HealthPolitics
A Quarter of New Belgian Doctors Hold Foreign Diplomas
New figures show one in five new doctors and nearly half of new dentists in Belgium hold a foreign diploma, sparking debate on quotas and language rules.
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ImmigrationUnited States
Texas DA: ICE May Have Intentionally Hit Immigrant
A Texas DA alleges an ICE vehicle intentionally struck an immigrant and that agents may have driven off evidence before investigators could collect it.
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PoliticsUnited States
DHS Agents Search Ilhan Omar's D.C. Home in Federal Probe
Homeland Security Investigations agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. home as part of a criminal probe, sparking election-timing concerns.
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ImmigrationPolitics
US Moves to Reverse Egyptian Man's Deportation to Africa
US officials are working to return Ahmed Soliman, an Egyptian man deported to Equatorial Guinea, after a judge found his removal violated due process.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE Quietly Used NJ Warehouse for Detention, Neighbors Say
NPR reports ICE quietly used a Roxbury, NJ warehouse to hold detainees all summer, defying a court order and prompting a state investigation.
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PoliticsSecurity
FBI Counterintelligence Slips Amid Immigration Focus
FBI counterintelligence squads are critically understaffed as the Trump administration prioritizes immigration, raising national security concerns.
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ImmigrationEnvironment
Arizona Border Wall: Ancient Cottonwood Felled, 10 Arrested
Border Patrol arrested at least 10 protesters in Lochiel, Arizona, and felled a 250-year-old 'grandmother' cottonwood to clear a double border wall.
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PoliticsUnited States
Supreme Court Opens Term of High-Stakes Cases
The Supreme Court opens its 2026-2027 term with major cases on climate change, religion, guns and immigration, plus a growing 'shadow docket.'
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US-ImmigrationEnvironment
Judge Halts Big Bend Border Wall Construction
A federal judge halted border barrier construction in Texas' Big Bend region, blocking DHS waivers and pausing work in national and state parks.
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US-JudiciaryPolitics
Supreme Court Opens Term Loaded With Divisive Cases
The Supreme Court opens a new term Monday with blockbuster cases on climate, religion, guns and immigration, plus a growing emergency docket.
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PoliticsUnited States
Supreme Court to Weigh Trump Immigrant Detention Policy
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to Trump's mandatory immigrant detention policy, setting up a major ruling on executive power.
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ImmigrationEconomy
Idaho Dairies Wary as Immigration Crackdown Spares Farms
Trump's immigration crackdown has largely spared farms so far, but Idaho dairy producers reliant on immigrant labor worry the reprieve won't hold.
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Culture
Anti-ICE Benefit Album Taps Star Power for Immigrant Rights
Contra-ICE Vol. 1: ICE OUT, a 47-track benefit album curated by Dali Colorado, enlists Kathleen Hanna and 30+ artists for immigrant rights.
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PoliticsUnited States
Trump Revives Immigration Case After Hochul Pardon
The Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to take up Genalo v. D.C., reviving an immigration detention fight derailed by a Hochul pardon.
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ImmigrationUnited States
ICE Agent Shoots DoorDash Driver in Austin, Spurring Outcry
A federal ICE agent shot and wounded a Venezuelan DoorDash driver in Austin, Texas, prompting protests and calls for an independent investigation.
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ImmigrationUnited States
End of Haitian TPS Brings Fear and Grief Across US
Nearly 350,000 Haitians lost Temporary Protected Status in August. Miami's Little Haiti is hollowed out as families face deportation to a nation in crisis.
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Immigration & JusticeNational Security
Alien Terrorist Removal Court Deports Legal US Resident
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court deported a lawful US resident to Afghanistan in its first case, raising due process questions.
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ImmigrationPolitics
US Deports Legal Resident Via Alien Terror Court
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court deported a lawful US resident to Afghanistan in its first-ever case, raising major due-process questions.
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ImmigrationUnited States
Ground Zero Workers Still Hide From ICE 25 Years Later
Undocumented immigrants who cleaned up Ground Zero after 9/11 are now hiding from ICE, their health ruined and their path to citizenship still stalled.
