U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
New York City Landlords Reportedly Using ICE Threats to Intimidate Immigrant Tenants
In response, some lawmakers are pushing to expand and make permanent a city program designed to detect landlord harassment
One Detainee in ICE Custody Dies Every 6 Days as Death Rate Nears Record Levels, Study Finds
Researchers said the findings point to "systemic weaknesses" rather than isolated incidents, adding that the current rate is the highest recorded in the 22-year period studied
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons Resigns Hours After Heated Congressional Hearing But He Isn't Leaving Just Yet
Freshly-minted DHS chief Markwayne Mullin praised Lyons as "a great leader of ICE" and credited him with advancing enforcement priorities and increasing removals
ICE Detains Mexican Businessman Accused of $294 Million Housing Fraud Scheme
Rafael Zaga Tawil is accused by authorities in Mexico of orchestrating a scheme, known in Mexico as the Telra-Infonavit affair, tied to the country's public mortgage lender
Death of Mexican National Marks 47th in ICE Custody, Mexico Cites 'Serious Deficiencies' in Detention Centers
Alejandro Cabrera Clemente had been detained since January and was awaiting deportation proceedings
ICE Detentions of Non-Criminal Migrants Fall Sharply After Backlash to Minneapolis Operation, Data Shows
The decline follows Operation Metro Surge, the sweeping immigration enforcement deployment between January and February that resulted in two high-profile deaths
Immigration Enforcement Tightens Labor Supply in Restaurants' Lowest-Paid Jobs: 'Without Them, Our Operation Would Cease'
Industry leaders say foreign-born employees account for roughly 20% of the sector
Driver Shot by ICE in California 'Was Fired Upon Before He Moved Vehicle,' Attorney Says
Carlos Iván Mendoza Hernández, 36, remains hospitalized after being struck more than half a dozen times during the incident
ICE Arrested 800+ People Using TSA Traveler Data Since Trump Took Office, Records Show
The data show the TSA provided ICE with information on more than 31,000 travelers for potential enforcement actions
DHS Chief Mullin Floats Removing Customs From Airports in Sanctuary Cities: 'Need to Have a Really Hard Look'
Mullin suggested the move could be part of an effort to pressure local governments that do not assist ICE in enforcement operations tied to deportation policies
ICE Detains Immigrant Wife of Army Sergeant on U.S. Military Base in Louisiana, Family Speaks Out
A U.S. Army staff sergeant says his wife was "ripped away" by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at a Louisiana military base, despite the couple taking steps to regularize her immigration status through marriage.
Over 800 New Yorkers Swept Up in 'Collateral' ICE Arrests Since August, Data Reveals
Overall, 76% of the 3,191 people arrested during that period had no criminal convictions or pending charges, according to the data obtained by the Deportation Data Project
Former Obama's Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel Emerges as Democratic Presidential Hopeful With Plan to Shift Billions From ICE to Community Colleges
Rahm Emanuel's funding shift would support expanded access to training programs, partnerships with local employers, and pathways for students to earn credentials tied to specific industries
Pedro Pascal, Madonna Lead Call to Close ICE Facility Where Minors Report Illness, Neglect: 'No Child Should Be Locked'
Dozens of prominent figures, including Pedro Pascal and Madonna, have signed an open letter urging the federal government to shut down the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas, citing concerns over the treatment of minors detained there with their families.
GOP Rep. Gimenez Warns ICE Enforcement Hurting Republicans With Latinos: 'That's Not What I Voted For'
GOP Rep. Carlos Giménez said recent immigration enforcement actions have damaged Republican support among Latino voters, warning that the party risks losing ground unless it adjusts course.
Legal Asylum Seeker Describes Days of Overcrowding and Being Handcuffed for up to 14 Hours During ICE Transfer
A man with no criminal record who entered the United States legally and has spent a decade pursuing an asylum claim was transported across multiple states in federal custody under conditions that raise concerns about detainee treatment during transfers, according to a new report.
Florida Mayor Claims ICE Driving Detainees 'Around Town' to Restart Jail Time Limits'
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and immigration attorneys say federal authorities have been transporting detained migrants "around town" before rebooking them into local jails the same day to restart a three-day detention limit.
ICE Crackdown in Minneapolis Undermined Trust in Local Police and Cost $200M in Wages, Study Finds
The large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis significantly eroded public trust in law enforcement and caused widespread economic disruption, according to new research.
ICE Deployments Have Pushed Local Police to Breaking Point: 'We Are Understaffed, Under-Resourced'
Immigration and Customs Enforcement deployments to major U.S. cities have strained local police departments, increased overtime spending and disrupted city services, according to new report.
Trump Suggests He 'May Call Up the National Guard' to Assist ICE at Airports
President Donald Trump said he is considering deploying the National Guard to U.S. airports to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
Venezuelan Father Says ICE 'Tricked' Him With Family Reunification Meeting: 'They Used My Children to Grab Me'
A Venezuelan father says Immigration and Customs Enforcement used a family reunification meeting to arrest him after federal officials had already cleared him to take custody of his two children.
TSA Workers Struggle Amid Shutdown Stress and ICE Airport Deployment: 'We Need to Be Paid'
TSA workers say the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown is taking a mounting toll as missed paychecks, rising absences and the arrival of ICE officers at airports deepen strain on an already depleted workforce.
More Than 11,000 U.S. Citizen Children Have Had Parents Detained by ICE, Report Finds
More than 11,000 parents of U.S. citizen children were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the first seven months of President Donald Trump's second term.
Trump Says ICE Agents Should Not Wear Masks at Airports: 'People Coming Into the Airport Typically Speaking Aren't Murderers'
President Donald Trump said Monday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents deployed to U.S. airports should not wear masks while assisting with security operations, arguing the setting does not require the same precautions as enforcement actions.
Trump Airport Directive Leaves ICE Officials Scrambling: 'I Have No Idea What We're Doing'
Border Czar Tom Homan indicated that ICE agents would not take on specialized screening roles, noting they are not trained to operate equipment such as X-ray machines
Parents Struggle to Reclaim Children After Deportation Due to Documentation Hurdles, Report Finds
A new report by the Women's Refugee Commission and Physicians for Human Rights has found that deported parents face significant obstacles in reuniting with their children, often due to documentation requirements and procedural failures by immigration authorities.
Mexican Government Calls for Full Investigation Into Death of 19-Year-Old in ICE Custody
The Mexican government has called for a "prompt and exhaustive" investigation into the death of a 19-year-old Mexican national in ICE custody.
Mexican Teenager in Florida Becomes Youngest Death Under ICE Custody Since Trump's Return to Office
A 19-year-old Mexican national has died in ICE custody in Florida, becoming the latest confirmed death in detention this year and the youngest since President Trump's return to office in January 2025.
Eleven People Have Died in ICE Custody So Far in 2026, Agency Records Show
At least 11 immigrants have died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) between January and early March 2026.
Judge Says Evidence of Race-Based Stops by Federal Agents Is 'Compelling and Troubling'
A U.S. district court judge in Minnesota said there is "compelling and troubling" evidence that federal immigration agents conducted race-based stops during a large enforcement operation in the state.