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vancouversun.comU.S. Coast Guard Ends Race-Based Preferences in Officer Program
The Department of Homeland Security terminated racial eligibility requirements in the Coast Guard's College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative on May 28. The change applies to college juniors and seniors seeking to commission as officers.
news.sky.comMexican Authorities Discover 869-Foot Underground Tunnel Near Tijuana-San Diego Border
U.S. and Mexican officers searched a property and seized narcotics evidence near Otay Mesa. Federal prosecutors continue the investigation.
yahoo.comNorthampton County Man Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Pornography
Brian Michael Gessner, 44, of Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of producing child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography. The plea triggers a mandatory minimum 15-year prison sentence and requires him to register as a sex of…
pakistantoday.com.pkVirginia Man Gets 42 Months for Passport Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced Jade Ingalls, 45, of Arlington, Virginia, to 42 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. The sentence concludes a federal prosecution that demonstrates continued DOJ pursuit of identity theft cases in…
thehindu.com13 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Kentucky for Using False Social Security Numbers to Gain Employment
Federal agents arrested 13 illegal aliens and a grand jury indicted eight of them on charges of using false Social Security numbers to secure jobs in western Kentucky. The cases trigger mandatory immigration removal proceedings and potential prison time that will affect worksite…
chicago.suntimes.comDominican National Pleads Guilty to SNAP and Social Security Fraud in Boston
A Dominican national living unlawfully in Boston pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of SNAP fraud and one count of Social Security fraud. The plea triggers mandatory sentencing proceedings and adds to federal efforts to prosecute non-citizens who obtain public benefits…
yahoo.comNorth Carolina Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Voting as Noncitizen
A federal judge sentenced a noncitizen to prison after he voted in multiple North Carolina elections. The case marks the latest conviction under the Department of Justice's enforcement of federal voting laws that bar noncitizens from casting ballots.
ICE Transfers Detainees Across States More Frequently Under Current Policy
The number of immigration detainees transferred five or more times rose more than threefold from the final year of the prior administration to the first year of the current term. Rapid out-of-state transfers within 24 hours more than doubled, according to ICE data analyzed by the…
uctoday.comJudge Orders Release of Cuban National Justo Betancourt After 6 Months in ICE Detention
U.S. District Judge Kyle Dudek granted a habeas corpus petition on May 13 2026, ordering the release of the 54-year-old Cuba-born Miami resident after finding he had been wrongly detained.
abcnews.go.comDHS Adds 5,000 Criminal Noncitizens to Worst of the Worst Enforcement List
The Department of Homeland Security updated its public WOW website on June 1, 2026, with another 5,000 criminal illegal aliens, bringing the total listed to more than 35,000. The expansion directly prioritizes a larger group of removable noncitizens with serious criminal convicti…
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.
ICE Has Detained Over 6,300 Minors Since Trump Reopened Family Facility in 2025
Nearly half held at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas. 97 percent had no criminal records.
New York PostVisitation Resumes at Newark ICE Detention Center
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced limited family visitation will restart at Delaney Hall Sunday. DHS said the suspension ended only after protests were brought under control.
New York PostFamily Visitation to Resume at Newark Immigration Detention Center After Protests and Clashes
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said limited visits begin at noon Sunday and full hours resume Monday after protests prompted a suspension. Demonstrations and clashes continued outside Delaney Hall through the weekend.
More than 6,300 children held at ICE family detention centers since 2025
Federal immigration authorities have detained over 6,300 minors under 18 during President Trump's second term, with nearly half held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas. Ninety-seven percent of the children had no criminal record.
winnipegfreepress.comSocial Security Administration to Issue June 2026 SSI Payments on June 1
The Social Security Administration will issue June 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments on the first of the month. Maximum amounts are $994 for individuals, $1,491 for couples, and $498 for essential caregivers.
foxnews.comSenate Republicans Face June 1 Deadline on Immigration Funding Package
Senate Republicans have 53 session days before November midterms and must address immigration enforcement funding and voter identification rules. A second reconciliation package will miss President Trump's June 1 deadline after the Senate parliamentarian struck four provisions.
insurancejournal.comFEMA faced payment delays and staffing cuts during 2025 leadership changes
Internal records and interviews show the agency held more than $15 billion in unspent funds by late 2025. Multiple grants and contracts required approval from then-DHS Secretary Kristi Noem before release.
South China Morning PostDHS to Require Most Green Card Applicants to Return Home, With Case-by-Case Exceptions
The Trump administration clarified that a May 22 policy requiring most temporary visa holders to leave the country before applying for permanent residency will not apply uniformly. Officials said decisions will be made individually.
BloombergHomeland Security Says Skilled Green-Card Applicants Unaffected by New Policy
The Department of Homeland Security stated that highly qualified and skilled green-card applicants will see no noticeable impact from a policy announced last week. The agency provided the clarification after the policy drew attention.
manilatimes.netU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issues new green card guidance
The agency released updated instructions last week on adjustment of status applications. Officials later stated the changes restate existing law and will not affect qualified applicants.
america.cgtn.comJustice Department Subpoenas Reddit and X in Probe of Users Who Posted Federal Officer’s Address
Federal prosecutors seek user identities from Reddit and X in probes tied to online criticism of deportation efforts. The shift from administrative summonses to grand jury subpoenas follows court challenges by the users.
