ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

A 17-year-old identified as illegal immigrant Cristian Mondragon-Fajardo is accused of being one of three suspects in a 12-attack shooting spree across Austin over the weekend, resulting in three injured and one critical victim. An ICE detainer has been issued for Mondragon-Fajardo, who faces six felony charges and is being held without bond. The incident has drawn criticism from a retired Austin police officer toward city leadership over law enforcement policies.

The Trump administration plans to count quick border removals as deportations, adopting the same counting method that drew Republican criticism when used by the Obama administration. White House Border Czar Tom Homan says this combined approach will help reach the goal of one million deportations annually, though Republicans previously accused Obama of 'cooking the books' using identical tactics.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed an executive order requiring federal immigration agents to produce valid warrants before operating on state property, including polling sites. Constitutional scholar Hans von Spakovsky criticized the order as "political theater," arguing it overreaches state authority and is legally unnecessary since federal immigration law doesn't require warrants for detentions.

President Trump's immigration crackdown is causing families to separate, with parents facing ICE detention or deportation. Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. are allowing families to designate temporary guardians to keep children out of foster care, which increases family reunification chances and reduces trauma.

A Democratic House candidate in Texas is facing condemnation and accusations of antisemitism from within her own party for making controversial remarks about ICE and 'American Zionists.' The statement has sparked widespread criticism from Democratic leadership and Jewish organizations.

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a 'hell week' as GOP infighting blocks his agenda to extend surveillance powers, pass a farm bill, and fund ICE/Border Patrol. Republicans demand changes to FISA and DHS funding bills, risking lapses in surveillance and unpaid Homeland Security workers.

President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement approach, including mass deportations and ICE deployments, remains broadly unpopular among Americans, with 50% in a POLITICO Poll deeming it too aggressive. Despite shifting rhetoric and leadership after backlash from incidents in Minneapolis, public sentiment has not improved, particularly among Hispanic voters, whose support for Trump has eroded significantly.

Los Jornaleros Del Norte, a musical group, are performing protest songs that highlight the struggles of undocumented workers during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles. Their music addresses the challenges faced by immigrants evading immigration agents patrolling the streets.