Over two dozen states are suing the Trump administration, alleging it unlawfully links billions in federal disaster relief to compliance with controversial election system changes and immigration enforcement demands, a strategy previously ruled unconstitutional.
Democratic lawmakers demand answers on ICE agent vetting and training after officer David Brouillette, with a history of mental health issues, fatally shot Colombian national Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine. The incident raises questions about DHS hiring practices amid a mass deportation agenda.
Mexico will request US prosecutors to open criminal investigations into the deaths of its citizens during immigration enforcement operations, citing human rights violations and homicides. This follows the recent killing of a Mexican national by an ICE agent.
Harris County DA Sean Teare claims federal authorities are excluding local officials from the probe into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE officer in Houston. The incident has sparked international outrage, with Mexico vowing legal action.
At least eight deaths have occurred during the Trump administration's immigration enforcement, including a recent fatal shooting in Houston. Immigrant rights groups and Democrats are calling for independent investigations, citing past incidents where video footage contradicted official accounts.
An ICE agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston during an attempted arrest. ICE claims Araujo "weaponized his vehicle" to run over an officer, who fired in self-defense. The FBI is investigating, but ICE provided no corroborating evidence, and civil rights groups demand transparency and an independent probe.
An ICE agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston during an attempted vehicle stop. ICE claims Salgado rammed an ICE vehicle and attempted to run over an officer, leading to the agent firing in self-defense. His son stated his father was seeking workers.
President Trump invested between $1M-$5M in Axon, a police tech company, weeks before ICE proposed a $220M contract. Axon's stock surged 34% post-announcement. Critics cite potential conflict of interest, while the White House denies impropriety.
The US cooking oil market is contracting due to economic and immigration enforcement pressures on Latino households, according to George Weston, CEO of Associated British Foods (ABF). He noted increased oil reuse and a general "miserable" sentiment among this demographic, impacting sales of brands like Mazola. GLP-1 drugs are also affecting foodservice demand.
President Trump nominates Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper with 29 years of law enforcement experience, to lead ICE, citing his ability to "detain and deport illegal alien criminals" at an unprecedented rate.
A US federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to subpoena Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other state officials, ruling the effort was meant to coerce them into assisting federal immigration enforcement and to harass them for refusing. The judge found little evidence of criminal wrongdoing and stated the Justice Department was using the grand jury process for unlawful purposes.
The DHS is urging an appeals court to block a judge's order that halted a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. DHS argues the injunction risks undermining immigration enforcement and causing irreparable damage, potentially allowing foreign workers to enter despite national security concerns.
The Trump administration has announced criminal charges against 15 Minnesota activists identified as antifa members. US Attorney Daniel Rosen stated the charges, including conspiracy and assaulting federal officers, stem from protests against Operation Metro Surge, a controversial immigration crackdown.
The US Senate voted 52-47 to provide $70 billion for DHS, funding ICE and Border Patrol for three years, amid Democratic opposition and controversy over Trump's deportation policies.
The Senate is set to vote on a $70 billion bill to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol for three years. Democrats are protesting, seeking policy changes and attempting to block a controversial settlement fund for allies of President Trump.
Senate Republicans are attempting to pass immigration funding, while Israel and Lebanon have renewed a ceasefire. President Trump has also altered federal worker status, and concerns arise over heat risks at the Men's World Cup.
Dozens of anti-immigration protesters who face federal charges for interrupting a Minnesota church service will not face state charges, as prosecutors deemed evidence insufficient. The decision drew criticism from the church's lead pastor.
Senate Republicans are advancing a $72 billion reconciliation package for immigration enforcement, excluding Secret Service funding. This follows a delay over concerns about a "weaponization fund" for those alleging federal targeting, though former President Trump's stance remains unclear.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin will testify before the Senate on the agency's budget, facing scrutiny over immigration enforcement and potential CBP officer withdrawals from airports. The hearing occurs amid stalled funding legislation and protests at an ICE facility in New Jersey.
Federal officials have assured Los Angeles Sheriff Robert Luna that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will not conduct civil immigration enforcement at FIFA World Cup games or related events in the city, following concerns raised by stadium workers.
Immigrant rights advocates are organizing in 11 US host cities for the FIFA World Cup, fearing increased immigration enforcement. Groups are distributing legal aid info, threatening strikes, and creating safe zones to protect fans and residents from potential ICE activity.
The White House has launched Aliens.gov, a space-themed website tracking US immigration enforcement, featuring a live dashboard, interactive map, and public reporting tool, amid criticism for dehumanizing language and tactics.
Four immigration judges in Tacoma, WA, pioneered a shift in denying bond to immigrants, citing a 1996 law. This approach, later adopted by the Trump administration, has led to tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging constitutional rights violations and is headed for a Supreme Court showdown.
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