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An ICE officer fatally shot a 26-year-old Colombian national in Biddeford, Maine, during a traffic stop, with ICE stating the officer acted due to 'fearing for public safety.' Conflicting accounts emerged, including a witness reporting the driver said, 'I tried to stop,' while the Maine attorney general’s office and FBI are investigating.

An ICE officer fatally shot a 26-year-old motorist in Biddeford, Maine, during a vehicle stop. Advocates identified the man as a native of Colombia, while the Department of Homeland Security stated ICE was surveilling an address for someone with a final removal order. The incident is under investigation by the Office of Inspector General and FBI.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security extended work authorization deadlines for immigrants from seven countries with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), delaying expiration dates until July 17 and July 24. The extension follows a Supreme Court ruling that allowed the Trump administration to end TPS for Haiti and Syria but precedes alignment with lower court orders blocking deportations.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security extended work authorization deadlines for immigrants from seven countries affected by disaster and violence, delaying expiration dates until July 17 and July 24. The Supreme Court ruled in June that the Trump administration could end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, but lower courts had not yet aligned with this decision, maintaining deportation protections for now.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to convert an old warehouse in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, into a 7,500-person ICE detention facility. Local residents are divided, with some viewing it as a workforce opportunity and others fearing economic and environmental harm. The Pennsylvania Capital-Star’s podcast series 'ICEd Out' explores the community’s response to the national immigration debate.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Houston resident from Mexico, was fatally shot during a U.S. Department of Homeland Security 'targeted enforcement operation' in the city's East End. A Houston congresswoman stated he was not the intended target and that ICE agents involved were not wearing body cameras.

Federal agents without body-worn cameras were involved in the fatal shooting of a Mexican homebuilder by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a traffic stop in Houston. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security disclosed this information on Thursday.

Mexico plans to file criminal complaints in the United States over the deaths of Mexican nationals in ICE custody. The Foreign Minister stated Mexico will move beyond diplomatic channels to directly request U.S. prosecutors investigate these incidents as criminal matters. Data from Detention Watch Network indicates 14 Mexican nationals have died in ICE custody since President Trump returned to office.

Mexico will request criminal charges over the deaths of 17 Mexicans in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations under the Trump administration. The move follows the fatal shooting of Mexican citizen Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents in Houston, which Mexico's government calls targeted and regrettable.

Mexico will request criminal charges against U.S. officials over 17 Mexican deaths in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations, following the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents in Houston. The Mexican government also plans to file civil lawsuits against detention center operators and has escalated tensions with the Trump administration.

Mexico will request criminal charges over 17 Mexican deaths in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, following the fatal shooting of Mexican citizen Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents in Houston. The Mexican government also plans to file civil lawsuits against detention center operators and has escalated diplomatic complaints over human rights violations.

Mexico will request criminal charges against U.S. ICE agents over the deaths of 17 Mexicans in custody or during immigration operations under the Trump administration. The move follows the fatal shooting of Mexican citizen Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents in Houston, which Mexico's government claims was targeted.

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published the names of 124 Nigerians slated for deportation, stating it is working to fulfill President Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations of 'illegal aliens.'

CoreCivic, a Brentwood-based private prison company, has sold two immigration detention facilities in California to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security purchased two private immigration detention centers in California from CoreCivic for a combined $1.5 billion. The facilities, in California City and San Diego, will remain operational under CoreCivic's management to counter potential state restrictions on for-profit jails. CoreCivic reported a $1.1 billion profit from the sale.

CoreCivic, a private prison company, sold two of the largest immigration detention facilities in California to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

An Iranian American advocacy group sued the Trump administration, alleging it endangered Iranian asylum seekers by sharing confidential information with the Iranian regime, including details about their asylum applications and participation in pro-democracy protests. The lawsuit challenges the policy as a violation of confidentiality rights under the UN Convention Against Torture, with the Department of Homeland Security denying the claims and asserting compliance with consular protocols.

CoreCivic, a private prison company, sold two California immigration detention centers to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for $1.5 billion. The sale includes the Otay Mesa Detention Center and California City Detention Facility, with the federal government paying $739.2 million and $732.6 million respectively. CoreCivic will continue operating the facilities under existing contracts, though terms may change.

Virginia has joined a 22-state coalition challenging a new federal policy that ends ICE investigations into deaths of detainees released from custody. The coalition, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, argues the policy weakens oversight and hides dangerous detention conditions. Virginia's ICE facilities include the Caroline and Farmville Detention Centers.

