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The Trump administration plans to open a 528-bed ICE holding facility near Alexandria International Airport in Louisiana, positioning it as a 'staging area' to expedite deportations of families and unaccompanied children. The facility, operated by a nonprofit arm of LaSalle Corrections, is located near the nation's largest deportation flight hub, which handled over 4,400 immigration enforcement flights in the past year.

ICE arrested Georgii Gabiev, who was charged in a fatal 2024 crash in Minnesota and had entered the U.S. illegally from Russia in 2022. Gabiev pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide, resulting in a 69-day jail sentence and three years of probation.

A federal report found mismanagement at Texas's Camp East Montana ICE facility led to unsafe conditions, three detainee deaths, and $11.5 million spent on services before detainees were held there. Issues included inadequate medical care, security lapses like a lost firearm, and a tuberculosis outbreak due to flawed screening.

ICE arrested Selah Dine Habib, an alleged illegal immigrant from Mauritania, who claimed asylum based on homosexuality but later married a woman in 2025. He was employed as a corrections officer in Indiana after passing employment authorization checks, including E-Verify, before his arrest in May 2025.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill blamed ICE and defended rioters after troopers deployed to quell a violent mob protesting outside a New Jersey detention center. Law enforcement used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse the crowd, which had ignored orders to relocate to a designated 'First Amendment zone.' ICE and the Department of Homeland Security thanked local police for restoring order, while Sherrill claimed the action was necessary to prevent ICE-related public safety risks.

A New Jersey man was arrested and charged with assaulting federal officers after allegedly biting two ICE agents during an anti-ICE protest outside a Newark detention facility. The incident occurred amid chaotic demonstrations where nine people were arrested, and federal agents used crowd-control tactics to manage the crowd.

A New Jersey man was charged with assaulting federal officers after allegedly biting two ICE agents during an anti-ICE protest outside Newark’s Delaney Hall detention center. The incident occurred as protesters blocked a roadway, leading to clashes where federal agents used pepper spray and crowd-control tactics.

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the arrest of a protester who threatened to kill an ICE officer's family during a New Jersey detention center protest. The arrest followed a violent clash between anti-ICE protesters and federal agents, resulting in multiple arrests and the use of pepper spray.

Cristobal Liobardo Vasquez-Sanchez, an illegal alien with a lengthy criminal history, was arrested in Virginia on charges of sexual battery and object sexual penetration by force. A federal detainer request for his deportation was denied due to Virginia's policy under Governor Abigail Spanberger, which limits cooperation with ICE and requires judicial warrants for immigration enforcement.

Anti-ICE protests escalated at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, with agitators physically attacking ICE agents by biting, kicking, and punching. Nine individuals were arrested during the clashes, and DHS reported that local police refused to assist federal officers, citing Governor Sherrill's refusal to allow state police support.

Violent clashes erupted between anti-ICE protesters and federal agents outside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey, as demonstrators threw mattresses and wooden pallets. The protests, fueled by allegations of substandard conditions for detainees, led to arrests and confrontations involving batons, pepper spray, and pepper balls. The Department of Homeland Security denied claims of poor treatment, asserting detainees receive adequate care.

President Donald Trump dismissed protesters at Delaney Hall, a New Jersey ICE detention facility, as 'paid' and 'fake' amid escalating clashes and allegations of poor conditions. Democratic lawmakers, including Reps. Daniel Goldman and Jerrold Nadler, visited the facility as detainees reported overcrowding, inadequate medical care, and spoiled food, prompting ICE and DHS officials to defend the center's operations.

The Trump administration, led by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, is planning to halt processing international flights in major cities as a response to protests against immigration enforcement at an ICE detention center in New Jersey. The move targets sanctuary cities and follows clashes at the facility.

Republican state lawmaker Paul Kanitra criticized Democrats for demanding 'five-star accommodations' for undocumented immigrants at ICE’s Delaney Hall facility, accusing them of creating 'chaos' through pro-immigration policies. Democrats, including Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Sen. Cory Booker, protested alleged inhumane conditions and denied entry to the facility, while the Department of Homeland Security dismissed hunger strike claims as baseless.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized Democratic protesters for staging a Memorial Day demonstration at a Newark ICE detention facility, calling it a 'political stunt' and accusing them of prioritizing criminals over honoring fallen troops. He disputed claims of detainee hunger strikes and accused New Jersey officials like Sen. Andy Kim and Gov. Mikie Sherrill of amplifying the confrontation, while citing Antifa involvement and law enforcement inaction.

Federal agents left behind chemical irritants, broken vehicle parts, and live ammunition during confrontations in Minneapolis, including an incident at Mueller Park involving Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino. The agents' actions caused injuries and environmental contamination, with debris and chemicals affecting residents and students.

Protesters clashed with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at New Jersey's Delaney Hall detention facility, escalating demonstrations over alleged poor medical care and detention conditions. Detainees claimed insufficient food, inadequate healthcare, and limited family communication, which ICE and the facility operator, GEO Group, denied, asserting compliance with high standards.

Anti-ICE protesters clashed with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents outside New Jersey's Delaney Hall detention center, where Governor Mikie Sherrill was denied entry. Detainees inside launched hunger and labor strikes, citing inhumane conditions, while the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) defended the facility's standards. Protests included chants of 'No more ICE!' and 'Free them all!', with demonstrators detained by agents.

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Democratic Senator Andy Kim visited the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark to protest its 'unacceptable' conditions and ongoing hunger strikes by detainees. ICE and DHS criticized Sherrill's visit as a political stunt amid protests and riots outside the facility, while advocates and officials called for its closure.

