Canadian NDP leader Avi Lewis demands the Carney government block a US$125m Thomson Reuters-ICE data deal, citing concerns over human rights abuses and "voter fraud" tracking. He calls for restrictions on Canadian firms doing business with ICE.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has withdrawn its appeal to use two rural Pennsylvania warehouses as detention centers, abandoning a plan that was blocked by the state's denial of water permits due to inadequate local services. Governor Josh Shapiro stated the sites were unsuitable and posed risks.
A former US Army soldier, Andrew Arrabaca, was arrested in New York after allegedly setting off fireworks, lighting a fire, and firing a pellet gun outside a federal building housing ICE offices, injuring three people. He made anti-government statements during his arrest.
An anti-ICE activist was arrested in lower Manhattan after setting off fireworks and brandishing two airsoft rifles outside an immigration court building, injuring two people. The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the incident.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will mandate body cameras for officers during vehicle stops, a move announced by Tom Homan amidst heightened scrutiny following two fatal shootings of men during traffic stops in Texas and Maine this month.
Chinese human rights lawyer Wu Shaoping, who fled China in 2019 and sought asylum in the US, was arrested by ICE in Pennsylvania while working as an Amazon courier. His detention raises fears of deportation to China, where he could face persecution for his activism, with his immigration hearing set for July 27.
A Mexican man, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston was not the intended target of the operation, according to U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia. The man had lived in the U.S. for over 35 years, had no criminal record, and was near obtaining legal status.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national with no criminal convictions, was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston. His family states he was driving to a homebuilding site and may have been scared, leading him to ignore commands and attempt to ram an officer. Hundreds marched in protest, demanding "ICE out of Houston!"
A Mexican national, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston had no criminal convictions in 35 years in the U.S. His family and a congresswoman stated he was driving a crew to a homebuilding site when the shooting occurred. ICE claims he ignored commands and attempted to ram an officer.
An ICE agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national living in the U.S. without authorization, during an arrest operation in Houston. DHS stated the agent fired in self-defense after Araujo allegedly attempted to ram officers with his vehicle. The FBI is investigating.
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.
David Streever, a US citizen, sued ICE after federal officers warned his wife about an email he sent to the agency's former acting director, Todd Lyons, criticizing ICE's actions. Streever claims the warning violated his First Amendment rights. Another resident, Paigelynne Gonyea, also received a warning for a social media post.
Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, an Afghan who aided US forces, died in ICE custody from an allergic reaction and asthma complications. His death, ruled accidental, has sparked outrage and calls for transparency, with his family disputing drug use claims.
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.
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.
President Trump nominates Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper with 29 years of law enforcement experience, as the next director of ICE, following Todd Lyons' resignation.
President Trump nominates Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper and U.S. Marine with 29+ years of law enforcement experience, as the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), following scrutiny over the agency's immigration tactics.
A new report reveals US government spending on immigration surveillance technology, including AI tools, has surged to record highs, doubling from 2024-2025 to over $310m and reaching $513m in 2026. The increase is largely driven by contracts with data analytics and defense companies like Palantir and Anduril.
Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark, NJ, faces accusations of arbitrary and cruel dress code enforcement against visitors, including young children. Families report being denied visits for clothing deemed "provocative" or violating undefined "gang color" rules, leading to distress and separation. Activists are providing free clothes to circumvent these policies.
President Trump signed a $70 billion bill funding ICE and CBP through his term, overcoming Democratic opposition via budget reconciliation. The bill faced delays due to concerns over aggressive enforcement and a controversial "anti-weaponization" fund.
A Treasury inspector general report highlights concerns about ICE's ability to protect taxpayer data after a 2025 agreement with the IRS to share information for immigration investigations led to errors and questionable matches.
Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-born US legal permanent resident and president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, claims he's being denied adequate medical care for his diabetes while detained by ICE, leading to a 30-pound weight loss in two months. His attorneys argue the detention is baseless and retaliatory for his criticism of Israel.