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PoliticsUnited States
Trump Officials Propose Sweeping Census Overhaul
Trump officials propose sweeping 2030 census changes, excluding some immigrants from apportionment and dropping race and ethnicity questions.
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PoliticsActivism
Activists Stage Mock Raid at Belgian Minister's Home
No ICE in Belgium activists staged a mock home visit at Vice-Prime Minister Maxime Prévot's Namur residence to protest the home visits bill.
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Crime & JusticePolitics
Judge Releases MS-13 Killer 'The Witch' From ICE Custody
A federal judge ordered the release of MS-13 member David Aviles Perez, wanted for murder in El Salvador, from ICE detention, sparking DHS criticism.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Blocks Deportation of Students Over Israel Criticism
Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, citing First Amendment violations in landmark decision.
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LegalPolitics
Judge Rules Trump Unlawfully Targeted Foreign Students
Federal judge rules Trump administration violated First Amendment by targeting foreign students who criticized Israel, in landmark Stanford Daily case.
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PoliticsImmigration
Milo Yiannopoulos Arrested by ICE for Visa Overstay
Right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE for overstaying his visa, detained in Louisiana pending deportation to the UK.
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Immigration PolicyPolitics
Trump Expands Immigration Crackdown to Legal Entrants
Trump administration expands immigration crackdown to legal entrants with visa processing pause and plan to revoke up to 200,000 visas.
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ImmigrationPolitics
US Prepares Largest Mass Visa Revocation in History
Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 B1 and B2 visas from asylum seekers in what would be the largest mass visa revocation in US history.
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ImmigrationUnited States
ICE Raid on NJ Supermarket Detains 18, Stuns Lakewood
A New York Times investigation reveals how ICE agents raided a Lakewood, NJ supermarket, detaining 18 immigrants and plunging the community into fear.
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ImmigrationLegal
Judge Strikes Down Trump 75-Country Visa Suspension
Federal judge vacates Trump policy suspending immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, ruling Rubio exceeded statutory authority.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Strikes Down Trump's 75-Country Visa Ban
Federal judge strikes down Trump's 75-country immigrant visa suspension, calling the policy 'patently unlawful' and exceeding Rubio's authority.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Haitians in Ohio Report Feeling Targeted by Ankle Monitors
Haitian immigrants with TPS in Springfield, Ohio report feeling targeted by ICE ankle monitor requirements after the Supreme Court ended their protections.
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PolicyTourism
China Expands 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit to 57 Countries
China adds Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam to its 240-hour visa-free transit program, expanding eligibility to 57 countries and boosting tourism.
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Crime & Justice
ICE Arrests Boat Captain in Deadly New York Harbor Capsizing
ICE arrests boat captain Manuel Hernandez-Umana after deadly New York Harbor capsizing killed a mother and her 5-month-old daughter.
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PoliticsLegal
Minnesota sues Texas governor to force ICE agent extradition
Minnesota AG sues Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to compel extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro, charged in a January Minneapolis shooting.
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Politics
Trump Admin Pauses Border Project in Big Bend National Park
CBP pauses contentious border construction in Big Bend National Park for an on-the-ground evaluation amid bipartisan opposition.
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PoliticsUnited States
ICE Proposes Insurance for Local Immigration Officers
ICE proposes subsidizing liability insurance for local police making immigration arrests under 287(g), removing a key barrier to program expansion.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Afghan U.S. Allies Fear Losing Green Cards in Visa Crackdown
Hundreds of Afghans who helped U.S. troops now fear deportation as the government revokes visa approvals, leaving allies in legal limbo.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Venezuelan Soccer Pro's ICE Detention Exposes Backlog
Venezuelan soccer player Homero Calderón's six-month ICE detention highlights the 11.3 million-case USCIS backlog crisis.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Allows Border Wall Construction on Tohono O'odham Land
Federal judge denies Tohono O'odham Nation's request to halt 62-mile border wall construction on Arizona reservation, raising tribal sovereignty questions.