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., protested conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, citing 'unacceptable' treatment and an ongoing hunger strike. They demanded the facility's closure, while a DHS spokesperson criticized Sherrill's visit as a 'political stunt' amid protests and riots at the site.

Sheridan Gorman's parents criticized sanctuary policies and immigration enforcement failures after their daughter was killed by an undocumented immigrant in Chicago. They addressed a rally hosted by Donald Trump, urging bipartisan action to protect children, while condemning Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's 'Abolish ICE' snowplow initiative.

Sheridan Gorman's parents criticized U.S. immigration policies and sanctuary laws at a Trump rally, blaming systemic failures for their daughter's murder by an undocumented immigrant. They condemned Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's 'Abolish ICE' snowplow gesture as insensitive, while demanding bipartisan action to protect children.

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that green card applicants must now apply from their home countries via the State Department, a policy shift criticized by advocates. The Trump administration's move, outlined in a policy memo, requires case-by-case evaluations for extraordinary relief.

The Trump administration announced that green card applicants must leave the U.S. to apply, a policy change affecting immigrants. The rule, detailed in a USCIS memo, has sparked debate over its impact on immigration processes.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's audit accuses federal immigration agents of using aggressive and deceptive tactics, including misrepresenting themselves and exploiting loopholes in sanctuary policies. The audit, covering six city agencies, revealed a 36-fold increase in ICE detainer requests to the NYPD in 2025 and instances of federal agents impersonating emergency responders to access shelters.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani released an audit accusing federal immigration authorities of using aggressive and deceptive tactics, including misrepresenting themselves and targeting city shelters. The audit, part of Executive Order 13, examined six city agencies and found a sharp increase in immigration detainer requests, with the NYPD receiving 3,672 such requests in 2025.

Arizona man Gerardo Mendoza-Acoltzi faces federal charges for vandalizing and attempting to set fire to an ICE facility using a propane tank and torch on February 21, 2026. He arranged rocks spelling an anti-ICE message and was arrested in May. The incident is part of a broader pattern of threats and attacks targeting federal immigration enforcement facilities nationwide.

Angel Emilio Rodriguez-Marroquin, a Guatemalan citizen, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for producing child pornography involving his underage niece and nephew. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges and is also under investigation in Guatemala. The case has been linked to the Biden Administration's immigration policies.

The US Senate has unanimously agreed to forgo their paychecks during future government shutdowns, with the money being withheld until a deal is struck to reopen the government. This decision aims to prevent lawmakers from using shutdowns as a political tactic. Many senators are wealthy and won't feel the financial pain of missing a paycheck.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger for limiting cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, leading to the arrest of a three-time felon in Virginia. The arrest underscored the consequences of Virginia's sanctuary state status. Mullin argued that the policies make it harder for ICE agents to remove repeat offenders from communities.

US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger for limiting cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, following the arrest of a three-time felon in Virginia. The arrest underscored the consequences of Spanberger's policies, which Mullin argues make it harder for ICE agents to remove repeat offenders from communities. The DHS secretary spoke exclusively with Fox News Digital after the arrest.

Jose Ceballos-Armendariz, former mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, turned himself in to ICE after pleading guilty to illegal voting. He is a Mexican green card holder who applied for US citizenship in February. Ceballos is being held in an ICE detention facility.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that the department has no plans to shut down Alligator Alcatraz, a detention center in Florida. This announcement follows reports that operating companies were informed of a potential closure. The decision affects the facility's operations and stakeholders.

Wualter Jesus Travieso Soto, an illegal alien, is charged with raping his dead girlfriend's daughter and is being held in Flathead County jail on felony charges. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) blames Biden-era policies for allowing him to enter the US. Soto remains jailed on $200,000 bail.

Sohaib Akhter was found guilty of deleting approximately 96 databases containing US government data after he and his twin brother Muneeb Akhter were fired from their jobs at a software supplier to the US government. The brothers allegedly worked together to access an account and delete the databases. They face decades in prison for their involvement in the scheme.

Sheridan Gorman, a Loyola University student, was shot and killed by an illegal migrant in Chicago, sparking outrage from her family who claim immigration policies could have prevented her death. The family is seeking answers and criticizing the city's attitude towards immigration enforcement. Sheridan's mother, Jess Gorman, slammed comments from Chicago Alderwoman Maria Hadden suggesting her daughter was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Lawmakers Jared Moskowitz and Russell Fry introduced legislation to transfer the Secret Service from DHS supervision to a direct report to the White House, aiming to cut red tape and improve agency functionality. The bill is part of a broader package of bipartisan reforms to reform the Department of Homeland Security. This move comes after heightened scrutiny following assassination attempts against President Donald Trump.

Lawmakers Jared Moskowitz and Russell Fry introduced legislation to transfer the Secret Service from DHS supervision to a direct report to the White House. The goal is to cut red tape at DHS and provide the agency with more resources. This change is part of a broader package of bipartisan reforms to reform the department.

A Texas father fatally shot an illegal immigrant from Mexico who attempted to carjack his family's vehicle. The incident occurred in a convenience store parking lot and was caught on surveillance video. The father was not charged with any crime as the shooting appeared to be self-defense.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) criticized local officials in Virginia for releasing an illegal immigrant, Walvin Victor Hugo Garcia, who was accused of child rape and other crimes. Garcia was released despite an ICE detainer, and DHS blamed Governor Abigail Spanberger and sanctuary politicians for the release. The case has sparked concerns about sanctuary jurisdiction policies putting citizens in danger.