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U.S. Immigration
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arlnow.comworld5 hrs ago
ICE Extends Immigration Officer Training from 42 to 71 Days, Citing 1,300% Rise in Assaults
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will lengthen its core academy program and add follow-on instruction for previously trained officers. The changes begin in July at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia.
usatoday.comworld2 days ago
U.S. immigration cases include child sexual abuse and drug trafficking allegations
Federal immigration proceedings involve multiple cases with allegations that range from child sexual abuse and drug trafficking to immigration fraud, according to court records referenced in the report.
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bbc.co.ukpolitics6 days ago
U.S. Restricts Visas for Senegalese Nationals in Late 2025 Over Compliance Issues
Senegalese nationals face broad visa restrictions after the country was added to the U.S. immigration blacklist. The measures have already blocked entry for members of the national football federation.
world10 days ago
ACLU Sues Largest U.S. Immigration Detention Center Alleging Abuse and Medical Neglect
The American Civil Liberties Union and other groups filed suit against Camp East Montana, alleging beatings, poor medical care and solitary confinement. Three deaths have occurred at the facility since it opened nine months ago.
nypost.comworld13 days ago
Nassau County Executive Says He Will Keep ICE Agreement Despite New State Law
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said Thursday he will maintain the county’s cooperation agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The announcement follows Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signing of legislation that limits local law enforcement cooperation with federal i…
abcnews.go.comworld16 days ago
ICE Transfers Detainee Charged With Assault From Newark Facility
U.S. immigration agents moved Martin Alonso Soto Hernandez from Delaney Hall to another facility after demonstrators blocked vehicles. Officials and protesters gave conflicting accounts of force used during the confrontation.
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nbcnews.comworld16 days ago
New Jersey Governor Requests Access to Newark ICE Detention Center
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill asked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for entry to the Delaney Hall facility in Newark. Protests outside the center entered a third day on Sunday.
america.cgtn.compolitics19 days ago
U.S. Immigration Courts Swear In 82 New Judges
The Department of Justice administered the oath of office to 77 permanent and five temporary immigration judges on Wednesday. The appointments bring the total number of immigration judges to nearly 700.
indiatoday.intoday.infinance20 days ago
U.S. Immigration Officials Detain Cuban National Linked to Military Financial Group
U.S. immigration authorities took a Cuban national into custody. The individual is identified as the sister of the executive president of GAESA, Cuba's military-controlled financial conglomerate.
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nbcnews.compolitics27 days ago
Former Private Prison Executive Named Acting ICE Director
David Venturella, who previously worked at the Geo Group private prison operator and oversaw ICE detention contracts, will become acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement effective June 1. The Trump administration announced the move after the current acting directo…
Al Jazeerapolitics28 days ago
David Venturella Named Acting Head of ICE
David Venturella, who previously worked at GEO Group, will become acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after the current leader departs at the end of May. The appointment was announced by the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday. Venturella has been o…
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New York Postpolitics28 days ago
DHS Inspector General Audits ICE Program to Convert Vacant Buildings into Detention Facilities
The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General announced an audit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's acquisition and conversion of facilities for immigrant detention. The program, which spent $38 billion under former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi…
foxnews.compolitics28 days ago
David Venturella Named Interim Director of ICE
The Trump administration announced on May 12, 2026, that longtime immigration official David Venturella will lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on an interim basis. Venturella, who previously ran the Secure Communities program and later worked at GEO Group, succeeds To…
joemygod.compolitics29 days ago
Todd Lyons to Step Down as ICE Director on May 31
Stephen Miller has stepped back from public view in a choreographed retreat while continuing to shape U.S. immigration enforcement alongside border czar Tom Homan. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has told Miller he is performing well as the administration scales back…
The Independentpolitics29 days ago
85-Year-Old French Widow of US Veteran Detained 16 Days in Immigration Custody
An 85-year-old French woman married to a deceased U.S. military veteran was arrested in Alabama on April 1 for an alleged visa overstay. She spent 16 days in a federal immigration detention facility in Louisiana before being released and returned to France. The French foreign min…
