The U.S. federal department tasked with public security and counterterrorism
Prosecutors in Minnesota have charged ICE officer Gregory Morgan with two counts of second-degree assault for pointing a gun at motorists during a traffic stop. This marks the first criminal case against a federal immigration officer involved in the Trump-era crackdown. The incident occurred on February 5, and investigations into federal law enforcement conduct are ongoing.
Alaska has filed a lawsuit against the state Division of Elections over sharing detailed voter data with the Justice Department. The lawsuit alleges violations of privacy rights and due process, following federal efforts to obtain unredacted voter lists from multiple states. Courts have rejected similar cases across the US today.
Mr. Plankey has withdrawn his nomination to lead the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency after facing delays and political hurdles. His decision reflects ongoing challenges within CISA, which is experiencing staffing issues and political scrutiny amid broader government downsizing.
New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean has missed over 50 votes since March 17 due to unspecified health issues. He has posted a social media message thanking supporters for their patience, but has not provided details or a timeline for his return. His absence raises concerns ahead of a competitive reelection race.
A cluster of developments around the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico has drawn scrutiny over immigration enforcement. U.S. courts have weighed the Trump-era detention and asylum processing policies, while rights groups warn that the event could be used for political messaging and face rights challenges in host cities.
A string of court decisions has kept Temporary Protected Status in play as the Supreme Court weighs termination actions for Haiti and Syria. Rulings have required due process reviews amid broader political battles over humanitarian protections.
Minnesota lawmakers have pressed for documents and communications linked to the Feeding Our Future fraud case, including potentially those between Ilhan Omar’s office and defendants. The request comes as a federal investigation and state oversight continue to unfold, with 22 search warrants executed and new evidence tied to the MEALS Act and Safari Restaurant.
A Second Circuit panel has blocked the administration’s policy of mandatory detention for noncitizens awaiting immigration decisions, saying it relies on an incorrect interpretation of the law. The ruling comes as other circuits have split on the issue and raises the possibility of Supreme Court review.
A Department of Homeland Security intelligence note has found that Cole Allen’s social and political grievances may be linked to the Iran conflict, which DHS says may have contributed to his decision to target the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The assessment is preliminary but represents the clearest evidence to date of a potential trigger.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has boarded eight cruise ships in late April and has canceled visas for 27 people—mostly from the Philippines—connected to child sexual abuse material. Authorities say no information on victims or ships beyond the operation is available; Disney Cruise Line says it has a zero-tolerance policy and cooperates with law enforcement.
New York has reached a budget deal that bars state and local officials from cooperating with ICE, and bars ICE from housing detainees in local jails. The policy also bars wearing masks by law enforcement and provides guardrails on enforcement, with officials arguing it protects residents from federal crackdowns while ICE vows to intensify manpower.
The Florida state-run detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz is closing. Officials say detainees will be moved by early June and the facility will be broken down in the coming weeks. The closure follows mounting cost concerns and criticism of conditions, with federal and state officials weighing next steps.
President has been speaking to reporters before a Coast Guard event, praising a GOP candidate while reiterating unproven claims of a ‘rigged’ California vote. He has tied mail-in ballots to perceived dishonesty and has urged the Coast Guard to reflect on its service. Legal challenges over a March executive order remain unresolved.
A pregnant woman gave birth on a Brooklyn courtroom bench after being arrested on charges of drug possession and trespassing. Advocates say she lacked adequate medical care and privacy; prosecutors dispute the accounts. The case has sparked renewed scrutiny of custody practices amid New York City's carceral system.
A federal judge has halted arrests inside immigration courthouses and ordered limits on such actions, citing the need to protect access to removal hearings. The ruling follows a series of controversial arrests and evolving government positions in immigration enforcement.
The United States has announced a waiver of visa bonds for qualified World Cup fans who have tickets and opt into the FIFA Pass expedited visa system. The policy applies to supporters from five World Cup-qualified countries and co-hosts the 2026 tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico. The move follows ongoing immigration enforcement concerns and broad bond requirements that previously affected travelers from 50 nations.
A coalition warns that using AI facial age estimation to assess the age of unaccompanied asylum seekers could push children into adult detention or prisons. The Home Office has awarded a contract to Akhter Computers to test AI tools ahead of a 2027 rollout, while officials stress safeguards and advisory use.
