immigration enforcement
Federal Immigration Agent Shot And Killed Texas Man Last Year But DHS Did Not Initially Disclose It
Federal officers shot and killed a U.S. citizen in Texas during a traffic incident last year, but the shooting was not initially disclosed by the Department of Homeland Security.
Immigration Crackdown Linked to Almost 100,000 Hospitality Job Losses and Tourism Slump: 'Nobody's Applying'
Nearly 98,000 hospitality jobs disappeared between December 2024 and December 2025, and some are blaming the Trump administration for it.
Records Show Local Police Used School Surveillance Data to Support Trump Immigration Crackdown: Report
In one district south of Houston, more than 3,100 agencies conducted over 733,000 searches tagged for immigration-related purposes
Dems Claim Victory After Border Czar Announces End to State Crackdown: 'Minnesotans Stood Together, Stared Down ICE, and Never Blinked'
Democratic leaders in Minnesota declared vindication after Tom Homan, the president's border czar, announced the end of a months-long federal immigration enforcement surge in the state.
Immigration Raids Stall South Texas Homebuilding, Leave Projects Idle Hurting Its Economy: Report
Federal immigration enforcement raids in South Texas are disrupting home construction projects, delaying housing deliveries and straining local suppliers as builders say workers are increasingly unwilling to show up at job sites that have been repeatedly targeted by agents.
Border Czar Says Enforcement Operations Must Refrain From Sweeping Raids To 'Keep the Faith of the American People'
Border czar Tom Homan has argued that immigration enforcement should prioritize immigrants with criminal records rather than rely on broad sweeps, warning that a failure to focus on those cases could erode public support for deportation efforts.
ICE Disapproval Soars After Minneapolis Killing; Now Above 60%, Poll Finds
Public disapproval of Immigration and Customs Enforcement has risen above 60 percent following the fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll.
Critics Slam Immigration Enforcement at Super Bowl: 'Cannot Let ICE Terrorize Our Communities'
Federal immigration agents are expected to operate during Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California, according to the Department of Homeland Security, prompting criticism from advocacy groups and renewed debate over immigration enforcement at major public events.
DHS More Than Doubles Stipend for Migrants to Self-Deport, Now Pays $2,600: 'May Not Last Long'
The Department of Homeland Security announced that it is increasing the stipend offered to migrants who voluntarily leave the United States from $1,000 to $2,600.
California Lost Nearly Half a Million Private-Sector Jobs After Immigration Enforcement Intensified, Report Finds
California lost an estimated 447,000 private-sector jobs between May and September after federal immigration enforcement intensified, according to a new report.
Community Groups Build License Plate Database to Track ICE Vehicles as Arrests Broaden
Community activists in the Pacific Northwest have built a shared database of license plates linked to immigration enforcement vehicles.
New Year's Immigration Restrictions Take Effect, Including Travel Ban on 7 Countries
Under new orders, individuals from Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and Syria are barred from entering the United States
Judge Rejects Assault Charges Against TikToker Shot by Immigration Agents as Footage Contradicts Government Claims
A federal judge has dismissed assault charges against a Los Angeles TikTok streamer who was shot by an immigration agent during an enforcement operation.
ICE Impersonation Reports Rise as White House Promotes Official Arrests Through Stylized Videos: Report
A new report revealed that incidents of people impersonating U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have increased during President Donald Trump's second term.
Trump Administration Offers Up to $60,000 Bonuses to Rapidly Expand Border Patrol Ranks
The Trump administration is sharply increasing financial incentives to expand the U.S. Border Patrol and customs workforce, offering bonuses of up to $60,000 as part of a broader effort to accelerate hiring and retention.
Florida Approves Millions for Immigration Enforcement Including AI Translators to Communicate With Non-English Speakers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet approved more than $2 million in new funding for immigration enforcement equipment, expanding a statewide effort to support federal immigration operations through local law enforcement agencies.
DHS Reportedly Plans Shift in Immigration Enforcement, Moving Away From High-Profile Raids
The Department of Homeland Security is planning to adjust its immigration enforcement strategy, moving away from large, highly visible raids and toward more targeted operations, according to different reports.
ICE Cites 9/11-Era Regulation to Override Bond Decisions for Immigrants Nationwide
ICE is increasingly using a post-9/11 regulation to keep immigrants in detention even after immigration judges grant their release on bond.
Developer of ICE-Tracking App Sues Trump Admin Over Pressure on Apple To Prevent Downloads
The lawsuit comes as a House Committee asked Google and Apple over the weekend to explain what steps they are taking to block apps that could "jeopardize the safety of DHS personnel"
Palantir Chief Defends Company's Work With ICE, Claims He's Running 'The Most Important Tech Company in the World
Palantir chief executive Alex Karp defended his company's expanding role in the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts, arguing that the data software company is not enabling domestic surveillance of Americans.
Most Immigrants Prefer to Remain in the U.S. Despite Risk of Deportation, Poll Shows
A majority of immigrants living in the United States say their lives are better here than in their countries of origin and that they would choose to migrate again, even as fear of arrest and deportation has increased under President Donald Trump's administration.
Documents Show ICE Aiming To Double Detention Capacity by Repurposing Vast Empty Warehouses
ICE's budget was nearly tripled earlier this year under a GOP spending package that sent billions to immigration enforcement agencies
Activists Are Forming Watch Groups And Using Whistles And Car Horns to Monitor Immigration Enforcement, Alert Neighbors: Report
Activists in several U.S. cities are forming watch groups to monitor immigration enforcement, coordinating warnings and documentation efforts as Homeland Security expands operations, according to a new report.
Drug and Weapons Seizures Plunge as DHS Shifts Agents to Immigration Crackdown, Internal Data Shows
The report shows that narcotics arrests fell by about 11%, new narcotics investigations declined by 15%, and weapons seizures dropped from nearly 41,400 to fewer than 11,200
Experts Warn Government Has 'Run Roughshod Over the Law' as Social Security Confirms Expanded Data Sharing
The disclosure came through an updated system of record notice, a type of filing that by law must be issued before federal agencies exchange sensitive data
Whistles Become Alarm System for Latino Immigrants in New York Amid Increasing Federal Arrests
Community groups distributed 10,000 whistles last weekend as Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan has warned that immigration operations will ramp up in New York City
Fear of Immigration Raids Pushes Latino Consumers Toward Online Shopping: Report
In Latino communities across the United States, business owners and consumer companies are reporting a noticeable shift in shopping behavior, driven in part by heightened immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump.
Pope Leo Condemns Treatment of Migrants in the U.S.: 'It Is Extremely Disrespectful'
Pope Leo criticized the United States' approach to immigration enforcement, saying migrants are being treated in an "extremely disrespectful way" and urging Catholics to take seriously a statement issued last week by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops condemning mass deportations and the climate of fear surrounding immigration raids.
Trump Admin Sues to Block California Mask Ban Citing 'Unprecedented Harassment, Doxing, and Violence' of Federal Agents
The Trump administration has filed a suit to block California's new restrictions on masked federal agents, arguing the state's laws endanger officers and violate federal authority
Hope Plummets in Majority-Latino Communities Amid Concerns Over Policy and Costs: Poll
A new American Communities Project/Ipsos survey has found that optimism about the nation's future has fallen sharply in heavily Latino communities, even as rural areas report rising confidence about what lies ahead for the U.S.