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abcnews.go.comworld9 hrs ago
State Department alerts universities to foreign funding from watch-listed entities
State and Education Department officials identified $27.6 million in foreign gifts to dozens of major U.S. research universities from entities on federal watch lists. Under Secretary Sarah B. Rogers notified 187 R-1 universities that future federal grants may be withheld from ins…
Al-Monitorworld9 hrs ago
Judge Rules Airport Phone Searches of U.S. Citizen Violated Fourth Amendment Rights
U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff ruled on July 16 that customs agents violated Osama Abu Irshaid's Fourth Amendment rights during two 2024 phone searches. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, which sued on his behalf, welcomed the decision.
New York Postpolitics9 hrs ago
DHS Report Identifies 278,000 Noncitizens on Federal Voter Rolls
A Department of Homeland Security report found at least 278,000 noncitizens registered for U.S. federal elections. The figure covers states reviewed so far and will be referenced in a presidential address on election security.
revolver.newspolitics10 hrs ago
DHS caps F and J student visas at four years and shortens post-graduation stay to 30 days
The Department of Homeland Security finalized a rule on July 17, 2025, that limits the duration of student, exchange, and journalist visas. The measure shortens post-graduation departure time and imposes tighter caps on Chinese nationals.
nbcnews.compolitics10 hrs ago
ICE Officer Kills Mexican Immigrant in Houston Traffic Stop
@CBSNews reported that Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, died July 7 after an ICE agent shot him during a Houston traffic stop. Federal and local authorities are investigating conflicting accounts over whether the van posed a threat or contained drugs.
thehindubusinessline.compolitics11 hrs ago
Trump Administration Considers $100,000 Bond Option for Some Green Card Applicants
The Trump administration is evaluating a six-figure bond requirement for some green card applicants to demonstrate financial self-sufficiency. State Department officials are coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security on the measure.
Washington Examinerpolitics11 hrs ago
DHS to Equip All ICE Field Offices With Body Cameras Within 60 Days
The Department of Homeland Security will issue body cameras to every Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office by mid-September. Half the offices will receive the devices in the next 60 days while the rest already have them. Officials cited recent fatal shootings during ve…
revolver.newspolitics12 hrs ago
DHS Sets Four-Year Limit on F and J Visas, Requires Approval for Longer Stays
The Department of Homeland Security finalized a rule on Thursday limiting international students and scholars on F and J visas to a maximum four-year stay unless they obtain federal approval to extend. The measure takes effect in September and adds restrictions on academic progra…
politics13 hrs ago
ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Motorist in Maine During Enforcement Operation
A federal immigration agent shot and killed a 26-year-old Colombian national during a vehicle stop in Biddeford, Maine. The incident is the second deadly use of force by ICE in a week and the ninth since the start of the current immigration enforcement push.
realitytea.compolitics13 hrs ago
Supreme Court Affirms Birthright Citizenship for Children of Unlawful Immigrants, Blocks Trump Order
The Supreme Court ruled June 30 that children born in the U.S. to parents unlawfully or temporarily present are citizens at birth. Sen. Eric Schmitt introduced legislation two weeks later and sent a letter July 16 requesting federal agencies investigate citizenship documents issu…
Fox Newspolitics13 hrs ago
ICE Officers Resume Traffic Stops With Body Camera Requirement
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers received new guidance Thursday allowing traffic stops only when at least one participating officer wears a body camera. White House and DHS officials confirmed the policy change and outlined a 60-day timeline for full rollout.
ABC Newspolitics16 hrs ago
Democrats Urge Shutdown of Texas Family Detention Center Reopened Under Trump
Rep. Joaquin Castro and more than 110 Democratic members of Congress sent a letter July 16 to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin calling for closure of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center. The facility is the only one in the country detaining families with children…
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theverge.compolitics8 hrs agoUpdated
Trump Administration Issues Final Rule Restoring Public Charge Standard for Immigration Applications
The final rule issued July 17 allows immigration officers to consider any use of public benefits when evaluating applications for legal permanent residence. It reverses a 2022 Biden-era limit and takes effect September 18.
upi.compolitics21 hrs ago
U.S. and Canada agree to open Gordie Howe bridge on 27 July
The Trump administration and Canadian officials reached an agreement for the $4.7 billion bridge to open on 27 July. The bridge had been scheduled to open earlier but faced delays over staffing and toll authority.
