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u.s. immigration and customs enforcement
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New York Postpolitics3 hrs 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.
abcnews.go.comworld16 hrs ago
Lawyer Files Declaration Claiming Iranian Official Received ICE Detainee Information
The New York Times reported that a lawyer filed a sworn declaration stating an Iranian official received regular dossiers on Iranian detainees from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for months. The transfer involved information on detainees held by the agency.
world3 days ago
ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Man During Houston Traffic Stop
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a 52-year-old man in Houston after agents in unmarked vehicles pursued his truck. The incident has drawn criticism from local leaders and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement.
Fox Newspolitics5 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…
world14 days ago
ICE Arrests Three Men with Criminal Convictions at New York Immigration Courts
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained an Ecuadorian man, a Dominican man, and a Guatemalan man at Manhattan immigration courts over the past week. The arrests followed a May 18 federal court order limiting such actions.
nippon.comworld19 days ago
United Nations Calls for Investigation Into Dozens of Deaths in U.S. Immigration Detention
The United Nations called for an independent probe into dozens of deaths in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody since last year. It also urged swift steps to stop additional fatalities. The statement was reported by @AFP.
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Usa Todaypolitics21 days ago
ICE Drops Plans to Convert Nearly a Dozen Warehouses into Detention Centers After Spending About $1 Billion
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased nearly a dozen warehouses in early 2026 for over $1 billion. Federal, state and local officials announced in June that the projects would not proceed. DHS said it would sell one site in Michigan and use existing space instead.
insidermonkey.comworld30 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…
foxnews.comworld35 days ago
ICE Extends Immigration Officer Training from 42 to 71 Days, Citing 1,300% Rise in Assaults
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will lengthen its core academy program and add follow-on instruction for previously trained officers. The changes begin in July at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia.
nypost.comworld48 days ago
Nassau County Executive Says He Will Keep ICE Agreement Despite New State Law
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said Thursday he will maintain the county’s cooperation agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The announcement follows Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signing of legislation that limits local law enforcement cooperation with federal i…
nbcnews.comworld51 days ago
New 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.
nbcnews.compolitics63 days ago
Former Private Prison Executive Named Acting ICE Director
David Venturella, who previously worked at the Geo Group private prison operator and oversaw ICE detention contracts, will become acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement effective June 1. The Trump administration announced the move after the current acting directo…
Al Jazeerapolitics63 days ago
David Venturella Named Acting Head of ICE
David Venturella, who previously worked at GEO Group, will become acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after the current leader departs at the end of May. The appointment was announced by the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday. Venturella has been o…
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New York Postpolitics63 days ago
DHS Inspector General Audits ICE Program to Convert Vacant Buildings into Detention Facilities
The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General announced an audit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's acquisition and conversion of facilities for immigrant detention. The program, which spent $38 billion under former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi…
foxnews.compolitics64 days ago
David Venturella Named Interim Director of ICE
The Trump administration announced on May 12, 2026, that longtime immigration official David Venturella will lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on an interim basis. Venturella, who previously ran the Secure Communities program and later worked at GEO Group, succeeds To…
The Independentpolitics64 days ago
85-Year-Old French Widow of US Veteran Detained 16 Days in Immigration Custody
An 85-year-old French woman married to a deceased U.S. military veteran was arrested in Alabama on April 1 for an alleged visa overstay. She spent 16 days in a federal immigration detention facility in Louisiana before being released and returned to France. The French foreign min…
upi.compolitics75 days ago
Federal Judge Allows ICE Deportation of Asylum-Denied Migrant to Third Country
A federal judge ruled on Monday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement can deport 37-year-old Jose Yugar-Cruz to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, despite his withholding of removal order. Yugar-Cruz, who fled South America and was denied asylum in January 2025, expres…
upi.comworld75 days ago
ICE Reports 18th Detainee Death in 2026, On Pace for Record High
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported the death of a 33-year-old Cuban man in custody, marking the 18th such incident this year. The agency stated the suspected cause was suicide at a Georgia detention center. This pace could exceed the previous record of 34 deaths se…
winnipegfreepress.comworld77 days ago
ICE Arrests Two Brothers in Mississippi After School Transfer Visa Issue
Two brothers were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement while heading to a school bus in Mississippi. Their lawyer stated that a school transfer disrupted their visas, making them vulnerable to arrest. The incident affected the local school community.
