Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Coverage of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Nexus archive.
- Man fatally shot by ICE officer during Houston traffic stop
A man was fatally shot by an ICE officer during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas, on July 7, 2026, as part of a targeted enforcement operation to arrest an illegal alien.
- Noncitizen accused of falsely claiming US citizenship before casting federal ballots
Denise Nataly Migliore, a lawful permanent resident from Australia, was arrested and charged with making false statements about her U.S. citizenship to register and vote in federal elections in Louisiana in 2022 and 2024. She faces federal charges for allegedly casting ballots while ineligible and could face up to five years in prison.
- Noncitizen accused of falsely claiming US citizenship before casting federal ballots
Denise Nataly Migliore, a lawful permanent resident from Australia, was arrested for allegedly falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to register and vote in federal elections in Louisiana in 2022 and 2024. She faces charges of making false statements and illegal voting, with potential penalties including up to five years in prison and deportation.
- DHS buys two California migrant detention centers for $1.5B to boost ICE deportation capacity
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) purchased two California migrant detention centers, California City Detention Facility and Otay Mesa Detention Center, for $1.5 billion to expand Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation capacity. The sale, funded by President Trump's spending bill, aims to bypass California's sanctuary policies that limit ICE's use of private prisons, with CoreCivic, the former operator, expecting $1.1 billion in net proceeds.
- Future uncertain for Pennsylvania warehouses after ICE pivot
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has abandoned plans to convert warehouses in Pennsylvania into detention facilities, leaving local governments without tax revenue from the properties. Local officials seek payments in lieu of taxes (PILT) to offset losses, but federal agencies like the Department of Homeland Security are not authorized to provide such payments, relying instead on Congressional action.
- Lawsuit accuses Trump administration of sharing Iranian asylum seeker data
A lawsuit accuses the Trump administration's immigration agencies of sharing confidential data about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, violating regulations and endangering individuals. The filing alleges a coordinated campaign between the US and Iranian governments to identify detained Iranians and pressure them to return to Iran.
- Lawsuit says US illegally shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran
A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration's immigration agencies shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with Iran, violating regulations and endangering individuals. The complaint claims the U.S. and Iranian governments coordinated to identify detained Iranians and pressure them to return, including sharing asylum application details. Over 600 Iranians were detained in immigration custody last year, and some were deported to countries like the Central African Republic.
- Virginia joins multistate push against ICE rollback on detainee death reporting
Virginia has joined a 22-state coalition challenging a new federal policy that ends ICE investigations into deaths of detainees released from custody. The coalition, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, argues the policy weakens oversight and hides dangerous detention conditions. Virginia's ICE facilities include the Caroline and Farmville Detention Centers.
- Nearly 60 people arrested by ICE over three-day surge
Federal immigration agents arrested 57 people in Wisconsin between June 29 and July 1, sparking community unease and violent scenes. Immigration rights advocates disputed claims by the Department of Homeland Security that most detainees had criminal histories, while witnesses described arrests involving broken windows and masked agents. Galo Suárez, whose fiancée and her brother were arrested, reported violent treatment by ICE agents.
- New Yorker suing ICE after officers went to his home to warn him over criticism of agency
A New York resident is suing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after officers visited his home to deliver a warning following an email he sent criticizing the agency's leadership over its tactics in immigration raids.
- Former Afghan ally who died in ICE custody suffered an allergic reaction, death certificate says
An Afghan national who fought alongside U.S. forces died from an allergic reaction while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The death certificate states he suffered an adverse drug reaction leading to anaphylaxis and exacerbated asthma.
- Former Afghan ally who died in ICE custody suffered an allergic reaction, death certificate says
An Afghan national who fought alongside U.S. forces died from an allergic reaction in ICE custody, with his death certificate citing an adverse drug reaction leading to anaphylaxis and asthma exacerbation. His death, the first ruled an accident during Trump's second term, has sparked outrage and demands for transparency from Congress and AfghanEvac.
- Former Afghan ally who died in ICE custody suffered an allergic reaction, death certificate says
A death certificate indicates an Afghan national who fought with U.S. forces died from an allergic reaction while in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, one day after his detention.
- Former Afghan ally who died in ICE custody suffered an allergic reaction, death certificate says
An Afghan national who fought with U.S. forces died from an allergic reaction while in ICE custody. His death certificate lists anaphylaxis complicating asthma as the cause, and his family and advocates are demanding transparency after authorities withheld his autopsy report.
- ICEd Out: ‘Who holds them accountable?’ (Part 3)
Residents of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, are resisting plans for an ICE detention center due to lack of public input and concerns about accountability. The podcast 'Stories From The States' explores how the project threatens a community already impacted by unwanted industries.
- Whose America is it?
Tennessee has collaborated with the Trump White House to implement anti-immigration measures, including ICE raids, and faces criticism for modern exclusionist policies. The article contrasts historical exclusionary actions, like Andrew Jackson's treatment of Native Americans, with current legislation targeting immigrant families, despite public support for immigration.
- ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation push
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people over five days at the end of June as part of a surge in deportations under the Trump administration's agenda.
- ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation push
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 10,000 people over five days at the end of June, part of a surge in deportations under the Trump administration. The agency shifted from public arrest sweeps to quieter methods, with arrests averaging 2,000 per day. The Department of Homeland Security emphasized targeting 'criminal illegal aliens,' while ICE detention numbers rose to 39,000 in June.
- Immigrant Arrests Surge to 10,000 in 5 Days as ICE Clamps Down
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 10,000 immigrants in five days as part of a crackdown. ICE agents were patrolling a federal court building in New York.
