Immigration & Border Security
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Immigration & Border Security | LATEST STORIES
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Policy of Rejecting Asylum Seekers in Mexico
A federal appeals court previously ruled that an asylum seeker stopped on the Mexican side of the border should be considered to have arrived in the U.S.
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Border Patrol Arrests 81 Criminal Illegal Immigrants on 1st Day of Charlotte Operation
One man who was arrested on Sunday had an alleged history of drunk driving incidents, the commander at large said.
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Federal Immigration Enforcement Begins in Charlotte, North Carolina
In recent days, local Charlotte officials have criticized the surge in immigration enforcement efforts.
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‘Catholic Church Is Wrong’ on Illegal Immigration, Homan Says
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops said it opposes the ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ of people.
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Trump Says He’s ‘Sort of’ Made Up His Mind on Military Action Against Venezuela
While U.S. forces have yet to attack Venezuela directly, they have carried out numerous strikes on suspected drug boats in the region since September.
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US Military Conducts 20th Strike on Alleged Drug Boat in Caribbean, Killing 4 on Board
Trump said he has already decided on next steps concerning the Maduro regime, signaling that Washington is preparing new military measures.
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Kansas Mayor, a Mexican Citizen, Illegally Voted in State Elections: DHS
The mayor entered the country on a green card, and then illegally claimed citizenship on voter registration forms, according to Homeland Security.
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Judge Orders DHS to Release Hundreds of ICE Detainees in Chicago
The judge said that 615 detained illegal immigrants were not subject to mandatory detention and did not have final removal orders.
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Federal Immigration Operation Expected in Charlotte, NC: Sheriff
Local immigrant advocates are preparing for the federal crackdown.
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Supreme Court Skeptical of Private Immigration Prison Operator’s Appeal
Lower courts had ruled the company operating an immigration detention facility had no right to appeal an unfavorable ruling before a trial finished.
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150 Illegal Immigrant Sex Offenders Arrested in Florida, Noem Announces
The sex offenders were among roughly 230 illegal immigrants who were arrested in the state in recent days, she said.
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Trump Defends H-1B Visa Program, Says US Still Needs Foreign Talent
The president’s comments highlight a push to balance tougher immigration enforcement with industry calls for more skilled workers amid persistent shortages.
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Trump: Crime in Chicago Down Since ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ Began
The two-month immigration enforcement operation has resulted in more than 3,000 arrests so far.
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CBP Reopens Ranks, Eligible Retired Agents Can Earn Double Pay
Job openings are typically for a period of one to four years.
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DOJ Asks Court to Lift Injunction on Deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia
Abrego Garcia’s attorneys say their client should be extended due process.
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Judge Upholds West Virginia National Guard Deployment to DC
A state group had challenged Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s deployment order as unlawful.
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Shots Fired at Border Patrol Agents in Chicago: DHS
The incident occurred a few days after a federal judge ordered agents to stop using anti-riot measures.
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ICE Has Received More Than 200,000 Job Applications: DHS
The Coast Guard and Citizenship and Immigration Services are also reporting record interest from candidates.
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Drug Traffickers Using ‘Parasite Smuggling’ to Diversify Risk, Experts Say
Brian Townsend, a retired DEA special agent, said narcotics traffickers ‘adapt all the time to avoid enforcement and our interdiction operation.’
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DHS Weighs Private Bounty Hunters to Locate Illegal Immigrants
The government investigated giving skip-tracing companies information on 10,000 illegal immigrants at a time.
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Supreme Court Agrees to Review Policy of Rejecting Asylum Seekers in Mexico
A federal appeals court previously ruled that an asylum seeker stopped on the Mexican side of the border should be considered to have arrived in the U.S.
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Border Patrol Arrests 81 Criminal Illegal Immigrants on 1st Day of Charlotte Operation
One man who was arrested on Sunday had an alleged history of drunk driving incidents, the commander at large said.
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Federal Immigration Enforcement Begins in Charlotte, North Carolina
In recent days, local Charlotte officials have criticized the surge in immigration enforcement efforts.
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‘Catholic Church Is Wrong’ on Illegal Immigration, Homan Says
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops said it opposes the ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ of people.
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Trump Says He’s ‘Sort of’ Made Up His Mind on Military Action Against Venezuela
While U.S. forces have yet to attack Venezuela directly, they have carried out numerous strikes on suspected drug boats in the region since September.
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US Military Conducts 20th Strike on Alleged Drug Boat in Caribbean, Killing 4 on Board
Trump said he has already decided on next steps concerning the Maduro regime, signaling that Washington is preparing new military measures.
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Kansas Mayor, a Mexican Citizen, Illegally Voted in State Elections: DHS
The mayor entered the country on a green card, and then illegally claimed citizenship on voter registration forms, according to Homeland Security.
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Judge Orders DHS to Release Hundreds of ICE Detainees in Chicago
The judge said that 615 detained illegal immigrants were not subject to mandatory detention and did not have final removal orders.
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Federal Immigration Operation Expected in Charlotte, NC: Sheriff
Local immigrant advocates are preparing for the federal crackdown.
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Supreme Court Skeptical of Private Immigration Prison Operator’s Appeal
Lower courts had ruled the company operating an immigration detention facility had no right to appeal an unfavorable ruling before a trial finished.
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150 Illegal Immigrant Sex Offenders Arrested in Florida, Noem Announces
The sex offenders were among roughly 230 illegal immigrants who were arrested in the state in recent days, she said.
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Trump Defends H-1B Visa Program, Says US Still Needs Foreign Talent
The president’s comments highlight a push to balance tougher immigration enforcement with industry calls for more skilled workers amid persistent shortages.
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Trump: Crime in Chicago Down Since ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ Began
The two-month immigration enforcement operation has resulted in more than 3,000 arrests so far.
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CBP Reopens Ranks, Eligible Retired Agents Can Earn Double Pay
Job openings are typically for a period of one to four years.
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DOJ Asks Court to Lift Injunction on Deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia
Abrego Garcia’s attorneys say their client should be extended due process.
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Judge Upholds West Virginia National Guard Deployment to DC
A state group had challenged Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s deployment order as unlawful.
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Shots Fired at Border Patrol Agents in Chicago: DHS
The incident occurred a few days after a federal judge ordered agents to stop using anti-riot measures.
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ICE Has Received More Than 200,000 Job Applications: DHS
The Coast Guard and Citizenship and Immigration Services are also reporting record interest from candidates.
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Drug Traffickers Using ‘Parasite Smuggling’ to Diversify Risk, Experts Say
Brian Townsend, a retired DEA special agent, said narcotics traffickers ‘adapt all the time to avoid enforcement and our interdiction operation.’
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DHS Weighs Private Bounty Hunters to Locate Illegal Immigrants
The government investigated giving skip-tracing companies information on 10,000 illegal immigrants at a time.
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