U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a man in Houston after he allegedly attempted to evade arrest by driving toward the officer during an operation. Authorities stated the incident occurred on Tuesday.

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a man in Houston after he attempted to evade arrest in his vehicle during an enforcement operation. The incident occurred on Tuesday.

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national living in the U.S. without legal permission, during an enforcement operation in Houston. The FBI is investigating the incident, which occurred after Araujo allegedly ignored commands to stop and attempted to ram an agent. Rep. Sylvia Garcia called for an independent investigation into the event.

ICE agents fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a vehicle stop in Houston as part of a targeted enforcement operation. ICE described him as a Mexican national and 'illegal alien' who attempted to evade arrest.

ICE agents fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston during a vehicle stop, according to an ICE statement. The agency described him as a Mexican national and 'illegal alien' who evaded arrest during a 'targeted enforcement operation.' His son stated the man was looking to hire workers at the time.

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston after he attempted to evade arrest and rammed an ICE vehicle. The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential assault on a federal law enforcement officer, while Rep. Sylvia Garcia called for an independent review. The incident is part of a pattern of fatal shootings by federal officers during immigration enforcement operations.

Volunteers in Louisiana's Latino communities continue delivering food and essentials to over 100 families affected by immigration enforcement raids, despite ongoing fears of ICE arrests. The efforts began after Operation Catahoula Crunch, a surge of Border Patrol agents in the New Orleans area, which disrupted businesses and families.

The Department of Homeland Security criticized Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger for allowing a twice-deported illegal immigrant, Juan Arevalo Mendez, to be charged with rape and abduction in Fairfax County. DHS called Virginia a 'hotbed of illegal alien crime' and urged local officials not to release Mendez, who has a history of violent offenses and drug crimes.

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.

The Trump administration plans to open a 528-bed ICE facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, near an airport to expedite deportations of migrant families and unaccompanied children. The facility, operated by a private prison company, aims to address logistical challenges but has drawn concerns from immigration advocates about prolonged detentions and oversight.

Seven FIU students were reprimanded for wearing anti-ICE t-shirts during a university event, claiming the university violated their First Amendment rights. The university asserts they followed policies regarding student conduct, requiring the students to record videos about the alleged violations to register for classes.

David Streever, a U.S. citizen, sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after federal officers visited his home in response to an email he sent to ICE's former acting director. The email, sent after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Good during a protest, criticized the director as 'a monstrous human being' and compared him to a Nazi leader. Streever claims his First Amendment rights were violated, and his case is supported by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.

A U.S. citizen in upstate New York sued ICE after federal officers visited his home following an email he sent to the agency's one-time head. The lawsuit claims the visit violated his free speech rights.

David Streever, a U.S. citizen, sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after federal officers visited his home in June to deliver a warning over an email he sent to ICE's former acting director. The email, sent in January, criticized Todd Lyons for the agency's handling of an incident where an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Good during a demonstration. Streever's lawsuit claims the agency violated his First Amendment rights, with his legal team arguing the email was protected political speech.

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.

Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, an Afghan asylum seeker, died at Parkland Hospital less than 24 hours after being taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents outside his home. Dallas County has blocked the release of his autopsy report.

Pontiac's Latino community faces a surge in immigration arrests, with over 400 residents detained since 2025. Elida Reyes and Alexis Huyck of the advocacy group Community Aid For Empowerment (CAFE) document arrests, provide support to affected families, and report heightened ICE activity near public spaces. The arrests have caused widespread fear, described as 'self-imposed house arrest,' with many detainees facing deportation despite having legal status.

A New York resident sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over free speech grounds, claiming federal officers were sent to his home after he sent a critical email to the agency’s former head.

A New York resident sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after federal officers visited his home in response to a critical email he sent to the agency's former acting director. The email, which referenced a Nazi leader and called the director a 'monstrous human being,' led to a warning from ICE. The lawsuit claims First Amendment violations, and another individual was similarly warned for online criticism of ICE.

A New York resident sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over federal officers visiting his home with a warning related to a critical email he sent to ICE's former acting director. The email, referencing a Nazi leader, called the director a 'monstrous human being' and was claimed to violate his First Amendment rights. Federal agents also attempted to confront him at a New York City hotel.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) historically considered military service a mitigating factor in enforcement actions, but veterans' advocates report this approach has changed under the Trump administration. Noncitizen veterans and active service members are now affected by stricter immigration enforcement.

The Trump administration plans to open a 528-bed ICE facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, near an airport to streamline deportations of migrant families and unaccompanied children. Advocates criticize the facility, expressing concerns about prolonged detentions and oversight, while ICE describes it as a short-term 'staging area' operated by a private prison company.

