Immigration & Border Security

State Department Expands Visa Restrictions in Western Hemisphere

State Department Expands Visa Restrictions in Western Hemisphere

The new measures apply to foreign nationals who support or carry out activities linked to hostile powers.
20 Chinese Scholars Denied US Entry at Seattle Airport

20 Chinese Scholars Denied US Entry at Seattle Airport

About 20 Chinese scholars with valid visas were recently denied U.S. entry after questioning by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel.
NY Loses Nearly $74 Million for Not Revoking Commercial Driver’s Licenses Unlawfully Issued to Foreigners

NY Loses Nearly $74 Million for Not Revoking Commercial Driver’s Licenses Unlawfully Issued to Foreigners

A federal audit showed more than half of the trucking licenses issued to foreigners in the state were granted illegally.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to Leave Agency at End of May

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to Leave Agency at End of May

Lyons's last day is May 31, and he will move to the private sector, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement.
ICE Agent Charged With Assault in Minnesota

ICE Agent Charged With Assault in Minnesota

The agent allegedly pointed a weapon at two people.
House Addresses State-Level Fraud in Medicaid, SNAP, and Other Programs

House Addresses State-Level Fraud in Medicaid, SNAP, and Other Programs

The House Government Operations Subcommittee brought in expert witnesses on Wednesday to examine fraud in federal assistance programs run by states, such as Medicaid, SNAP, and unemployment insurance.
Woman Killed in Georgia Attack Spree Identified as DHS Worker

Woman Killed in Georgia Attack Spree Identified as DHS Worker

The suspect, 26-year-old Olaolukitan Adon Abel, was naturalized in 2022 despite a lengthy criminal history.
Senate GOP to Begin Process for Funding ICE, Border Patrol Next Week

Senate GOP to Begin Process for Funding ICE, Border Patrol Next Week

This comes amid the Department of Homeland Security having been shut down for 59 days.
Republicans Move to Separate ICE Funding From DHS in New Plan

Republicans Move to Separate ICE Funding From DHS in New Plan

The Senate has already acted, but getting a successful vote through the House could be more challenging.
US Arrests Family Members of Notorious Iranian Regime Propagandist

US Arrests Family Members of Notorious Iranian Regime Propagandist

Seyed Eissa Hashemi, Maryam Tahmasebi, and their son are now in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)  pending their removal from the country.
Immigration Board Denies Mahmoud Khalil’s Appeal

Immigration Board Denies Mahmoud Khalil’s Appeal

The former Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian protest leader has been issued a final removal order.
Republican Senators to Meet With Trump on DHS Funding

Republican Senators to Meet With Trump on DHS Funding

The DHS stalemate has dragged on for more than 50 days.
Trump Vows 'Severe Justice' After Fatal Hammer Attack in Florida

Trump Vows 'Severe Justice' After Fatal Hammer Attack in Florida

Trump called the incident “one of the most vicious” crimes.
Haitian Man in US Illegally Accused of Killing Florida Gas Station Clerk With Hammer

Haitian Man in US Illegally Accused of Killing Florida Gas Station Clerk With Hammer

Daylight attack captured on video leaves community grieving as immigration policy debate intensifies nationwide.
ICE Program Helps Victims of Illegal Immigrant Crime

ICE Program Helps Victims of Illegal Immigrant Crime

An ICE program is helping victims of illegal immigrant crime to pursue justice while providing support in navigating the often unclear path for a victim when the accused perpetrator is in the country illegally.
Our Focus Should Be on Removing Criminal Illegal Immigrants From US: Panel

Our Focus Should Be on Removing Criminal Illegal Immigrants From US: Panel

Steve Scully and Mark Meckler joined a panel discussion with NTD's Steve Lance on the one-year anniversary of the re-launch of the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement program.
Homeland Security Secretary Suggests Suspending Customs Processing at Sanctuary City Airports

Homeland Security Secretary Suggests Suspending Customs Processing at Sanctuary City Airports

'If they're a sanctuary city, should they really be processing customs into their city?' he asked during an interview.
Chinese National in US Illegally Sentenced 30-months in Prison for Fraud

Chinese National in US Illegally Sentenced 30-months in Prison for Fraud

U.S. authorities last Thursday sentenced a Chinese national, Zheng Hua-Chun, to 30 months in prison for stealing identities to apply for loans to buy luxury cars for resale.
Examining the Legal Basis for Trump Admin’s Arrest of Soleimani’s Relatives

Examining the Legal Basis for Trump Admin’s Arrest of Soleimani’s Relatives

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the green cards of the niece of slain Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and her daughter, who were living in the Los Angeles area.
Illegal Immigrant Indicted After 100 Mph Chase Kills Pregnant Ohio Teen

Illegal Immigrant Indicted After 100 Mph Chase Kills Pregnant Ohio Teen

The chase stretched roughly five miles before Singh's vehicle crashed head-on with a Jeep Cherokee at the intersection of State Route 47 and Ansonia Hunchbarger Road on Feb. 16.
State Department Expands Visa Restrictions in Western Hemisphere

