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Texas Gov. Abbott Calls For ICE To Change Course After Killing Of Alex Pretti: 'Need To Recalibrate'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for ICE to change course as criticism to the agency mounts following the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last Saturday.
Rand Paul Calls Heads Of ICE, CBP To Testify Before The Homeland Security Committee After Killing Of Alex Petti
Republican Senator Rand Paul called on the heads of ICE, CBP and USCIS to testify before the Homeland Security Committee on Monday.
John Fetterman Says Government Shutdown 'Will Not Defund ICE' And Calls For Dialogue In Wake Of Killing Of Alex Pretti
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman called for the end of ICE's immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis after the killing of Alex Pretti on Saturday, but warned that a government shutdown "will not defund" the agency as other senators from the party vow to oppose an upcoming bill to fund DHS.
Family Trying To Get To Emergency Room With Their Daughter Detained By Border Patrol
A family of three who came to the U.S. seeking asylum was detained by immigration authorities when they went to a hospital in Portland seeking medical care for their daughter.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Defends Alex Pretti Carrying Firearm Before Fatal Shooting, Says U.S. Is 'Being Incited Into Civil War'
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene defended the fact that Alex Pretti, the man who was killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis on Saturday, was carrying a firearm during the incident, saying MAGA would have reacted differently if Democrats made such an argument.
DHS, Florida Officials Weigh Opening New Immigration Detention Center in Orlando
The idea was first floated by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who earlier this month said Florida was hoping to help DHS expand its capacity to hold more detainees
FBI Affidavit Shows Key Discrepancies With DHS Account of Venezuelan Man's Shooting in Minneapolis
The FBI released this week its account of the car chase and alleged assault that led an ICE agent to shoot a Venezuelan immigrant.
AOC Calls For Blocking ICE Funding After Officers Kill a Man In Minneapolis: 'Resist'
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on the party's senators to block the funding of ICE in an upcoming vote after officers shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Arizona AG Faces Backlash After Warning State Self-Defense Laws Could Allow The Use Of 'Lethal Force' During ICE Encounters
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said in an interview this week that the state's "stand your ground" laws could create a "combustible situation" when it comes to encounters with masked ICE agents.
Autopsy Supports Claim That Migrant Who Died In Detention Camp Was Choked
The autopsy found that Lunas Campos died from asphyxia caused by neck and torso compression, and his manner of death was ruled a homicide. He died Jan. 3 after what ICE initially described as a "medical distress" while in custody.
Nicki Minaj's Past Admission of Being Undocumented Resurfaces as She Voices Support for Trump
Rapper Nicki Minaj has once again come under public scrutiny after a 2018 Facebook post resurfaced, in which she recounted arriving in the United States "as an illegal immigrant at the age of five." The post, written in the context of the family separation policy then implemented by the Trump administration, was shared again on social media, coinciding with the artist's recent public support for the president and her participation in conservative events.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Leads Opposition to New DHS Bill: 'ICE Is Completely and Totally Out of Control'
During a Jan. 21 caucus meeting, Jeffries said Democratic leadership made five requests for ICE accountability measures and related language that were rejected by Republicans, the sources said.
Democratic Rep. Delia Ramirez To Introduce Bill To Bar DHS From Using Detention Centers Or Contracting With New Ones
Democratic Rep. Delia Ramirez is set to introduce a bill barring the Department of Homeland Security from using detention centers or contracting with new ones.
NYC Mayor Mamdani Reiterates Support For Abolishing ICE, Says They Are Not Showing 'Humanity'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reiterated his support for abolishing ICE, saying the agency is not showing "humanity" and hasn't done it for a "long, long time."
Advocates In Texas And New Mexico Demand Closure Of Detention Center After Three Deaths In a Month And a Half
Advocacy groups are demanding the closure of Camp East Montana, in Texas, after three deaths were reported there in a month and a half.
Ruben Gallego Says ICE Has To Be Taken Down And 'Created In The Image Of What People Want'
Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego said ICE needs to be "totally torn down" and fundamentally changed, as Democrats continue to slam the agency following the latest controversies involving the agency, particularly the fatal shooting of Renee Good.
ICE Officers Reportedly Rewarded For Making Arrests Even If People Are Later Released
ICE agents are being given rewards for making arrests even if the people they take in are then released, according to a new report.
Another Man Dies Under ICE Custody In Texas: 'Presumed Suicide'
Another man has died under ICE custody, with the agency claiming the cause is "presumed suicide."
Federal Immigration Agents Involved in Violent Encounters Have Left at Least 4 People Dead Over the Past 6 Months
In addition to fatal encounters, at least seven cases have been recorded in which people were wounded after being shot by immigration agents.
Mexico Seeking Details Of Death Of Mexican Citizen In ICE Facility In Georgia: 'Permanent Communication'
The Mexican government is seeking answers about the death of a citizen under ICE custody in Georgia, with the country's consulate saying it is "closely monitoring" the situation.
John Fetterman Criticizes Dems Who Support The Term 'Abolish ICE': 'Party Must Resist The Destructive Tendencies'
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman criticized members of his party who support the term "abolish ICE," saying the party "must resist the destructive tendencies to push extreme positions."
ICE Used AI to Process Applications, Sending Inexperienced Recruits Through Shorter Training: Report
The errors were identified last fall, more than a month after ICE and other immigration agencies began ramping up recruitment.
Top ICE Official Reportedly Leaving Agency To Make Run For Congress In Ohio
Madison Sheahan, a top ICE official, is leaving the agency to run for Congress in Ohio, according to a new report.
Portland Couple Shot by Border Patrol Identified as Venezuelans; DHS Links Them to Tren de Aragua
As Telemundo has reported, claims made by authorities have not been immediately and independently verified, including whether the individuals belonged to a criminal organization.
Minneapolis Chief Says ICE Shooting Of Renee Good Was 'Entirely Predictable'
ICE officers shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good Wednesday after a confrontation in Minneapolis
AOC Slams ICE After Shooting Of Minneapolis Woman: 'Murders In Cold Blood Need To Be Prosecuted'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) slammed ICE after the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis, saying it has "now become what we feared most for a long time."
Border Czar Homan Defends ICE Agents After Killing Of Woman In Minneapolis: 'Not Seen ICE Act Outside Of Policy'
Tom Homan, the Trump administration's border czar, defended the actions of ICE agents on the same day a woman was fatally shot in Minneapolis.
Detainee Deaths in ICE Custody Hit Two-Decade High, With at Least 30 Reported in 2025
At least 30 people have died while in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody this year, the highest number since 2004.
ICE Reportedly Planning To Spend $100 Million In One Year To Recruit Military Enthusiasts
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is reportedly planning to spend $100 million in one year to recruit more agents, specifically targeting gun-rights supporters and military enthusiasts, according to a new report.
Judge Blocks ICE Arrests at Immigration Hearings in Some Areas Of California
Beginning in May, reports from across the country described Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents waiting in courthouse hallways and arresting people as they exited their hearings.