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nationalpost.comDHS Keeps Customs Officers at Newark Airport While Retaining Plans for Other Cities
DHS will maintain current staffing levels at Newark Liberty International Airport. Officials continue with previously announced plans for other cities.
NewsweekSome Republicans Object to White House Security Funds and Anti-Weaponization Settlement
Republican lawmakers have raised objections to a proposed $1 billion security package for a new White House ballroom and to a $1.8 billion settlement fund for claims of government weaponization. The disputes have delayed a separate $72 billion immigration enforcement funding meas…
inquisitr.comICE Issues Detainer for Salvadoran National Charged With Raping Virginia Girl Under 15
Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged a detainer June 2 for Cristian Romario Saenz-Argueta, 31, arrested May 26 in Manassas on three felony sexual assault charges involving a child. The action forces Prince William County officials in a sanctuary jurisdiction to decide wheth…
New York PostNew Jersey Man Charged With Assaulting ICE Officers at Newark Protest
A 26-year-old Madison, New Jersey resident faces federal assault charges after allegedly kicking and biting officers during a protest outside the Delaney Hall detention center. The same individual was previously convicted on a child pornography-related charge.
washingtonpost.comSenate Democrats target $2 billion DOJ fund in reconciliation push
Senate Democrats plan amendments to eliminate a nearly $2 billion Department of Justice fund created as part of an IRS settlement. Senate Republicans have also raised objections during closed-door meetings over oversight and eligibility concerns.
manilatimes.netFilipino National Charged With Unlawfully Voting in U.S. Election
Remedios Alasaas, 66, of Kahului, Maui, was charged by Information on June 1, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii with one count of unlawfully voting as an alien. The case triggers federal prosecution under statutes barring noncitizens from casting ballots…
foxnews.comHonduran National Pleads Guilty to Illegal Reentry After Prior Removal
Ubaldo Yasir Amaya-Colindres, 27, pleaded guilty May 28, 2026, in U.S. District Court in New Orleans to one count of reentry of a removed alien under 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a). Sentencing before Judge Eldon E. Fallon is scheduled for June 25, 2026.
inquisitr.comBrooklyn Man Charged With Threatening to Murder ICE Officer and Family
A Brooklyn man faces federal charges for threatening to assault and murder a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer and the officer’s family outside an ICE detention facility. The case triggers mandatory protective measures for the targeted officer and sets in motion a…
foxnews.comHonduran National Indicted for Illegal Reentry After Prior Removal
Oscar Paz-Mejia, 33, of Honduras, was indicted in the Eastern District of Louisiana on one count of illegal reentry of a removed alien under 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a). The case triggers mandatory federal prosecution, potential imprisonment, and renewed removal proceedings once resolved.
redir.folha.com.brBrazilian National Charged With Using Fake Passport to Open Business Bank Accounts
A Brazilian national living unlawfully in Marlborough, Massachusetts, faces federal charges for allegedly using a false passport to open and access business bank accounts. The case triggers mandatory identity verification reviews by banks that accepted the documents and sets a Ju…
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…
inquisitr.comBrooklyn Man Charged With Threatening to Murder ICE Officer and Family
A Brooklyn man faces federal charges for threatening to assault and murder a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer and the officer’s family outside an ICE detention facility. The case triggers mandatory protective measures for the targeted officer and requires the Just…
Honduran National Indicted in Louisiana for Illegal Firearm Possession
Erlin Jovany Gamez Maldonado, a 29-year-old Honduran citizen illegally present in the United States, was indicted May 28, 2026, in the Eastern District of Louisiana for possessing a firearm as an undocumented immigrant. The case triggers mandatory federal penalties and highlights…
U.S. Department of the TreasuryICE Arrests 14 Criminal Illegal Aliens in Multi-State Weekend Operation
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained more than a dozen individuals convicted of murder, sexual offenses against minors, aggravated assault and drug trafficking across eight states. The operation demonstrates continued removal activity despite protests that have tar…
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…
Fox NewsHasan Piker Defends Singham-Funded Activists at New Jersey ICE Protest
Influencer Hasan Piker spoke at a protest outside the Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey. He described individuals linked to Neville Roy Singham's network as "wonderful people" and said he had not received a federal subpoena related to a March trip to Cuba.