The Trump administration plans to open a 528-bed ICE facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, near an airport to streamline deportations of migrant families and unaccompanied children. Advocates warn of potential prolonged detentions and oversight issues, while ICE claims the 'staging area' will hold individuals for only a few days. The facility will be operated by a nonprofit arm of private prison contractor LaSalle Corrections.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, Elon Musk, and 'supremacy' in a speech during the America 250 event. He praised immigrants, invoked the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and highlighted wealth inequality and monopolies in the U.S.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and Elon Musk during an immigration-themed America 250 speech, highlighting wealth inequality and the contributions of immigrants. He referenced the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the struggles of immigrants, including riots and sweatshop fires, while addressing the nation's founding ideals.

A U.S. appeals court ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot detain immigrants for more than 90 days without allowing them to seek bond during deportation proceedings. The 2-1 decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals cited constitutional due process protections, affecting detained immigrants in Texas and Louisiana. The Department of Homeland Security disagreed with the ruling, while migrant advocates praised the court's recognition of constitutional rights.

A U.S. appeals court ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot detain immigrants for more than 90 days without bond during deportation proceedings. The 2-1 decision by the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals cited constitutional due process protections, affecting states like Texas and Louisiana. The Department of Homeland Security disputes the ruling, claiming its legal position on mandatory detention remains valid.

A federal judge ruled that Philadelphia cannot ban U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from wearing masks or using unmarked vehicles. The city council had passed a law requiring ICE agents to display badges, but Judge Chad F. Kenney stated the legislation violated the Constitution by interfering with federal agency operations.

A federal judge criticized the government's portrayal of an ICE arrest in Nebraska, calling it a misrepresentation, and sentenced Gabriel Hurtado-Cariaco to 14 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to assaulting a federal officer. The judge acknowledged discrepancies in the government's account, citing bystander videos contradicting ICE's claims, and prosecutors dropped additional charges as part of a plea agreement.

An interfaith vigil at Philadelphia’s Christ Church called for an end to ICE raids, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. Attendees condemned President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement policies, with Rev. Alisa Wailoo and other clergy members organizing the event and weekly protests outside the Philadelphia ICE Field Office.

ICE made 10,000 arrests in five days amid a Supreme Court decision upholding birthright citizenship. Republican President Donald Trump urged Congress to amend the Constitution to end birthright citizenship, while agitators protested ICE operations, including at the Delaney Hall facility in Newark, organized by groups like the ACLU and Democratic Socialists of America.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted over 10,000 arrests in five days following a Supreme Court ruling that upheld birthright citizenship. The decision rejected efforts to end automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented parents, prompting ICE to intensify operations using funds from the One Big Beautiful Bill. Protests against ICE detention conditions and policies have escalated, including a violent clash at the Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark.

Linda Yang refused to let ICE agents take her husband Zong in front of their youngest children, negotiating a one-day delay before his deportation to Laos. Zong was later deported due to a past felony burglary conviction, leaving Linda as a single mother raising their five sons in South St. Paul.

A federal judge blocked Virginia's law prohibiting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from wearing masks and requiring visible badges, ruling the law likely violates federal preemption under the intergovernmental immunity doctrine and supremacy clause. The Justice Department argued the law endangers federal employees, while Virginia's attorney general stated the law aims to ensure transparency and public safety.

A second New York resident says federal officers have served him with a warning about online activity that criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The incident involves a New York resident and federal law enforcement.

Two upstate New York residents received warnings from federal officers over online criticisms of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). David Streever, who called ICE's acting director a 'monstrous human being' in an email, and Paigelynne Gonyea, who posted about an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting, both faced confrontations by federal agents. ICE declined to comment, citing an ongoing investigation.

The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville condemned the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention of a nun during her walk to Mass. Bishop Daniel E. Flores described the incident as 'wildly disturbing.'

Sister Leticia Ugboaja, a Roman Catholic nun, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while walking to Our Lady of Sorrows church in McAllen, Texas. She was released after members of Congress intervened.

President Donald Trump has nominated former Oklahoma state trooper Richard 'Lance' Schroyer to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency tasked with carrying out mass deportation campaigns. Schroyer’s nomination follows a Supreme Court decision allowing deportation of 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, and requires Senate confirmation. He has nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience and worked with Oklahoma's 287g program to assist federal immigration enforcement.

A nun and registered nurse in Texas was briefly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while walking to Sunday Mass. Community members highlighted her compassion and service, and she was later released.