abcnews.go.compolitics23 hrs ago
DOJ Threatens to Withhold Grants for Rape Kit Testing from Sanctuary Cities
The Department of Justice is moving to cut federal funding from cities classified as sanctuary jurisdictions that refuse to sign cooperation agreements with ICE. The action targets grants used for processing sexual assault kits, police equipment and emergency services in multiple…
Fox Newspolitics23 hrs ago
U.S. Rejects 16-Year USMCA Extension, Chooses Annual Reviews Through 2036
The United States declined a 16-year extension of the trade pact on July 1 and will conduct yearly reviews instead. Officials cited northern border security issues including fentanyl seizures and watch-list arrests.
theblaze.compolitics23 hrs ago
ACLU Report Details Force in Over 1,200 ICE Operations Across Eight States
An analysis of incidents from January 2025 through December 2025 found nearly one-third involved force or threats of force. The findings coincide with three deaths during traffic stops in July 2026.
New York Postpolitics1 day ago
ICE Harlingen Office Arrests 238 in Single-Day Operation Setting Record
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Harlingen field office arrested 238 people on June 18. The operation marked the highest number of targeted arrests in a single day for the office's Enforcement and Removal Operations.
New York Postpolitics1 day ago
Trump Administration Deports Laos Man Convicted of Child Rape After Minnesota Governor’s Pardon
The Department of Homeland Security announced the Friday deportation of Tou Lue Vang to Laos. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had pardoned the 42-year-old convicted sex offender last month.
politics1 day ago
ICE Agents Shoot Two Men in Separate Incidents in Maine and Texas
BBC News reported the deaths and linked them to questions over immigration enforcement. The segment examined potential effects on President Donald Trump's standing with voters.
insurancejournal.comworld1 day ago
Texas Rangers to Join Investigation of Fatal Shooting During ICE Vehicle Stop in Houston
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Rangers will lead an independent probe into the July 7 shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a vehicle stop. The investigation will include coordination with federal officials.
Fox Newspolitics1 day ago
Senate Hearing on Exposing Fraud Draws One Democrat at Opening
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing titled 'Exposing Fraud in America' on Wednesday. Only Sen. Gary Peters attended the opening before leaving, leaving the Democratic side empty.
croatiaweek.compolitics1 day ago
DHS Requires Body Cameras on All ICE Arrest Teams After Two July Shootings
The Department of Homeland Security announced July 15 that at least one officer on each ICE arrest team will wear a body camera. The move follows two fatal shootings during traffic stops earlier in the month.
cnbc.compolitics1 day ago
Rep. Nancy Mace to Introduce Bill Barring Entry from 39 Countries
The Third World Immigration Moratorium Act would block entry from listed nations in the Caribbean, Middle East and Africa plus Palestinian Authority documents. It follows the Trump administration's 2025 travel ban expansions after two attacks by visa overstays.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics1 day ago
Lawmaker Calls for Dismantling Immigration Enforcement Agency at Summit
A Democratic representative urged the elimination of Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a Washington event. The lawmaker also discussed recent fatal incidents involving the agency and proposed body-camera legislation.
chicago.suntimes.comfinance1 day ago
Maine Driver Fatally Shot by Federal Immigration Officers
Federal immigration authorities killed a driver in Maine on Monday after describing the vehicle as weaponized. Officials said officers fired fearing for public safety. The shooting marked the second such death in seven days.
winnipegfreepress.comfinance1 day ago
Immigration officer shoots driver in Maine vehicle stop
A federal immigration officer fired at a moving vehicle in Biddeford, Maine, killing the driver. The Department of Homeland Security said the officer acted after the vehicle attempted to flee and posed a public-safety risk.
usatoday.compolitics1 day ago
Civil Rights Groups Plan August 28 March on Washington for Voting Rights
The National Action Network will lead the March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote on the 63rd anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream speech. Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King are among the participants.
nbcnews.compolitics1 day agoUpdated
Trump Orders ICE to Resume Vehicle Stops After Two Fatal Shootings
President Trump directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement on July 15 to resume most vehicle stops during enforcement operations. The order reversed a one-day pause imposed after agents killed two men during separate encounters in Houston and Portland, Maine.
politics1 day ago
Federal agencies expand enforcement against birth tourism
U.S. immigration agencies are increasing scrutiny of travelers and companies involved in birth tourism. The effort follows a Supreme Court ruling that blocked limits on birthright citizenship through executive order.
