Milwaukee County Judge Dugan trial: Live updates Tuesday, Dec. 16
A Milwaukee County judge, five federal agents and others testified Tuesday in the trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan.
South Texas migrant shelter stripped of federal funding for 6 years
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, run by the "Pope's Favorite Nun," is accused by the Trump Administration of numerous grant discrepancies in their work to help migrants released by the CBP, reports say.
Judge issues temporary order blocking ICE from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Trump gold card sparking debate
A new fast U.S. citizenship is receiving some backlash from critics. The White House is now taking applications for its new Gold Card residency program.
Claims of abuse at Fort Bliss ICE facility; DHS calls them ‘categorically false’
The letter, penned by the American Civil Liberty Union and other organizations, claims detainees at Camp East Montana, located at Fort Bliss, were “handcuffed and rounded up" before being loaded into vans and taken to the U.S.-Mexico border and told to go across the border into Mexico by masked officers even if the detainee did not have a removal order to the country.
Trump's management of the economy hits its lowest point, poll finds
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
Trump launches $1 million 'gold card' immigration visa program. What we know
The president is lauding the initiative as a refined path to citizenship for qualified applicants.
Tourists may have to provide 5 years of social media history to enter US
A proposed rule would require foreign travelers who can currently visit the U.S. without a visa to submit extensive social media, email and family history to be approved.
Guilty plea leads to 5-year sentence for human smuggling and illegal firearm
A Mexican national was sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in an armed human smuggling attempt, which included illegal reentry and possessing an AR-15 style rifle near the U.S. border.
Judge orders ICE release of immigrant with ties to Karoline Leavitt
A Brazilian woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be released from immigrant detention while she fights potential deportation.
30 handguns seized from truck spare tire at Texas border crossing
Texas Department of Public Safety special agents seized 30 handguns and dozens of accessories destined for Mexico that were concealed in a spare tire during an inspection at the Anzalduas Port of Entry, leading to the arrest of two individuals.
Border Patrol data shows 74% drop in illegal Big Bend border crossings since 2023
The U.S. Border Patrol's Big Bend Sector reported a 74% drop in illegal border crossings over the last two fiscal years, which officials attribute to stricter enforcement policies and expanded surveillance technology.
Trump administration to expand travel ban to over 30 countries, Noem says
Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.
ICE crackdowns bring progress, tension in NOLA, Minnesota
While officials say ICE operations have been successful in New Orleans in Minnesota, they've been met with pushback from residents and some local leaders.
U.S. immigration latest: ICE crackdowns, H-1B visa update
An immigration crackdown is underway in New Orleans, and Pres. Trump supports a Minnesota-area operation targeting Somali immigrants. Meanwhile, the White House is ordering a tougher vetting process for the visa that allows companies to hire skilled foreign employees.
43 undocumented migrants found hidden in Texas stash house
Authorities arrested 43 migrants from seven different countries who were found hiding inside a small, unsanitary trailer home.
Cache of weapons, ammo headed to Mexico seized at Texas-Mexico border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized a cache of weapons hidden in a vehicle and trailer bound for Mexico.
Trump administration launches immigration crackdown in New Orleans
Federal officers are in the city for an operation aimed at enforcing the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Father and son charged with trafficking 75+ firearms purchased at Texas Gun Show
Federal authorities have charged a man and his son with illegally trafficking over 75 firearms and large amounts of ammunition allegedly purchased with cash at Texas gun shows.
Trump administration halts immigration applications for 19 countries on travel ban list
Under the new policy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will review immigration requests from the countries, which are considered “high-risk."