Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

During Trump's immigration crackdown, 10 people were fatally shot by ICE officers in his second term, including Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was killed during a targeted enforcement operation along with three arrested co-workers.

A Mexican national, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston during an immigration enforcement operation. His family and a Texas congresswoman stated he had no criminal convictions and was working toward legal status, while federal officials claimed he ignored commands and rammed an ICE vehicle. The family and civil rights groups demand an independent investigation, citing distrust in ICE's account.

A Mexican national fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston had no criminal convictions and was working toward legal status in the U.S. His family and a Texas congresswoman demand an independent investigation, citing conflicting accounts of the incident. ICE claims the man ignored commands and attempted to ram their vehicle, while civil rights groups distrust ICE's handling of the case.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national with no criminal convictions, was shot and killed by an ICE officer in Houston while driving to a construction site. His family and civil rights groups demand an independent investigation, disputing ICE's claim of self-defense after a vehicle collision. Federal officials have not released video evidence of the incident.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national with no criminal convictions, was shot and killed by an ICE officer in Houston while working at a homebuilding site. His family and a Texas congresswoman dispute ICE's claim that he rammed their vehicle, demanding an independent investigation. Civil rights groups and the victim's son argue ICE cannot be trusted to investigate itself due to prior controversies.

D.C. residents oppose National Guard deployment due to safety concerns and costs, a Rochester resident sues ICE over a home visit, a fish kill in the Potomac is linked to high temperatures, two more deaths in ICE custody are reported, and D.C.'s historic preservation officer opposes an arch near Arlington National Cemetery.

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 attributes recent arrests at NYC immigration courts to security threats posed by protesters, despite a federal court order restricting such arrests to specific circumstances. The agency claims five arrests since May comply with the ruling by citing public safety risks from protests, while immigrant rights groups argue they violate the court's restrictions.

A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration shared confidential data of Iranian asylum seekers with Iran, violating regulations and endangering individuals. The complaint claims the U.S. and Iranian governments coordinated to identify and deport Iranians, including those detained in 2023, with the lawsuit seeking to halt the practice and appoint a monitor.

A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration's immigration agencies shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, violating regulations and endangering individuals. The complaint claims U.S. officials arranged meetings with Iranian representatives to coordinate deportations, including details of asylum applications involving persecution for religious conversion, sexuality, or anti-government protests.

A New York resident is suing ICE and the Department of Homeland Security, claiming officers violated his First Amendment rights by visiting his home after he sent a critical email to an ICE director. The email, which compared the director to a Nazi leader, led to a warning notice and subsequent confrontations.

Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, an Afghan national who fought alongside U.S. forces, died from an allergic reaction while in ICE custody. His death, ruled an accident, occurred after he was detained for deportation proceedings, sparking calls for transparency from advocacy groups and lawmakers.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is converting a former Big Lots distribution center in Pennsylvania into a 7,500-person ICE detention facility as part of a mass deportation initiative. Local infrastructure challenges and state government opposition have stalled the project, which is part of a broader effort to use warehouses in multiple states for immigrant detention under the Trump administration.

An Afghan national who fought with U.S. forces died from an allergic reaction while in ICE custody. His death certificate lists anaphylaxis and asthma exacerbation as causes, with toxic effects of methamphetamine and heart disease noted as contributing factors.

A Minnesota Senate committee reported that two-thirds of reviewed Medicaid providers received disenrollment notices, though officials clarified this does not confirm fraud. Brian Nicholson, running mate for Kendall Qualls, defended his Jan. 6, 2021, presence at the U.S. Capitol, stating he left when violence erupted. Qualls dismissed a critical report as a 'hit piece.' Peggy Flanagan, a U.S. Senate candidate, discussed her stance on fraud and ICE in a studio interview.

Milwaukee residents protested against ICE arrests, including the detention of Reyna Elizabeth Garcia and her brother. Local activists criticized ICE operations as violent and targeted, with claims that most arrested individuals lack criminal records.

The Los Angeles Police Department has completed its investigation into the fatal shooting of Keith Porter Jr. by off-duty ICE officer Brian Palacios on New Year’s Eve and submitted it to the District Attorney’s Office. Federal officials claim Palacios acted in self-defense, while Porter’s family’s attorney disputes this, alleging unjustified use of deadly force and pursuing a civil claim against the federal government.

Protesters gathered outside the Miramar ICE field office to decry overcrowding and overheating conditions at the facility. Immigrant rights and faith groups, including individuals like Luis Rivera and Arianne Betancourt, highlighted concerns about detainees' well-being and inhumane treatment. Weekly protests are planned to continue.

David Streever, a New York resident, received a warning from federal officers after sending an email criticizing ICE's acting director over an agent's fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good. His lawyer argued the email, which called the director a 'monstrous human being,' constitutes protected political speech under the First Amendment. Federal officers also confronted Streever at a New York hotel and later warned poll worker Paigelynne Gonyea about a social media post calling for an ICE officer's indictment.

President Donald Trump announced the nomination of a former Oklahoma state trooper and former U.S. Marine to lead the nation’s immigration enforcement agency. The individual will serve as the director of ICE.

