Federal agents, as part of Operation Puppet Master, conducted undercover surveillance on progressive groups, labor unions, and protesters in Minneapolis, infiltrating meetings and monitoring activities deemed constitutionally protected, according to court documents.
Federal agents investigating cocaine trafficking in New Mexico discovered 60 snakes—including venomous cobras, mambas, and an inland taipan—alongside half a pound of cocaine, three firearms, and $22,000 during a raid in the South Valley near Albuquerque.
A federal judge blocked New York’s law requiring federal agents to wear visible ID and not use face coverings, citing constitutional limits on state regulation of federal law enforcement. The ruling follows a similar California decision and affects state policies enacted by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, a 28-year-old Mexican tourist with a valid visa, died in Florida after being struck by a truck while fleeing federal immigration officers. His death, the third in a week involving ICE encounters, has prompted the Mexican government to request a review of migrant deaths.
Federal agents have reportedly been informed that the FBI will cease investigating confrontations involving ICE agents, shifting responsibility to Homeland Security Investigations, an arm of ICE. This change, denied by DHS and DOJ, raises concerns about self-investigation and the lack of jurisdiction for civil rights violations.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will now be required to wear body cameras during most traffic stops, a policy change announced by White House border czar Tom Homan. This follows two fatal shootings by ICE officers without cameras in Texas and Maine within a week, prompting calls for accountability.
Federal agents arrested Zyaire Wilkins, 21, in Florida, accusing him of involvement in a scheme that hid crypto-stealing malware in online video games. The group allegedly infected 8,000 devices, accessed 80 crypto wallets, and stole at least $220,000 between May 2024 and February 2026. Wilkins faces up to 10 years in prison.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old construction worker, was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston. His family and local leaders dispute the official account, calling for an independent investigation and criticizing the "immigration crackdown."
The New York Times reported that several of its journalists have been subpoenaed by the Department of Justice over their reporting on Air Force One. The newspaper described the action as a "brazen act" and an attempt to intimidate journalists.
The Trump administration's Homeland Security regime is criticized for its cruel and deadly immigration crackdown, exemplified by the ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and the agency's intimidation tactics against online critics. The article highlights a pattern of denial, blame, and intimidation within DHS.
The U.S. Air Force used a C-5M Super Galaxy to transport 50 metric tons of seized illegal drugs from California to Indiana for destruction. The mission, "Operation Burnout," bypassed highway risks and addressed a backlog caused by environmental closures of destruction sites.
Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan, 67, convicted of felony obstruction for interfering with ICE agents arresting an immigrant, received a $5,000 fine instead of prison. The judge cited her lifelong public service and noted the obstruction did not ultimately prevent the arrest. Dugan resigned and plans to appeal.
FBI and law enforcement agencies conducted massive raids across the US, arresting approximately two dozen individuals linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi criminal network. Operation Hard Ball targeted drug trafficking, extortion, and assassinations, with seizures of drugs, firearms, and cash.
FIRE is suing the Department of Homeland Security, alleging agents violated David Streever's First Amendment rights by tracking him down and issuing a warning notice over a critical email to the former head of ICE. A similar incident involved Paigelynne Gonyea regarding an Instagram post.
Federal agents issued a second warning to David Streever in New York for online comments criticizing ICE, alleging an email was a threat. This follows a similar incident with Paigelynne Gonyea, raising free speech concerns from civil liberties advocates who claim the Trump administration is targeting protected political speech.
Federal agents have issued warnings to two New York residents over online comments criticizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), leading free speech advocates to claim the Trump administration is targeting protected political speech. The cases involve David Streever and Paigelynne Gonyea, who faced visits from agents after expressing dissent regarding ICE actions.
David Streever, 45, was visited by Homeland Security Investigations agents over an email he sent to former ICE Director Todd Lyons, criticizing his actions. The email, though strongly worded, did not contain threats, according to civil liberties advocates.
Carlitos Ricardo "Richard" Parias, shot by federal agents during an immigration arrest 8 months ago, is allegedly not receiving adequate medical care, including pain medication and physical therapy, while detained. His attorneys argue his case highlights systemic issues in the U.S. judicial and detention systems.
Federal agents have arrested hundreds of immigrants off New York and New Jersey streets in a stealth enforcement campaign that disproportionately targeted people from Latin American countries. The arrests have rattled Latino neighborhoods, with many immigrants fearing kidnapping and some encounters turning violent.
Carlitos Ricardo "Richard" Parias, shot by federal agents during an immigration arrest 8 months ago, is allegedly not receiving adequate medical care in detention. His attorneys highlight his case as an example of systemic issues with limited resources and oversight for detainees with no criminal record.
Federal prosecutors charged 15 individuals in Minnesota for allegedly impeding federal agents during the Trump administration's immigration surge. Tactics included "stalking" agents and blocking convoys. The operation targeted groups associated with "antifa."
Federal prosecutors charged 15 individuals accused of disrupting federal agents during the Trump administration's immigration surge in Minnesota. Tactics included "stalking" agents and blocking convoys. The operation targeted two Minneapolis-based "antifa" groups.
California Governor Gavin Newsom alleges Donald Trump ordered the Department of Justice to investigate him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Newsom stated federal agents questioned friends and former employees, seeking a crime and abusing the grand jury process, as part of a personal vendetta.
Podcaster Joe Rogan expressed concern on a recent episode that President Trump's use of military-style immigration tactics, including masked federal agents, represents a "slippery slope" that could lead to broader oppression and threaten free society.
