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world18 hrs ago
Partner of man killed in Maine traffic stop speaks publicly
The partner of a man killed by an immigration enforcement agent during a traffic stop in Maine spoke publicly for the first time on Thursday. She described the pain her family is experiencing.
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washingtonpost.compolitics1 day ago
Florida federal judge dies days after ordering release of Cuban plane hijacker
Judge John E. Steele, 77, died suddenly after releasing a man convicted of aircraft piracy from immigration custody. The July 8 order cited a Supreme Court precedent on prolonged detention. A Republican congressman filed articles of impeachment against Steele the day before his d…
washingtonpost.compolitics1 day 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…
Fox Newspolitics1 day 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.
middleeasteye.netpolitics1 day ago
U.S. Military Strikes Vessel Approaching Kharg Island as Fighting With Iran Continues
Fighting between the United States and Iran continued on July 16, 2026. President Trump notified Congress earlier this week that the United States is at war with Iran, opening a 60-day period for military operations.
nypost.compolitics1 day 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…
croatiaweek.compolitics2 days 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.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics2 days 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.
winnipegfreepress.comfinance2 days 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.
politics1 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.
world3 days ago
Immigration Officers Shoot and Kill Person in Maine
A fatal shooting involving immigration enforcement officers in Maine has prompted responses from Democratic candidates. The incident has been used to highlight differing records on immigration policy.
The Guardianpolitics3 days ago
Person shot dead in Maine ICE operation; judge orders Patrick Byrne to pay Hunter Biden $1.7 million
The Guardian reported a fatal shooting during an immigration enforcement action in Maine on Monday. A federal judge separately awarded Hunter Biden punitive damages in a defamation case on Friday.
politics3 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.
winnipegfreepress.comworld4 days ago
Minnesota prosecutors receive federal evidence in two protest shooting deaths
State and local prosecutors obtained hard drives and a damaged SUV from federal officials on July 13. The materials relate to the January deaths of two people during immigration enforcement protests in Minnesota.
washingtonpost.comworld6 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.
Fox Newspolitics7 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.comworld7 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.
abcnews.go.compolitics7 days ago
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people in five days at end of June
The agency conducted the arrests after shifting from large-scale operations in major cities to less visible enforcement methods. The figures have not been publicly released.
Al Jazeeraworld9 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.
Washington Examinerpolitics9 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.
abcnews.go.compolitics9 days ago
Truck crash kills Pennsylvania state trooper; driver held on immigration and licensing questions
A commercial truck struck a state trooper on Interstate 81, killing the officer. The driver, a Haitian national, entered the United States under a federal parole program and held a Massachusetts commercial license.
Reasonpolitics10 days ago
Lawsuit challenges ICE warning notice sent after email calling acting director a 'monstrous' Nazi-like figure
David Streever sued the government Monday after receiving a warning notice over a January 2025 email to acting ICE Director Todd Lyons. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression filed the case in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. A similar notice went to another i…
ABC Newspolitics10 days ago
Lawsuit Alleges ICE Officers Delivered Warning Over Email Criticizing Agency
A U.S. citizen filed suit claiming federal officers visited his home and hotel after he sent an email criticizing ICE leadership. The complaint names the Department of Homeland Security and ICE as defendants.
nypost.compolitics11 days ago
Pennsylvania State Trooper Killed in I-81 Crash Involving Massachusetts CDL Holder
A Pennsylvania state trooper died after being struck by a tractor-trailer during a commercial vehicle inspection on Interstate 81. Federal authorities identified the driver as a Haitian national present in the United States without legal status who held a Massachusetts commercial…
news.sky.compolitics11 days ago
DHS Ends Marked ICE Vehicles, Returns to Unmarked Fleet
The Department of Homeland Security has removed custom wraps from Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles and resumed use of unmarked cars. The change follows a shift in operational approach under new leadership.
cnet.compolitics11 days ago
New York Man Sues DHS Over Investigation of Email to Former ICE Director
A Rochester resident filed suit Monday alleging federal agents violated his First Amendment rights by investigating an email that compared a former ICE official to a Nazi. The Department of Homeland Security said it investigates all credible threats against its officers.
politics11 days ago
Final associate in Texas cell sentenced to six years in federal prison
A woman convicted of providing material support to terrorists received a six-year federal prison term on Monday. The sentence brings the total for the 16-member group to 562 years for a July 2025 attack on an ICE facility.
