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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.
newsroom.ucla.eduICE 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 PostThree Protesters Detained Outside Newark Immigration Facility
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.
nbcnews.comJustice Department Subpoenas Reddit and X for User Data in Criminal Probes
Federal prosecutors issued subpoenas to Reddit and X seeking names, addresses, and banking details of at least two users. The requests are tied to ongoing criminal investigations involving posts critical of immigration enforcement.
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.
kff.orgNew York State Budget Includes Second-Home Tax and ICE Limits
The $269 billion state budget signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul adds a tax on second homes and places new restrictions on federal immigration enforcement. The measures form part of broader policy changes passed with the spending plan.
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.
deccanchronicle.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…
abcnews.go.comFairfax Prosecutor Testifies on Charging Decisions After Congressional Subpoena
Steve Descano, the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Fairfax, Virginia, appeared before a House subcommittee after a subpoena. He apologized to the mother of a murder victim whose accused killer had prior charges dropped by his office.
upi.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…
bbc.co.ukDominican Republic Hospital Detentions Prompt Haitian Women to Give Birth Outside Medical Facilities
Haitian women in the Dominican Republic are delivering babies in unsupervised locations after immigration agents began detaining migrants at hospitals. The policy change has altered where some women seek care during childbirth.
The GuardianICE Moves Detainee from Newark Center During Protest
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.
jewishpress.comFormer New York Governor Criticizes State Anti-ICE Legislation
A former Democratic governor said New York legislation ending cooperation with federal immigration agents could trigger lawsuits and higher costs for state taxpayers. The bills passed the state legislature on Thursday.
FortuneHomeland Security Considers Removing Border Officers From Sanctuary City Airports
A federal official said Customs and Border Protection staffing at certain airports could be reduced. Industry groups warned the change would affect international flights and cargo operations.
msnbc.comSenate Republicans Block Funding for Border Patrol and ICE
Senate Republicans declined to approve funding for Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement before leaving for recess. The holdup stems from a new Justice Department compensation fund tied to January 6 cases.
Fox NewsSenate Republicans Withdraw ICE Funding Bill Over $1.776 Billion Compensation Fund
Senate Republicans pulled a bill funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection after questions arose about a compensation fund created by the Justice Department. The fund totals $1.776 billion and was established without prior congressional approva…
Fox NewsNYC Audit Details Federal Immigration Visits to City Shelters
Audits of six New York City agencies found federal immigration authorities visited shelters and other facilities multiple times in 2025. The reports recorded an increase in detainer requests and described several instances of agents using administrative documents or plainclothes…
rediff.comDHS Says ICE Has No Current Contract With Paragon Solutions
The Department of Homeland Security stated that Immigration and Customs Enforcement maintains no contract or relationship with Paragon Solutions. The statement follows the January 20 termination of a previously reactivated contract.
New York PostU.S. Attorney Drops Charges Against Four Illinois Activists
A federal prosecutor dismissed criminal charges against four activists accused of interfering with an ICE officer during a September 2025 protest. The decision followed a closed-door hearing in which a federal judge raised concerns about grand jury procedures.
Washington ExaminerICE Arrests Cuban National After State Department Revokes Residency
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Adys Lastres Morera in Miami one day after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked her lawful permanent resident status. Officials said the action targets ties to a Cuban military-owned business conglomerate.
New York PostTech Firm Removes Nine Federal Vehicles From Manhattan Garage After Protest
Metropolis said it removed nine federal vehicles from a Greenwich Village parking garage after demonstrators blocked traffic outside the facility on May 14. The protest targeted spaces rented to the Department of Homeland Security.
foxnews.comFederal prosecutors release video of Chicago vehicle ramming attack on ICE officer
Federal prosecutors released video on Thursday showing an SUV ramming an ICE officer's pickup truck on a Chicago street. Authorities announced the indictment of a 21-year-old man in connection with the incident.
Washington ExaminerICE Officer Gregory Morgan Jr. to Surrender in Minneapolis Assault Case
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer faces two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon after an incident on a Minneapolis highway. The officer is scheduled to turn himself in to authorities on Thursday.
Fox NewsJustice Department Tells Four States to Stop Issuing Plates for Immigration Agents
The Justice Department has warned Maine, Massachusetts, Washington and Oregon that they must issue undercover license plates to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers or face legal action. The states have until Friday to comply with the federal request.
reason.comFederal Agencies Increase Spending on Weapons and Ammunition
Immigration enforcement agencies committed more than $144 million to weapons, ammunition, and related items during the first year of President Donald Trump's second term. Other federal agencies have also acquired firearms and protective equipment over recent years.
Washington ExaminerWhite House Border Czar Discusses Arrests and Deportation Operations
White House border czar Tom Homan spoke with the Washington Examiner about immigration enforcement numbers and operational challenges. The interview covered arrests, deportations, sanctuary city policies, and detention planning.