Voluntary Departures Rise Sevenfold in ICE Detention Centers
Voluntary departure agreements increased sevenfold in the first 16 months of the current administration compared with the prior period. Detainees at multiple facilities have reported poor food, inadequate medical care, and use of solitary confinement. State and local officials ha…
upi.comWife of Detainee and Attorneys Dispute DHS Account of Conditions and Hunger Strike at New Jersey ICE Facility
Gabriela Soto and her attorneys responded to a Department of Homeland Security statement that downplayed a hunger strike and poor conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE facility in New Jersey, where Soto’s husband was detained.
wral.comICE Officer Shoots Man Resisting Arrest in Minnesota; Officer Now Faces Local Prosecution
Christian Castro, 52, was taken into custody Friday in Cameron County, Texas, 11 days after Hennepin County prosecutors charged him with assault and falsely reporting a crime in the Jan. 14 shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis.
NewsweekDHS Considers Reallocating Customs Officers From Airports in Sanctuary Cities to Support ICE
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin has proposed pulling Customs and Border Protection staff from airports in sanctuary jurisdictions, with Newark Liberty International Airport under immediate review. Industry groups warn of nationwide travel disruption if the plan advances.
deccanchronicle.comFederal Judge Orders Release of Pregnant Ghanaian Woman and Son Detained at Dulles Airport Pending Immigration Hearing
A federal judge ruled Friday that Anabella Gyasi and her 4-year-old son must leave Dulles Airport detention after more than a week in custody. The ACLU filed the habeas petition on May 26 alleging violations of policies protecting pregnant women and children.
Fox NewsU.S. Coast Guard Ends Race-Based Preferences in College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative
The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday that the Coast Guard will no longer consider race in its College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative. Officials cited constitutional requirements and a focus on merit.
fortune.comDHS Considers Reducing Customs Staff at Airports in Sanctuary Cities
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he is considering cuts to customs agents at airports in cities that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Airlines for America warned the change would disrupt international flights and cargo operations.
winnipegfreepress.comTexas Military Department Joins 12th Annual Search and Rescue Exercise in San Antonio
The Texas Military Department participated in the 2026 Search and Rescue Exercise held in San Antonio from May 18-21. The drill continues a standing interagency partnership that coordinates military, state, and civilian rescue capabilities for future domestic emergencies.
nbcnews.comNewark Police Union Says Local Officers Blocked From Aiding ICE at Delaney Hall
A Newark police union president stated that city and state leaders directed officers not to assist federal agents during protests at the Delaney Hall immigration facility. The union cited safety concerns for ICE personnel and referenced sanctuary policies.
BloombergNew York Governor Signs Law Restricting Masked Federal Immigration Agents
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation barring masked ICE agents from operating in the state. The measure also limits federal immigration enforcement at schools, churches, and other designated sensitive locations.
upi.comDHS Extends TPS for 11,000 Lebanese Nationals for Six Months Through November 2026
The Department of Homeland Security automatically extended Temporary Protected Status for Lebanese nationals after missing a statutory deadline. The six-month extension runs through November 27, 2026.
ReasonDHS Continues Detention Practices After Leadership Change
The Department of Homeland Security has maintained aggressive immigration enforcement after a leadership transition in March. New proposals include limiting airport processing in certain cities.
Washington ExaminerAdministration Selects New Border Patrol Chief After Two-Week Search
The Trump administration completed a two-week search for a new U.S. Border Patrol chief. Officials selected a 26-year agent currently serving as chief patrol agent of the northwestern region.
revolver.newsArlington Police Arrest Man on Sexual Battery Charge
Arlington County police arrested a 25-year-old man on May 25 after a reported May 22 incident in a parking garage stairwell. The man had been the subject of an immigration detainer issued by ICE in April 2025.
dailykos.comICE Conducts 430 Street Arrests in New York Area, Investigation Reports
A local nonprofit news organization documented 430 street arrests by ICE agents in the New York metropolitan area. The investigation examined arrest locations and found higher numbers in Latino neighborhoods.
New York PostHunger Strike at Newark Federal Immigration Facility; Protesters Clash With Police
At least three demonstrators were taken into custody during clashes with federal agents at Delaney Hall on May 28. Video captured some protesters using a megaphone to direct profanity at officers while others attempted to block vehicles.
New York PostMinnesota Governor Pardons Man Convicted of 1994 Armed Robbery
The governor called a special session of the state Board of Pardons to review the case before a scheduled June deportation. The Clemency Review Commission voted unanimously to grant the pardon after the man had served his sentence and started a painting business.