nbcnews.comworld31 days ago
Parents Previously Deported From US Reunite With Terminally Ill Son in Mexico After Judge Orders Release
Isidoro González Avilés and Norma Anabel Ramírez Amaya reunited with their 18-year-old son Kevin González in Durango, Mexico, one day after a federal judge ordered their release from U.S. immigration detention. The couple had been arrested in April while trying to reach their son…
New York Postpolitics33 days ago
Voluntary Departure Orders for Migrants Rise Sharply Since January 2025
More than 80,000 voluntary departure orders were issued by U.S. immigration judges from January 2025 through March 2026. That figure represents a more than 600 percent increase from the 11,400 orders issued in the last 15 months of the prior administration. The New York Post repo…
Washington Examinerpolitics34 days ago
Dignity Act Proposed as Framework to Reform U.S. Immigration Enforcement
The Dignity Act would strengthen border security, increase penalties for illegal entry and employing unauthorized workers, reform guest worker and legal immigration programs, and offer a conditions-based path to legal status for many already in the country without a general path…
upi.compolitics40 days ago
Federal Judge Allows ICE Deportation of Asylum-Denied Migrant to Third Country
A federal judge ruled on Monday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement can deport 37-year-old Jose Yugar-Cruz to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, despite his withholding of removal order. Yugar-Cruz, who fled South America and was denied asylum in January 2025, expres…
upi.comworld40 days ago
ICE Reports 18th Detainee Death in 2026, On Pace for Record High
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported the death of a 33-year-old Cuban man in custody, marking the 18th such incident this year. The agency stated the suspected cause was suicide at a Georgia detention center. This pace could exceed the previous record of 34 deaths se…
winnipegfreepress.comworld42 days ago
ICE Arrests Two Brothers in Mississippi After School Transfer Visa Issue
Two brothers were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement while heading to a school bus in Mississippi. Their lawyer stated that a school transfer disrupted their visas, making them vulnerable to arrest. The incident affected the local school community.
ksl.comworld41 days ago
Truck Driver Charged in Oregon Crash Detained by ICE for Deportation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took Rajinder Kumar into custody on April 22, 2026, following his involvement in a deadly highway crash. Kumar, who entered the U.S. illegally in 2022, is held in Tacoma and faces deportation. The case highlights tensions over state cooper…
democracynow.orgworld44 days agoUpdated
Afghan Evacuees in Qatar Oppose Resettlement to DR Congo
Over 1,100 Afghan allies of U.S. forces remain stuck at a camp in Qatar more than a year after evacuation. They rejected a reported U.S. proposal to resettle them in the Democratic Republic of Congo in an open letter. Residents cite safety concerns amid paused U.S. immigration pr…
The Guardianpolitics46 days ago
ICE Re-Detains Egyptian Family of Six in Denver for Alleged Court Order Violation
An Egyptian family of six, released from a Texas detention center on Thursday, was taken back into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody due to a court order violation. Their attorney reported they were on a private jet in Denver bound for Egypt at the time. The case h…
flowingdata.comworld47 days ago
ICE Arrests Individuals with Criminal Records in California, Texas, and Minnesota
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted arrests this week in three states, targeting people described as having committed sexual offenses. Nearly 70% of arrests under current enforcement involve individuals with criminal records. Democrats have stated their objections…
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finance.yahoo.comworld47 days ago
Campaigners Urge Swiss National Bank to Sell $1.1 Billion Stake in Palantir
Campaigners from Minneapolis called on the Swiss National Bank to divest its $1.1 billion stake in Palantir during a central bank meeting on April 24. They cited the company's involvement in U.S. immigration enforcement operations as the reason for their demand. The statement was…
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news.google.compolitics41 days ago
U.S. Senate Republicans Pass Resolution to Fund Immigration Enforcement Agencies
Republicans in the U.S. Senate approved a resolution to provide funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. The move aims to end a months-long government funding impasse related to immigration policies. Further steps are required in bot…
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thehindu.comworld41 days ago
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to Depart This Spring
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is set to leave the federal government later this spring after over a year in the role. He plans to join the private sector and spend more time with family. The departure creates a leadership void at the age…
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reviewjournal.comworld41 days ago
New Data Shows Increase in Deaths in ICE Detention in 2025
Research published by the JAMA Network indicates a rise in the number of deaths among individuals held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities during 2025. The data highlights changes in mortality rates compared to previous years.