680news.comU.S. Border Agents Detain 19 Migrants in California Drainage Tunnels
Agents located 19 people inside drainage tunnels near the California border earlier this month. Two of the individuals had prior deportation records and methamphetamine-trafficking convictions.
rnz.co.nzArizona Crash Kills Child After Driver Released Without Charges
A Mexican national was arrested by immigration authorities after local prosecutors released her without charges in a fatal Arizona crash. The incident killed her nine-year-old daughter and injured three other children.
pbs.orgFederal Agents Search Homes of Three Southern California Immigration Activists
Agents with Homeland Security Investigations executed pre-dawn search warrants on May 13 at the homes and business of three southern California immigration activists. The searches targeted members of VC Defensa, a volunteer group that organizes neighborhood patrols and a rapid re…
nypost.comU.S. Army Sergeant Says Wife Was Arrested by Immigration Officials
A U.S. Army sergeant stated that immigration officials arrested his wife despite the couple following required procedures. The incident involves a military family and enforcement actions.
NprICE Confirms Use of Spyware Tools for Investigations
Immigration and Customs Enforcement stated last month that it uses commercial spyware to support Homeland Security Investigations. The agency said the tools help disrupt foreign terrorist groups and fentanyl traffickers.
foxnews.comICE Agent Charged With Assault in Shooting of Venezuelan Migrant
Minnesota prosecutors charged an ICE agent with four counts of assault and one count of false reporting after he allegedly shot a Venezuelan migrant in the leg during a January operation in Minneapolis. The agent is the second federal officer to face felony charges in the state t…
WiredICE Training Contractor Involved in Four Fatal Shootings
David S. Norman, owner of TruKinetics LLC, testified he was involved in at least four lethal shootings while serving as a Phoenix police officer. His company provided mandatory training to Department of Homeland Security Special Response Teams.
jpost.comPolice Prepare for Large Protests in London on Saturday
Metropolitan Police said around 4,000 officers will be on duty as two major marches are expected to draw about 80,000 people to the capital. The Unite the Kingdom march associated with Tommy Robinson and a pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally are scheduled for the same day as the FA Cup…
Fox NewsHouse Hearing on Fairfax County Prosecutor Turns Chaotic During Questioning
A House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on Thursday became disorderly as lawmakers questioned Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephen Descano about his office’s handling of cases involving illegal immigrants. The exchange centered on charge reductions in two sexual assault…
tass.comRomanian National Ioan Rostas Charged With Illegal Reentry After Deportation
Federal prosecutors charged Ioan Rostas, 36, a Romanian citizen, with illegally reentering the United States after prior deportation. The case triggers standard federal criminal proceedings in the District of Connecticut that will require Rostas to appear in court and face potent…
dallasfed.orgSouthern District of Texas charges 211 in one-week border enforcement action
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas added 206 new cases to its ongoing border enforcement docket from May 8-14, bringing the weekly total to 211 individuals charged with immigration and border security-related crimes. The filings extend a sustained prose…
foxnews.comBrazilian National Convicted of Illegal Reentry After Prior Deportation
A Brazilian national pleaded guilty in the Eastern District of Louisiana to one count of reentry of a deported alien. The conviction triggers mandatory federal sentencing proceedings and reinforces immigration enforcement against repeat cross-border offenders.
info.gov.hkSouthern District of Georgia Indicts Multiple Defendants for Re-Entry After Removal
A federal grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia returned indictments charging multiple defendants with re-entry after removal or deportation. The charges target illegal aliens present in the United States following at least one prior removal, triggering federal criminal…
kpbs.orgSan Diego Federal Prosecutors File 108 Border-Related Cases in One Week
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California charged 108 border-related cases this week including bringing in aliens for financial gain, illegal reentry after deportation, and importation of controlled substances. The filings underscore the district’s positi…
The GuardianUS Citizen Pleads Guilty to Assault on Border Patrol Agent After Protest Confrontation
A federal judge described ICE's June 2025 arrest of Christian Cerna as a 'vindictive effort' to impose extrajudicial punishment after the carpenter protested immigration raids. Cerna, 28, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor following the confrontation. The case included high-profile…
Fox NewsJustice Department Orders States to Issue Undercover License Plates to Federal Agents
The Justice Department has directed several states to stop restricting undercover license plates for Department of Homeland Security agents. Officials said the policy creates safety risks for officers and violates the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. The department set a May…
PropublicaU.S. Citizen Detained for Third Time by Immigration Agents in Alabama
Leonardo Garcia Venegas, a U.S. citizen born in Florida, was pulled from his vehicle and shackled by immigration agents on May 2 near his Alabama home. It was the third time agents detained him despite his presentation of a state-issued REAL ID. The incidents occurred even as fed…
montrealgazette.comTrucking Groups Urge Congress to Pass Bill Targeting Chameleon Carriers
Eight trucking associations sent a letter to a House committee endorsing the SAFE Act, which aims to use technology to identify trucking companies that repeatedly shut down and reopen under new names to evade penalties. The risk assessment firm Fusable reported in 2026 that these…
marketwatch.comEight Trucking Associations Endorse SAFE Act To Target Chameleon Carriers
Eight trucking associations sent a letter to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee endorsing the SAFE Act. The bill seeks to use automation and technology to identify chameleon carriers that repeatedly shut down and reopen under new names to evade penalties. The a…
Fox NewsU.S. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks Resigns
Mike Banks, who assumed the role in January 2025 under the second Trump administration, told staff on May 14, 2026 that he is stepping down after overseeing a sharp drop in illegal crossings. He cited 37 years of service and a desire to return to his family and Texas ranch.
