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Mexico ranked 10th globally for foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025 with $41 billion inflows, a 10.8% increase from 2024. President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed confidence in future renewal of the USMCA trade pact and announced plans for a stronger response to the death of a Mexican national in ICE custody.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire stated that Houston police officers were not involved in a fatal ICE shooting. His office is monitoring the incident but has not indicated direct involvement from local law enforcement.

The death of Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal while in ICE custody has been ruled an accident. The incident involves an Afghan individual formerly allied with U.S. forces.

ICE has issued a new wanted poster for Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Salazar and Jesus Alfredo Guzman Salazar, two remaining sons of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman-Loera, with a $10 million reward. The fugitives are charged with drug conspiracy and operating a criminal enterprise, as part of efforts to dismantle the Sinaloa Cartel's leadership.

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. The facility, operated by a private prison company, aims to address logistical challenges by housing migrants temporarily before deportation flights, but advocates warn it could lead to prolonged detentions and oversight issues.

An illegal immigrant with a criminal history allegedly rammed an ICE vehicle in Pennsylvania, prompting an agent to fire their weapon. The suspect, Clemente Lara-Hernandez, fled after crashing into a civilian vehicle and remains at large. ICE reported a significant increase in assaults and vehicular attacks against its officers nationwide.

Demonstrators are expected at the Minneapolis federal courthouse to support 15 protesters accused of conspiring to harass ICE agents and impede their operations. Federal prosecutors allege the defendants, linked to antifa groups, used Signal to coordinate actions, including staking out a federal building and disrupting ICE activities. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.

A federal judge blocked Virginia from enforcing a law prohibiting ICE agents from wearing masks during enforcement operations, siding with the Department of Justice in a dispute over federal authority. The judge ruled the law likely violates the Constitution's Supremacy Clause by regulating federal officers.

A federal judge blocked Virginia's law prohibiting ICE agents from wearing masks during enforcement operations, ruling it violates the Constitution's Supremacy Clause by regulating federal officers. The Department of Justice secured a preliminary injunction to prevent the law from taking effect while legal challenges continue.

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.

Over 100 Venezuelans recently deported from the U.S. were staying at a hotel in La Guaira when earthquakes struck, causing widespread destruction and leaving many missing. Survivors, including Lisbeth Portillo, described fleeing the rubble and seeking help after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes. The Venezuelan government reported more than 1,700 deaths, with deportees among the affected.

Over 100 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. hours before earthquakes were staying in a hotel in La Guaira when the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck, leaving many missing or injured. Survivors, including Lisbeth Portillo, described fleeing the rubble and seeking help, while the Venezuelan government reported more than 1,700 deaths. U.S. deportation flights to Venezuela resumed in February 2025 after a 13-month pause.

A nun was detained by ICE while walking to church in Texas but was later released after congressional intervention. She is part of a religious order and works as a nurse. The incident is linked to Trump's immigration policies affecting church attendance.

Trump announced his intention to nominate Lance Schroyer as the next ICE director. Schroyer has 29 years of law enforcement experience in Oklahoma and previously led a deportation campaign under an ICE-partnered program. He succeeds David Venturella, who had been serving as acting director.

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.

North Carolina legislators overrode Governor Stein's vetoes to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in education and mandate state law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration officials. The law requires state agencies to comply with ICE and offers incentives to local agencies for adherence.

A federal judge has banned ICE from arresting individuals in immigration courts, which blocks a key strategy of the Trump administration for implementing mass deportations.

Claire Valdez, a Mamdani-endorsed state assembly member, won the Democratic primary for New York’s 7th Congressional District, defeating Antonio Reynoso, Julie Won, and Vichal Kumar. Valdez, a democratic socialist, is supported by progressive figures like Hasan Piker and the Justice Democrats, and advocates for policies including abolishing ICE and expanding universal healthcare.

Eight individuals were sentenced to 450 years in prison for their involvement in an anti-ICE riot in Texas where an officer was shot in the neck. Prosecutors attributed the attack to 'Antifa Cell operatives' during the disorder.

Cook County officials are working to restrict data sharing with Appriss Insights LLC, a vendor whose contract has been criticized for potentially exposing sensitive data to ICE through third-party databases like LexisNexis. Advocates argue this creates a loophole in local sanctuary laws, as ICE accessed over 13,000 records in Cook County via LexisNexis between March and September 2021, leading to immigration enforcement actions.

ICE is transferring detainees from the Krome Detention Center in west Miami-Dade County due to nearby wildfires. The evacuation, initiated over the weekend as a precaution, has moved detainees to other ICE facilities with no reported incidents. Two fires, Quarry 2 and the Well Fire, remain mostly contained but prompted an ongoing air quality alert in Miami-Dade.

