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CoreCivic, a private prison company, sold two of the largest immigration detention facilities in California to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

An Iranian American advocacy group sued the Trump administration, alleging it endangered Iranian asylum seekers by sharing confidential information with the Iranian regime, including details about their asylum applications and participation in pro-democracy protests. The lawsuit challenges the policy as a violation of confidentiality rights under the UN Convention Against Torture, with the Department of Homeland Security denying the claims and asserting compliance with consular protocols.

CoreCivic, a private prison company, sold two California immigration detention centers to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for $1.5 billion. The sale includes the Otay Mesa Detention Center and California City Detention Facility, with the federal government paying $739.2 million and $732.6 million respectively. CoreCivic will continue operating the facilities under existing contracts, though terms may change.

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.

A New York man sued the Trump administration, alleging the Department of Homeland Security violated his First Amendment rights by sending agents to his home and issuing a warning notice after he emailed ex-ICE head Todd Lyons, comparing an immigration enforcement operation to Nazi Germany. The lawsuit claims the government retaliated against his critical email by citing federal statutes related to threatening officials and sharing restricted information.

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.

Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz, pardoned Tou Lue Vang, a Laos national convicted of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in 2006, preventing his deportation. The Minnesota Board of Pardons, led by Walz, granted the pardon after the Clemency Review Commission's recommendation, sparking criticism from U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to delay converting a warehouse in Surprise into an immigration detention center until an environmental review is completed. The facility, initially intended to hold 542 detainees, will not begin operations or new construction during the delay, though some security-related work is permitted.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has paused converting a Surprise, Arizona warehouse into an ICE detention facility until an environmental review is completed. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes secured a stipulation requiring compliance with environmental laws, citing risks from a nearby chemical plant and schools.

California's Department of Motor Vehicles will share driver’s license data with a national database despite concerns from immigrant advocates that it could expose unauthorized immigrants to deportation. The state budget and legislation include oversight measures to protect data, but critics argue these safeguards are insufficient. The data sharing aims to comply with the federal REAL ID Act.

A New York City Council data analyst of Venezuelan descent, detained by ICE in January, was granted asylum in May and released on a $5,000 bond in June. The federal government has appealed his asylum status, challenging his legal right to remain in the U.S.

Investigators in Illinois recovered $1.3 million worth of stolen data center supplies, including copper wire and infrastructure equipment, from a Chicago-area truck yard. The trailers had been reported stolen in Florida and Alabama, highlighting a growing trend of cargo thieves targeting data center construction materials.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and CNN's Jake Tapper debated deportations to Haiti following a Supreme Court ruling allowing the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian immigrants. Tapper highlighted safety concerns in Haiti, citing violence and displacement, while Mullin argued TPS was not intended to be permanent and stated deportation flights could operate despite travel restrictions.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to convert an old warehouse in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, into a 7,500-person ICE detention facility. Residents of the 300-person community are divided, with some viewing the project as a workforce opportunity and others fearing economic and environmental harm.

A federal judge granted class certification to journalists and others suing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over its policy of responding to recording of agents with force during immigration enforcement protests in Southern California. The lawsuit, led by the LA Press Club and News Guild, alleges DHS treated peaceful filming as an unlawful threat, citing incidents where journalists were injured by crowd control weapons during ICE raids and subsequent crackdowns.

A poll worker in Syracuse, New York, was confronted by federal officers at a voting location over a social media post criticizing an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting. The post, which called for the officer's indictment, was cited as potential 'doxxing' by the Department of Homeland Security, though it did not include the officer's address. The incident, recorded by another poll worker, did not disrupt voting and is under review by the New York Attorney General’s Office.

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.

A poll worker in New York was confronted by federal officers during a primary election over a social media post criticizing an ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good. The officers warned her about potential federal violations related to posting information about federal law enforcement, though the post did not include the officer's address. A video of the encounter was recorded by another poll worker.

A federal judge blocked major portions of President Trump's executive order restricting voting by mail, citing constitutional overreach. The order required states to submit voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service and the Department of Homeland Security to compile citizenship data, which the judge ruled exceeded the President's authority.

A federal judge blocked major portions of President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, ruling he exceeded constitutional authority. The order required states to submit voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service and mandated the compilation of citizenship data by the Department of Homeland Security, both of which were halted by the court.