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Immigration & BorderEnvironment
Bulldozers Clear Big Bend Land for Border Barrier
Construction crews begin clearing pristine desert at Big Bend National Park for border barriers, sparking environmental and legal backlash.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE Expands Local Police Partnerships to Boost Deportations
ICE's 287(g) program deputizing local police for immigration enforcement has exploded under Trump, raising civil rights concerns.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE's Shock Glove Plan Draws Outrage, Misuse Fears
ICE plans to spend up to $20M on electric shock gloves for officers, sparking outrage and fears of misuse in immigration enforcement.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Immigrant Dies After Medical Emergency at NJ ICE Facility
A Guatemalan immigrant died after a medical emergency at a New Jersey ICE facility, raising concerns about detention conditions and reporting.
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Politics
Archives Closures Threaten to Bury U.S. History
Historians warn that National Archives closures in San Bruno and Chicago could bury irreplaceable records of American history and immigration.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE Plans Electric Shock Gloves for Officers
ICE plans to spend up to $20M on electric shock gloves for officers, raising civil liberties concerns about excessive force in immigration enforcement.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Deported After 45 Years, Imprisoned in a Foreign Land
A Cuban man who lived in the U.S. for 45 years was deported to Eswatini and imprisoned indefinitely. His case reveals the human toll of enforcement.
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Politics
Democrats Probe Deportation of US Military Families
Congressional Democrats launch probe into Trump administration's deportation of US military members and their families, citing national security concerns.
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PoliticsMilitary
Trump Crackdown Detains 50+ Military Family Members
AP investigation reveals more than 50 military spouses and parents detained under Trump's immigration crackdown, raising concerns about troop readiness.
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Politics
ICE Body Camera Policy Raises Transparency Concerns
ICE will equip all field officers with body cameras by September, but a new policy allows the agency to withhold footage unless it serves its interests.
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PoliticsImmigration
Trump Signs New Orders Restricting Birthright Citizenship
Trump signed two new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism, weeks after the Supreme Court struck down his first attempt.
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ImmigrationCrime
DHS Moves to Yank Green Cards in Deadly CT Home Invasion
DHS is revoking green cards of two Dominican nationals charged in a deadly Connecticut home invasion, underscoring aggressive immigration enforcement.
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ImmigrationPolitics
TPS Ends for Haitians as Trump Administration Ends Status
Federal judge lifts stay, officially ending Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Haitians, triggering fear, ICE check-ins, and economic uncertainty.
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ImmigrationPolitics
$150M Migrant Kids' Legal Contract Goes to Trump-Linked Firm
Trump administration awards $150M contract for migrant children's legal representation to a Houston firm with little immigration experience.
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LegalUnited States
Canadian Woman Ordered Deported After NJ Boardwalk Assault
Canadian woman Kaitlyn Tracey ordered deported after pleading guilty to assaulting a teen over Trump-themed pants on a New Jersey boardwalk.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Trump Crackdown Detains 50+ Military Family Members
AP investigation finds Trump's immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents, raising concerns about military readiness.
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Immigration
Empty Pews and Fear of ICE After TPS Ends for Haitians
The end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians has left empty pews and widespread fear of ICE on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Border Wall Contractors Ordered to Stop Drilling Wells
Trump administration orders border wall contractors to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico after ranchers warn about water threats.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Salvadoran Man Dies at New Jersey ICE Detention Facility
Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, died at Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, the second death at the facility since it reopened, renewing calls for closure.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Judge Allows Border Wall Through Texas Town's Levee System
Federal judge allows DHS border wall through Presidio, Texas levee system, rejecting flood safety concerns from the town's development district.
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PoliticsLegal
Judge Blocks New York Ban on Federal Agents Wearing Masks
Federal judge blocks New York's ban on federal agents wearing face coverings, ruling the measure likely violates the Supremacy Clause.
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ImmigrationEnvironment
Border Wall Well Drilling Halted in Drought-Stricken NM
CBP orders border wall contractors to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico after ranchers warn of water threats.
