Immigration & Border Security

San Diego Padres Minor League Coach Detained by ICE

San Diego Padres Minor League Coach Detained by ICE

Pirela's family is appealing to fans and supporters for help.
Border Agents Intercept Nearly $15 Million Worth of Meth at Texas Border

Border Agents Intercept Nearly $15 Million Worth of Meth at Texas Border

The encounter happened at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility.
Appeals Court Upholds Block on Immigration Arrests in Some Churches

Appeals Court Upholds Block on Immigration Arrests in Some Churches

The policy, if allowed, would likely result in a decline in attendance at these churches, judges said.
For National Security, US Sovereignty Trumps Tribal Sovereignty: Analyst

For National Security, US Sovereignty Trumps Tribal Sovereignty: Analyst

A federal judge in Arizona has sided with the Trump administration over the construction of its border wall.
Trump Admin Pauses Border Wall Construction at Big Bend National Park

Trump Admin Pauses Border Wall Construction at Big Bend National Park

CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott landed in Texas on Sunday night and announced that he would conduct an “on-the-ground evaluation” and meet with stakeholders and local law enforcement about the border wall project.
Democratic Party’s Utopian Ideas Would, in Reality, Devastate Working Americans: Panel

Democratic Party’s Utopian Ideas Would, in Reality, Devastate Working Americans: Panel

Democrats passed two contrasting resolutions on Saturday on the touchstone topic of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Democrats Approve Competing Resolutions to Abolish, Reform ICE

Democrats Approve Competing Resolutions to Abolish, Reform ICE

The votes are not binding, but they spotlight the party’s splintered views on ICE. The party’s platform will be determined at the 2028 convention.
US Troops Can Make Arrests in Militarized Border Zones, DOJ Says

US Troops Can Make Arrests in Militarized Border Zones, DOJ Says

The Posse Comitatus Act generally prohibits federal U.S. troops from engaging in domestic law enforcement activities, albeit with some exceptions.
Judge Clears Way for Trump to End Somalis' Deportation Protections

Judge Clears Way for Trump to End Somalis' Deportation Protections

A federal judge on Friday cleared the way ‌for President Donald Trump's administration to strip nearly 1,100 Somalis of legal protections against deportation ‌that have allowed them to live and work ⁠in the United States.
DNC Committee Advances Resolution to Abolish ICE

DNC Committee Advances Resolution to Abolish ICE

The Democratic National Committee’s Resolutions Committee approved a resolution that calls for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Trump Admin Reports 15 Straight Months With Zero Border Releases

Trump Admin Reports 15 Straight Months With Zero Border Releases

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) previously reported 14 consecutive months without border releases in July.
Obtaining a Green Card Through Marriage Can Take 1 to 2 Years and Cause Major Financial Burdens for the Couple: Attorney

Obtaining a Green Card Through Marriage Can Take 1 to 2 Years and Cause Major Financial Burdens for the Couple: Attorney

Marriage to a U.S. citizen is often viewed as one of the simplest paths to obtaining permanent residency, but it’s not always as easy as it sounds.
State Department Launches Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force

State Department Launches Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force

The activity of visa holders worldwide is under review, the department stated.
ICE to Equip Officers With Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks

ICE to Equip Officers With Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks

Officers must be trained and certified to use the gloves, with recertification required every two years, according to the device manufacturer.
11 Charged in Immigration Scheme Involving Over 1,000 Sham Marriages

11 Charged in Immigration Scheme Involving Over 1,000 Sham Marriages

If convicted, the defendants face 10 years in prison.
ACLU Files First Legal Action Against Trump's New Birthright Citizenship Order

ACLU Files First Legal Action Against Trump's New Birthright Citizenship Order

Immigrant rights groups sought to block the president's recent ban on citizenship for babies of terrorists and birth tourism.
Illegal Immigrant Pleads Guilty to Purchasing 91 Firearms

Illegal Immigrant Pleads Guilty to Purchasing 91 Firearms

After he was deported in 2024, authorities said Samuel Rodrigo Melo Santos re-entered through Arizona to buy weapons and ammunition.
Washington Now One of America’s Safest Cities: Homan

Washington Now One of America’s Safest Cities: Homan

Border czar Tom Homan has spoken about the Trump administration’s success in cracking down on crime in the nation’s capital.
Trump Admin Revokes More Than 175,000 US Visas

Trump Admin Revokes More Than 175,000 US Visas

The revocations have largely involved offenders who allegedly committed crimes, violated the terms of their visas, engaged in immigration or visa fraud, or presented national-security or public-safety concerns.
ICE to Complete Rollout of Body-Worn Cameras This Month

ICE to Complete Rollout of Body-Worn Cameras This Month

Acting director said the process is ahead of schedule.
San Diego Padres Minor League Coach Detained by ICE

