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New Data Shows ICE Ramping Up Nationwide Arrests to Meet Trump's Higher Daily Quota

Although arrests have increased, DHS has offered little transparency on the actual numbers and has not released immigration enforcement data since Trump began his second term.

Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, Venezuela

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U.S. Government Now Offering $5 Million For Senior Tren de Aragua Member 'El Viejo'

The United States government has raised its reward for information leading to the arrest of a Tren de Aragua leader to $5 million, up from $3 million.

Politics

Hegseth's Controversies Are Turning Him Into Liability for the Trump Administration, Report Claims

A new article by The New York Times reported that investigations into the legality of the strikes against Venezuelan vessels have put Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the spotlight, with President Donald Trump appearing to distance himself from his defense secretary.

U.S. Ships and Troops Near the Venezuela Coast

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Trump Administration Officials Increasingly Use Social Media to Shape Venezuela Narrative: Report

A new investigation found that the Trump administration has leaned on social media to shape the public narrative and influence how its counter-narcotics campaign is perceived.

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Joaquín Guzmán López, Son of 'El Chapo,' Confesses to Kidnapping 'El Mayo' Zambada When Pleading Guilty Before a U.S. Court

During the hearing, Guzmán López also admitted for the first time that he lured Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into his own kidnapping by claiming he needed help settling a dispute.

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U.S. Military Employed Drones, Aircraft and Redacted Weapons Systems in Attacks on Suspected Drug-Trafficking Vessels

A recent report by The New York Times concluded that the U.S. military used a mix of munitions that relied on both drones and piloted aircraft, a shift away from the traditional stop-and-board approach.

Immigrants File Class-Action Lawsuit To Prevent ICE From Making Arrests At Courthouses

Immigration

ICE Arrests of Noncriminal Immigrants Soar 2,000%, With Nearly Half of Detainees Without Criminal Record

ICE reported holding almost 31,000 people with no criminal charges, compared with more than 34,000 who had either a conviction or a pending charge, although the agency did not specify the seriousness or nature of those offenses.

A family of immigrants following a court hearing

Immigration

7 in 10 of Migrants Now Skip Their Immigration Hearings Due to an Uptick in Courtroom Arrests

Before ICE increased arrests in immigration courts, one immigration judge that spoke to Border Report estimated that roughly 85 percent of people appeared for their hearings. Once courthouse detentions spread nationwide, she said attendance fell to about 30 percent.

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U.S. Government Imposes Visa Restrictions on Haitian Official For Allegedly Backing Gangs

The statement did not identify Fritz Alphonse Jean by name, but he confirmed to The Associated Press on Nov. 25 that he was the target of the action and denied the allegations.

Immigration

Memo Reveals Trump Officials Intend to Reinterview Thousands of Refugees Admitted During Biden Presidency

According to an internal memo, immigration officials say the previous administration prioritized "expediency" and "quantity" over more "detailed screening and vetting."

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Trump Admin Officials Ignored Legal Objections to Pursue Military Campaign in South America: Report

Since the campaign began, the United States has not provided evidence showing that the targeted vessels were carrying drugs. The lack of proof has intensified questions about the legitimacy of the U.S. counter narcotics effort in South America.

Two-Thirds of Federal Court Lawyers Depart Under Trump

Immigration

As Trump Admin Continues Its Immigration Crackdown, Migrants Report Financial Abuse by Attorneys

The high cost of legal representation, combined with the uncertainty created by shifting immigration rules under President Donald Trump, has led fewer migrants to seek help from attorneys.

News

Is There a Serial Killer in Florida? Three Murders of Females in Jacksonville Fuel Fears

Three women have been found dead in Jacksonville, Florida, in as many days, fueling speculation that they are the victims of a serial killer.

Immigration

Charlotte Becomes Latest City Targeted by Trump Administration Immigration Crackdown

Amid the expected arrival of federal immigration officials, activists, faith leaders, and local and state officials are mobilizing to prepare the immigrant community, informing residents about resources available to them.

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Marines Deployed by Trump Administration to Install Border Wire Gradually Leave San Diego Area

Marines finished installing wire in San Diego County and returned to Camp Pendleton, a spokesperson said, without explaining when or why.

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U.S. Sanctions Family Behind Mexican Casino Empire For Laundering Funds for Sinaloa Cartel

According to U.S. officials, the Hysa Organized Crime Group (HOCG) used its influence through investments and control of Mexican businesses to conceal profits from drug trafficking.