Department of Homeland Security
DHS Secretary Noem Announces Border Wall Resumption As Unlawful Crossings Plummet
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced the start of a new seven-mile segment of border wall
Columbia Protester 'Self-Deported' Days After Her Student Visa Was Revoked for 'Advocating for Terrorism'
A Columbia student who was involved in protests advocating for Palestine on campus reportedly used the latest version of the US Customs and Border Protection app to "self-deport" after her student visa was revoked.
Trump Admin Returns All Migrants Detained In Guantanamo Back To U.S. As Logistical And Economic Challenges Mount
The Trump administration has flown all remaining migrants held at the Guantánamo Bay Naval Station back to the United States, a Defense Department official confirmed
U.S. Citizen Detained By ICE Says He's Reconsidering His Trump Vote After Being Arrested at Gunpoint
Machado's detention took place amid a broader ICE operation in Northern Virginia which was heavily publicized by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
Marco Rubio Plans to Use AI to 'Revoke' Visas of Students Who Appear 'Pro-Hamas' on Social Media
Marco Rubio is spearheading a new initiative, dubbed "Catch and Revoke," aimed at canceling visas for foreign nationals who express support for Hamas online.
DHS Data Reveals ICE Isn't Hitting Arrest Goals Set by the Trump Administration
Despite a surge in immigration enforcement under Trump's administration, newly released DHS data reveals ICE arrests are falling short of White House targets.
Border Patrol Sued for 'Lawless Sweeps, Indiscriminate Arrests' During Three-Day Raid in California
A complaint describes aggressive enforcement tactics, including agents allegedly smashing car windows, slashing tires, and detaining individuals without explanation
DHS Slams 'Pathetic Activists' Revealing ICE Agents Identities, Home Addresses In California
"Any individual who impedes law enforcement operations, potentially threatening the safety of law enforcement agents and subjects of their investigations, is subject to investigation," said the FBI about the incident
The Trump Admin Is Spending Millions To Encourage Self-Deportation, But Few Migrants Actually Leave On Their Own
DHS announced a multimillion-dollar ad campaign promoting self-deportation: "Leave our country now," one ad says.
Denver Becomes First School District to Sue Trump Admin Over Policy Allowing Ice Agents in Schools
"I think it's time to protect the fact that we are educators, not first responders," said local Superintendent Alex Marrero
Customs and Border Protection Struggles to Fill Ranks Amid Immigration Crackdown Despite Pay Incentives
New agents receive a $20,000 signing bonus: $10,000 upon successful completion of training and another $10,000 after fulfilling a three-year service commitment
Here's How Many Migrants Have Been Detained and Deported After Trump's First Two Weeks in Office
There have been enforcement operations in 19 regions, including in states such as Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and New York.
DHS Ends Funding Of NGOs Aiding Migrants, Says They 'Abused' Grants To 'Facilitate Illegal Immigration'
"We are not spending another dime to help the destruction of the U.S.," said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during an appearance on Fox News
Social Media Users Dub DHS Secretary Kristi Noem 'ICE Barbie' For Getting 'Dolled Up' for NYC ICE Raid
Kristi Noem's ICE raid photo-op sparked backlash as social media mocked her "ICE Barbie" look, while immigration arrests surge under Trump's administration.
Quaker Groups Sue Trump Admin For Blocking Policy That Prevented Immigration Raids in Places of Worship: 'Invades Our Sacred Space'
The suit claims the presence of immigration enforcement instills fear among immigrant attendees, leading some congregations to cancel worship services entirely
Kristi Noem Confirmed To Lead Department of Homeland Security, Will Carry Out Trump's Immigration Crackdown Agenda
The Senate confirmed the South Dakota governor in a 59-34 vote on Saturday
Trump Deploying US Troops to Border Is Only the Beginning, Former Green Beret Warns: 'I Expect Further Actions'
Eric Brown told The Latin Times he expects further actions like "tighter cooperation with the DHS and wider use of surveillance or technology"
Most Americans Oppose Immigration Arrests at Schools, Churches as Trump Admin Set to Begin Raids
Only about 20% of respondents of a AP-NORC poll favor such actions, and roughly 60% oppose them
Trump DHS Nominee Kristi Noem Repeats Debunked Claim That '13,000 Murderers' Are 'Loose in This Country' After Illegally Crossing Border
President-elect Trump's nominee for DHS Secretary repeated a widely debunked claim that 13,000 convicted murderer migrants are "loose in this country."
Border Encounters In Biden's Last Full Month In Office At Lowest Level In Over Four Years, DHS Says
The amount of encounters for the month clocked in at 96,000, the lowest since July 2020
Everything We Know About The New, Biden-Signed Border Law Taking Effect in The New Year
President Joe Biden signed the DHS Border Services Contract Review Act into law Dec. 23, to enhance oversight and efficiency in federal border security contracts.
Homeland Security Unveils New H-1B Rules To Streamline Hiring For US Employers
H-1B visas are temporary permits given to foreign workers in specialized fields that need advanced knowledge and degrees. The new rules include flexibility for different degree titles, recognizing that universities may name programs differently.
Immigrants Can Now Work Longer Under DHS Rule Amid Rising Backlogs in Employment Documents
Those applying to renew work permits who normally qualify for an automatic 180-day extension will instead receive a 540-day extension
Kristi Noem Set for Top Homeland Security Role As Trump's Hardline Immigration Agenda Takes Shape
After her White House ambitions stalled due to a controversial memoir, Noem is set to make a comeback to the top of the political sphere
Capitol Police Stop Man Who 'Smelled Like Fuel' Armed With Torch and Flare Gun Near Visitor Center On Election Day
A man was arrested at the Capitol Visitor Center on Tuesday due to concerning items in his possession, reported the United States Capitol Police.
People With 'Terrorist Ties' To Continue Exploiting Border Vulnerabilities Next Year, DHS Report Warns
In addition to human smuggling challenges at the border, the report mentions other persistent threats to the U.S., including drug trafficking and cyberattacks
DHS Says Data About Immigrants With Criminal History Is Being 'Misinterpreted' by Trump to Attack Harris
ICE statistics quoted by Trump actually go back 40 years and include people who are currently incarcerated by federal, state or local law enforcement partners
Former CBP Commissioner Says Recent Abuses By Agents Towards Migrants is a 'Cultural Problem' Within Agencies
Chris Magnus' comments come in response to the case of a man that waited almost 24 hours before being rescued from the U.S.-Mexico border wall in Arizona
Immigrants Entering U.S. Under Parole Program Must Secure Legal Status Within 2 Years, Says DHS
The program, also known as CHNV, resumed the final week of August after a one-month pause following a report that revealed instances of fraud
Homeland Security Faces Major Burden Regardless of Electoral Outcome, Former DHS Senior Official Warns
Despite the vast differences in each candidate's approach, the immigration system is looking at immense strain in the near future