Immigration enforcement

More than a dozen states have enacted laws designed to keep ICE away from schools, but an incident in Baltimore showed limits on local authority when confronting federal enforcement. During one such incident, ICE agents arrested Jesus Acevedo Sanchez and detained his wife near Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School. However, a federal judge later ordered the release of Sanchez, ruling that the agents did not have probable cause for the arrest.

Minnesota primaries are testing the direction of both Democratic and Republican parties, with voters weighing party directions in statewide races on Tuesday. Peggy Flanagan, the state lieutenant governor, faces Angie Craig, a US representative, for the Democratic bid for US Senate. This race has been highlighted by concerns regarding immigration enforcement in the state, which experienced deaths involving immigration agents during a winter surge.

Trump officials face pressure to deport Haitians after a Supreme Court win concerning the T.P.S. Program. Additionally, some supporters of President Trump view Markwayne Mullin, identified as the homeland security secretary, as being soft on immigration enforcement.

The Farmfest gubernatorial debate featured Amy Klobuchar and three GOP candidates, discussing topics like fraud, property taxes, and immigration enforcement. This debate was the last public forum before the primary election on Tuesday.

A group of states is challenging a Trump administration rule requiring them to collect private data from TANF recipients, including Social Security numbers and immigration status. The states argue the rule exceeds federal oversight authority, violates privacy laws, and undermines a program aiding 2.4 million people. The administration claims the data is needed to prevent fraud, but critics say it targets immigrants.

Latino voters in Texas may influence key races as Democrats and Republicans compete for their support. Conversations at the UnidosUS conference in Austin highlighted frustrations over rising housing costs, food prices, and immigration enforcement.

46 Democrats supported the Laken Riley Act, a law requiring federal law enforcement to detain and deport immigrants charged with nonviolent crimes. Some Democrats now face political backlash in primary elections, with opponents criticizing the vote as aligning with Trump's immigration agenda.

The Senate is advancing a bipartisan stopgap funding bill to keep federal agencies operational through December, setting up a potential conflict with the House in September. The bill includes provisions blocking President Trump's plan to appoint political officials for grant approvals and avoids new funding for immigration enforcement, while omitting requested military boosts. Senate leaders aim to pass the measure before recess, with House lawmakers needing to decide whether to accept the Senate's version or pursue their own.

South Africa is experiencing a workforce decline due to the departure of thousands of foreign workers following xenophobic attacks, anti-migrant protests, and stricter immigration enforcement. The exodus has left employers short-handed.

A witness to a fatal ICE shooting in Houston was released from immigration detention after disputing the Trump administration's account of the incident. The shooting occurred when a van was stopped by unmarked ICE vehicles, resulting in the death of the van's driver, who had lived in the U.S. for 35 years and was close to legal status.

Immigration advocates in South Florida are protesting increased ICE enforcement targeting the Haitian community following the end of temporary protected status. Activists gathered in Miramar to criticize Miami city leaders for policies they claim separate families and criminalize immigrant communities, with Thomas Kennedy of the Florida Immigrant Coalition highlighting a nationwide rise in immigration enforcement operations.

Fluviano, a Guatemalan student in an English language development class, faces disruptions in his education due to threats of deportation and federal policy changes. The Trump administration's immigration enforcement and cuts to English learner support programs are creating an unstable environment for students like him.

US immigration enforcement faces tension between Trump's policies and public backlash. Killings by ICE agents have reduced voter support, yet the White House continues to prioritize deportation policies.

VTDigger is hiring two paid fall reporting interns for the Jim Welch Internship Program, starting September 8 and ending January 8. The interns will focus on breaking news and general assignment reporting, with past interns producing impactful stories on topics like license plate surveillance, immigration enforcement, and Vermont's dairy industry.

More than 24 states sued the Trump administration for requiring compliance with election and immigration policies to receive disaster funding, arguing the conditions violate the Administrative Procedure Act and the Constitution's spending clause. The lawsuit challenges Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security policies that allow funding termination for noncompliance, with states facing potential losses of billions in aid.

In June, over 43,000 immigrants were detained by ICE, marking the highest monthly total since the enforcement crackdown began. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported continued detention efforts through less-publicized enforcement surges.

Florida's emergency fund spent $564 million (63%) on immigration enforcement in the fiscal year 2025-2026, exceeding all other emergency missions combined. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund, originally intended for disasters, was redirected for immigration efforts, including facilities like 'Alligator Alcatraz' and 'Deportation Depot.'

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have killed 22 people during President Donald Trump’s second term, with 19 incidents occurring during traffic stops. Recent cases include the deaths of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine and Alex Pretti in Minnesota, prompting calls for investigations and a temporary pause in vehicle-related enforcement that Trump reversed. Congressional Republicans allocated $175 billion for immigration enforcement, and an ACLU report identified 432 incidents of misconduct by agents.

The July 19, 2026, edition of At Issue covers primary elections for governor and U.S. Senate in Minnesota. Democratic Senate candidate Angie Craig discusses immigration enforcement, Israel, and healthcare reform in an interview. President Donald Trump endorsed MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in the Republican governor race.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have killed 22 people during President Donald Trump's second term, with 19 incidents occurring during traffic stops. The most recent fatality was 25-year-old Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a legal immigrant in Maine, prompting a temporary pause in traffic stop enforcement that Trump reversed. Congressional Republicans allocated $175 billion for immigration enforcement, and the ACLU reported 432 incidents of force or threats by agents across eight states.