politics11 days ago
Man Sues Homeland Security After ICE Agents Visit Him on Vacation
David Streever of Rochester, New York, filed a lawsuit Monday claiming federal agents tracked him to a vacation spot after he sent a critical email to ICE. He alleges the visit violated his First Amendment rights.
reason.compolitics13 days ago
One Year After Spending Law Signed, Enrollment and Coverage Changes Reported
The legislation, enacted July 4, 2025, has produced measurable shifts in benefit programs, tax policy, immigration enforcement, and energy investment. Several provisions took effect this week while others remain in progress.
foxnews.compolitics15 days ago
Fairfax County declined 615 ICE transfer requests over 16 months
County records show Fairfax County, Virginia, declined to transfer 615 individuals to ICE while turning over 11 between January 2025 and April 2026. The county adopted a sanctuary policy in 2021 that limits cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
world15 days ago
Federal judge blocks Philadelphia rule restricting masked federal agents
A federal judge has halted a Philadelphia ordinance that barred federal immigration officers from wearing masks while conducting enforcement. The ruling addresses a challenge filed by the U.S. government.
newslaundry.comworld15 days ago
ICE Releases Nun After Arrest, Questions Over Detention Persist
Federal immigration authorities released a nun from custody following her arrest. Questions remain about the basis for the detention.
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world15 days ago
ICE Released Texas Nun After Congressional Intervention
Federal immigration authorities detained a nun in Texas while she traveled to church. Lawmakers from the area contacted officials, and the woman was released from custody.
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forbes.comworld16 days ago
Federal agents visit Rochester home and hotel over email to ICE official
Homeland Security Investigations agents contacted a Rochester man at his residence and later at an airport hotel roughly five months after he sent an email to then-acting ICE Director Todd Lyons. Agents told the man the message could constitute an illegal threat.
yahoo.compolitics21 days ago
Texas court sentences eight protesters to 50-100 years for 2025 ICE facility protest
Eight participants in a July 2025 protest at a Texas ICE detention center received prison terms between 50 and 100 years. A ninth defendant who did not attend the protest was sentenced to 30 years for moving printed materials.
The Vergetechnology23 days ago
Texas court sentences eight activists to 30-100 years over 2025 ICE facility protest
A federal judge in Texas imposed prison terms ranging from 30 to 100 years on eight people tied to a July 2025 protest at the Prairieland Detention Facility. One defendant received 100 years after conviction for attempted murder and related charges; others were sentenced for riot…
247wallst.compolitics23 days ago
Representative Charged With Assault After Altercation With Immigration Agents
A member of Congress faces federal charges after an incident involving immigration enforcement personnel. The case carries a potential sentence of up to 17 years despite no reported injuries.
jpost.comworld24 days ago
Eight Convicted in Shooting at Texas ICE Facility Receive Federal Prison Terms
A Texas man received a 100-year federal prison term for wounding a police officer during a July 2025 protest at an immigration detention center. Seven other defendants linked to the same incident received sentences ranging from 30 to 70 years.
cnet.compolitics24 days ago
Justice Department Sues New York Over State Mask Ban for Federal Agents
The Justice Department filed suit Monday challenging New York’s law that bars federal officers from wearing masks and subjects them to criminal penalties. The complaint argues the measure violates the Supremacy Clause and intergovernmental immunity.
cnet.compolitics24 days ago
Justice Department sues New York over restrictions on federal officers' face coverings
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against New York on Monday, arguing that state limits on masked federal officers violate the Supremacy Clause. The suit targets laws passed in the state's fiscal 2027 budget that bar face coverings during public interactions.
yahoo.comworld25 days ago
Federal Agents Arrest Former Teacher in Gang Shooting Case
Immigration authorities detained a former teacher who entered the country illegally and is accused of involvement in a fatal gang-related shooting. Officials said the arrest followed an extended investigation into the incident.
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abcnews.go.comworld25 days ago
Immigration enforcement officials say operations will continue despite local opposition
Immigration enforcement officials stated they will continue removing individuals identified as public safety threats. The comments addressed statements from city officials and endorsed candidates opposing the operations.
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New York Postpolitics27 days ago
President Trump proposes renaming ICE to NICE in online poll
President Trump posted a poll on his Truth Social account asking whether Immigration and Customs Enforcement should be renamed NICE. The proposal adds the word National to the existing acronym.
