Immigration & Border Security
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Another Judge Rules Against Trump’s Invocation of Alien Enemies Act
The judge says the president didn’t cite an actual invasion and that he violated the Fifth Amendment.
Wuhan Researcher Charged With Smuggling Biological Materials Into US Lab
The Chinese national says she sent an estimated five to 10 packages but some were lost in transit.
Elite CBP Tactical Unit in LA, More Agents on Standby Amid Riots: Source
The deployment of BORTAC, the SWAT-like Border Patrol unit comes amid chaos in America’s second largest city.
Union Leader Charged for Obstructing LA Immigration Raid
David Huerta is the president of the SEIU of California. Some Democratic elected officials and organized labor groups have rallied to his defense.
Timeline of Los Angeles Protests, Riots
Unrest in Los Angeles erupted over the weekend, reflecting clashes over immigration enforcement in a sanctuary state that protects illegal immigrants.
US Army Carries Out 1st Detentions in Military Zone Along Mexico Border
The U.S. Army created the zones under Trump’s April 11 memorandum authorizing the military to take control of the land.
LAPD Declares Several Anti-ICE Protests ‘Unlawful Assemblies’ on Third Day of Protests
California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked for withdrawal of the national guardsmen and has called Trump’s deployment of the national guard inflammatory.
FBI Issues Warning to Agitators Who Assault Police During LA Unrest
The FBI deputy director said that demonstrators should ‘choose wisely’ and that immigration enforcement operations will continue.
700 Marines, 2,000 More Guardsmen Mobilized in Response to LA Riots
California has sued the Trump administration, alleging the National Guard deployment was unlawful. Trump said it was necessary to ‘address the lawlessness.’
Border Patrol: 17 Illegal Immigrants Found Crammed in Vehicles in ‘Life-Threatening Heat’
An Arizona man, a U.S. citizen, has been arrested and charged with human smuggling.
Trump Deploys National Guard Troops to LA After Violent Anti-ICE Demonstrations
Demonstrators clashed with federal authorities and attempted to force their way into a federal building in Los Angeles following ICE operations on June 6.
Trump Suspends Entry to US for Venezuelans With Tourist, Business, and Student Visas
The president says the nation has inadequate vetting measures and lacks a competent central authority for issuing passports. The ban takes effect on June 9.
Protests Erupt as Dozens Arrested in Los Angeles Immigration Raids
Federal immigration agents detain dozens across the city. The mayor says she was ‘deeply angered by what has taken place.’
Kilmar Abrego Garcia Returns to US to Face Criminal Charges
The Salvadoran illegal immigrant is accused of human trafficking.
Massachusetts High School Student Granted Bond After Being Detained by ICE
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said that ICE agents were targeting the student’s father, who owns the vehicle driven by the student at the time of arrest.
Supreme Court to Hear Private Prison Operator’s Appeal in Lawsuit Over Detainees’ Pay
A federal appeals court previously ruled that the company had no right to appeal a ruling that aimed to halt the lawsuit.
First Illegal Immigrant Tried for Entering Military Border Zone Found Not Guilty
The jury also convicted the 21-year-old Peruvian national of entering the country illegally. She now faces deportation.
USCIS Rescinds Policy to Allow More Restrictions on ‘Stateless’ Persons
The rescinding of the policy would make it easier for the agency to determine statelessness and, accordingly, process applications for immigration benefits.
Guatemalan Deportee Arrives in US After Judge Orders Trump Admin to Facilitate Return
A Guatemalan man was flown back to the United States after a judge earlier ruled his deportation to Mexico violated a court order and due process rights.
