US Department of Homeland Security
Coverage of US Department of Homeland Security in the Nexus archive.
- Family visitation partly restored at New Jersey ICE facility after week of protests
Family visitation at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in New Jersey is being partially restored after a week of protests triggered by a detainee hunger strike. Governor Mikie Sherrill and US Homeland Security confirmed the restoration, but families received conflicting information about who would be allowed to visit. An overnight curfew was also imposed in the blocked-off area including the facility.
- Family visitation partly restored at New Jersey ICE facility after week of protests
Family visitation at New Jersey's Delaney Hall immigration detention center is being partially restored after a week of protests sparked by a detainee hunger strike. Governor Mikie Sherrill and the US Department of Homeland Security confirmed the restoration, though families received conflicting information about who would regain visitation rights. Local officials also imposed an indefinite overnight curfew near the facility.
- Canadian noncitizen accused of illegally voting in federal and state elections
Sunny Manhertz, a Canadian noncitizen and lawful permanent US resident, is accused of illegally voting in multiple federal and state elections while lying about his citizenship status. He allegedly cast ballots in various local, state, primary, and federal elections from 2008 to 2024. Manhertz faces up to six years in prison.
- Border Patrol chief Mike Banks resigns in latest Trump immigration shakeup
US Department of Homeland Security experiences high-profile departures, including Border Patrol chief Mike Banks and Todd Lyons. Kristi Noem also departs. The shakeup is part of Trump's immigration changes.
- Immigrants Detained in Chicago Military-Style Raid Seek Millions in Damages
A military-style raid by the US Department of Homeland Security in a Chicago apartment complex resulted in physical injuries and emotional trauma to 17 men, women, and children, who are now seeking millions in damages. The raid was part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Chicago. The detainees allege that federal agents caused brutal detention and financial loss without warrants.
- DHS Plans Experiment Running ‘Reconnaissance’ Drones Along the US-Canada Border
The US Department of Homeland Security plans to run an experiment using autonomous drones and ground vehicles along the US-Canada border. The experiment will test the ability to stream 'battlefield intelligence' over 5G. This fall, the bilateral experiment will take place.
- DHS blasts Minnesota board for unanimously pardoning illegal immigrant convicted of 3 assaults
The US Department of Homeland Security criticized Minnesota's Board of Pardons for pardoning Xayasounethone Chandee, a Laotian national convicted of three assaults, which may block his deportation order. Chandee was convicted of assault in 1992 and again in 2008 for two felony counts of aggravated assault with a weapon. The pardon decision has sparked controversy over immigration policies.
- DHS Demanded Google Surrender Data on Canadian's Activity, Location Over Anti-ICE Posts
The US Department of Homeland Security demanded Google surrender data on a Canadian's activity and location due to anti-ICE posts on X. The target, a Canadian citizen, hasn't entered the US in over a decade. The posts condemned the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
- Former DHS official talks about Israel's destruction of her ancestral home
Fayrouz Saad, a former assistant secretary at the US Department of Homeland Security, discusses the destruction of her family's ancestral home in southern Lebanon by the Israeli military. The conversation was held with NPR's Michel Martin. The incident is a personal loss for Saad and a broader issue of conflict in the region.
- Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
US President Donald Trump held a press briefing at the White House flanked by FBI Director Kash Patel and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026.
- French widow, 86, flies home after ICE detention ordeal
Marie-Thérèse Ross, an 86-year-old French widow, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Alabama on April 1 after overstaying her 90-day visa. She was held in a Louisiana immigration detention facility before being released and returning to France.
- DHS investigating claim about Swalwell nanny filed by conspiracy theorist
The US Department of Homeland Security is investigating allegations that California Democrat Eric Swalwell hired an unauthorized nanny. These claims, filed by conspiracy theorist Joel Gilbert, add to existing sexual misconduct allegations against Swalwell reported by media outlets.