Immigration & Border Security
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Judge Orders Trump Admin to Facilitate Return of Wrongfully Deported Guatemalan Man
A judge previously ruled that the man should not be returned to Guatemala due to his fears of persecution.
Readers Side With Trump Over Supreme Court on Immigration Enforcement: Epoch Readers’ Poll
Strong majorities support swift removals, limited due process rights for illegal immigrants, and tougher executive authority.
More Than 1,000 Troops Sent to Secure Southern Border in Latest Deployment
They join more than 10,000 troops already deployed to the border as part of Joint Task Force-Southern Border.
DOJ Sues 4 Cities in New Jersey Over ‘Sanctuary’ Policies
Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, and Hoboken, and their city officials, are named in the lawsuit.
New Hampshire Bans ‘Sanctuary’ Cities, Mandates Local Cooperation With Feds
New Hampshire joins a growing list of states that mandate some level of local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Judge Rules Trump Admin Violated Court Order During South Sudan Deportation Attempt
‘The department actions in this case are unquestionably in violation of this court’s order,’ the judge said.
Federal Judge Blocks Oklahoma From Enforcing Immigration Law
The judge’s order is in effect for 14 days, for now, with an extension possible.
Judge Orders Trump Admin to Maintain Custody of Illegal Immigrants Being Deported to South Sudan
Attorneys for deportees argue that the government failed to provide the illegal immigrants a ‘meaningful opportunity’ to raise any fears.
Republicans Ask Secretary Noem to Reconsider Border Wall Budget
At a hearing, Sens. Ron Johnson and Rand Paul balked at Noem’s $46.5 billion price tag to complete Trump’s border wall.
ICE Says It Arrested More Criminal Illegal Immigrants in ‘Sanctuary’ Cities Operation
Arrests were made in Philadelphia, Newark, Boston, and Los Angeles.
US Attorney Charges NJ Congresswoman With Assault in ICE Facility Incident
DOJ’s Alina Habba said Rep. LaMonica McIver’s conduct ‘cannot be overlooked’ by the chief federal law enforcement authority.
Supreme Court Temporarily Pauses Extradition Proceedings Against Indian Citizen
A federal appeals court previously held that Monika Kapoor was not entitled to fight extradition while making a refugee claim.
US Attorney’s New Program Gets Around California’s Sanctuary Laws Shielding Illegal Immigrants From ICE
Operation Guardian Angel uses federal arrest warrants rather than ICE detainers to let federal authorities take county jail inmates into custody.
DHS Announces First Completed Self-Deportation Flight
The flight traveled from Houston, Texas, to Honduras and Colombia, according to the agency.
US Indicts Mexican National on First Terrorism Charges for Allegedly Supplying Arms to Cartel
Acting ICE director Todd Lyons said the suspect’s alleged crimes were a ‘direct assault on the security of the United States.’
Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Bid to Quickly Deport Illegal Immigrants to Countries Not Their Own
A U.S. district judge’s May 7 ruling ordered that illegal immigrants first be given notice and a chance to seek protection.
Supreme Court Extends Block on Deportation of Some Alleged Venezuelan Gang Members
Trump signed a proclamation in March to allow removal of alleged Tren de Aragua members under the Alien Enemies Act.
DHS Denies Reports Noem Is Collaborating on Immigration Reality TV Show
A spokesperson confirmed it received a pitch for the show.
DHS Asks for 20,000 National Guard Personnel to Help Deport Illegal Immigrants
The military said it has received a request from the Department of Homeland Security.
