Filipino migrant caregivers in the US, crucial in the healthcare sector, face uncertainty and exploitation due to the Trump administration's chaotic immigration policies, including a controversial green card memo.
The Trump administration's policy change regarding 'adjustment of status' for green card applications has caused widespread confusion and anxiety. Initially announced to require most applicants to leave the US, the policy was later walked back, but clarifications came through media rather than official memos, leaving many uncertain.
An investigation reveals widespread medical neglect in US immigration detention centers, with detainees reporting denied medications, untreated infections, and lack of care, leading to severe health consequences and deaths. Hundreds of lawsuits highlight these systemic failures.
DHS announces all EB-2 visas for Indian applicants in FY 2026 are exhausted, with issuance to resume on October 1, 2026, for FY 2027.
The Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $25 million contract to BI2 Technologies for iris scanning equipment, raising concerns among privacy experts about biometric data collection from detained individuals, particularly in the context of immigration enforcement and removal operations.
The Department of Homeland Security stated that ICE has no current contract with spyware maker Paragon Solutions, despite a previously reactivated deal. Questions remain about ICE's use of other commercial spyware tools.
Federal agents raided the homes of three Southern California immigration activists, including VC Defensa leader Leonardo Martinez, alleging a campaign to harass the group. Activists and their lawyer claim the raids are intimidation tactics, while DHS cites previous arrests for ambushing federal officers.
Michael Banks, head of US Border Patrol, resigns amid Trump administration's immigration crackdown, citing the border as 'the most secure this country has ever seen'.
The Trump administration faces a deadline today to seek Congressional approval for military action in Iran under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, but does not appear to be pursuing it. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argues the current ceasefire doesn't count toward the 60-day deadline. The administration plans to continue confronting Iran through dueling blockades of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranians proposing to reopen the Strait while negotiating nuclear restrictions later. President Trump insists a nuclear deal must be included.
President Trump signed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, ending a partial government shutdown that began in February. The House approved the measure hours earlier after the Senate passed it unanimously five weeks prior. The bill does not include funding for ICE and parts of CBP, which lawmakers are attempting to fully fund through budget reconciliation by June 1. Democrats refused to fund immigration enforcement after two U.S. citizens were killed by federal agents during a January immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
US lawmakers have voted to end a 76-day partial government shutdown after the House approved a Senate-passed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The measure reopens DHS but does not fund ICE or CBP, the two agencies at the center of a standoff with Democrats who demanded reforms following deadly shootings in Minnesota involving federal immigration officers. TSA agents, who were working without pay, will now receive their paychecks.
US Congress approved funding for Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, ending a 75-day partial government shutdown — the longest in US history. The measure funds key agencies through September 30 but does not include new immigration or border enforcement money, leaving the political dispute unresolved. Sent to President Trump for signature.
The House passed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, ending a partial government shutdown that began in February. The legislation, which passed after over a month of House Republican opposition, had advanced unanimously from the Senate in late March. The White House warned emergency funding would run out by Friday, potentially causing missed paychecks for TSA agents and airport delays.
White House officials are using the attempted assassination of President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner to push for reopening the Department of Homeland Security, which has been partially shut down for nine weeks over a funding dispute. The incident has raised concerns about security preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, with officials warning that DHS's absence is hampering coordination between local and federal agencies.
White House officials say reopening the Department of Homeland Security is essential for 2026 World Cup security after a man was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The DHS, responsible for tournament security, has been partially shut down for nine weeks due to a funding dispute between Democrats and Republicans over Immigration and Customs Enforcement reforms. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, appeared in court charged with the assassination attempt, carrying a semi-automatic handgun, pump-action shotgun and three knives.
The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for over 70 days with no end in sight as Republican infighting continues to block funding legislation. House Republicans demand a reconciliation bill funding ICE and CBP before supporting broader DHS funding, while Democrats refuse to fund ICE after two U.S. citizens were killed in Minneapolis. Emergency funding from Trump's executive order could expire by May 1, potentially causing TSA delays and leaving Secret Service agents without pay.
The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that being a DACA recipient is not sufficient grounds to block deportation, overturning an immigration judge's decision to protect Catalina "Xóchitl" Santiago. The three-judge panel sided with DHS lawyers who appealed the case, sending it back to a different judge for review. The decision weakens protections for around 500,000 Dreamers and represents another step in the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the program.
The US Department of Homeland Security is developing smart glasses with biometric facial recognition capabilities for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Documents show the technology would provide real-time access to biometric identification in the field. Attorneys, including one within the agency, have raised concerns that the system could extend beyond identifying undocumented immigrants to include US citizens and protesters, raising broader surveillance and civil liberties issues.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced the Ban Warehouse Detention Act to prohibit DHS from converting warehouses into immigrant detention centers. The bill responds to ICE's February 2026 memo outlining a $38.3 billion plan to expand into non-traditional facilities. DHS has already spent over $1 billion on warehouses across eight states, with 104 new facilities opened in 2025 and detention capacity increasing by 75%.
The Senate has taken the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections
Senate Republicans have unveiled a budget resolution to fund ICE and CBP through the reconciliation process, aiming to end a partial DHS shutdown by bypassing the 60-vote Senate threshold. The plan seeks $70 billion in funding with a passage deadline set for June 1.
The Senate has taken the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections
Rep. David Kustoff introduced a bill to raise the qualified business income deduction from 20% to 23%, aiming to attach it to Homeland Security funding via budget reconciliation. The Tennessee Republican and Ways and Means Committee member seeks to leverage the reconciliation process to advance small business tax cuts, with six GOP co-sponsors on board.
NPR's Rob Schmitz interviews former Department of Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem about security concerns surrounding the FIFA World Cup being held in America, now just over 50 days away.