ksl.comworld78 days ago
Truck Driver Charged in Oregon Crash Detained by ICE for Deportation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took Rajinder Kumar into custody on April 22, 2026, following his involvement in a deadly highway crash. Kumar, who entered the U.S. illegally in 2022, is held in Tacoma and faces deportation. The case highlights tensions over state cooper…
The Guardianpolitics81 days ago
ICE Re-Detains Egyptian Family of Six in Denver for Alleged Court Order Violation
An Egyptian family of six, released from a Texas detention center on Thursday, was taken back into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody due to a court order violation. Their attorney reported they were on a private jet in Denver bound for Egypt at the time. The case h…
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ICE Arrests Individuals with Criminal Records in California, Texas, and Minnesota
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted arrests this week in three states, targeting people described as having committed sexual offenses. Nearly 70% of arrests under current enforcement involve individuals with criminal records. Democrats have stated their objections…
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U.S. Senate Republicans Pass Resolution to Fund Immigration Enforcement Agencies
Republicans in the U.S. Senate approved a resolution to provide funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. The move aims to end a months-long government funding impasse related to immigration policies. Further steps are required in bot…
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thehindu.comworld90 days ago
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to Depart This Spring
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is set to leave the federal government later this spring after over a year in the role. He plans to join the private sector and spend more time with family. The departure creates a leadership void at the age…
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reviewjournal.comworld90 days ago
New Data Shows Increase in Deaths in ICE Detention in 2025
Research published by the JAMA Network indicates a rise in the number of deaths among individuals held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities during 2025. The data highlights changes in mortality rates compared to previous years.
medianama.comworld91 days ago
ICE Withdraws Summons, Seeks Grand Jury Subpoena for Reddit User
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) withdrew a summons to Reddit for a user's information following a legal challenge but now pursues a grand jury subpoena in Washington, D.C. The user, identified as John Doe, posted criticisms of ICE on Reddit without evidence of crim…
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ICE Announces Target of 1 Million Deportations Annually for 2026 and 2027
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has set a target of 1 million deportations per year for 2026 and 2027, as stated in its budget explanation to Congress. The agency reported deporting 442,637 migrants in fiscal 2025, with 166,939 having criminal records. ICE also plans to…
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Immigration Enforcement Policies Affect US Disaster Recovery Workforce
Immigration enforcement by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has led to deportations of workers involved in disaster recovery. Immigrants comprise an estimated 25 to 40 percent of the disaster recovery workforce. These policies may reduce the availability of trained…
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Micah Lasher Criticizes ICE in Campaign While Wife Works for Agency Contractors
Micah Lasher, a Democratic candidate to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, has criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during his New York City campaign. His wife earns income from contractors that work with the agency. The article reports on this situation based on…
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ICE Agents Shoot Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez in Patterson, California
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez in Patterson, California, this week. His lawyer stated on Thursday that the agents fired at him before he attempted to flee. The lawyer reported that Mendoza Hernandez suffered at least six wounds.
thehindu.comfinance98 days ago
Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick Discusses Bipartisan Funding for Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican from Pennsylvania, appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to address a bipartisan initiative to fund the Department of Homeland Security. He covered Democratic concerns regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. The d…
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19-Year-Old Asylum Seeker Describes Daily Life in Texas ICE Detention Center
Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has been held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas for more than four months. She reported losing 20 pounds and experiencing daily headaches during her detention. The center is operated…
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Meta Cafeteria Workers in Seattle Secure Victory Against ICE Through Activist Efforts
Cafeteria workers at Meta's Seattle office, supported by internal activists, raised funds and provided peer support to challenge U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions. Executive responses to prior petitions and protests were limited. The workers achieved a successful o…
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Lawyer States Man Shot by ICE Had Beaten Murder Charge in El Salvador
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot a man in Northern California whom they sought for questioning related to a murder in El Salvador. The man's lawyer announced on Wednesday that he had previously been cleared of the murder charge in El Salvador. The lawyer descr…
hiphopwired.comworld98 days ago
ICE and TSA Share Information for First Time in Immigration Enforcement at Airports
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have coordinated to share information for immigration enforcement purposes. This marks the first use of such data-sharing in this context. The coordination has facilitated arrests…
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ICE Agents Shoot Man in California During Immigration Enforcement Action
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot a man in California after he allegedly weaponized his vehicle against them, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The incident occurred during an immigration enforcement operation. The DHS has received criticism fol…
Al Jazeerapolitics100 days ago
Union for Los Angeles Stadium Workers Requests FIFA Exclude ICE from World Cup Operations
Unite Here Local 11, representing about 2,000 food service workers at the Los Angeles Stadium, has asked FIFA to bar U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from World Cup activities. The union cited concerns over worker safety and lack of a labor contract. It also demanded prot…
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics101 days ago
Parents of 5-Year-Old Detained by ICE Report Child's Ongoing Psychological Trauma
Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in January, shows signs of psychological trauma including hypervigilance and isolation, according to his parents. The family entered the U.S. legally in 2023 under an asylum program but faces ong…
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ICE Detains Wife of U.S. Army Sergeant at Louisiana Military Base
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained Annie Ramos, the 22-year-old undocumented wife of Army Staff Sergeant Matthew Blank, at Fort Polk in Louisiana. The couple had arrived to process her military ID and benefits following their recent marriage.