nypost.comFederal Operation Targets Deportable Individuals in County Jails Before Release
A federal initiative called Operation Guardian Angel coordinates multiple agencies to identify individuals with prior deportation orders while they remain in county custody. The program relies on fingerprint checks and federal databases to issue arrest warrants ahead of local rel…
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.
wral.com**ICE Officer Arrested in Texas on Hennepin County Charges Stemming From January Minneapolis Shooting**
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.
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.
Nbc NewsICE Agent Shot Man During DHS Operation in Minneapolis; Arrested on State Assault Charges
Christian Castro, an ICE agent, was arrested May 29 in Texas on state charges tied to the January 14 shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis. The arrest marks the second federal agent charged in connection with Operation Metro Surge.
washingtonpost.comICE Tactical Teams Use Pepper Balls at New Jersey Detention Site During Protest
Federal agents deployed pepper balls at Delaney Hall in New Jersey during a protest tied to an inmate hunger strike. State police established checkpoints and federal personnel wore riot gear at the facility.
newser.comWhite House Launches Aliens.gov Site Displaying ICE Arrest Data
The White House introduced a website on Thursday that lists locations of ICE arrests and displays a counter of encounters. The site includes data on alleged offenses and maps Puerto Rico separately from U.S. states.
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.
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.
abcnews.go.comFour States Limit Undercover License Plates to Criminal Investigations, Prompting Justice Department Lawsuit
The Department of Justice filed lawsuits on May 27, 2026, alleging the four states discriminate by denying confidential plates to federal immigration agencies while issuing them to state agencies and other federal law enforcement.
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 PostICE Detainees Launch Hunger Strike at Newark 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.
thesouthafrican.comNew Jersey Man Charged With Kicking and Biting ICE Officers During Delaney Hall Riot
A New Jersey man was arrested and charged in federal court with assaulting and causing bodily injury to ICE officers at the Delaney Hall detention facility. The charges trigger a standard federal prosecution that carries potential prison time and requires the defendant to appear…
680news.comArizona Federal Prosecutors Charge 331 in One Week for Immigration Crimes
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona filed immigration-related criminal charges against 331 individuals between May 23 and May 29, 2026. The enforcement action triggers required court appearances, potential convictions carrying prison time and deportation, and a…
foxnews.comNew Mexico U.S. Attorney's Office Reports Weekly Immigration and Border Crime Enforcement
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico released its latest weekly compilation of federal immigration and border-related prosecutions. The report triggers required notifications to Congress and resets the public docket for the current enforcement cycle under Dep…
thebogotapost.comColombian national sentenced to prison for voter fraud and stealing $400,000 in federal benefits under stolen identity
A Colombian woman who lived unlawfully in Boston for more than two decades using a stolen identity received a federal prison sentence for voter fraud, identity theft, and illegally collecting over $400,000 in Section 8, disability, and SNAP benefits. The case triggers mandatory i…
kpbs.orgSan Diego Federal Prosecutors Filed 119 Border-Related Cases in One Week
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California charged 119 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 posit…
news.google.comICE Arrests Multiple Convicted Murderers and Child Sex Offenders in Nationwide Operation
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested convicted murderers, child sex offenders and sexual predators including Javier Gurrusquita of Mexico and Reinerio Mendoza-Diaz of Honduras. The operation removes high-risk criminal aliens from U.S. communities and expands interi…
bbc.co.ukJustice 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.
bbc.co.ukICE Arrests Five Convicted Murderers and Child Sex Offenders in Multi-State Operation
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers took five noncitizens into custody for crimes including voluntary manslaughter, sexual assault of a child under 14, and attempted sexual battery on a child under 12. The operation occurs against a documented surge in violence against o…
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…
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.
foxnews.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…
mg.co.zaDominican 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.
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.
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.
pbs.orgHomeland 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.
gatestoneinstitute.orgSenate 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.