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ImmigrationPolitics
25,000 Children Lose Legal Protections as Contract Ends
A federal contract funding lawyers for unaccompanied children expired Friday, leaving over 25,000 minors without legal counsel.
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PoliticsLaw
Appeals Panel Hands Trump Two TPS Immigration Wins
A federal appeals panel sided with Trump in two TPS cases, reversing orders that delayed terminations for migrants from South Sudan and Ethiopia.
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TechnologyPolitics
Germany Approves AI for Immigration Application Reviews
Germany's Cabinet approved a draft law allowing AI to assist in processing asylum and visa applications, raising debate over algorithmic bias and privacy.
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InternationalReligion
Pope Leo Reveals Immigrant, Enslaved, and Slaveholder Past
Pope Leo XIV revealed his ancestors included immigrants, enslaved people, and slaveholders in a historic NBC interview about America and his papal mission.
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PoliticsImmigration
U.S. Asylum Program Undercut as Grants Hit Two-Decade Low
Asylum grants hit a two-decade low as the Trump administration eliminates interviews, reduces judges, and imposes new fees, NPR analysis shows.
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PoliticsImmigration
Uccle Asylum Centre Opening Delayed After Judge Recusal
The opening of a Fedasil asylum centre in Uccle faces a new delay after the presiding judge recused herself, prolonging uncertainty for 230 asylum seekers.
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USImmigration
ICE Extends No-Bid Texas Detention Contract Amid Abuse Claim
ICE extends no-bid contract for Camp East Montana through Sept 2027 at $776M, rejecting closure calls amid reports of abuse and deaths.
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US PoliticsImmigration
Memphis 'Anti-Crime' Task Force Quietly Became ICE Crackdown
An NPR investigation reveals how a Memphis anti-crime task force became an ICE crackdown arresting hundreds without criminal convictions.
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ImmigrationPolitics
How Memphis' Anti-Crime Task Force Became an ICE Crackdown
NPR investigation reveals Memphis anti-crime task force was repurposed for immigration enforcement. 91% of ICE arrests had no criminal convictions.
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Immigration & PoliticsLaw
Federal Judge Strikes Down Illinois In-State Tuition Law
A federal judge ruled Illinois' tuition and financial aid for undocumented immigrants unconstitutional, marking a Trump administration win.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Haitians Face Deportation as TPS Expires After SCOTUS Ruling
Supreme Court ruling strips 350,000 Haitians of Temporary Protected Status. Families with U.S.-born children face agonizing separation decisions.
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PoliticsImmigration
Memo Reveals Biden Planned TPS Expansion Before Trump Term
Schmitt releases Biden memo proposing TPS for 3.1M. Plan never fully enacted; Supreme Court later ruled terminations not reviewable.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Haitian Families Brace for Separation as TPS Expires
350,000 Haitians face deportation and family separation as TPS expires July 27. Thousands of U.S.-born children at risk amid Florida healthcare crisis.
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US NewsPolitics
Tiny Texas Town Fights Trump Border Wall in Washington Court
Presidio, Texas, population 3,200, battles the Trump administration in court over a border wall atop its flood levee, citing catastrophic flood risks.
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PoliticsLaw
DOJ Activates Never-Used Alien Terrorist Removal Court
The DOJ filed the first-ever petition to the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a secretive tribunal created in 1996 but never activated until now.
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Crime & JusticePolitics
New Details in ICE Killing of Houston Father Lorenzo Salgado
A Texas prosecutor reveals ICE agents shot the wrong man in a case of mistaken identity, contradicting earlier claims and fueling debate over enforcement.
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ImmigrationPrivacy
ICE Shared Medicaid Data with Palantir, Court Filings Reveal
Court filings reveal ICE shared unauthorized Medicaid data with Palantir, deepening a legal battle over health data privacy and immigration enforcement.
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Immigration & Law EnforcementPolitics
ICE Agent in Maine Killing Had Abuse History, Ex-Wives Say
ICE agent David Brouillette fatally shot a Colombian immigrant in Maine. Ex-wives reveal a history of violence, raising questions about ICE hiring.