Federal immigration officers in the U.S. have killed 22 people during traffic stops since January 2025, including 25-year-old Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a Colombian national with legal work authorization, shot by ICE agents in Maine. President Trump ordered continued vehicle-related enforcement after a temporary pause, despite calls for an independent investigation and an ACLU report documenting 432 incidents of misconduct by immigration agents.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have killed 22 people during President Donald Trump's second term, with 19 incidents involving traffic stops. The most recent fatality, Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a legal immigrant in Maine, occurred amid heightened scrutiny of vehicle-related enforcement. Congressional Republicans allocated over $250 billion to fund immigration enforcement, and an ACLU report identified 432 incidents of force or threats by agents across eight states.

South Burlington Deputy Police Chief Sean Briscoe's body camera footage captured his experience during a tense standoff between law enforcement and protesters outside a Vermont home raided by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The footage, part of over 100 hours released by local and state police, reveals mundane police interactions alongside public anger directed at officers, highlighting the complex dynamics of immigration enforcement and community tensions.

A new ACLU report documents widespread use of force by ICE officers, including pushing, tackling, and using weapons like chemical irritants and tasers. The analysis covers over 1,200 immigration enforcement operations across eight states from January 2025 to the end of 2025, finding nearly a third involved force or threats of force.

An ex-ICE attorney explains protocols for officers when drivers refuse to stop. An immigration officer shot and killed a person in a moving vehicle during an enforcement operation in southern Maine.

A 28-year-old man died after fleeing from federal immigration officials in Florida and being struck by a semi truck. The incident occurred during an encounter with Homeland Security Investigations agents in St Augustine, marking the third immigration enforcement-related death in a week.

The shooter in a fatal Maine incident was a new recruit to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), who was hired from the Department of Veterans Affairs Police. ICE suspended vehicle stops nationwide after the shooting, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and acting ICE director David Venturella endorsing the decision. A second fatal vehicle-stop shooting occurred in Houston.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) suspended vehicle stops related to immigration enforcement following two fatal shootings during stops in Texas and Maine. The policy change occurred after an ICE officer killed a driver in Biddeford, Maine, prompting a response from the US Department of Homeland Security.

Minnesota prosecutors obtained withheld evidence in the investigation into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during anti-immigration enforcement protests. The evidence includes hard drives, body camera videos, and Good's car, which was previously withheld by federal officials for over half a year.

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development reported 75,000 workers used the state’s paid family leave program in its first six months, though some faced approval or payment issues. A voter registration audit found the system generally sound but noted some counties missed required steps, with Republican leaders highlighting concerns and Secretary of State Steve Simon asserting compliance.

Texas Hispanics who previously supported Trump are shifting toward Democrats due to immigration enforcement impacts on businesses. A new poll shows one in five Hispanic business owners in Texas experienced employee deportations, with seven in ten citing economic harm from Trump’s policies. Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton among Hispanic voters in the U.S. Senate race.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican builder in Houston, was fatally shot by an ICE officer during a pursuit by unmarked vehicles. The incident has sparked public outrage and calls for an independent investigation, with the family disputing ICE's claim of self-defense and stating he was close to obtaining legal status.

The Boys’ Club of New York, a 150-year-old organization, provides after-school and weekend activities to around 2,500 boys from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds, aiming to support their mental health through a time-tested approach. Many participants face challenges such as living in single-parent households or encountering immigration enforcement threats.

Community organizations, attorneys, and elected leaders in Chicago and its suburbs have reported and criticized a renewed increase in immigration enforcement activity. The groups denounced the heightened enforcement efforts across the region.

A Houston man was fatally shot by a federal immigration officer during an enforcement operation, marking at least the eighth death during the Trump administration's immigration campaign. The incident sparked criticism from immigrant rights groups and calls for an independent investigation. Previous fatal encounters, including a 2025 traffic stop in Texas and a 2024 protest in Minneapolis, have raised questions about federal officers' accounts due to conflicting video evidence.

State College borough council passed an ordinance prohibiting employees from assisting immigration enforcement agencies unless required by law or court order. The measure aims to establish the community as welcoming and was approved unanimously following recent ICE detentions.

A top California federal prosecutor was forced to resign by Trump amid allegations of ICE-related deception angering a city. A former California prosecutor seeking political office faces criticism for past immigration enforcement support.

The Supreme Court justices handled significant emergency docket cases during last summer's recess, addressing requests from the Trump administration to reduce the federal workforce, terminate grants, and alter immigration enforcement. This activity led to tensions among justices, including public criticism from Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson, raising concerns about long-term effects on court dynamics.

The Los Angeles Dodgers donated $1.1 million to pro-immigration groups in 2025 following federal immigration enforcement in Los Angeles. The team previously issued a false statement claiming they denied ICE agents access to Dodger Stadium parking, which was later debunked by ICE. The donation was made to organizations including the California Community Foundation and Labor Community Services.

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials, ruling the effort was to 'harass and retaliate' against them for not assisting in immigration enforcement. The judge found no valid criminal investigation basis for the subpoenas, which sought records related to a 2023 immigration operation in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.