U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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.
Texas Lawmakers Question ICE Detention of Teen Mariachi Musicians and Parents: 'They Did Everything the Right Way'
A DHS spokesperson said ICE detained the parents because they were in the country illegally and said they "chose to bring their adult son and two children with them"
Secret Network Shelters Haitian Families from ICE: 'This Needs to Be Happening, Even if There Are Risks'
A discreet network of residents in Springfield, Ohio, has been sheltering Haitian immigrant families amid fears of immigration raids as the Trump administration moves to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections.
ICE Reduced Basic Training by 40%, Dropped Driving Tests And Cut Firearms Hours During Hiring Surge: Report
Graduation rates declined from roughly 80% under the full-length program to about 60% under the shortened version, according to records obtained by The Washington Post
Arizona Councilwoman Slams ICE After Haitian Detainee Dies in Custody: 'Nobody Should Die From a Toothache'
A Haitian asylum seeker held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody for several months died after complications from an infected tooth, prompting calls for an investigation from Arizona officials and renewed scrutiny of medical care in immigration detention facilities.
Support for Abolishing ICE Hits Record High, Poll Shows: Half of Americans Back Eliminating Agency
Half of Americans now support abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the latest Economist/YouGov poll.
New Jersey Mayor Says 'ICE Has No Business Engaging in Chases' as Pursuit Ends in Crash That Injured Children
A vehicle pursuit by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Newark, New Jersey, ended in a multivehicle crash that injured three children and sent the suspect to the hospital, city officials said.
Denver Orders Police to Protect Protesters and Detain ICE Agents Using Deadly Force: 'We Will Step In'
The White House criticized Denver's move saying that refusing to aid ICE officers is "simply doing the bidding of criminal illegal aliens"
Internal ICE Email Reveals Vetting Delays After Some Recruits Were Flagged Over Suspected MS-13 Links
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in January it had hired 12,000 officers
Top DHS Official Promises Election Officials That ICE Will Not Be at Polling Places: 'Simply Disinformation'
A senior DHS official told state election leaders this week that ICE officers will not be deployed to polling places during the November midterms.
'ICE Is Teaching Cadets to Violate the Constitution,' Whistleblower Says During Congressional Hearing
A former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) instructor told congressional Democrats on Monday that the agency has sharply reduced training requirements for new officers and directed instructors to teach policies he believes are unconstitutional.
Courts Press DHS After Officials Say They Were 'Unable to Identify' Reason for Detaining Immigrant Nursing Mother
Judges in multiple states have described cases in which detainees were separated from infants or held in conditions that raised medical concerns
ICE Confirms Deaths of Detainees in Florida and Indiana Facilities On The Same Day
Two immigrant detainees died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on Monday in separate facilities in Florida and Indiana, according to federal statements released days later.
Critics Sound Alarm Over Six ICE Custody Deaths in Texas in Six Weeks: 'Prioritizing Profits, Not People'
Six people died under Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Texas over six weeks between December and January, including three at a single El Paso detention complex, according to a new report.
Rep. Joaquin Castro Slams Trump Admin After Sick 2-Month-Old Is Deported to Mexico Following Weeks in Texas Family Detention Center
A two-month-old baby described as ill was deported to Mexico with his mother after spending about three weeks in immigration detention at a Texas family facility, according to Rep. Joaquín Castro.
Judges Have Issued Over 4,000 Rulings Finding Trump Admin Detentions Unlawful In The Past Months
Hundreds of federal judges across the United States have issued more than 4,400 rulings since October finding that immigration authorities unlawfully detained migrants.
DHS Claims 'Broad Authority' To Force Tech Giants To Reveal Identity Of Users Criticizing ICE: Report
The Department of Homeland Security has issued hundreds of administrative subpoenas to major technology companies seeking identifying information about social media accounts that criticize ICE.
Nearly 4 in 10 Detained Immigrants Chose Voluntary Departure by Late 2025: Report
The increase comes as ICE detention has expanded sharply, reaching about 73,000 people in custody in mid-January, the highest level recorded in the agency's history
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
Class Action Claims Hundreds Of People, Including U.S. Citizens, Were Zip-Tied at Gunpoint in October Idaho Raid
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a class-action lawsuit alleging that about 400 people, including U.S. citizens and children, were detained for hours and subjected to force during an immigration raid in October.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Under Fire After Joking About ICE Monitoring Employees
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is facing criticism from employees after joking during a company event that ICE agents were present and monitoring international staff.
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.
ICE Director Does Not Rule Out Enforcement Near World Cup Sites, Says Agency Is Committed to a 'Safe and Secure Event'
Acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,Todd Lyons, told lawmakers that the agency will play a central security role at this summer's World Cup and declined to commit to pausing enforcement operations near match venues.
ICE Acknowledges Holding Migrants on Undisclosed Floor at NYC's Federal Plaza Despite Court Order
Immigration and Customs Enforcement acknowledged in federal court that it has been holding migrants on an additional, previously undisclosed floor at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan.