Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Newly released emails show that U.S. immigration officials worked with Iranian officials to arrange for over 100 Iranians to be deported on multiple flights in late 2025 and early 2026. The correspondence indicates that ICE officials made changes to deportation lists after receiving requests from the Iranian Embassy. This cooperation marks a departure from U.S. practices of welcoming Iranian dissidents, despite significant criticism concerning human rights.

Probation officers in a southwestern Idaho county compiled a list of foreign-born people on probation for federal immigration authorities, even though they did not verify if individuals were illegally present in the U.S. The process involved coordination between the department and ICE’s Boise office in Canyon County. Critics fear that this compilation could lead to the detention of legally present noncitizens, calling the effort an "invasion of privacy."

A Christian nationalist protest led by Jan. 6 rioter Jake Lang occurred in Dearborn in front of the Henry Ford Centennial Library. During a city council meeting, Lang accused Muslim people of looking to outbreed white people and steal wealth. The protest gathered roughly 2,000 protestors and counterprotesters whose diametrically opposed chants were separated by police in riot gear.

New polling results show that despite reports of a shift in how the deportation campaign is being conducted, half of Americans still view the mass deportation strategy as too aggressive. Non-MAGA voters were significantly more likely than MAGA voters to say the campaign is too aggressive. This persistent negative sentiment highlights vulnerabilities for Republicans regarding their immigration policy.

The Justice Department aims to reinstate criminal smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia following a previous dismissal by a federal judge in Tennessee. Simultaneously, Abrego Garcia is facing separate legal action in Maryland federal court regarding potential deportation to Liberia.

Federal agents secretly spied on protesters and progressive groups during Operation Metro Surge, according to documents filed in a federal case. The surveillance efforts included recording conversations, infiltrating Signal chats, and obtaining financial records from organizations like the Service Employees International Union using administrative subpoenas. A defense attorney argued that this broad collection of private records violates both the First Amendment and organizational privacy rights.

Haitian immigrants in Brooklyn learned safety techniques for an Immigrant Resource Fair regarding potential ICE visits. Separately, dozens of Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were required by the Department of Homeland Security to accept ankle monitors even before losing their Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Advocates describe this monitoring practice as 'theater' because it is typically reserved for individuals with criminal records.

New court filings are raising questions about federal surveillance conducted on Minnesotans. These allegations concern monitoring of activists and labor unions during Operation Metro Surge. The reported surveillance was allegedly carried out by undercover DHS agents who monitored protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Mayor Jacob Frey proposed a $2.3 million budget that includes an 11.3% property tax increase, while several Minnesota cities are canceling contracts with Flock Safety. Concerns arose regarding ICE's shock gloves after a lawsuit alleged a death in Richmond, Kentucky. Furthermore, Keith Ellison and John Choi filed lawsuits against two Somali gangs concerning the State Fair.

Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned Immigration and Customs Enforcement regarding its proposed purchase of 'C-T-G 5 Gloves.' The gloves are described as a device for generating low output voltage emitter, and they are also referred to as electric shock gloves.

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeated Rep. Angie Craig for the DFL Party’s nomination in the race for retiring Sen. Tina Smith’s seat. During the campaign, Flanagan distanced herself from her former running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, regarding allegations of fraud. The election highlighted issues like affordability and raised questions about Craig’s vote supporting the Laken Riley Act concerning immigration enforcement.

Federal contract documents reveal that the Department of Homeland Security awarded a $63 million contract to Koniag Government Services to operate an ICE call center in Adams, Tennessee. The planned facility intends to function round-the-clock to support local law enforcement and assist in locating unaccompanied migrant children. However, local leaders expressed skepticism regarding the plan, questioning the town's infrastructure capacity.

Private prison operator CoreCivic reported a significant revenue jump fueled by contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which led to revenue increasing over 50% from ICE alone. The company also earned $2.2 billion through real estate sales to the federal government, including deals with the Department of Homeland Security. Critics have condemned these profits, stating that federal contracts now account for more than half of CoreCivic’s overall revenue.

The Senate passed a bipartisan bill funding the government through December 11 at current levels, thus placing pressure on the House to prevent an October shutdown. While both chambers passed differing stopgap measures, the legislation spurred conflict over federal grants and provisions impacting agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol. Lawmakers expressed deep disagreements with the proposed grant rules and specific agency funding limits.

Democratic senators are rallying behind Abdul El-Sayed in the race against Mike Rogers. While some lawmakers expressed confidence in his win, many were hesitant to defend his more radical policies, which include calls for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement and supporting Medicare for all. Sen. Mark Warner was noted as disagreeing with some of El-Sayed's progressive policies.

Haitian immigrants in Ohio are reportedly being required to report to appointments and accept ankle monitors by the Department of Homeland Security, a practice many advocates consider 'theater' and devastating. This electronic monitoring is typically used for those with criminal records or missed court appearances, making its use for those who previously held legal status a departure from standard practice. The situation arose after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians.

Haitians in Maryland’s Eastern Shore face fear and uncertainty after Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was ended, leading to canceled community events and reduced church attendance. Many Haitian residents, integral to the region’s economy, now choose between illegal work in the U.S. or returning to Haiti amid gang violence and poverty. The local church’s pastor urges compassion from President Donald Trump, while some community members demand an end to ICE enforcement.