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Immigration & LegalPolitics
Trump ICE Cases Collapse as Courts Reject Charges
Nearly half of 400+ Trump administration cases against ICE protesters have been dismissed or lost, a historic failure rate for federal prosecutors.
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Law EnforcementImmigration
ICE Officer in Maine Shooting Had Violent Past, Records Show
AP exclusive reveals ICE officer David Brouillette, who fatally shot a Colombian man in Maine, had documented history of violence and abuse.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Trump Revives Public Charge Rule for Green Card Seekers
The Trump administration revives the public charge rule, allowing denial of green cards to immigrants who use Medicaid, food stamps and housing aid.
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PoliticsUS
Trump Overrules DHS, Orders ICE to Resume Traffic Stops
President Trump overruled his own DHS secretary and ordered ICE to resume traffic stops after a one-day pause following two fatal shootings by ICE agents.
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Crime & JusticePolitics
Witnesses Contradict ICE Account of Fatal Houston Shooting
Three witnesses say an ICE agent shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo through a passenger window, contradicting federal claims of self-defense in Houston.
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CrimePolitics
Fatal ICE Shooting in Maine Prompts Investigation, Outrage
A 26-year-old Colombian man was fatally shot by ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine. The FBI investigates as questions mount over body cameras.
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PoliticsLaw
Sen. Banks Introduces Citizenship Act to End Birthright Rule
Sen. Jim Banks introduces the Citizenship Act to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, citing Justice Kavanaugh's roadmap.
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PoliticsEconomy
US Regulators Warn Banks on Lending to Those in US Illegally
Federal banking regulators warned that lending to immigrants in the US illegally poses elevated credit risk amid Trump's immigration crackdown.
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Immigration & Law EnforcementPolitics
ICE Fatal Shooting in Houston Strains US-Mexico Ties
A 52-year-old Mexican national was fatally shot by ICE agents in Houston, prompting Mexico to vow legal action and reigniting debate over enforcement.
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PoliticsImmigration
Rubio Blocks Walz Pardon, Secures Deportation of Rapist
Secretary of State Marco Rubio terminated the legal status of a Laotian immigrant pardoned by Gov. Tim Walz, securing his deportation.
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Immigration & Law EnforcementPolitics
ICE Shooting of Mexican Man in Houston Ignites Outrage
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by ICE during a Houston traffic stop. He was not the intended target, sparking protests and demands for change.
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Crime & JusticePolitics
Family Demands Probe After ICE Officer Kills Houston Man
Family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national with no criminal record, demands independent probe after ICE officer fatally shot him in Houston.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Afghan Ally Who Fought With US Forces Dies in ICE Custody
An Afghan national who served alongside US Special Forces died from an allergic reaction in ICE custody, raising questions about medical care.
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LawPolitics
Court Blocks Indefinite Migrant Detention; ICE Arrests Surge
Fifth Circuit rules migrants cannot be held without bond beyond 90 days, while ICE arrests 10,000 in five days in a sharp enforcement escalation.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE Arrests Surge to 10,000 in 5 Days Under Trump
ICE arrested 10,000 people in five days as Trump escalates enforcement. A nun's detention and a $46B smart wall project add to the controversy.
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HealthcarePolitics
Supreme Court TPS Ruling Worsens US Healthcare Crisis
Supreme Court ruling ending TPS for 350,000 Haitians threatens to worsen the US healthcare staffing crisis as nursing aides lose work authorization.
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PolicyImmigration
China Revamps Residency Rules for Hong Kong, Macau
China replaces points-based system with four clear categories for mainland residents seeking permanent residency in Hong Kong and Macau, effective July 1.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Nun Arrested by ICE While Walking to Mass in Texas Released
A Catholic nun arrested by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas was released after bipartisan intervention, sparking debate on immigration enforcement.
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Immigration & LawPolitics
Supreme Court Expands Trump Immigration Powers, Experts Warn
The Supreme Court expands Trump's authority over TPS and asylum. Experts warn the rulings could accelerate a historic U.S. population decline.