A New York poll worker was confronted by federal officers over a social media post criticizing an ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good. The officers issued a written notice alleging a violation of federal laws against doxxing, while the worker defended her post as a First Amendment right. The incident occurred during a primary election and was recorded by a fellow poll worker.

Arizona activists in Mesa are pushing to end their city's 287(g) agreement with ICE, which allows local police to investigate citizenship status of arrested individuals. They aim to flip the city council in upcoming elections to terminate the partnership, as candidates in Mesa and other cities increasingly face immigration policy debates.

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's policy of making arrests at immigration courts nationwide, citing it as arbitrary and capricious. The policy, which began in 2021, allowed ICE to detain migrants in courthouses, a practice criticized for undermining due process. The ruling marks a legal challenge to the administration's immigration enforcement strategies.

An off-duty ICE officer, Brian Palacios, shot and killed Keith Porter Jr., an armed man, at a Northridge apartment complex on New Year's Eve. The Los Angeles Police Department's investigation into the incident remains ongoing, with no findings presented to the district attorney's office as of June 2024. Palacios, who faces a restraining order in a custody case involving his girlfriend and her ex-husband, is currently on administrative duty.

Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie questioned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's decision to relocate detainees from the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility, citing hurricane preparedness concerns. Guthrie stated the facility's structures could withstand Category 1 hurricane winds and emphasized the site's temporary nature, though he acknowledged uncertainty about future detainee transfers.

Democratic candidates for New York’s 13th Congressional district debated topics including ICE abolition, wars in Iran and Gaza, and Super PAC donations. Incumbent Adriano Espaillat and challenger Darializa Avila Chevalier accused each other of accepting money from Super PACs and wealthy donors, while discussing their endorsements and stances on issues like ICE detainments and support for political figures.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review a case involving the prolonged detention of noncitizens with criminal records and whether they are entitled to a bond hearing. The case, Genalo v. Black, centers on a legal immigrant from the Dominican Republic detained for 21 months after an assault conviction. An appeals court previously ruled that unreasonably prolonged detention requires a bond hearing with 'clear and convincing evidence' from the government.

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.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a case (Genalo v. Black) involving a legal immigrant from the Dominican Republic detained for 21 months after an assault conviction, with an appeals court ruling that prolonged detention requires a bond hearing. The Court is also considering whether the immigrant's 2020 release makes the case moot.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review a case involving the prolonged detention of noncitizens with criminal records, specifically Genalo v. Black, which concerns a legal immigrant from the Dominican Republic detained for 21 months without a bond hearing. The case centers on whether such detainees are entitled to bond hearings to assess flight risk or community danger.

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a case involving the prolonged detention of immigrants with criminal records, specifically Genalo v. Black, which concerns a legal immigrant from the Dominican Republic detained for 21 months after an assault conviction. An appeals court previously ruled that unreasonably prolonged detention requires a bond hearing where the government must demonstrate the individual is a flight risk or danger to the community.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review a case involving the prolonged detention of noncitizens with criminal records, specifically whether they are entitled to bond hearings. The case, Genalo v. Black, centers on a legal immigrant from the Dominican Republic detained for 21 months after an assault conviction. The court also questioned if the immigrant’s 2020 release renders the case moot.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a case involving the prolonged detention of noncitizens by ICE, specifically legal immigrant Genalo from the Dominican Republic, who was detained for 21 months after an assault conviction. An appeals court previously ruled that 'unreasonably prolonged' detention requires a bond hearing, but the Supreme Court questioned if the immigrant's 2020 release rendered the case moot.

A Haitian asylum seeker, Daphy Michel, died of hypothermia in Pittsburgh after being released from ICE custody. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide, citing untreated mental health issues and vulnerabilities at the time of release. Her attorney plans to sue ICE, while ICE claims no responsibility, stating she died three days after their encounter.

U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar stated that a planned immigration detention center in Socorro, Texas, will have fewer detainees than initially estimated. Escobar made the remarks after meeting with acting ICE Director David Venturella in El Paso.

A Haitian asylum seeker, Daphy Michel, died of hypothermia after being released from ICE custody in Pittsburgh. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide, citing untreated mental health issues and vulnerabilities. Her attorney plans to sue ICE, alleging failures in her care.

A Haitian asylum seeker, Daphy Michel, 31, died of hypothermia after being released from ICE custody in Pittsburgh. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide, citing untreated mental health issues and a language barrier. Her family's attorney plans to sue ICE, alleging failures in her care.

A Haitian asylum seeker, Daphy Michel, died of hypothermia after being released from ICE custody in Pittsburgh. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide, citing untreated mental health issues and vulnerabilities. Her family's attorney plans to sue ICE, alleging failures in care.

A Haitian asylum seeker, Daphy Michel, died of hypothermia after being released from ICE custody in Pittsburgh. The medical examiner ruled her death a homicide, citing untreated mental health issues and vulnerabilities. Her attorney plans to sue ICE, alleging failures in her care.

Journalists from KFF Health News discussed findings of medical neglect in ICE detention facilities and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views on antidepressants. Additional segments covered the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and public health preparations for the World Cup.