A Department of Homeland Security proposal to scrap the 60-day grace period for H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-1, E-2, and E-3 workers has passed White House regulatory review. The rule will now be published in the Federal Regist…
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White House Review Clears Plan to Remove 60-Day Grace Period for Skilled Workers
USCIS Authorized to Pull Credit Reports for Green Card Sponsors
Under a new Form I-864 effective August 31, 2026, USCIS may request consumer credit reports from individuals sponsoring green card applicants. The agency has not set minimum credit score thresholds or clarified how debt …
Judge Overturns State Department's Visa Ban for 75 Nations
A federal court has invalidated the State Department's suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries, which had been in effect since January 2026. The department has confirmed the pause is lifte…
Justice Department Threatens Funding Cuts for States Not Reporting Undocumented Immigrants
The Department of Justice has issued new guidance requiring states to report all undocumented immigrants to federal authorities. States that fail to comply risk losing federal funding, marking a new enforcement tactic in…
Court Halts Administration's New Birthright Citizenship Limits
A federal judge has stopped the Trump administration from enforcing an August executive order that would deny automatic citizenship to certain children of non-citizen parents. The ruling prevents federal agencies from ap…
ICE maintains near-record arrest volume while adjusting enforcement tactics
Federal immigration authorities made approximately 50,000 arrests in August, keeping monthly totals close to record levels for a third consecutive month. The agency has shifted toward lower-profile operations and expande…
DHS reports ICE set new record for August arrests
The Department of Homeland Security announced that ICE arrested 50,925 individuals in August 2026, surpassing the prior record of 50,208 set in July. This is the second consecutive month with over 50,000 arrests and the …
Leaked DHS memo suggests plan to deploy National Guard as immigration officers
An internal Department of Homeland Security document from April 2025, obtained by American Oversight, details a strategy to assign National Guard troops deployed across state lines as immigration enforcement agents. This…
ICE arrests in August hit new monthly high, third consecutive record
Immigration and Customs Enforcement made roughly 50,925 arrests in August 2026, edging past July's previous record of 50,208. This marks the third straight month of record apprehension numbers, averaging about 1,600 arre…
State Department weighs requiring parental status proof for child passport applications
A proposed rule would mandate that parents show evidence of their own citizenship or legal presence when applying for passports for minors. The draft guidance follows a recent executive order aimed at curbing birth touri…
Critics Condemn ICE's Acquisition of Stun Gloves as Excessive
An opinion column asserts that ICE's new shock gloves are inhumane and unnecessary. The author argues that the agency, which has a record of civil rights violations, should not receive additional weaponry. The piece urge…
Employment-based green card backlog surpasses 1.2 million applicants
The backlog for employment-based immigration visas has grown to over 1.2 million individuals. Delays in processing green card applications are worsening amid shifting policy changes.
Georgia auto plant raid detains 475 workers in largest single-site enforcement action
A coordinated multi-agency operation at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant in Ellabell, Georgia, resulted in the detention of about 475 workers, most of whom are South Korean nationals. Homeland Security officials called …
ICE arrests hit 50,000 in August, setting another monthly record
Immigration and Customs Enforcement made 50,000 arrests in August 2026, sustaining a record-breaking pace for the year. The figures reflect a continued surge in enforcement operations under the current administration.
Memo reveals administration weighed deploying National Guard for immigration duties
A Department of Homeland Security memo indicates the Trump administration considered using National Guard troops to assist with immigration enforcement. The document outlines discussions on expanding law enforcement capa…
ICE Grants GardaWorld $382M Deal for Armed Detainee Transport in Texas
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded GardaWorld Federal Services a contract worth up to $382 million for armed, 24/7 ground transportation of detainees under the 287(g) program across all 254 Texas counties. T…
Federal Officials Veto Civil Rights Case Against ICE Agent Over Fatal Shooting
The Justice Department overruled a federal prosecutor's plan to bring civil rights charges against ICE agent Christian Castro, who allegedly shot Venezuelan immigrant Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis and then lied about it. An ema…
U.S. Sees First Sustained Migration Decline Since 1930s as Immigrant Numbers Fall
Preliminary analysis from the Center for Immigration Studies indicates the illegal immigrant population has dropped by 2.3 million since January 2025. Legal immigration also decreased by 600,000 over the same period, lea…
Parties Split on Immigration Messaging Ahead of Midterms
Republicans are leveraging immigration as a key political issue ahead of the midterms, as the Trump administration intensifies arrests and deportations. Democrats are offering varied messages in response. The differing a…
ICE Detainee Dies Shortly After Admission, Marking 57th Death Under Trump
Lianyong Wei died just hours after being admitted into ICE detention on September 2, 2026. This is the 57th death of an immigrant detainee since President Trump's second term began. Twenty-four of those deaths have occur…
