Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
Coverage of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in the Nexus archive.
- Nevada man funneled 140 guns to violent Mexican drug cartels, including powerful 'military-style' rifles: DOJ
A Nevada man pleaded guilty to purchasing and trafficking 140 high-powered firearms and ammunition, including military-style rifles, intended for violent Mexican drug cartels. Luis Alberto Osorio also admitted guilt regarding money laundering and employing people illegally in the U.S. The case was pursued by federal agencies like Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Department of Justice.
- Trump’s pick for attorney-general faces Senate hearing later today – US politics live
Trump’s nominee for attorney general faces a contentious Senate hearing. Federal immigration incidents led to calls for removing ICE from streets after two fatal shootings. Darline Graham fills her brother’s Senate seat, and Supreme Court justices seek increased security funding.
- Trump’s pick for attorney-general faces Senate hearing later today – US politics live
Trump's nominee Todd Blanche, his former personal defense lawyer, faces a contentious Senate hearing for attorney general. Federal immigration officials have paused vehicle stops following recent deaths linked to enforcement operations, and Darline Graham has temporarily filled her brother's Senate seat.
- Man fleeing ICE officers in Florida is struck and killed by tractor-trailer, police say
A 28-year-old Mexican citizen was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer while fleeing ICE and HSI agents in St. Augustine, Florida. The incident occurred as part of a broader context of recent deaths involving ICE encounters, leading to a policy shift halting most vehicle stops nationwide.
- Former Forest Hill Police Chief pleads guilty in visa fraud conspiracy
Former Forest Hill Police Chief Glynn Dixon pled guilty to charges in a decade-long visa and mail fraud conspiracy involving bribery. Five individuals, including former police officials and a business owner, have pleaded guilty to fabricating police reports to secure U-Visas for foreign nationals, with sentencing scheduled for September.
- Tensions continue at Delaney Hall as pro-immigrant and pro-Trump demonstrators duel each other near detention facility
Tensions at Delaney Hall in New Jersey persist as pro-immigrant demonstrators and pro-Trump counter-protesters clash near a detention facility. State police used smoke bombs and horses to disperse crowds after a week of protests involving ICE agents and allegations of misconduct. Both sides returned Saturday, with pro-Trump supporters defending ICE and activists criticizing the agency.
- Feds seize $6.4M worth of cocaine aboard oil tanker at Port of Los Angeles, arrest suspected cartel smuggler
Federal agents seized $6.4 million worth of cocaine aboard an oil tanker at the Port of Los Angeles and arrested Ceasar Tubay Gelacio Jr., a suspected drug smuggler linked to a Mexican cartel. The operation, led by Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Coast Guard, involved a Greek-owned, Liberian-flagged vessel, the Motor Tanker Aquatravesia, which was allegedly transporting narcotics for cartel distribution.
- Emmer says MN fraud raids send ‘crystal clear’ message after feds hit dozens of sites
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer praised federal raids in Minneapolis targeting Somali-owned businesses for fraud, calling it a 'crystal clear' message against taxpayer abuse. The FBI and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) raided 22 sites, including childcare facilities accused of billing for non-existent services. Emmer criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison for allegedly ignoring welfare fraud allegations.
- Emmer says MN fraud raids send ‘crystal clear’ message after feds hit dozens of sites
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer praised federal raids on Somali-owned businesses in Minnesota as part of a fraud investigation, highlighting law enforcement's message against taxpayer fraud. The FBI and HSI raided 22 sites, including childcare facilities accused of billing for non-existent services, with Quality Learning Center and Baby Halimo Child Care specifically mentioned. Emmer criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison for allegedly ignoring welfare fraud allegations.
- Decades-old cold case breakthrough leads to arrest in execution-style killings of married couple before child
A Florida man, William Antonio Solis, was arrested for the 1993 execution-style killings of Luis Guerrero and Danis Sime in New York City, a cold case that spanned over three decades. The murders occurred in front of their 3-year-old child, and Solis is charged with intentional killing as part of a narcotics conspiracy.