The Haitian community in Maryland’s Eastern Shore faces fear and uncertainty as Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians ends, leading to canceled events and reduced church attendance. Many Haitians, who work in agriculture and poultry plants, now risk deportation or returning to Haiti, which is plagued by violence and poverty. The local church pastor urges the Trump administration to show compassion while Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforces stricter measures.

Nearly 800 rural law enforcement agencies use Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs), with 80% using Flock Safety cameras. Critics argue these tools violate privacy, as Flock's AI-enabled systems collect sensitive data and are used for purposes like tracking individuals and aiding ICE. The American Civil Liberties Union highlights concerns about expansive surveillance capabilities.

A third detainee died at Delaney Hall, an ICE detention facility in New Jersey, after the agency changed its reporting method for detainee deaths. Rep. Rob Menendez revealed the death, which occurred in late July, alongside details about two prior deaths at the facility. ICE and GEO Group, which operates Delaney Hall, confirmed the information during an unannounced oversight visit.

Ex-Army private Andrew Arrabaca was indicted on an arson charge after setting off an incendiary device outside a Manhattan federal building that houses an immigration court. He has a history of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity.

Andrew Arrabaca, a former Army private, is indicted on an arson charge for setting off an incendiary device outside a Manhattan federal building that houses an immigration court. The incident is linked to his history of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity.

Andrew Arrabaca set off an incendiary device outside a Manhattan federal building housing an immigration court, leading to an arson charge. The suspect has a history of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity.

Andrew Arrabaca, an ex-Army private, was indicted on an arson charge after setting off an incendiary device outside a Manhattan federal building housing an immigration court. He has a history of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity.

Salah Sarsour, a U.S. legal permanent resident and Palestinian mosque leader, is fighting deportation ordered by the Trump administration, citing Israeli convictions from the 1980s and '90s. His attorney argues the Israeli convictions resulted from coerced confessions and lack evidence of terrorism ties. Testimonies detail mistreatment in Israeli custody and link his case to recent arrests of U.S. residents supporting Palestinians since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023.

A University of Maryland pharmacy instructor who recently received a 'teacher of the year' award was detained by ICE at Dallas-Fort Worth airport for overstaying his visa, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

A federal judge temporarily blocked New York from enforcing a law requiring federal immigration agents to unmask, citing constitutional supremacy clause and intergovernmental immunity doctrines. The ruling also upheld a New York law banning 287(g) agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

CoreCivic has secured a five-year federal contract with ICE to reopen the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota, as an immigrant detention center holding up to 1,600 detainees. The $75 million annual contract aligns with the Trump administration's efforts to expand detention capacity for increased deportations, with operations expected to start in late 2024 and reach full capacity by 2027.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin urged governors to cooperate with federal immigration arrests of individuals with criminal convictions who lack legal citizenship status. He emphasized collaboration to enable safer, lower-profile deportations and cited Oklahoma's cooperation as an example, where 76 of 77 counties work with federal authorities on immigration removals.

The Democratic primary in Michigan pits progressive Abdul El-Sayed against moderate Haley Stevens, with the outcome potentially affecting the Democrats' must-hold Senate seat. The race highlights the party's ideological divide between left-wing and establishment factions.

A 41-year-old Salvadoran man, Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, died at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey, following a medical emergency. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed his death in a statement provided through NewsNation.

A man named Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, died after a medical emergency at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He had been detained at the facility.

The Senate advanced a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown, passing a procedural vote 89-4. The bill would fund federal agencies through Dec. 11 with some exceptions and includes provisions restricting the Trump administration's plan for political appointees and new funding for Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Senate and House versions differ, creating potential conflict ahead of the fiscal year-end shutdown deadline.

David Venturella, acting director of ICE, informed Sen. Elizabeth Warren that he has divested his Geo Group stocks and recused himself from detention-related contracts. The letter to Warren did not provide details on ICE's contracting process.

A detainee at Delaney Hall ICE detention center has died, confirmed by New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim's office through ICE's field office. Advocacy groups identified the individual as Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo, though officials did not confirm the identity.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions reached a record high in July during President Trump's second term, according to internal agency data. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reported the findings.

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is urging Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to sign extradition papers for an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent charged in a non-fatal shooting in north Minneapolis.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund after Republican senators threatened to block his nomination for permanent attorney general. The order retains a retroactive immunity declaration for Trump and his family, while Trump announced new Iran war talks and a decline in public approval of his immigration approach despite strong Republican support.

A new AP-NORC poll shows immigration remains a stronger issue for President Donald Trump among Republicans than the economy or Iran, despite a 10-point decline in overall U.S. adult approval of his immigration handling. While 39% of U.S. adults approve of Trump's immigration approach, 8 in 10 Republicans still support it, though fewer than 20% of Republicans believe he has 'gone too far' on immigration enforcement.

Detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reached a monthly record high for the second Trump administration in July, according to internal agency data obtained by CBS News. The increase coincided with ICE expanding its immigration crackdown.