Trump Administration Ties Federal Aid to State Reporting of Undocumented Immigrants
The Justice Department has ordered all state agencies, including DMVs and licensing boards, to report undocumented immigrants or risk losing $16.4 billion in federal cash aid for needy families. Previously, only welfare …
Judge halts new executive order restricting birthright citizenship
A federal judge in Maryland issued a preliminary injunction against President Trump's latest executive order limiting birthright citizenship. The judge ruled the order is likely unconstitutional, citing a Supreme Court d…
Deported Provocateur Says He's Ashamed of Backing Trump
Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos said he regrets supporting President Trump after being detained and deported to the UK by ICE. He told Piers Morgan that the administration has 'devolved into the Loomer admin.' Th…
Ohio Student's Suicide Follows Loss of Protected Status
A 20-year-old Haitian student in Ohio died by suicide after his temporary protected status was terminated under the Trump administration's policy. The Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed the death on Monday. The incident…
DHS rejects allegations of mistreatment in immigration detention
The Department of Homeland Security dismissed a New York Times investigation alleging abuse in ICE detention, calling it a hoax. The report featured accounts from deportees describing physical force and lack of medical c…
Homan defends swift removal of Yiannopoulos, citing court orders and efficiency
White House border czar Tom Homan said federal immigration authorities acted properly by quickly deporting Milo Yiannopoulos after a judge ordered his removal. He emphasized that the process was standard and not politica…
Homan disputes claims of ICE detaining parents at bus stops
White House border czar Tom Homan denied allegations that ICE arrested parents at bus stops in Connecticut, saying no such incidents occurred at schools or hospitals. He acknowledged not being aware of bus stop arrests b…
Afghans face closed doors and deportation threats five years after US exit
On the fifth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Trump administration has curtailed pathways for Afghans to enter the U.S., including suspending refugee processing and moving to strip Temporary Prote…
Far-right figure Yiannopoulos removed to Britain after immigration arrest
Milo Yiannopoulos was deported to the United Kingdom on Saturday, a day after being arrested by ICE at a New Orleans airport for missing an immigration hearing. The Department of Homeland Security said a final removal or…
Far-right commentator returned to Britain after Louisiana arrest
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that Milo Yiannopoulos, a British-born political commentator, was flown back to the United Kingdom following his detention in Louisiana. He had been taken into Immigration an…
ICE allocates up to $2M for robotic canine units in field operations
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has disclosed plans to allocate between $1 million and $2 million for quadrupedal robots intended to support its agents during missions. The funding request appears in a Department of …
Japan's Proposed Rules Block Foreign Care Workers from Permanent Residency
Japan's new immigration measures would strip foreign care workers of the ability to obtain permanent residency, even after five years of certified work. This comes despite a projected shortage of 250,000 workers in the c…
Senators urge ICE to abandon electric shock glove plan
A group of Democratic senators sent a letter to ICE acting Director David Venturella, urging the agency to stop plans to purchase electric shock gloves. The senators cited concerns about excessive force and civil rights …
Court mandates ICE free witness in Houston shooting case
A federal judge in Houston ordered ICE to release Daniel Tirado Pantoja, a witness to the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by agency officers. The judge ruled that continued detention violated due process, citing…
Trump administration seeks Supreme Court review of border asylum ban
The Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to overturn lower court rulings that blocked President Trump's proclamation suspending asylum claims at the U.S.-Mexico border. Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued th…
Family of nurse killed by CBP demands answers months after shooting
Relatives of Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse killed by Customs and Border Protection agents in January, are demanding a full investigation. They accuse officials of defaming him rather than pursuing justice. The county medical…
Charlotte baker recounts tense exchange with former Border Patrol chief
Manolo Bentancur, owner of a Charlotte bakery, said he confronted former Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino on Sunday, telling him he was not welcome on his private property. Bentancur cited widespread fear of ICE and f…
Immigrant with Removal Order Arrested for Fentanyl Distribution Near High School
Isaac Melendez-Carranza, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was arrested for distributing fentanyl within 1,000 feet of a Virginia high school. He had been released on bond after a 2016 border encounter and received …
State Department to revoke visas for up to 200,000 foreigners in historic move
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke business and tourism visas from up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for asylum, according to officials. The State Department, working with the Department of Homeland …
DHS proposes $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B visas
The Department of Homeland Security proposed a $103,265 fee for H-1B visa applicants subject to the annual cap, intended to recover federal administrative costs. The proposal follows a court ruling that struck down a pre…
Deployed sailor's father held by ICE after two decades in U.S.