A coalition of states and the federal government are clashing over anti-ICE measures and undercover enforcement rules. New York’s budget package tightens cooperation with federal immigration authorities, while other states and the DOJ have filed lawsuits or threatened legal action to defend or contest these policies.
A U.S. judge has dismissed a prohibition against vindictive prosecution in the Abrego Garcia case, ruling that the government’s actions were tainted by timing and public statements around deportation. The ruling follows a 2025 deportation to El Salvador and a 2026 criminal case that was later dropped while investigations cited potential vindictive motives.
The Third Circuit has stayed its ruling to allow Khalil’s case to proceed to the Supreme Court while he appeals. Khalil, a lawful permanent resident, has challenged his detention and deportation linked to pro-Palestinian activism. Separate immigration court proceedings continue, with an appeal to the 5th Circuit also looming.
An Associated Press investigation finds at least 10 detainees have died by suicide since January 2025, with seven deaths since October, marking the highest yearly toll in ICE custody. Most victims are Hispanic men in their 20s–30s; experts warn the spike signals failures in detention oversight and mental health care.
Protests outside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark have intensified as detainees report hunger strikes and harsh conditions. Officials have denied hunger strikes and access to inspectors, while lawmakers visit and clashes with police persist.
The government has moved to refund billions of tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, with ongoing court cases pressuring CBP to expand the refunds to more importers. Phase one refunds are underway, while the timing and scope of broader reliquidation remain under legal scrutiny.
The executive order directing a federal citizenship list and USPS-ballot delivery has sparked multiple lawsuits. Courts are weighing the order’s legality against states’ rights to run elections and concerns about voter disenfranchisement and administrative burden.
President Donald Trump has signed a $70 billion package to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection through the end of his term, ending a months-long impasse that began after two civilians were killed during January immigration operations. Republicans passed the measure through budget reconciliation after Democrats demanded enforcement safeguards and blocked funding earlier this year.
A court has ordered that Annabella Gyasi and her son, both holding valid visas, be allowed to return home immediately after detentions in Virginia. The case highlights concerns over treatment in custody, with the ACLU noting unsafe conditions and hunger. DHS maintains detainees have access to medical care and food. The judge’s order calls for immediate return to Ghana.
Senate and House debates intensify over a $70 billion three-year funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, with lawmakers grappling over a controversial $1.8 billion settlement fund for Trump allies. The measure has sparked intra-party divisions and a series of amendments as leadership seeks to finalize funding through the end of Trump’s term.
The Senate has cleared a path to debate a roughly $70 billion bill funding ICE and CBP, with Republicans rallying to pass it via budget reconciliation. Democrats are set to offer amendments, including a bid to permanently ban a $1.776 billion settlement fund tied to allies who supporters say were persecuted.
Federal prosecutors have charged four suspects in a major drug-smuggling operation tied to the Jalisco New Generation cartel. A 55-foot-deep tunnel with electric and ventilation was found beneath a San Diego store linked to the scheme, with more than a ton of cocaine seized and the tunnel extending into Tijuana. Investigations have led to multiple arrests and ongoing probes in both the U.S. and Mexico.
The Department of Homeland Security has announced that training hours and curriculum for new ICE recruits will be restored to standard levels starting July 1, following criticism that the program was shortened during a hiring push. DHS and ICE officials say the changes include firearm training, de-escalation tactics, and constitutional instruction.
An Associated Press investigation has found that dozens of children have been re-separated from their families under the current administration, despite a landmark settlement meant to keep families together. Some parents have been detained, and others deported, after being taken from their communities during interior arrests. The plight echoes earlier border separations and follows a federal judge’s ruling that earlier actions were illegal.
Multiple recent reports have revealed unsafe conditions across U.S. immigration detention sites and a rising death rate since January 2025. Federal watchdog and medical examiner findings have shown missing evidence, inadequate medical care, suicides and a homicide ruling after a Haitian asylum seeker died days after release. Protests and hunger strikes are escalating at privately run centres.
Security planning for the 2026 World Cup has become a sprawling, cross-border operation. Federal, state and local agencies are coordinating with private partners to monitor drone threats, deploy counter-drone tech, and protect venues, teams and dignitaries across 11 U.S. host cities, three countries and 16 venues.