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's subpoenas of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials, ruling the effort aimed to 'harass and retaliate' against them for refusing to assist federal immigration enforcement. The judge found no credible link between the requested records and potential criminal violations, emphasizing Minnesota's right to decline aiding federal immigration law enforcement.

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.

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.

Federal prosecutors in Minnesota charged 15 individuals with conspiring to impede immigration enforcement efforts, including through blockades and surveillance of ICE agents. The charges follow a Trump administration crackdown dubbed Operation Metro Surge, which targeted fraud in the Somali community and sparked widespread protests.

Maria Celeste, an asylum-seeking immigrant, and her fiancé Antony, a detained Honduran citizen, face family separation after Border Patrol arrested Antony during a routine commute. Antony, detained at Adams County Correctional Center, is challenging his incarceration through a habeas corpus petition, arguing it violates his due process rights.

A live explosive device was discovered near a Cleveland Homeland Security office in Brooklyn Heights, prompting mass evacuations of at least seven nearby buildings. The FBI and ATF are investigating the incident, which occurred in an office complex housing ICE and other government agencies. No injuries were reported.

A woman from Haiti seeking asylum in the U.S. died from hypothermia days after her release from federal custody. The death was ruled a homicide by a Pennsylvania county medical examiner's office.

Ariana Grande criticized Trump's White House for using her song in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) video, calling it 'heinous'. The incident involves the unauthorized use of her music in a government-produced ICE video.

The Justice Department sued Virginia over two laws requiring federal agents to remove masks and display identifying information, claiming they violate the Constitution and threaten officer safety. The lawsuit names Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, Attorney General Jay Jones, and Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano, who supported laws set to take effect in July.

Florida immigration arrests have surged under Trump's second term, with 347 state and local agencies, including the Florida National Guard and Fish and Wildlife, participating in the crackdown. Nearly 39,000 immigrants were arrested in Florida from January 20, 2025, to March 11, 2026, compared to 11,088 during the same period under Biden.

A federal report found mismanagement at Texas's Camp East Montana ICE facility led to unsafe conditions, three detainee deaths, and $11.5 million spent on services before detainees were held there. Issues included inadequate medical care, security lapses like a lost firearm, and a tuberculosis outbreak due to flawed screening.

Federal immigration agents crashed into a car during a high-speed chase in Dunning, detaining an older man. A witness reported seeing three unmarked SUVs with agents in vests labeled 'Customs Enforcement,' 'ICE,' and 'police' involved in the incident. The neighborhood resident expressed concern over aggressive driving in a residential area with young children.

An anti-Trump group returned to Pearl River, Louisiana, months after facing counter-protesters and heavy law enforcement during a February 2026 demonstration. The group, motivated by concerns over Trump's policies and the 2025 Border Patrol surge in New Orleans, previously protested a local 287(g) task force agreement with ICE, leading to arrests in January 2026. Pearl River, a conservative area with 88% of votes for Trump in 2024, remains a challenging location for the progressive activists.

Democrats Maxwell Frost and Richard Blumenthal introduced the 'Right to Record' Act to protect individuals filming federal law enforcement operations, including ICE agents, and allow legal action if rights are violated. The bill aims to prevent officers from obstructing recording, retaliating against recorders, or using surveillance to identify them, following incidents where federal agents clashed with protesters and faced First Amendment lawsuits.

Clashes between anti-ICE protesters and law enforcement outside New Jersey's Delaney Hall detention center have resulted in over 80 arrests. Detainees allege poor living conditions, including moldy food and overcrowded cells, while the Trump administration and facility operators deny these claims. Protests intensified after a hunger strike launched by detainees, with demonstrators blocking vehicle access and using makeshift shields.

Clashes between ICE agents, GEO Security Group staff, and protesters erupted outside the Delaney Hall immigrant detention center in Newark, NJ, as demonstrators supported detainees on a hunger strike. A photographer was struck by a security staff driver's vehicle during the unrest, which followed a curfew lifted by Mayor Ras Baraka.

Burlington Police Department reported no excessive force during a March 11 ICE raid in South Burlington, but the city's Police Commission disputed key claims. Over 100 complaints were filed, and a City Attorney review found no violation of Vermont's Fair and Impartial Policing policy, conflicting with the Commission's assertion that police supported an unlawful federal action.

Cochise County law enforcement agencies will adopt iris-scanning technology used by ICE, facilitated by BI² Technologies. The company secured a $10 million ICE contract for its I.R.I.S. software and offers mobile iris scanning. Cochise County has a 287(g) agreement with ICE for deportation-related operations.

The Senate begins voting on a $70 billion bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years, with Democrats attempting to block it by proposing amendments, including eliminating a controversial settlement fund. Republicans are using procedural tactics to bypass filibuster requirements, but face challenges from both Democrats and Trump's conflicting statements about the settlement fund's status.