San Diego Padres Minor League Coach Detained by ICE

Pirela's family is appealing to fans and supporters for help.
Border Agents Intercept Nearly $15 Million Worth of Meth at Texas Border

Border Agents Intercept Nearly $15 Million Worth of Meth at Texas Border

The encounter happened at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility.
Appeals Court Upholds Block on Immigration Arrests in Some Churches

Appeals Court Upholds Block on Immigration Arrests in Some Churches

The policy, if allowed, would likely result in a decline in attendance at these churches, judges said.
For National Security, US Sovereignty Trumps Tribal Sovereignty: Analyst

For National Security, US Sovereignty Trumps Tribal Sovereignty: Analyst

A federal judge in Arizona has sided with the Trump administration over the construction of its border wall.
Trump Admin Pauses Border Wall Construction at Big Bend National Park

Trump Admin Pauses Border Wall Construction at Big Bend National Park

CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott landed in Texas on Sunday night and announced that he would conduct an “on-the-ground evaluation” and meet with stakeholders and local law enforcement about the border wall project.
Democratic Party’s Utopian Ideas Would, in Reality, Devastate Working Americans: Panel

Democratic Party’s Utopian Ideas Would, in Reality, Devastate Working Americans: Panel

Democrats passed two contrasting resolutions on Saturday on the touchstone topic of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Democrats Approve Competing Resolutions to Abolish, Reform ICE

Democrats Approve Competing Resolutions to Abolish, Reform ICE

The votes are not binding, but they spotlight the party’s splintered views on ICE. The party’s platform will be determined at the 2028 convention.
US Troops Can Make Arrests in Militarized Border Zones, DOJ Says

US Troops Can Make Arrests in Militarized Border Zones, DOJ Says

The Posse Comitatus Act generally prohibits federal U.S. troops from engaging in domestic law enforcement activities, albeit with some exceptions.
Judge Clears Way for Trump to End Somalis' Deportation Protections

Judge Clears Way for Trump to End Somalis' Deportation Protections

A federal judge on Friday cleared the way ‌for President Donald Trump's administration to strip nearly 1,100 Somalis of legal protections against deportation ‌that have allowed them to live and work ⁠in the United States.
DNC Committee Advances Resolution to Abolish ICE

DNC Committee Advances Resolution to Abolish ICE

The Democratic National Committee’s Resolutions Committee approved a resolution that calls for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Trump Admin Reports 15 Straight Months With Zero Border Releases

Trump Admin Reports 15 Straight Months With Zero Border Releases

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) previously reported 14 consecutive months without border releases in July.
Obtaining a Green Card Through Marriage Can Take 1 to 2 Years and Cause Major Financial Burdens for the Couple: Attorney

Obtaining a Green Card Through Marriage Can Take 1 to 2 Years and Cause Major Financial Burdens for the Couple: Attorney

Marriage to a U.S. citizen is often viewed as one of the simplest paths to obtaining permanent residency, but it’s not always as easy as it sounds.
State Department Launches Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force

State Department Launches Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force

The activity of visa holders worldwide is under review, the department stated.
ICE to Equip Officers With Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks

ICE to Equip Officers With Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks

Officers must be trained and certified to use the gloves, with recertification required every two years, according to the device manufacturer.
11 Charged in Immigration Scheme Involving Over 1,000 Sham Marriages

11 Charged in Immigration Scheme Involving Over 1,000 Sham Marriages

If convicted, the defendants face 10 years in prison.
ACLU Files First Legal Action Against Trump's New Birthright Citizenship Order

ACLU Files First Legal Action Against Trump's New Birthright Citizenship Order

Immigrant rights groups sought to block the president's recent ban on citizenship for babies of terrorists and birth tourism.
Illegal Immigrant Pleads Guilty to Purchasing 91 Firearms

Illegal Immigrant Pleads Guilty to Purchasing 91 Firearms

After he was deported in 2024, authorities said Samuel Rodrigo Melo Santos re-entered through Arizona to buy weapons and ammunition.
Washington Now One of America’s Safest Cities: Homan

Washington Now One of America’s Safest Cities: Homan

Border czar Tom Homan has spoken about the Trump administration’s success in cracking down on crime in the nation’s capital.
Trump Admin Revokes More Than 175,000 US Visas

Trump Admin Revokes More Than 175,000 US Visas

The revocations have largely involved offenders who allegedly committed crimes, violated the terms of their visas, engaged in immigration or visa fraud, or presented national-security or public-safety concerns.
ICE to Complete Rollout of Body-Worn Cameras This Month

ICE to Complete Rollout of Body-Worn Cameras This Month

Acting director said the process is ahead of schedule.