The Senate has passed a border-enforcement measure after a tense vote-a-rama, highlighting deep splits within the Republican Party over Trump-aligned priorities. The package now heads to the House, where support and objections are both likely to shape its fate in a politically charged election year.
The United States has expanded deportations of third‑country nationals under deals with multiple countries, including Central African Republic and Equatorial Guinea. Rights groups warn of abuses as deportees face uncertain futures after removal from the U.S., with many lacking ties to the destination nations.
A federal judge has ruled that Trump-era USCIS restrictions on asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship were unlawful, restoring standard adjudication and reopening backlogged applications. The decision centers on policies that limited decisions for millions of immigrants from 39 countries, leaving many in legal limbo and denying work authorization.
New Jersey officials have renewed access to the Delaney Hall detention center amid protests and legal action. Detainees’ families are visiting under constrained conditions as demonstrations continue outside the facility.
A federal judge in Boston has voided the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on H‑1B visa petitions, ruling the payment functions as a tax that Congress did not authorize. The administration has filed a notice of appeal, and parallel lawsuits and appeals are proceeding in other federal courts, leaving the policy's fate to the appeals process.
A funding measure for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has cleared the Senate, moving to the House and then to President Trump’s desk. The package secures funding for ICE and CBP through Trump’s term and builds on last year’s broader DHS windfall. Democrats warn of insufficient oversight amid ongoing enforcement clashes.
Authorities have issued a regulatory waiver expanding border-security infrastructure across 100-plus miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, including Big Bend. CBP plans a mix of barriers, roads and surveillance technology near Big Bend National Park, while lawmakers and environmental groups raise concerns about land access, ecosystems and public lands.
The World Cup in the United States is facing renewed scrutiny as visa delays and immigration enforcement collide with the event’s logistics. Referees and players have faced entry issues, drawing international attention to how U.S. policies could affect a global tournament.
The court has affirmed the conviction of Hannah Dugan for obstructing immigration proceedings. She has resigned from the Milwaukee County Circuit Court and faces up to five years in prison, though probation is likely. The case highlights disputes over immigration enforcement at courthouses under the Trump administration.
Federal agents have raided the Cleveland office of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative and questioned staff and volunteers as part of a probe into alleged fraud linked to 2024 voter registration efforts. Officials say the investigations are ongoing, with no details released about specific charges; officials have not commented. The actions arrive as U.S. elections loom and ties to the Trump administration’s enforcement drive are being scrutinized.
An immigration-enforcement operation in Manahawkin, Stafford Township, New Jersey, has left a federal agent with unknown injuries after a gunfire incident as police blocked the scene and investigated the fleeing vehicle. The driver is at large; authorities say there is no threat to the public.
A collection of new court decisions and political moves are reshaping birthright citizenship in the US and Canada, while individual cases highlight bureaucratic gaps that leave some adoptees and migrants in limbo. The developments come amid ongoing legal battles and policy debates about who belongs where.
The US Department of Homeland Security has allowed Iran’s national team to enter two days before its Seattle match on June 26 but has kept rules requiring the squad to leave the country the evening of each game. Iran has been basing itself in Tijuana, Mexico, and its coach has criticised the travel restrictions for disrupting training and recovery.
Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz detention facility has been closed and all detainees transferred to other sites as hurricane season begins. Officials say the move prioritizes safety, but critics warn the harm to detainees and ongoing costs persist amid legal battles and environmental concerns.
Jamaica has signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. DHS to accept up to 25 third-country migrants every two weeks. The arrangement is non-detention, with housing details to be determined, and costs to be covered by the U.S. It faces opposition from Jamaica’s opposition party and echoes wider Caribbean diplomacy over third-country deportations.
U.S. District Judge Hanlon has ruled that Sarsour’s First Amendment rights have not been trumped by foreign-relations concerns and has ordered his release as his immigration case continues. The decision follows months of detention, during which Sarsour has lost significant weight and his lawyers argue the government targeted him for speaking out on Palestinian rights.
The Department of Homeland Security has paused and is reviewing thepurchase of 11 warehouses made under Kristi Noem’s leadership. The department is now moving to utilize existing detention space with state and county partners as it weighs next steps and potential disposal of several facilities.