A New York man sued the Trump administration, alleging the Department of Homeland Security violated his First Amendment rights by sending agents to his home and issuing a warning notice after he emailed ex-ICE head Todd Lyons, comparing an immigration enforcement operation to Nazi Germany. The lawsuit claims the government retaliated against his critical email by citing federal statutes related to threatening officials and sharing restricted information.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is converting a former Big Lots distribution center in Pennsylvania into a 7,500-person ICE detention facility as part of a mass deportation initiative. Local infrastructure challenges and state government opposition have stalled the project, which is part of a broader effort to use warehouses in multiple states for immigrant detention under the Trump administration.

Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz, pardoned Tou Lue Vang, a Laos national convicted of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in 2006, preventing his deportation. The Minnesota Board of Pardons, led by Walz, granted the pardon after the Clemency Review Commission's recommendation, sparking criticism from U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to delay converting a warehouse in Surprise into an immigration detention center until an environmental review is completed. The facility, initially intended to hold 542 detainees, will not begin operations or new construction during the delay, though some security-related work is permitted.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has paused converting a Surprise, Arizona warehouse into an ICE detention facility until an environmental review is completed. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes secured a stipulation requiring compliance with environmental laws, citing risks from a nearby chemical plant and schools.

California's Department of Motor Vehicles will share driver’s license data with a national database despite concerns from immigrant advocates that it could expose unauthorized immigrants to deportation. The state budget and legislation include oversight measures to protect data, but critics argue these safeguards are insufficient. The data sharing aims to comply with the federal REAL ID Act.

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.

Investigators in Illinois recovered $1.3 million worth of stolen data center supplies, including copper wire and infrastructure equipment, from a Chicago-area truck yard. The trailers had been reported stolen in Florida and Alabama, highlighting a growing trend of cargo thieves targeting data center construction materials.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and CNN's Jake Tapper debated deportations to Haiti following a Supreme Court ruling allowing the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian immigrants. Tapper highlighted safety concerns in Haiti, citing violence and displacement, while Mullin argued TPS was not intended to be permanent and stated deportation flights could operate despite travel restrictions.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to convert an old warehouse in Tremont Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, into a 7,500-person ICE detention facility. Residents of the 300-person community are divided, with some viewing the project as a workforce opportunity and others fearing economic and environmental harm.

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.

A poll worker in Syracuse, New York, was confronted by federal officers at a voting location over a social media post criticizing an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting. The post, which called for the officer's indictment, was cited as potential 'doxxing' by the Department of Homeland Security, though it did not include the officer's address. The incident, recorded by another poll worker, did not disrupt voting and is under review by the New York Attorney General’s Office.

A New York poll worker was confronted by federal officers over a social media post criticizing an ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good. The officers issued a written notice alleging a violation of federal laws against doxxing, while the worker defended her post as a First Amendment right. The incident occurred during a primary election and was recorded by a fellow poll worker.

A poll worker in New York was confronted by federal officers during a primary election over a social media post criticizing an ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good. The officers warned her about potential federal violations related to posting information about federal law enforcement, though the post did not include the officer's address. A video of the encounter was recorded by another poll worker.

A federal judge blocked major portions of President Trump's executive order restricting voting by mail, citing constitutional overreach. The order required states to submit voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service and the Department of Homeland Security to compile citizenship data, which the judge ruled exceeded the President's authority.

A federal judge blocked major portions of President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, ruling he exceeded constitutional authority. The order required states to submit voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service and mandated the compilation of citizenship data by the Department of Homeland Security, both of which were halted by the court.

A federal judge blocked major portions of President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, ruling he exceeded constitutional authority. The order required states to submit voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service and the Department of Homeland Security to compile citizenship data, but the judge found these actions overstepped presidential powers reserved for states.

A federal judge blocked major portions of President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, ruling he exceeded constitutional authority. The decision halts requirements for states to submit voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service and stops the Department of Homeland Security from compiling voting-age citizen lists.

Orolua Eluonyechie, detained by ICE since April 2024, has not seen his son in two years and faces prolonged detention amid policy changes enabling mass deportations. Louisiana's federal courts are overwhelmed with over 1,200 habeas petitions in 2026 from detained immigrants seeking release or deportation resolution.

April McClain Delaney, a Biden administration appointee, defeated former Rep. David Trone in a costly Maryland House primary. Both candidates spent millions of their personal funds, with Delaney receiving endorsements from Democratic leaders and Trone criticizing her vote on the Laken Riley Act.

A federal appeals court allowed the Trump administration to expand a fast-track deportation process, enabling the expedited removal of non-citizens living far from the border. The ruling overturned a previous decision blocking the Department of Homeland Security's expansion of this process.