United States Department of Homeland Security
Coverage of United States Department of Homeland Security in the Nexus archive.
- Concerns remain despite ICE abandoning plans for Romulus detention center
The United States Department of Homeland Security has abandoned plans for an ICE detention center near Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus. Mayor Robert McCraight and Immigration Attorney Neal Brand discuss why their concerns remain.
- Furious parents of babies abused by Montessori nursery worker say it is 'horrendous' she was deported after serving just 14 months of eight-year sentence
A Montessori nursery worker was deported after serving 14 months of an eight-year sentence for abusing babies, sparking outrage among parents who call it 'horrendous'. The parents are furious about the lenient sentence and deportation. The incident has raised concerns about child safety and justice.
- Underwater bomb discovered at base of dam holding entire city's drinking water supply... sparking massive federal response
An underwater bomb was discovered at the base of a dam that holds the entire city's drinking water supply, prompting a massive federal response. The discovery has raised concerns about the safety of the water supply and the potential consequences of the bomb's presence. The federal response is ongoing.
- Underwater bomb discovered at base of dam holding entire city's drinking water supply... sparking massive federal response
An underwater bomb was discovered at the base of a dam that holds the entire city's drinking water supply, prompting a massive federal response. The discovery has raised concerns about the safety of the water supply and the potential consequences of an explosion. The federal response is ongoing.
- Trump launches new immigration unit dedicated to deporting GREEN CARD holders suspected of violent crimes or gang membership
The Trump administration has launched a new immigration unit focused on deporting green card holders suspected of violent crimes or gang membership. This unit aims to target individuals who pose a threat to public safety. The move is part of the administration's efforts to enforce immigration laws and protect national security.
- Trump demands Medicaid data for deportation. Some states go further.
Several US states are verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the Department of Homeland Security. This is in response to Trump's demand for Medicaid data for deportation purposes. The move has raised concerns about the role of health agencies in immigration enforcement.
- Trump Demands Medicaid Data for Deportation. Some States Go a Step Further.
Several Republican-led states have joined President Donald Trump's deportation efforts by requiring public health agencies to report Medicaid recipients with questionable legal status to immigration authorities. At least four states, including Indiana, Louisiana, Montana, and Wyoming, have passed similar laws. This trend is expected to spread among GOP-controlled states.
- 5/13: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump's trip to China has begun and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin discussed ICE agents' roles at World Cup games. The trip and discussion may impact international relations and security. Details on the trip and ICE operations are emerging.
- It never ends: GOP moves to fund border, Democrats blast Trump spending
The US government is still not fully funded, and Republicans are trying to pass a three-year bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol using budget reconciliation, while Democrats oppose it due to lack of reforms at ICE. The bill includes $1 billion for President Trump's security. Republicans accuse Democrats of trying to defund the police.
- It never ends: GOP moves to fund border, Democrats blast Trump spending
The US government is still not fully funded, and Republicans are trying to pass a three-year bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol using budget reconciliation, while Democrats oppose the move due to lack of reforms at ICE. The bill has been expanded to include $1 billion for President Trump's security. Democrats are launching a blitz against the added funding.
- JASON CHAFFETZ: America needs a drone defense plan before disaster strikes
The US needs a drone defense plan to address the growing threat of drones disrupting critical infrastructure and national security, with an estimated 2.7 million drones expected by 2027. Private drones have already forced firefighting aircraft to stand down and have been detected over military bases. A unified national response is needed to protect against drone threats.
- Frantic Mexican parents banned from seeing dying son, 18, by DHS... and they only got to spend a few hours with him before he succumbed to cancer
Frantic Mexican parents were banned from seeing their dying son by DHS and only spent a few hours with him before he succumbed to cancer. The 18-year-old son had cancer. The family was separated due to immigration policies.
- The Trump administration's claim of "zero" border crossings is falling apart
The Trump administration's claim of zero border crossings is being disputed by data and law enforcement officials, who report ongoing illegal crossings and smuggling activity. The Southern border has seen an increase in arrests and gotaways, with roughly 8,000 people encountered trying to cross illegally in March. The administration's declarations of a sealed border have been contradicted by evidence of continued crossings.
- ICE deports illegal immigrant convicted of attempting to kill newborn after blue state prison release
An illegal immigrant woman, Soili Xiomara Aparicio-Santos, was deported from the United States after serving eight years in a New York prison sentence for attempting to kill her newborn baby. She was originally sentenced to 16 years but had her sentence reduced to 10 years. The deportation was carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with cooperation from local authorities.