Luis Manuel Aviles, a Nicaraguan immigrant living in Key West for about 20 years, was detained by Border Patrol during a traffic stop on Saturday. His stepdaughter says he has no criminal record and was doing everything …
Navy service member's father held by ICE during nine-month deployment
A U.S. Navy sailor deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln said his father was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The sailor, Joshua Aviles, said his father had a work permit and was awaiting a green …
Florida GOP nominee says he's coordinating with Haiti's transitional authorities as TPS lapses
Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds said he has met with Haiti's transitional government and ambassador to discuss security efforts, claiming the country has regained partial control from gangs. His comments…
Border infrastructure work in Big Bend National Park halted amid bipartisan criticism
The Trump administration has temporarily suspended construction of vehicle barriers and road improvements in Big Bend National Park following backlash from lawmakers and the public. The pause came after images of land cl…
Court invalidates Trump administration's visa suspension for 75 nations
U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that the administration's pause on immigrant visas from 75 countries is unlawful and exceeds Secretary of State Marco Rubio's authority. The judge cited the Immigration and Nati…
House Democrats demand ICE scrap electric-shock glove contract over safety fears
House Democrats on the Homeland Security Committee have formally asked DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin to cancel ICE's planned acquisition of electric shock gloves, citing a history of excessive force and fatalities invol…
First U.S. Deportation Flight Arrives in Liberia with Latin American Migrants
Liberia received its first deportation flight from the United States on Thursday, carrying 20 nationals from Venezuela, Cuba, and Colombia. The West African nation agreed to accept up to 1,200 foreign nationals over the …
Idaho Probation Officers Share Foreign-Born List with ICE, Raising Concerns
Canyon County probation officers compiled a list of foreign-born individuals on probation and shared it with ICE, without verifying their immigration status. Emails show they coordinated appointment times to allow ICE to…
ICE Arrests Man Accused in Fatal New York Harbor Boat Capsizing
Manuel Hernandez, an El Salvador national, was taken into ICE custody after being accused of operating an unlicensed, overcrowded boat that capsized near Liberty Island. The incident killed a mother and her infant daught…
Treasury proposes barring certain noncitizens from refundable tax credits
The Treasury Department and IRS have proposed classifying refundable portions of four tax credits as federal public benefits, which could disqualify noncitizens with work authorization, including those with temporary pro…
Democratic lawmakers accused of hampering ICE facility inspection
Immigration and Customs Enforcement said a group of House Democrats, including Rep. Pramila Jayapal, disrupted operations during a visit to Stewart Detention Center in Georgia. The agency claims the lawmakers arrived ear…
Canada's Farm Labor Program Draws Abuse Complaints
A Jamaican participant in Canada's Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program described harsh conditions, including a hostile employer, long hours, and cramped shared housing. The worker said he was pressured to work faster an…
Texas legislators press governor to halt border barriers in Big Bend
A bipartisan group of 44 Texas state lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday, urging him to use all available means to stop the Department of Homeland Security from building barriers in Big Bend National …
European Public Opinion Shifts Toward Stricter Immigration Amid Trump's Influence
A recent immigration crisis in Europe, involving 72,000 migrants entering Ceuta, has led to border restrictions between Italy and Spain, challenging the EU's free movement principle. Despite widespread disapproval of Pre…
Justice Department Shifts Resources Away from Drug and Tax Cases to Immigration Crackdown
Reuters reports that the Department of Justice has reduced prosecutions for crimes such as tax evasion and drug trafficking to prioritize immigration enforcement. Investigations into sex trafficking have also stalled due…
A Balanced Immigration Overhaul for a Strained System
Jennie Murray, president and CEO of The Forum, urges lawmakers to adopt immigration reforms that are firm, fair, and compassionate. She argues that such measures are necessary to stabilize the nation's currently broken i…
Maher: Immigrants Must Embrace Core American Values
Comedian Bill Maher criticized immigrants who resist cultural adaptation, asserting that American principles such as gay rights, women's equality, and free speech are non-negotiable. He framed these as liberal values tha…
Democrats Condemn ICE's Plan to Acquire Electric Shock Gloves for Deportations
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced a plan to spend up to $20 million on gloves that deliver electric shocks during deportation operations. Congressional Democrats expressed alarm and outrage over the prop…
Opinion: Cooperating with Taliban deportations contradicts condemnation of abuses
The opinion piece argues that it is hypocritical for countries to condemn Taliban abuses while cooperating in sending people back to Afghanistan. It asserts that no one should be returned to Taliban rule, as it is unsafe…
Federal Judge Removes Stay, Allowing Deportations of Somali TPS Holders to Proceed
U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs in Massachusetts lifted an administrative stay she had issued in a case brought by Somali holders of temporary protected status (TPS). The ruling clears the way for the Trump adminis…