Fox Newspolitics1 day ago
Texas Immigration Lawyer Facing Felony Assault Charge Represents Passengers in ICE Shooting Case
Hugo Balderas-Ibarra, who represents two passengers in a Houston ICE shooting, is out on bond for a 2024 felony assault charge. Court documents detail the incident and note a prior Florida case.
news.sky.compolitics2 days ago
Democratic Representative Comments on Two ICE Shootings
Rep. Seth Magaziner on Tuesday faulted Secretary Markwayne Mullin during House floor remarks for recent fatal shootings by immigration officers in Maine and Texas. The Hill reported the exchange and details of both incidents.
nypost.compolitics2 days ago
Trade-Fraud Task Force Reports Over $1 Billion in Recoveries and Alleged Losses
The task force, launched less than a year ago by the Justice and Homeland Security departments, has recovered or alleged more than $1 billion in losses tied to tariff evasion. A jewelry importer case pushed the total past the threshold.
politics2 days ago
Houston man killed in encounter with immigration officers
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, died after immigration officers in unmarked vehicles stopped his van. Passengers dispute the officers' account that he rammed a vehicle and attempted to strike an agent.
Washington Examinerpolitics3 days ago
Sen. Rand Paul Schedules Fauci Testimony on Gain-of-Function Research for July 29
Sen. Rand Paul announced that Dr. Anthony Fauci will appear before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on July 29, 2026. The hearing will examine Fauci's role in funding gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
abcnews.go.comworld3 days ago
Investigators Find Evidence of Improper Contract Awards at Homeland Security
Federal investigators have uncovered evidence that a former senior aide at the Department of Homeland Security may have been involved in improperly awarding government contracts. The findings are based on people familiar with the matter.
abcnews.go.compolitics3 days ago
Federal Court Allows Muslim Instructor's Retaliation Claims to Proceed
A federal judge ruled that a college instructor's claims of religious and national-origin discrimination can move forward. The decision found the instructor's allegations sufficient to state First Amendment retaliation and Title VII claims at the pleading stage.
Newsweekpolitics3 days ago
Administration Rejects Voluntary Departure Request, Offers Stipulated Removal Order for Iranian Family
The Trump administration has denied a request by an Iranian family held in ICE custody for more than three months to fund their own departure to Türkiye. The family, whose cases rest on a foreign-policy determination, remains in detention after negotiations failed.
middleeasteye.netpolitics3 days ago
Lawsuit Claims ICE Visits After Email Calling Acting Director 'America's Reinhard Heydrich' Were Unconstitutional
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression sued the Department of Homeland Security on July 6 in federal court in Washington. The complaint alleges agents visited David Streever at his home and hotel to discourage criticism of ICE. It seeks an order halting the alleged c…
citizen.co.zapolitics3 days ago
US Admits Over 7,700 White South African Refugees While Halting Most Other Refugee Entries
President Donald Trump announced that nearly all refugees admitted to the United States would be White South Africans. Eighteen months later more than 7,700 Afrikaners have arrived while the program has been largely shuttered for other populations. The effort produced diplomatic…
cnet.compolitics4 days ago
August 2026 SSI Payments to Be Issued July 31
The Social Security Administration will send August 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments on July 31. The maximum individual benefit reaches $994. Payments move to the prior business day when the first of the month falls on a weekend.
abcnews.go.compolitics5 days ago
U.S. Extends Work Permits for Temporary Protected Status Holders from Seven Countries
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services extended employment authorization documents hours before they expired on July 10, 2026. Permits for Haitian recipients now run until July 24 while those for six other countries end July 17.
washingtonpost.comworld5 days ago
Surveillance Footage Shows Driving by ICE Agents Before Houston Shooting
Footage obtained by The New York Times shows unmarked ICE vehicles driving aggressively before the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston. The moment of the shooting itself remains unclear in the available video.