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Immigration & LawPolitics
Mississippi Creates Registry of Undocumented Immigrants
Mississippi enacts SB 2114, creating a state registry of immigrants living illegally and criminalizing illegal entry, alarming civil rights advocates.
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Immigration & LawPolitics
Trump Picks Former Oklahoma Trooper to Lead ICE
Trump nominates former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director, aiming to end a nine-year vacancy in Senate-confirmed leadership.
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PoliticsSupreme Court
Supreme Court Allows Asylum Turnbacks, Ends TPS for Haitians
The Supreme Court ruled the US can turn away asylum seekers at the border and end TPS for Haitians, sparking fear in communities nationwide.
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JusticeImmigration
Brussels Removes 94 Illegal Offenders in Police Pact
A Brussels prosecutor-immigration office collaboration removed 94 illegal offenders in one year, targeting serious crime among irregular migrants.
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Supreme Court / LawPolitics
Supreme Court Rules on Guns, Immigration, and Liability
The Supreme Court issued four major rulings on guns, asylum, TPS deportations, and Monsanto liability, reshaping federal law across multiple domains.
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PoliticsSupreme Court
Vance on Watergate, Newsom on Tax, Supreme Court Guns TPS
Vance says Watergate would be a 12-hour story today; Newsom calls for national billionaires tax; Supreme Court strikes down gun laws and upholds TPS end.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Fedasil Center in Uccle: Guarantees Given, Concerns Remain
A new Fedasil asylum center for 230 people in Uccle, Brussels, sparks community tensions as authorities offer guarantees and a neighborhood contract.
—4 min read
PoliticsImmigration
Supreme Court Expands Trump Immigration Powers in Two Cases
Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to allow Trump to block asylum seekers at the border and end TPS for Haitians and Syrians, shifting immigration law.
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Immigration & LawPolitics
Court Allows Trump to Expand Speedy Deportations Nationwide
A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 to allow the Trump administration to resume expanded speedy deportations of undocumented immigrants nationwide.
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Supreme CourtImmigration
Supreme Court Sides With Trump in Green Card Holders Case
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that border officers don't need clear evidence to deny green card holders reentry, a major win for Trump immigration policies.
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Immigration & Border PolicyPolitics
Faith, Detention, and the Border: Immigration Flashpoints
A diocese fights a border wall, Pope Leo champions migrants, and a detainee's case exposes ICE detention gaps. Three stories on U.S. immigration.
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ImmigrationReligion
Pope Leo Invokes First US Saint in Immigration Message
Pope Leo XIV honored St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, America's first saint, with a pro-immigration message intensifying friction with President Trump.
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PoliticsImmigration
Trump White House Weighed Suspending Habeas Corpus
Secret memos reveal Trump administration debated suspending habeas corpus for undocumented immigrants, a move legal experts say was unconstitutional.
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Immigration & JusticeUS News
Woman's Hypothermia Death After ICE Release Ruled a Homicide
Haitian asylum seeker Daphy Michel's hypothermia death after ICE release was ruled a homicide, intensifying scrutiny of immigration enforcement policies.
—5 min read
ImmigrationPolitics
Immigration Crackdown: Florida Arrests, ICE Report, Acquit
Florida immigration arrests triple under 287(g) program; GAO report finds waste and deaths at ICE's largest detention center; judge acquits Brad Lander.
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PoliticsLaw
Supreme Court Nears End of Term with Major Cases Pending
The Supreme Court has 23 cases left to decide, including rulings on birthright citizenship, executive power, and immigration that could reshape US law.
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Immigration & LawPolitics
Florida Immigration Arrests Surge Under Trump's Second Term
Immigration arrests in Florida have more than tripled under Trump's second term, with 347 state and local agencies now enforcing federal immigration law.
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Immigration & LawPolitics
Judge Acquits Brad Lander in Immigration Court Protest Case
A federal judge acquitted Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander of obstruction charges stemming from a protest at a New York immigration court.