news18.comIndian National Pleads Guilty to Smuggling 12 Aliens Across Canadian Border
Gurjant Singh, 31, entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court in Buffalo for conspiracy to bring illegal aliens into the United States. The conviction triggers a mandatory minimum prison term and accelerates federal efforts to prosecute cross-border smuggling networks operating…
news.sky.comBritish Citizen Pleads Guilty to Illegal Reentry After Prior Deportation
John O’Rourke, also known as John Casey, 27, a citizen of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Hartford to one count of unlawful reentry of a removed alien. The conviction triggers mandatory federal sentencing proceedings and reconfirm…
therealdeal.comThree Venezuelan Nationals Plead Guilty to Sex Trafficking in Baton Rouge
Osleidy Vanesa Chourio Diaz, 28, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Baton Rouge to sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion. The convictions trigger mandatory minimum sentences and require the defendants to register as sex offenders upon release.
foxnews.comICE Issues Detainer for Nicaraguan National Charged in Dallas Shooting That Killed Unborn Baby
The Department of Homeland Security lodged a detainer with Dallas officials for Keyner Ariel Calero-Jiron, a Nicaraguan national who entered the United States illegally in 2022, and a 17-year-old accomplice after both faced felony charges in a May 3 gas station shooting. The deta…
Fox NewsFederal Agents Detain Mexican National Convicted of Murder After Release From California Jail
Customs and Border Protection took custody of a gang-affiliated Mexican national immediately after he completed a 12-year sentence for second-degree murder in southern California. The individual had been deported in 2014 but reentered the United States. Officials said the transfe…
bbc.co.ukJustice Department Demands Four States Issue Vehicle Registrations to ICE for Undercover Use
The Justice Department sent letters to officials in Oregon, Massachusetts, Washington and Maine demanding they change policies that restrict vehicle registrations for undercover ICE operations. The department said the restrictions treat federal agencies differently from state and…
Nbc NewsSenate Republicans Divided on $1 Billion White House Ballroom Funding After Briefing
Senate Republicans received a private briefing on a proposal to allocate $1 billion in taxpayer funds for a White House ballroom project. Senators expressed questions about the spending breakdown and its effect on the federal deficit. The funding is part of a broader bill to supp…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSenate Republicans Question Secret Service Request for $1 Billion
Secret Service Director Sean Curran briefed Senate Republicans on a $1 billion funding request that includes $220 million for White House complex hardening and $180 million for a visitor screening center. The request, part of a $72 billion reconciliation package funding immigrati…
nypost.comMexican National Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Reentry After Prior Removal
A 53-year-old Mexican national who illegally resided in Houston received a federal prison sentence for reentering the United States without authorization. The case triggers mandatory immigration enforcement processing that now requires federal authorities to complete removal proc…
france24.comTwo illegal immigrants and two felons sentenced in Atlanta-based Mexican drug trafficking ring
A federal court in the Northern District of Georgia sentenced four men to prison terms ranging from 57 months to 15 years for importing cocaine and laundering proceeds from Mexico through Atlanta. The convictions trigger asset forfeitures and signal continued federal focus on dis…
foxnews.comDeported Mexican Sex Offender Receives 30-Month Sentence for Illegal Re-Entry
Saul Castillo-Crespo, 28, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison in Washington on May 13 for illegally re-entering the United States after prior deportation. The case triggers mandatory immigration enforcement processes for convicted sex offenders who return after removal.
U.S. Department of the TreasuryICE Issues Detainer for Mexican National Linked to Two Texas Murders
The Department of Homeland Security lodged an immigration detainer for Luis Benitez-Gonzalez after Dallas police arrested him on April 27 2026 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The action prevents his release from local custody and initiates removal proceedings for the…
U.S. Department of the TreasuryICE Arrests Five Convicted Criminal Illegal Aliens During Police Week
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested five convicted criminal illegal aliens on or about May 12 2026 in locations across the United States. The operation removes individuals convicted of murder child sex crimes fentanyl distribution and arson from communities and ad…