medianama.comworld41 days ago
ICE Withdraws Summons, Seeks Grand Jury Subpoena for Reddit User
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) withdrew a summons to Reddit for a user's information following a legal challenge but now pursues a grand jury subpoena in Washington, D.C. The user, identified as John Doe, posted criticisms of ICE on Reddit without evidence of crim…
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ICE Announces Target of 1 Million Deportations Annually for 2026 and 2027
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has set a target of 1 million deportations per year for 2026 and 2027, as stated in its budget explanation to Congress. The agency reported deporting 442,637 migrants in fiscal 2025, with 166,939 having criminal records. ICE also plans to…
G. S. Tregear; William Newman / Wikimedia (Public domain)business56 days ago
US Net Emigration in 2025: 9,600 Americans Move to Ireland, Exceeding Irish Arrivals
The number of Americans relocating to Ireland rose to 9,600 in 2025, nearly doubling from 4,900 in 2024. This figure surpassed the number of Irish people moving to the United States that year. The trend coincides with U.S. immigration policy changes under President Trump's second…
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Immigration Enforcement Policies Affect US Disaster Recovery Workforce
Immigration enforcement by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has led to deportations of workers involved in disaster recovery. Immigrants comprise an estimated 25 to 40 percent of the disaster recovery workforce. These policies may reduce the availability of trained…
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Micah Lasher Criticizes ICE in Campaign While Wife Works for Agency Contractors
Micah Lasher, a Democratic candidate to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, has criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during his New York City campaign. His wife earns income from contractors that work with the agency. The article reports on this situation based on…
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Venezuelan Migrants in U.S. Face Barriers to Legal Stay and Return Home
Many Venezuelans in the United States seek to return home but encounter difficulties obtaining passports from their government. U.S. immigration policies have restricted their ability to remain legally in the country. This situation leaves thousands in a state of limbo, affecting…
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ICE Agents Shoot Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez in Patterson, California
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez in Patterson, California, this week. His lawyer stated on Thursday that the agents fired at him before he attempted to flee. The lawyer reported that Mendoza Hernandez suffered at least six wounds.
thehindu.comfinance41 days ago
Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick Discusses Bipartisan Funding for Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican from Pennsylvania, appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to address a bipartisan initiative to fund the Department of Homeland Security. He covered Democratic concerns regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. The d…
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19-Year-Old Asylum Seeker Describes Daily Life in Texas ICE Detention Center
Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has been held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas for more than four months. She reported losing 20 pounds and experiencing daily headaches during her detention. The center is operated…
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Meta Cafeteria Workers in Seattle Secure Victory Against ICE Through Activist Efforts
Cafeteria workers at Meta's Seattle office, supported by internal activists, raised funds and provided peer support to challenge U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions. Executive responses to prior petitions and protests were limited. The workers achieved a successful o…
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Lawyer States Man Shot by ICE Had Beaten Murder Charge in El Salvador
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot a man in Northern California whom they sought for questioning related to a murder in El Salvador. The man's lawyer announced on Wednesday that he had previously been cleared of the murder charge in El Salvador. The lawyer descr…
hiphopwired.comworld41 days ago
ICE and TSA Share Information for First Time in Immigration Enforcement at Airports
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have coordinated to share information for immigration enforcement purposes. This marks the first use of such data-sharing in this context. The coordination has facilitated arrests…
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ICE Agents Shoot Man in California During Immigration Enforcement Action
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot a man in California after he allegedly weaponized his vehicle against them, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The incident occurred during an immigration enforcement operation. The DHS has received criticism fol…
Al Jazeerapolitics41 days ago
Union for Los Angeles Stadium Workers Requests FIFA Exclude ICE from World Cup Operations
Unite Here Local 11, representing about 2,000 food service workers at the Los Angeles Stadium, has asked FIFA to bar U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from World Cup activities. The union cited concerns over worker safety and lack of a labor contract. It also demanded prot…
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics65 days ago
Parents of 5-Year-Old Detained by ICE Report Child's Ongoing Psychological Trauma
Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in January, shows signs of psychological trauma including hypervigilance and isolation, according to his parents. The family entered the U.S. legally in 2023 under an asylum program but faces ong…
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ICE Detains Wife of U.S. Army Sergeant at Louisiana Military Base
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained Annie Ramos, the 22-year-old undocumented wife of Army Staff Sergeant Matthew Blank, at Fort Polk in Louisiana. The couple had arrived to process her military ID and benefits following their recent marriage.
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HBO Star Hannah Einbinder Criticizes AI in Hollywood at Press Event
HBO actress Hannah Einbinder expressed strong criticism of AI creators in Hollywood during a press conference for the show 'Hacks'. She described them as lacking creativity and accused them of trying to undermine artists. Einbinder has previously spoken out on social issues, incl…