A federal judge blocked major portions of President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, ruling he exceeded constitutional authority. The order required states to submit voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service and the Department of Homeland Security to compile citizenship data, but the judge found these actions overstepped presidential powers reserved for states.

A federal judge blocked major portions of President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, ruling he exceeded constitutional authority. The decision halts requirements for states to submit voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service and stops the Department of Homeland Security from compiling voting-age citizen lists.

Orolua Eluonyechie, detained by ICE since April 2024, has not seen his son in two years and faces prolonged detention amid policy changes enabling mass deportations. Louisiana's federal courts are overwhelmed with over 1,200 habeas petitions in 2026 from detained immigrants seeking release or deportation resolution.

April McClain Delaney, a Biden administration appointee, defeated former Rep. David Trone in a costly Maryland House primary. Both candidates spent millions of their personal funds, with Delaney receiving endorsements from Democratic leaders and Trone criticizing her vote on the Laken Riley Act.

A federal appeals court allowed the Trump administration to expand a fast-track deportation process, enabling the expedited removal of non-citizens living far from the border. The ruling overturned a previous decision blocking the Department of Homeland Security's expansion of this process.

A judge has blocked the federal government from using an immigration database to check voter eligibility. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security seal is referenced in the article.

A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally modified a Homeland Security program to check for noncitizen voters, violating voter privacy. The decision criticized the federal government for trampling privacy rights and could hinder an executive order targeting mail-in voting restrictions.

A U.S. District Court Judge ruled that the Trump administration illegally modified the Homeland Security Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to check for noncitizen voters, violating voter privacy. The judge condemned the federal government for trampling citizens' privacy rights through the repurposed system, which states were pressured to use for uploading voter rolls.

A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally modified the Homeland Security Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to check for noncitizen voters, violating voter privacy. The decision condemned the federal government's actions as trampling on citizens' rights and undermining election integrity.

A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally modified the Homeland Security Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to check for noncitizen voters, violating voter privacy. The decision condemned the federal government for trampling on citizens' privacy rights through the repurposed system.

A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally modified the Homeland Security Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to check voter rolls for noncitizens, violating voter privacy. The decision condemned the federal government's actions as trampling citizens' rights and disrupting state-run election systems.

A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally reconfigured the Department of Homeland Security's SAVE program to check for noncitizen voters, violating voter privacy. The decision criticized the federal government for trampling citizens' privacy rights and undermining election integrity.

A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally overhauled a Homeland Security program called SAVE to check for noncitizen voters, violating privacy rights of millions of Americans. The decision criticized the system's use of unreliable data and halted its implementation.

A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally overhauled a Homeland Security program called SAVE to identify noncitizen voters, violating privacy rights. The ruling condemned the system's use of state voter rolls and unreliable data to threaten the right to vote.

A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally modified the Homeland Security Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to check for noncitizen voters, violating privacy rights of millions. The decision condemned federal officials for repurposing the system to access state voter rolls, which Democrats and voting groups warned could wrongly flag citizens. The ruling vacated Homeland Security notices implementing the changes.

Ricardo Parias was shot by ICE during a detention operation eight months ago. His lawyer states he remains in pain, highlighting gaps in oversight and care in DHS facilities.

A Human Rights Watch report alleges racial profiling and rights violations during an ICE surge, which the U.S. Department of Homeland Security disputes. St. Paul’s mayor addresses budget challenges, and faith/labor groups criticize the indictment of anti-ICE protesters. The Minnesota Aurora soccer team remains undefeated in their season.

A federal judge ordered ICE to release a Palestinian leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque, citing a 'substantial' free speech claim after he criticized Israel. The man, a legal permanent resident, was detained for 80 days, with the government alleging he posed a foreign policy threat, but the judge found insufficient evidence to justify his detention.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has abandoned plans to convert an industrial warehouse in Social Circle, Georgia, into a 10,000-bed immigration detention center following a lawsuit by the city. The project, part of the Trump administration’s efforts to expand detention capacity, would have significantly increased the town’s population and strained local infrastructure.

A federal judge ordered ICE to release Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, after finding he raised a 'substantial' free speech claim for supporting Palestinian rights. Sarsour, a legal permanent resident detained for 80 days, was released following a ruling that ICE failed to justify his detention or address his medical needs, including unmonitored Type 2 diabetes.