- Local Haitians concerned after Supreme Court ruling on temporary protected status
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump Administration's decision to revoke temporary protected status for migrants from Haiti and Syria, leading to fears among local Haitians in Virginia Beach about potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
- US cooking oil market shrinking due to Ice pressures on Latino households, Mazola owner says
The US cooking oil market is shrinking due to economic and immigration enforcement pressures on Latino households, according to the owner of the Mazola brand. George Weston, CEO of Associated British Foods, stated that Hispanic consumers, major users of cooking oil, are under financial strain and facing ICE-related stress, leading to reduced sales.
- U.S. and Iran exchange fire despite ceasefire. And, Trump nominates a new head of ICE
The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend, jeopardizing their latest ceasefire. Trump nominated a former Oklahoma state trooper to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Ex-Oklahoma state trooper could be next to lead ICE
President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The nomination is pending confirmation.
- Trump taps Oklahoma law enforcement official to lead ICE
U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, an Oklahoma law enforcement official, to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer has nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience, including roles as an Oklahoma state trooper and Marine, and has worked with ICE's 287(g) program. The nomination aligns with the administration's focus on immigration enforcement, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin endorsing Schroyer's operational expertise.
- Trump nominates former Oklahoma state trooper to head ICE
President Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to direct Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The agency has not had a Senate-confirmed director since the Obama administration.
- Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director
President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper and U.S. Marine, as the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Trump described Schroyer as a 'PATRIOT' on his Truth Social platform.
- Trump names new ICE director
President Trump announced his nomination of Lance Schroyer as the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Trump commended Schroyer’s experience as a former Oklahoma state trooper and U.S. Marine, calling him a 'PATRIOT with real operational experience.'
- Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director
President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as the next ICE director. The nomination follows Todd Lyons' resignation and David Venturella's tenure as acting head. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, a former Oklahoma congressman, praised Schroyer's nomination on X.
- Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director
President Donald Trump is nominating Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- County, AG seek to block ICE from opening detention center near Gilroy
Santa Clara County and state officials are urging a judge to block the federal government from building and operating a new ICE detention center near Gilroy. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County Counsel Tony LoPresti filed a motion seeking a preliminary injunction.
- DHS puts 'sanctuary politicians' on notice after alleged park predator was released under Biden
An illegal immigrant, Moises Domingo Rico Rosales, was arrested in Virginia for alleged indecent exposure and abduction after being released in 2024 due to local officials refusing to cooperate with ICE detainers. He had previously faced drug trafficking charges in Fairfax County, which were dropped by the office of Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano, and was released under the Biden administration in 2022.
- DHS puts 'sanctuary politicians' on notice after alleged park predator was released under Biden
An illegal immigrant, Moises Domingo Rico Rosales, was arrested in Virginia for indecent exposure and attempted abduction after being released following a 2024 drug trafficking arrest due to local officials refusing to cooperate with ICE. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has lodged a detainer to prevent his release, citing sanctuary policies as a factor in his prior release.
- Rural emergency care is struggling to keep up with ICE detention demand
Rural emergency services in Pennsylvania, such as Moshannon Valley EMS, are overwhelmed by increased demand from ICE detention centers. The Moshannon Valley Processing Center, operated by Geo Group, holds nearly 1,700 detainees, leading to 43 emergency calls since October without payment from ICE. Similar strains on rural emergency care are reported in Louisiana, Georgia, Indiana, and Texas.
- Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in a setback for Trump
A judge barred the federal government from making immigration arrests at courthouses nationwide, citing inadequate justification for the policy shift under the Administrative Procedure Act. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Casey Pitts, reverses a Trump-era practice and follows a similar order in New York.
- Federal Judge Bars ICE From Making Arrests in Immigration Courts
A federal judge has prohibited ICE from making arrests in immigration courts. The article references an incident where ICE agents detained an immigrant from Guatemala outside a court hearing last July.
- New York’s mask ban for ICE agents sparks dueling suits with DOJ
New York and the Trump administration are engaged in a legal battle over New York's law banning federal agents from wearing masks during immigration enforcement. Both sides filed lawsuits in separate federal districts, with New York claiming the ban ensures public accountability and the Trump administration arguing it endangers federal officers.
- Rep. Adriano Espaillat Was Slow to Help Mahmoud Khalil. It Could Cost Him His Seat.
Rep. Adriano Espaillat faced criticism for delaying a meeting with Mahmoud Khalil, a detained activist, as challenger Darializa Avila Chevalier highlighted his perceived inaction on ICE and pro-Israel ties. The primary race intensified with significant PAC funding, pitting Espaillat against Avila Chevalier and fracturing progressive New York Democrats.
- Under Trump, ICE check-ins in Vermont have shifted
Pastor Steven Tendo attended an ICE check-in in Vermont amid increased in-person requirements under the second Trump administration. Asylum seekers and individuals with pending immigration cases in Vermont are now required to check in more frequently in person, with fewer support personnel allowed, marking a shift from prior virtual check-ins.
- 'Political stunt' prosecution of ICE agent for 'road rage' provokes heated DHS response
The Department of Homeland Security accuses Minnesota officials of staging a 'political stunt' by prosecuting ICE agent Gregory Morgan Jr. for allegedly pointing a gun at motorists during a traffic confrontation. Federal authorities argue Morgan is protected under the Supremacy Clause, while Minnesota prosecutors claim his alleged actions fell outside legitimate federal duties.
- 'Political stunt' prosecution of ICE agent for 'road rage' provokes heated DHS response
The Department of Homeland Security accuses Minnesota officials of staging a 'political stunt' by prosecuting an ICE agent, Gregory Morgan Jr., for allegedly pointing a gun at motorists during a traffic confrontation. Federal authorities argue Morgan is protected under the Supremacy Clause, while Minnesota prosecutors claim his alleged actions fell outside legitimate federal duties. The dispute centers on jurisdiction between state and federal courts.