ReasonFederal Judge Rejects DHS Warrant Requests in Church Protest Probe
A magistrate judge twice denied search warrants sought by a DHS agent for YouTube and iPhone records tied to former CNN anchor Don Lemon and other defendants. The government later withdrew the applications after the judge found no probable cause.
Fox NewsNew Jersey Senator Kim Says Pepper-Ball Spray Incident Not About Him
Sen. Andy Kim responded to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin after being struck by pepper-ball spray during a protest at Newark’s Delaney Hall immigration detention facility. Mullin accused Kim of political theater and defended conditions at the site.
Fox NewsProtesters block entrance to Newark immigrant detention center as ICE uses pepper spray
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Delaney Hall on May 27, 2026, directing traffic and placing obstacles in the roadway. ICE agents deployed pepper spray after a federal vehicle attempted to enter the facility.
upi.comFederal Judge Declines to Block Trump Order on Mail-In Voting
U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols rejected a request to halt President Trump's March 31 executive order that directs federal agencies to compile citizenship lists and restrict mail ballot delivery. The ruling leaves the order in place for now while litigation continues in other co…
Washington ExaminerDHS Plans to End Customs Processing at Airports in Sanctuary Cities
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Tuesday the department is preparing to remove customs operations from airports in sanctuary cities. Seven of the eleven FIFA World Cup host cities meet the sanctuary definition.
Former ICE Official Warns Enforcement at 2026 World Cup Could Deter Fans
John Sandweg, who served as acting ICE director from 2013 to 2014, told Newsweek that immigration checks at tournament venues could create entry delays and reduce attendance. DHS stated its agencies will follow federal law while securing the event.
nbcnews.comFEMA Acting Administrator Says Agency Ready for 2026 Hurricane Season
FEMA acting administrator Bob Fenton stated the agency has restored some staffing levels and restarted grant payments ahead of the June 1 start of hurricane season. The agency is recovering from a record-length partial government shutdown and a depleted Disaster Relief Fund.
Legal Challenges Highlight DHS Surveillance Practices
Recent court cases have examined Department of Homeland Security collection of data from U.S. residents. The filings describe surveillance methods used by multiple federal agencies.
New York PostTwo Arrested After Chemical Spray at Newark Immigration Facility Protest
Federal officers faced a chemical substance during an overnight protest outside Delaney Hall in Newark. Two individuals were taken into custody on charges of assaulting and impeding officers.
reviewjournal.comTexas Officers Detain Driver and 20 People in Semi-Truck During Traffic Stop
Texas Department of Public Safety officers stopped a semi-truck on May 18 and arrested its driver along with 20 individuals found inside the cab and trailer. The driver, identified as a Mexican national, faces state charges for evading arrest and smuggling of persons. Those detai…
ReasonFederal Reports Detail Monitoring of Anti-Technology Protests
Wired obtained more than 1,000 pages of unpublished reports from the Department of Homeland Security, FBI, and fusion centers that outline plans to track individuals and groups expressing opposition to technology.
theverge.comLawmakers Push to Maintain Funding for Cybersecurity Agency
Republican and Democratic members of Congress have opposed proposed reductions to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The agency has lost roughly one-third of its staff since January 2025 through layoffs and reassignments.
montrealgazette.comCNN Newsletter Covers Heat, Immigration, Mixed Heritage, Coffee Chain, Astronomy
The newsletter lists five stories from recent days. Each item summarizes a separate topic without added analysis.
inquisitr.comDHS General Counsel Directs ICE to Pursue Fraud Cases Against Immigration Lawyers
A May 26 memo from DHS General Counsel James Percival instructs ICE attorneys to increase use of existing administrative tools against lawyers accused of filing false asylum claims. The directive cites civil penalties up to $11,823 per subsequent offense and possible referral to…
Fox NewsArizona Woman Indicted on Manslaughter Charge in April Crash That Killed Daughter
Brenda Rivera Estrada, 30, faces one count of manslaughter and additional charges after a rollover crash on Interstate 17 in Phoenix killed her nine-year-old daughter. Toxicology results showed marijuana and methamphetamine in her system, according to Maricopa County prosecutors.
bbc.co.ukImmigration groups cite ICE activity at 2026 World Cup matches
Advocacy groups have gathered outside FIFA offices to request limits on immigration enforcement at U.S. venues. Haitian communities in several states have expressed worry about attending matches.
Al JazeeraICE Agents Clear Blockade at NJ Detention Center With Pepper Spray
Dozens of ICE agents clashed with demonstrators outside Delaney Hall in Newark on Monday. The confrontation occurred during the fourth day of a detainee hunger strike and involved attempts to block a transfer.
ForbesEbola deaths reach 220 in 11 African countries
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday that 11 African countries face elevated risk from an ongoing Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The World Health Organization reported 220 deaths and called for international cooperati…
abcnews.go.comICE 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.
Washington ExaminerNew Jersey Governor Requests Access to ICE Detention Center During Hunger Strike
The governor requested access to the Delaney Hall facility after protesters alleged poor conditions. Officials said detainees receive meals, medical care, and other services.
nbcnews.comNew 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.