The Guardianpolitics5 days ago
DHS Officials Describe Polygraph Exams and Reassignments as Trump Administration Expands Deportations to Record Levels
The Guardian spoke with more than three dozen current and former officials who described polygraph tests lasting up to six hours and rapid reassignments. Policies under former Secretary Kristi Noem included over 675,000 deportations and expanded use of offshore detention sites. M…
Fox Newspolitics6 days ago
ICE Arrests Individuals Convicted of Violent and Sex Crimes in Multiple States
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted operations across several states on Thursday, detaining individuals previously convicted of crimes including attempted murder, rape, and child sex offenses. Officials described the actions as part of a broader effort to re…
news.ycombinator.comworld6 days ago
Man dies after Homeland Security says he drove at federal officers
Homeland Security reported that a man drove his vehicle toward federal officers before he was killed. The incident has prompted calls for an investigation into the circumstances of the death.
nypost.comworld6 days ago
Kristi Noem's Mother Says Daughter Plans to Divorce Husband
Corinne Arnold dismissed claims of an affair between her daughter and Corey Lewandowski in a Daily Mail interview. She also described the decision to end the 34-year marriage to Bryon Noem.
washingtonpost.comfinance6 days ago
Judge Orders DHS to Keep SAVE System Features Disabled After Conflicting Ruling
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan on July 8 directed the Department of Homeland Security to maintain disabled features in the SAVE immigration database. The order prevents compliance with a July 7 ruling by another federal judge that would have restored access for four states…
abcnews.go.compolitics6 days ago
DHS Proposes Raising Naturalization Filing Fee From $760 to $1,330 to Match Processing Costs
The Department of Homeland Security proposed increasing the paper filing fee for Form N-400 and eliminating reduced-fee and waiver options. The changes would affect hundreds of thousands of green card holders annually while preserving exemptions for service members.
kpbs.orgpolitics6 days ago
Federal judges issue conflicting rulings on DHS voter database access
Two U.S. district judges reached opposite conclusions on whether the Department of Homeland Security must maintain expanded access to the SAVE citizenship verification system for four states. One order blocked nationwide changes; the second directed restoration of features for Fl…
Fox Newspolitics7 days ago
DHS to Withhold Over $1 Billion in Grants From States Over Election Security Rules
The Department of Homeland Security will withhold more than $1 billion in homeland security preparedness grants from states that decline to adopt voter citizenship verification, manual audits and paper ballots. FEMA will distribute the funds only to participating states that meet…
worldsoccertalk.comworld7 days ago
Mexican Citizen Gets 30 Years for Child Sexual Exploitation in Tennessee
Camilo Campos-Hurtado received a 30-year prison term after pleading guilty to multiple child exploitation counts. Federal prosecutors had sought a longer sentence. The case involved offenses committed while he worked as a soccer coach.
Washington Examinerworld7 days agoUpdated
Mexico Files Criminal Complaints After ICE Shooting of Mexican National
The Mexican government will pursue criminal complaints in the United States after the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Mexican man shot by ICE officers during a Houston traffic stop. Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco cited 17 total deaths of Mexican citizens in immig…
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washingtonpost.compolitics7 days ago
U.S. Lists 124 Nigerians for Deportation
The Department of Homeland Security published names and photos of 124 Nigerians on a criminal register. The list forms part of broader immigration enforcement actions that began earlier this year.
freepressjournal.inbusiness7 days ago
ICE Agents Join State Truck Inspections at Weigh Stations
The Trump administration has placed immigration officers at commercial vehicle weigh stations to check drivers for legal work status and English proficiency. Federal officials report more than 28,000 licenses already revoked. The effort follows several fatal crashes involving imp…
kpbs.orgworld7 days ago
ICE Reduces Detention Facility Inspections to Annual or Biennial Schedule
Immigration and Customs Enforcement now inspects most detention facilities once a year or once every two years instead of twice a year. A CBS News analysis found 15 of 45 large facilities had gone more than 12 months without inspection as of late June.
Al Jazeeraworld8 days ago
Judge sentenced to fine and probation for obstructing ICE arrest
A federal judge ordered former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan to pay a $5,000 fine and serve one year of probation after a jury convicted her of obstructing an immigration arrest. Prosecutors had sought prison time, but the court cited her long public service r…
Al Jazeerapolitics8 days agoUpdated
Family of Man Killed by ICE Agent Seeks Independent Inquiry
The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent, called for an independent investigation. Details of the encounter remain unclear.
washingtonpost.comworld8 days ago
ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Mexican National Driving to Job Site in Houston
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national who had lived in the U.S. for 35 years with no criminal convictions, was shot and killed by an ICE officer Tuesday in Houston's Magnolia Park neighborhood. Federal officials said he ignored commands and attempted to ram an officer after…
Washington Examinerpolitics8 days ago
Texas Democrats seek independent probe of ICE shooting in Houston
The Texas Democratic Party and a Democratic congresswoman called for an independent investigation after an ICE officer fatally shot a man during a traffic stop. Officials said the man drove his vehicle toward the officer, who fired in self-defense.