federal immigration enforcement
Coverage of federal immigration enforcement in the Nexus archive.
- Reports of possible unlawful conduct by immigration officers increased in June, LAPD says
The Los Angeles Police Department reported 12 incidents of potential unlawful conduct by federal immigration officers in June, the highest since tracking began in March 2025. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained 43,000 people in June, the highest monthly total since January 2025. The increase in reported incidents may reflect improved LAPD methods for capturing such events following a city directive issued in February 2025.
- Opposition mounts to police camera ‘surveillance state’ in Dallas-Fort Worth
Over 600 AI-powered cameras are monitoring Dallas streets, sparking opposition from advocates concerned about data privacy and potential use by federal immigration enforcement.
- Washington mayoral candidates outline how they would stand up to Trump
Washington DC mayoral candidates are addressing how they would handle the Trump administration amid challenges like public safety, housing affordability, and federal immigration enforcement. The city will elect a new mayor in a primary race with attention on potential financial support from Trump supporters.
- Pasadena Oversight Panel to Weigh Six Proposals Refining Police Limits on Federal Immigration Enforcement
Pasadena’s police oversight commission will consider six proposals to refine police limits on assisting federal immigration agents. The review aims to mitigate impacts of federal civil immigration enforcement overreach, as part of a City Council initiative.
- Dugan attorneys argue new appeals court decision should overturn conviction
Hannah Dugan's attorneys argued her conviction for obstructing immigration agents should be overturned due to a recent appeals court ruling that federal immigration enforcement actions are not 'pending proceedings.' The case hinges on whether jury instructions during Dugan's trial were improper, with U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman now deciding the verdict's fate.
- US Senate panel pans DHS plan to stop customs processing at blue-city airports
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Homeland Security panel criticized Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's plan to halt customs processing at airports in cities that do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Mullin defended the proposal, calling it constitutional, while Democratic senators argued it would cause legal and economic harm. The debate highlighted tensions over immigration policy and federal agency authority.
- PHOTOS: Inside The Vatican As Mayor Johnson Meets Pope Leo XIV
Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss federal immigration enforcement, fighting injustice, and Chicago sports. Johnson presented the Pope, a White Sox fan, with a Chicago Cubs hat and jersey, highlighting unity between the city's rival baseball teams.