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PoliticsImmigration
Trump Signs $70B Immigration Enforcement Megabill Into Law
President Trump signed the Secure America Act, a $70 billion Republican megabill funding ICE and CBP through 2029, ending a months-long partisan standoff.
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PoliticsImmigration
House Set to Vote on $70 Billion GOP Immigration Bill
House Republicans push $70 billion immigration bill funding Trump's crackdown through his term. Senate passed 52-47; vote expected after 4:30 p.m. ET.
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PoliticsImmigration
Judge Strikes Down Trump's $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visas
A federal judge struck down Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee as an unlawful tax, dealing a major blow to the administration's immigration overhaul.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE Protests Escalate; Watchdog Flags Data-Sharing Risks
Facial recognition links Delaney Hall agitators to out-of-state groups as a Treasury watchdog flags security risks in the IRS-ICE data deal.
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PoliticsAdministration
Trump Administration: Pardons, Immigration, Pentagon Shifts
Trump pardons former Rep. Steve Buyer; judge strikes down immigration policy; Hegseth sparks D-Day, Navy promotion controversies; RFK Jr. disengaged.
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International PoliticsDiplomacy
UK Deputy PM Confronts Vance Over Immigration Comments
UK Deputy PM David Lammy told US VP JD Vance he was wrong to blame immigration for a teen's murder. The killer was British-born.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Blocks Trump Immigration Freeze Affecting 39 Countries
Federal judge strikes down Trump policy that froze asylum, green card, and citizenship processing for immigrants from 39 countries, calling it unlawful.
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PoliticsElections & Local Politics
Sherrill Faces First Major Crisis at Delaney Hall Facility
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill faces her first major crisis as tensions escalate at Delaney Hall with hunger strikes, tear gas, and political battles.
—5 min read
SportsPolitics
SoFi Stadium Workers Authorize Strike Before World Cup
SoFi Stadium hospitality workers voted 96% to authorize a strike days before the 2026 World Cup, demanding higher wages, ICE protections, and job security.
—5 min read
PoliticsImmigration & Politics
Senate Passes $70B Immigration Bill, Rejects Trump Fund Ban
The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill after rejecting amendments to permanently ban President Trump's $1.8 billion settlement fund.
—4 min read
Immigration & LawPolitics
Judge Strikes Down Trump Policy Affecting 39 Countries
A federal judge struck down Trump immigration policies blocking asylum, work permits, and green cards for citizens of 39 countries, calling them unlawful.
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PoliticsUnited States
Senate Passes $70B ICE and Border Patrol Funding Package
Senate passes $70B ICE and Border Patrol funding package 52-47, a win for Trump amid GOP divisions over a controversial settlement fund.
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PoliticsImmigration
ICE Ends Post-Release Death Reporting Amid Record Deaths
ICE rescinds Biden-era policy requiring reporting of detainee deaths within 30 days of release, as 2026 nears record for in-custody fatalities.
—5 min read
PoliticsUnited States
NJ Boosts Immigrant Legal Defense Fund by $12M Amid Crisis
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announces $12M increase to immigrant legal defense fund amid violent protests, hunger strikes at Newark's Delaney Hall ICE facility.
—4 min read
Immigration & PolicyPolitics
Children Separated Again as Senate Votes on ICE Funding
AP investigation reveals Trump administration re-separated dozens of children from families torn apart by zero tolerance policy, as Senate votes on ICE.
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PoliticsImmigration
Trump's Citizenship Revocation Push Hits Legal Roadblocks
President Trump's vow to revoke hundreds of citizenships faces legal hurdles and due process requirements, with only 11 revocations achieved so far.
—4 min read
PoliticsImmigration
Ex-Border Chief Rips Trump Aides Over Deportation Slowdown
Former Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino accuses White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles of watering down mass deportations, exposing internal divisions.
—5 min read
PoliticsImmigration
Feds Vow Zero Tolerance After 20 Arrested at NJ ICE Facility
Federal authorities issued a stern warning after at least 20 protesters were arrested outside the Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark for defying a curfew.
