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.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to sell or give away seven of the eleven warehouses it purchased for $700 million under the Trump administration to detain migrants. The facilities, acquired for a total of $1 billion, were part of a plan to scale up mass deportation, but faced litigation, investigations, and protests, leading the new administration to seek "quieter" enforcement methods.
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.
Oklahoma's Tuesday primary elections feature open races for U.S. Senate and governor, testing Donald Trump's influence in the deeply conservative state ahead of the November midterms. Trump's endorsement of Rep. Kevin Hern in the Senate race and his late backing of Mike Mazzei for governor highlight his role as party kingmaker.
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.
El juez José Luis Calama solicita a EEUU autorización para utilizar mensajes de un móvil incautado como prueba en el caso contra José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, relacionado con tráfico de influencias en el rescate de Plus Ultra.
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.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will reinstate 72-day training for new officers starting July 1st, following criticism that standards were lowered to expedite hiring. A former ICE lawyer alleged the program was "deficient, defective and broken."
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's public statement about deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia may have jeopardized months of effort. Abrego Garcia's legal team cited Mullin's remarks as evidence against his deportation, while a judge previously blocked ICE from deporting him, citing "empty threats" and "vindictive motive."
Três estudantes de 13 a 15 anos foram apreendidos em Macapá por suspeita de envolvimento com atos de violência, ódio e apologia ao nazismo em escola pública. A investigação começou após monitoramento internacional.
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.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is facing backlash for a proposal to withdraw Customs and Border Protection agents from airports in 'sanctuary cities.' Critics argue this would cause widespread travel chaos, harm the airline industry, and strand Americans overseas.
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.
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.
A standoff persists between the White House and Senate Republicans over a $1.776 billion settlement fund for MAGA allies, stalling Homeland Security spending. Democrats call it a "slush fund," while Republicans demand parameters, fearing payouts to Jan. 6 participants.
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 US Senate adjourned early due to a deadlock over funding for the Department of Homeland Security, specifically its Border Patrol and ICE components. A new "Anti-Weaponization" Fund from the DOJ, intended to compensate those prosecuted under previous administrations, has further complicated negotiations, alienating some Republicans and highlighting the politicization of homeland security.
Governo Trump endurece regras para green card concedido dentro dos EUA. Estrangeiros agora devem retornar aos seus países de origem para solicitar o documento, com análise mais rigorosa de casos excepcionais.
