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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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What to Know About the DOJ Investigation Into the Minnesota Church Protest
The arrests mark a rare use of the FACE Act—often cited in abortion protest arrests—which also prohibits interference with religious worship.
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All Federal Officers in Minneapolis Will Now Have Body Cameras: Noem
Body cameras will be used in other cities as more funding becomes available, the homeland security secretary said.
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Portland Mayor Says ICE Should Leave City After Federal Agents Launch Tear Gas
‘Portland will continue to stand firmly with our immigrant neighbors,’ Mayor Keith Wilson said.
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5-Year-Old Liam Ramos and Father Released From ICE Custody After Court Order
Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) said that the two returned to their home in Minnesota on Sunday morning.
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Border Czar Rebuffs Speculation That Trump Admin Is Pulling Back on Deportations
‘That’s just untrue,’ Tom Homan said.
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New Arizona Port of Entry Highlights Major Border Security Construction Projects
Officials say that when complete, the new Douglas Commercial Land Port of Entry in southern Arizona will improve border security and traffic flow.
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Trump Administration to Double Guest Worker Visas for 2026
The move is aimed at addressing labor shortages in key industries, a federal notice said.
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Hochul Proposes Ban on Local Police Agreements With ICE Under 287(g) Program
Hochul proposed the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act to void New York’s 287(g) agreements and bar local jails and police from aiding civil immigration enforcement.
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Trump Admin Sues Woman for $941,000 for Failing to Self-Deport
The federal government revived a policy that imposes fines on those ordered deported who fail to leave.
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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.
|
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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What to Know About the DOJ Investigation Into the Minnesota Church Protest
The arrests mark a rare use of the FACE Act—often cited in abortion protest arrests—which also prohibits interference with religious worship.
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All Federal Officers in Minneapolis Will Now Have Body Cameras: Noem
Body cameras will be used in other cities as more funding becomes available, the homeland security secretary said.
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Portland Mayor Says ICE Should Leave City After Federal Agents Launch Tear Gas
‘Portland will continue to stand firmly with our immigrant neighbors,’ Mayor Keith Wilson said.
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5-Year-Old Liam Ramos and Father Released From ICE Custody After Court Order
Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) said that the two returned to their home in Minnesota on Sunday morning.
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Border Czar Rebuffs Speculation That Trump Admin Is Pulling Back on Deportations
‘That’s just untrue,’ Tom Homan said.
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New Arizona Port of Entry Highlights Major Border Security Construction Projects
Officials say that when complete, the new Douglas Commercial Land Port of Entry in southern Arizona will improve border security and traffic flow.
|
Trump Administration to Double Guest Worker Visas for 2026
The move is aimed at addressing labor shortages in key industries, a federal notice said.
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Hochul Proposes Ban on Local Police Agreements With ICE Under 287(g) Program
Hochul proposed the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act to void New York’s 287(g) agreements and bar local jails and police from aiding civil immigration enforcement.
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Trump Admin Sues Woman for $941,000 for Failing to Self-Deport
The federal government revived a policy that imposes fines on those ordered deported who fail to leave.
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