Customs and Border Patrol

The Supreme Court upheld a Trump administration policy of turning back asylum seekers before they reach the U.S.-Mexico border in a 6-3 decision in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado. The majority, led by Justice Samuel Alito, ruled the policy does not violate federal law by rejecting the argument that asylum seekers 'arrive in' the U.S. before entering. The dissenting justices warned the decision could lead to more dangerous border crossings and deaths.

A report reveals that spending on immigration surveillance technology by the US government has surged to record levels during Donald Trump’s second term, with contracts for AI-powered tools doubling from $310m in 2025 to $513m in 2026. The analysis focuses on US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) contracts with tech firms providing surveillance tools.

The New World Screwworm has been detected in U.S. cattle, prompting the USDA to implement measures like releasing sterile flies and closing southern livestock imports. Secretary Brooke Rollins coordinated with Mexico to establish surveillance, reduce equipment duties, and secure airspace for sterile fly releases to combat the threat.

President Trump signed a bill to fully fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through the end of his second term.

August Pfluger, R-Texas, advocates for a third reconciliation bill to address affordability, fraud, and defense, emphasizing housing, energy, and healthcare. The House is set to vote on a second immigration-focused reconciliation bill, while Republicans highlight fraud as a key issue for the midterms.

A United Airlines flight from Newark to Spain turned back due to a possible security threat linked to a Bluetooth device named with a 'certain four-letter word.' Passengers were rescreened and boarded a replacement flight after the aircraft was inspected by Port Authority police. This incident follows other security-related diversions involving United Airlines this month.

A United Airlines flight from Newark to Spain returned mid-flight due to a possible security threat linked to a Bluetooth device named with a 'certain four-letter word.' Passengers were rescreened and boarded a replacement flight after the aircraft was inspected by authorities.

A United Airlines flight from Newark to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, returned to Newark midflight due to a possible security threat linked to a Bluetooth device named with a 'certain four-letter word.' Passengers were evacuated, rescreened, and boarded a replacement flight after the aircraft was inspected by Port Authority police.

Federal agents recovered 15 Ceres Air C31 industrial spray drones stolen from CAC International in New Jersey. The drones, capable of dispersing large amounts of liquid chemicals, were found at Prudent Corporation in Dover, NJ, over a month after the March 24 theft. Experts warned the drones could pose a public safety risk if misused.

Some U.S. importers encountered issues filing tariff refund claims through a newly launched portal by Customs and Border Patrol, leading to a bumpy start for the system.

The Department of Homeland Security remains shut down due to lack of funding, with Congress unable to pass an appropriations bill. Republicans are attempting to use budget reconciliation to fund DHS, focusing only on ICE and Customs and Border Patrol while excluding other programs.

House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for hardline funding positions on DHS, rejecting bipartisan deals due to GOP resistance. President Trump may use constitutional power to force Congress to reconvene, while Senate Republicans have already yielded to Democrats on ICE funding. Stalemate persists between Democrats and GOP over funding ICE and CBP without reforms.