The White House added 43 Chinese companies to a blacklist under the Uygur Forced Labour Prevention Act, citing alleged forced labor in Xinjiang. Beijing condemned the move as a "classic act of economic coercion," marking the third US measure against China this week.
Reps. Ted Lieu and Nathaniel Moran are set to introduce an "AI Kill Switch Act" requiring AI companies to shut down or throttle systems on Department of Homeland Security orders in "loss-of-control" scenarios, following an OpenAI incident.
The FBI has reportedly informed its agents it will no longer investigate assault claims against federal ICE officers, potentially shifting oversight to Homeland Security Investigations. This change, if true, could reduce accountability for ICE agents in incidents like fatal shootings, though the DOJ and DHS deny any policy alteration.
Advocates are demanding bodycam footage of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant killed by ICE in Houston. DHS claims agents lacked cameras due to a government shutdown, but witnesses dispute the ICE narrative of the shooting.
The US Department of Homeland Security's World Cup social media posts, celebrating players with diverse backgrounds, ironically highlight the nation's embrace of global migration, contrasting with restrictive immigration policies. The tournament itself serves as a monument to global migration, showcasing how diverse players and fans contribute to national identity and cultural strength, challenging notions of homogeneity.
UN Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Türk called for independent investigations into rising deaths in US immigration custody under the Trump administration, citing a lack of transparency and alleged policy violations. This follows reports from Human Rights Watch and internal DHS watchdog probes.
The US Supreme Court upheld a Trump administration decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, ruling the Department of Homeland Security's move was not subject to judicial review.
The US Department of Homeland Security has eased travel restrictions for Iran's World Cup team, allowing them to enter the country two days before their match in Seattle. This change comes amid complaints from the Iranian team about previous travel difficulties and the ongoing war.
The US DHS allows Iran's soccer team to enter the US 2 days before their World Cup match against Egypt in Seattle, easing initial 24-hour restriction, amid logistical challenges and complaints of unfair treatment.
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 US Department of Homeland Security's new rule, finalized by the White House, will replace the current open-ended admission for foreign students (F, J, I visa holders) with a fixed four-year period. Students will need to renew their status, aiming to reduce overstays and address security concerns.
Vice President Vance postpones Switzerland trip to negotiate Iran peace deal. Obama Presidential Center opens with former presidents. NYC celebrates Knicks' first NBA championship since 1973. DHS plans facial recognition for immigrant identification.
A new DHS document reveals plans to give local police a facial recognition app, the ICE Task Force Module, to scan faces and compare them against over 250 million government records. Privacy experts raise concerns about potential surveillance, chilling effects on free speech, and inaccuracies.
The Department of Homeland Security's SAVE Program expansion is raising alarms among experts who fear it could lead to voter disenfranchisement and data breaches. The program, intended to verify benefit eligibility, is being used to cross-reference voter data, potentially purging eligible voters.
All detainees at the South Florida Detention Center, dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' have been moved to other facilities due to hurricane season concerns. Critics argue this is an excuse, citing poor conditions and the facility's opening during peak hurricane season.
All detainees have been moved from the South Florida Detention Center, nicknamed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' in the Florida Everglades to other facilities. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security cited hurricane season concerns, but advocates argue it's an excuse for the facility's poor conditions and mistreatment.
Former CIA operative Gary Berntsen's claims of Venezuela stealing the 2020 election have resurfaced, with Markwayne Mullin, now head of DHS, previously supporting election denial. This has raised concerns among election officials about DHS's role in securing future elections, leading some to withhold data.
Todd Lyons, former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been hired by defense contractor Navigators Security and Defense. He will focus on U.S. homeland defense strategy, interagency operations, and international security.
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.