The Guardianpolitics27 days ago
Report links Geo Group donations to American Liberty Foundation PAC
A nonprofit investigation found that Geo Group transferred $250,000 to a PAC tied to Rep. Jim Jordan after Congress passed expanded immigration enforcement funding. The Campaign Legal Center filed a complaint with the FEC alleging improper disclosure.
english.elpais.compolitics28 days ago
ICE Abandons Seven Warehouse Detention Sites After Local Opposition
Federal officials are selling or transferring seven industrial warehouses acquired for immigration detention. The reversal follows lawsuits and public concerns over infrastructure impacts in multiple states.
theyeshivaworld.comtechnology28 days ago
DHS Document Details Plans to Give Local Police ICE Facial Recognition App
A Department of Homeland Security privacy analysis describes a mobile app that lets local police scan faces and compare them to federal records. The tool stores images for 15 years and supports immigration enforcement under the 287(g) program.
nbcnews.compolitics28 days ago
Senate candidate Dan Osborn contacted sheriff about Kellogg’s replacement workers in 2021
Dan Osborn, the independent running for Senate in Nebraska, said his union reported allegations of undocumented workers at a Kellogg’s plant during a 2021 strike. His campaign states he personally contacted only the local sheriff’s department.
news.sky.comworld31 days ago
Fifteen People Charged With Interfering With Federal Immigration Operations In Minnesota
Federal prosecutors filed charges against fifteen individuals accused of using force to disrupt immigration enforcement activities. The case centers on events at a Minnesota facility operated by federal immigration authorities.
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Federal Prosecutors Charge 15 People Over Minnesota Anti-ICE Protests
Fifteen individuals face federal charges tied to alleged efforts to block immigration enforcement during two protests in Minnesota. Officials say the cases stem from actions during Operation Metro Surge.
insidermonkey.comworld32 days ago
Former ICE acting director joins defense contractor as senior vice president
Todd Lyons, who served as acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from March 2025 to May 2026, has been hired by Navigators Security and Defense. The company said he will work on U.S. homeland defense strategy, interagency operations, and international securit…
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics32 days ago
White House officials debated Insurrection Act use after Minnesota shootings
Officials considered invoking the law after two protesters were killed during demonstrations in Minneapolis. Discussions occurred amid broader enforcement actions involving federal agents in multiple cities.
The Hillpolitics33 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary says ICE would deploy at midterms only if threat arises
The secretary stated on Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would appear at polling places solely in response to a security threat. He added that any deployment would require coordination with local law enforcement and would not involve voter identification dut…
France 24sports34 days ago
Asylum seeker detained at New Jersey stadium tells immigrant fans of risks
A Latin American asylum seeker was detained by immigration authorities at MetLife Stadium in July 2025 while attending a FIFA match with two of his sons. He has remained separated from his family for nearly a year and now advises other immigrant fans against attending public matc…
The Independentpolitics35 days ago
Treasury Issues Bank Guidance on Customer Data Sharing
The Treasury Department issued new guidance Friday allowing banks to share customer information more quickly and for additional reasons. The changes follow an executive order directing regulators to examine signs that customers may lack legal immigration status.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld35 days ago
ICE detains wife of U.S. veteran during immigration check-in
Immigration authorities detained a Honduran woman married to a retired U.S. Army veteran during a scheduled appointment in Dallas. Officials sent her to a detention facility in Oklahoma while her attorney seeks a court stay.
gamereactor.eupolitics35 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary threatens prosecution of court staff who aid immigration arrests evasion
Two former Utah court clerks face federal charges after allegedly helping individuals leave a courthouse to avoid immigration officers. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the administration will pursue similar cases.
nbcnews.compolitics36 days ago
Justice Department sues Virginia over laws restricting federal agents
The Justice Department filed suit against Virginia on Thursday over two state laws scheduled to take effect in July. The complaint challenges provisions that would bar masked federal officers and impose conditions on local immigration enforcement agreements.
ABC Newspolitics35 days agoSourced
Portland Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Assaulting ICE Officer
A Portland man received a 30-month federal prison sentence after throwing a rock at an ICE officer during protests at the agency's South Portland office. Facial recognition helped identify the defendant.
propublica.orgpolitics36 days ago
Lawmaker Seeks Ban on Special Perks for Pardoned Drug Traffickers
Rep. Norma Torres introduced an amendment last month that would bar the Federal Bureau of Prisons from providing special accommodations or transportation to pardoned drug traffickers. The proposal follows ProPublica reporting on the release of former Honduran president Juan Orlan…