Week Funding Window Begins
Democrats said they are ready to negotiate but warned that Republicans should not expect votes for DHS funding without major changes to ICE.
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Federal Judge Restricts Agents from Using Tear Gas at Protests in Portland
The American Civil Liberties Union hailed the ruling.
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New York to Deploy Legal Observers From Attorney General James’s Office to Monitor Federal Immigration Agents
Wearing purple safety vests, attorney general staffers will observe enforcement operations where appropriate and document actions by federal agents.
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Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Visa Program
A Colombian electronic engineer, a Taiwanese cancer biologist, and a Mexican biomedical scientist said the program prioritizes wealth over intellect, ability.
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ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Immigrant Released by NYPD Despite Detainer, DHS Says
There are more than 7,000 illegal immigrants in custody in New York with active detainer requests from ICE.
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USDA to Release Sterile Flies in Texas to Counter Screwworm Pest
The northernmost active NWS case in Mexico has been detected roughly 200 miles from the U.S.–Mexico border.
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Haitian Residents of Springfield Get Reprieve on Protected Status, but Tensions Linger
Their status was set to expire Feb. 3, but a judge intervened. Springfield residents are divided on whether the Haitians should stay.
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Catholic Network Files Suit Against Trump Admin Over Immigrant Visa Pause
The administration halted visas to people from 75 nations last month due to the risk of immigrants becoming dependent on government welfare.
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Judge Issues 2nd Order Blocking Ban on Lawmakers’ Surprise Visits to Immigration Detention Facilities
DHS said it created the restrictive policy because some lawmakers had caused disruptions at ICE facilities.
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Judge Removes Order Blocking DHS From Destroying Alex Pretti Shooting Evidence
The order was not necessary because the federal government is not likely to destroy evidence, a federal judge determined.
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ICE Calls On Newsom Not to Release 33,179 Criminal Illegal Immigrants Into Communities
Many were arrested for crimes such as homicides, assaults, sexual predatory offenses, and dangerous drug offenses.
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Fifth Circuit Upholds Policy That Illegal Immigrants Can Be Detained Without Bond
The judges ruled that such individuals qualify as ‘applicants for admission’ under federal immigration law, subjecting them to mandatory detention under law.
|
Trump Signs Executive Order Expanding DHS Access to Criminal Records
The order is designed to further improve immigration screening, vetting, and border enforcement.
|
Federal Government Appeals Judge’s Decision That Blocked Termination of Haitian TPS
There is estimated to be more than 300,000 Haitian immigrants in the United States on TPS, according to the National Immigration Forum.
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What’s Next in Springfield, Ohio, After Judge Pauses End of Immigration Protection for Haitians
An estimated 15,000 Haitian immigrants live in the southwest Ohio city, and most have temporary protected status.
|
Texas Probing Alleged Terrorism by Antifa-Affiliated Group
The investigation follows reports that individuals linked to the Screwston Anti-Fascist Committee were involved in an attack on an ICE facility in Alvarado.
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White House Says Trump Has No Plans to Deploy ICE at Polls, Won’t Rule Out Federal Presence
‘I haven’t heard the president discuss any formal plans to put ICE outside of polling locations. It’s a disingenuous question,’ Leavitt said.
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Judge Blocks DHS From Using Taxpayer Data for Immigration Enforcement
The court held that a cooperation agreement between DHS and IRS likely violates federal law.
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Virginia Severs Police Partnerships With ICE, Following Similar Moves by 7 Other States
Gov. Abigail Spanberger said the agreements—instituted by the previous governor—drew tax dollars away from state priorities.
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DHS Operation Metro Surge Makes More Than 4,000 Arrests in Minnesota
In its latest statement, the department said recent arrests include criminals convicted of sexual conduct with a minor and domestic assault.
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House and Senate Democrats ‘United’ on Dramatic ICE Reform as 2-Week Funding Window Begins
Democrats said they are ready to negotiate but warned that Republicans should not expect votes for DHS funding without major changes to ICE.
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Federal Judge Restricts Agents from Using Tear Gas at Protests in Portland
The American Civil Liberties Union hailed the ruling.
|
New York to Deploy Legal Observers From Attorney General James’s Office to Monitor Federal Immigration Agents
Wearing purple safety vests, attorney general staffers will observe enforcement operations where appropriate and document actions by federal agents.
|
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Visa Program
A Colombian electronic engineer, a Taiwanese cancer biologist, and a Mexican biomedical scientist said the program prioritizes wealth over intellect, ability.
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ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Immigrant Released by NYPD Despite Detainer, DHS Says
There are more than 7,000 illegal immigrants in custody in New York with active detainer requests from ICE.
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USDA to Release Sterile Flies in Texas to Counter Screwworm Pest
The northernmost active NWS case in Mexico has been detected roughly 200 miles from the U.S.–Mexico border.
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Haitian Residents of Springfield Get Reprieve on Protected Status, but Tensions Linger
Their status was set to expire Feb. 3, but a judge intervened. Springfield residents are divided on whether the Haitians should stay.
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Catholic Network Files Suit Against Trump Admin Over Immigrant Visa Pause
The administration halted visas to people from 75 nations last month due to the risk of immigrants becoming dependent on government welfare.
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Judge Issues 2nd Order Blocking Ban on Lawmakers’ Surprise Visits to Immigration Detention Facilities
DHS said it created the restrictive policy because some lawmakers had caused disruptions at ICE facilities.
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Judge Removes Order Blocking DHS From Destroying Alex Pretti Shooting Evidence
The order was not necessary because the federal government is not likely to destroy evidence, a federal judge determined.
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