—4 min read
PoliticsImmigration
Business Groups Oppose Pulling Customs at Sanctuary Airports
Mullin's plan to pull customs officers from sanctuary airports draws fierce opposition from airlines, hotels, and a fellow Cabinet secretary.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE Considers Selling Mega-Warehouses and Deportation Planes
ICE explores selling mega-warehouses and deportation planes purchased under Kristi Noem, signaling a shift in immigration enforcement.
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PoliticsProtest
Man Charged With Biting ICE Agents at Newark Protest
Brendan John Geier, 26, charged with biting two ICE agents during an anti-ICE protest outside Newark's Delaney Hall detention center.
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DefenseEurope
Belgium Deploys Drones to Monitor Mediterranean Migration
Belgium deploys two MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones over the Mediterranean under Operation Silent Spear to monitor illegal immigration and arms trafficking.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Florida Highway Sweep Nabs 249 Illegal Immigrants as Ghosts
Florida Highway Patrol's Operation 9 nets 249 illegal immigrants in three-day sweep. Officers warn of 'ghosts' with no records evading detection.
—5 min read
PoliticsLaw
Trump DOJ Sues Four States Over Undercover License Plates
DOJ sues Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington for refusing undercover license plates to ICE agents, escalating federal-state tensions.
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Immigration & DiplomacyPolitics
Trump Review Threatens Mexican Consulates, Straining Ties
The Trump administration reviews all 53 Mexican consulates in the U.S., sparking fears among immigrant communities and worsening bilateral ties.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE Detainee Suicides Surge to Record High, AP Finds
AP investigation finds at least 10 ICE detainees died by suicide since January 2025, the highest rate in agency history, exposing systemic failures.
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PoliticsImmigration
'Mega Master' Hearings Speed Up Deportations in Courts
Immigration courts are using 'mega master' hearings with 100+ immigrants per session to accelerate deportations, raising due process concerns.
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PoliticsEnvironment
West Texas Alliance Rises Against Border Wall Extension
Ranchers, sheriffs, and environmentalists unite to oppose a 175-mile border wall through West Texas's Big Bend region.
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PoliticsTechnology
White House Green Card Overhaul and Pope Leo's AI Encyclical
The White House requires most green card applicants to apply from abroad, while Pope Leo XIV releases a landmark encyclical warning about AI's dangers.
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PoliticsImmigration
Mullin Challenges Democrats on ICE Enforcement After Protest
Secretary Mullin challenges Democrats to back immigration enforcement after Memorial Day protests at New Jersey's Delaney Hall ICE facility.
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ImmigrationPolicy
Confusion and Worry After Abrupt Green Card Process Change
A new Trump administration rule requires green card applicants to return to their home countries to apply, upending decades of immigration practice.
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ImmigrationJudiciary
San Francisco Immigration Court Shuts Down After Judge Purge
The San Francisco immigration court permanently closed May 1 after a purge of judges left only 2 on the bench, throwing 117,000 asylum cases into chaos.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Trump Admin Forces Green Card Applicants to Apply Abroad
Trump admin requires foreigners in the U.S. to leave and apply for green cards abroad, upending decades of immigration policy and affecting millions.
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ImmigrationLegal
Judge Dismisses Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Federal judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, finding the Trump administration prosecuted him in retaliation.
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ImmigrationTravel
Sanctuary City Airport Threat Sparks Travel Backlash
DHS Secretary Mullin proposes withdrawing CBP officers from sanctuary city airports, threatening international flights and sparking industry backlash.
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PoliticsImmigration
GOP Targets $36B OPT Loophole After Phantom Employee Scandal
ICE uncovered 10,000 phantom employees in OPT fraud. Now Republicans target the $36B tax loophole incentivizing foreign hiring over Americans.
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PoliticsSocial Issues
Trump EEOC Moves to End Job Data Amid Civil Rights Battles
Trump administration moves to end EEO-1 race and sex job data; Justice Jackson warns SCOTUS; NAACP targets college sports over voting rights
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