State Department Expands Visa Restrictions in Western Hemisphere

The new measures apply to foreign nationals who support or carry out activities linked to hostile powers.
20 Chinese Scholars Denied US Entry at Seattle Airport

20 Chinese Scholars Denied US Entry at Seattle Airport

About 20 Chinese scholars with valid visas were recently denied U.S. entry after questioning by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel.
NY Loses Nearly $74 Million for Not Revoking Commercial Driver’s Licenses Unlawfully Issued to Foreigners

NY Loses Nearly $74 Million for Not Revoking Commercial Driver’s Licenses Unlawfully Issued to Foreigners

A federal audit showed more than half of the trucking licenses issued to foreigners in the state were granted illegally.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to Leave Agency at End of May

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to Leave Agency at End of May

Lyons's last day is May 31, and he will move to the private sector, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement.
ICE Agent Charged With Assault in Minnesota

ICE Agent Charged With Assault in Minnesota

The agent allegedly pointed a weapon at two people.
House Addresses State-Level Fraud in Medicaid, SNAP, and Other Programs

House Addresses State-Level Fraud in Medicaid, SNAP, and Other Programs

The House Government Operations Subcommittee brought in expert witnesses on Wednesday to examine fraud in federal assistance programs run by states, such as Medicaid, SNAP, and unemployment insurance.
Woman Killed in Georgia Attack Spree Identified as DHS Worker

Woman Killed in Georgia Attack Spree Identified as DHS Worker

The suspect, 26-year-old Olaolukitan Adon Abel, was naturalized in 2022 despite a lengthy criminal history.
Senate GOP to Begin Process for Funding ICE, Border Patrol Next Week

Senate GOP to Begin Process for Funding ICE, Border Patrol Next Week

This comes amid the Department of Homeland Security having been shut down for 59 days.
Republicans Move to Separate ICE Funding From DHS in New Plan

Republicans Move to Separate ICE Funding From DHS in New Plan

The Senate has already acted, but getting a successful vote through the House could be more challenging.
US Arrests Family Members of Notorious Iranian Regime Propagandist

US Arrests Family Members of Notorious Iranian Regime Propagandist

Seyed Eissa Hashemi, Maryam Tahmasebi, and their son are now in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)  pending their removal from the country.
Immigration Board Denies Mahmoud Khalil’s Appeal

Immigration Board Denies Mahmoud Khalil’s Appeal

The former Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian protest leader has been issued a final removal order.
Republican Senators to Meet With Trump on DHS Funding

Republican Senators to Meet With Trump on DHS Funding

The DHS stalemate has dragged on for more than 50 days.
Trump Vows 'Severe Justice' After Fatal Hammer Attack in Florida

Trump Vows 'Severe Justice' After Fatal Hammer Attack in Florida

Trump called the incident “one of the most vicious” crimes.
Haitian Man in US Illegally Accused of Killing Florida Gas Station Clerk With Hammer

Haitian Man in US Illegally Accused of Killing Florida Gas Station Clerk With Hammer

Daylight attack captured on video leaves community grieving as immigration policy debate intensifies nationwide.
ICE Program Helps Victims of Illegal Immigrant Crime

ICE Program Helps Victims of Illegal Immigrant Crime

An ICE program is helping victims of illegal immigrant crime to pursue justice while providing support in navigating the often unclear path for a victim when the accused perpetrator is in the country illegally.
Our Focus Should Be on Removing Criminal Illegal Immigrants From US: Panel

Our Focus Should Be on Removing Criminal Illegal Immigrants From US: Panel

Steve Scully and Mark Meckler joined a panel discussion with NTD's Steve Lance on the one-year anniversary of the re-launch of the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement program.
Homeland Security Secretary Suggests Suspending Customs Processing at Sanctuary City Airports

Homeland Security Secretary Suggests Suspending Customs Processing at Sanctuary City Airports

'If they're a sanctuary city, should they really be processing customs into their city?' he asked during an interview.
Chinese National in US Illegally Sentenced 30-months in Prison for Fraud

Chinese National in US Illegally Sentenced 30-months in Prison for Fraud

U.S. authorities last Thursday sentenced a Chinese national, Zheng Hua-Chun, to 30 months in prison for stealing identities to apply for loans to buy luxury cars for resale.
Examining the Legal Basis for Trump Admin’s Arrest of Soleimani’s Relatives

Examining the Legal Basis for Trump Admin’s Arrest of Soleimani’s Relatives

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the green cards of the niece of slain Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and her daughter, who were living in the Los Angeles area.
Illegal Immigrant Indicted After 100 Mph Chase Kills Pregnant Ohio Teen

Illegal Immigrant Indicted After 100 Mph Chase Kills Pregnant Ohio Teen

The chase stretched roughly five miles before Singh's vehicle crashed head-on with a Jeep Cherokee at the intersection of State Route 47 and Ansonia Hunchbarger Road on Feb. 16.