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US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, lawmakers say

Members of Congress say the US military used a laser to shoot down a Customs and Border Patrol drone

The Independent UK

Migrant children threatened with ‘dog and a stun gun’ to force them to deport themselves, lawyers say

Customs and Border Protection accused of trying to coerce unaccompanied minors in government custody to self-deport through ‘threats and fear’

The Independent UK

As shutdown persists, White House slams Democratic DHS counterproposal as ‘unserious’

The White House claims that President Trump wants the government open.

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Advanced Pentagon laser weapon shot down party balloons instead of drone by mistake, says report — airport shut down after Customs and Border Protection mistakenly believed it was targeting Mexican cartel drones

A frighteningly farcical series of events involving laser weaponry, the FAA, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Pentagon has been retold by a trio of insiders talking to the WSJ.

Tom’s Hardware

ICE and Border Patrol officials say ‘domestic terrorism’ claim about Alex Pretti didn’t come from them

Top immigration officials appear to contradict Stephen Miller’s claim that initial statements were ‘based on reports from CBP on the ground’

The Independent UK

The biggest obstacle to building more of Trump’s border wall? It’s reportedly Kristi Noem

Customs and Border Protection is reportedly waiting for sign-off on border projects for Big Bend, Laredo an Del Rio regions of Texas

The Independent UK

Greg Bovino pushed back against ICE order for ‘targeted’ arrests during Chicago raids: report

Trump’s ‘commander-at-large’ for surges in Democratic-led cities allegedly ‘declined’ to follow orders, emails show

The Independent UK

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Two agents involved in Alex Pretti’s fatal shooting are identified as CBP veterans: report

Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez have been identified in a report as the immigration agents who fired on Alex Pretti

The Independent UK

Two CBP agents identified in Alex Pretti shooting are from South Texas

Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez fired on Pretti during a protest in Minneapolis last month, according to government records viewed by ProPublica.

The Texas Tribune

Two federal agents reportedly identified in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti

Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez are both officers with Customs and Border Protection, ProPublica reports

The Guardian - US

Who are Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez? Federal agents identified as shooters of Alex Pretti

Two federal immigration agents who fatally shot Alex Pretti during a tense encounter in Minneapolis, Minnesota, have been identified as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa (43) and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez (35).

The Times of India

Footage reveals what happened between Alex Pretti and ICE agents 11 days before he was killed

Did it have a connection?

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ICE ramping up surveillance with face scans and data tracking

Homeland Security and other federal agencies have dramatically expanded their ability to collect, share and analyze people's personal data

The Independent UK

‘He’s got a gun’: US agents involved in Alex Pretti’s killing placed on administrative leave amid outrage, report says

A preliminary DHS report indicates two federal officers fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The report, based on CBP documents and body-camera footage, states an officer yelled "He's got a gun!" before a Border Patrol agent and a CBP officer discharged their firearms.

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The Independent UK

Two federal agents in Minneapolis shot at Alex Pretti. DHS report says he did not brandish his gun

The preliminary findings appear to contradict claims made by the Trump administration in the immediate aftermath of the Minnesota Border Patrol shooting

The Guardian - US

Minnesota raids continue as DHS report indicates two agents fired guns at Alex Pretti

Report emerges as Trump signals he may reduce the surge of ICE and other federal agents in the state

The Independent UK

‘Little Napoleon in an SS coat’: Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino’s rise and fall

Customs and Border Protection commander stood down from Trump administration’s Minneapolis operation after second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in a month

The Times of India

Have you ever paid your employer from salary? Immigration expert explains what this question by a border agent to an H-1B worker means

An H-1B worker entering the US may face this question from a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer: whether they have ever paid any portion of their salary to their employer. Murthy Law Firm explained that there can be various aspects to it, but if the border official determines that…

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The Conversation

ICE immigration tactics are shocking more Americans as US-Mexico border operations move north

Over the past year, images of masked, heavily armed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting men, women and children – outside of courts, at schools and homes – have become common across the United States.

The Independent UK

Major League Baseball star detained by immigration officials prompting Nancy Pelosi to intervene

The 27-year-old Giants outfielder was stopped by Customs and Border Protection at Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday

Latin Times

Bipartisan DHS Bill Mandates Uniforms and Body Cameras for ICE But Keeps Allowing Face Coverings

A bipartisan funding package for the Department of Homeland Security would require Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to wear uniforms and body cameras, while stopping short of banning face coverings.

The Conversation

Federal immigration enforcement near schools disrupts attendance, traumatizes students and damages their academic performance

The Trump administration’s recent surge of more than 3,000 federal agents to Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, is creating ripple effects for students, teachers and parents that go well beyond ongoing protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. These protests escalated after an ICE agent shot…

The Independent UK

Peloton becomes the latest business to sue the US government over tariffs

The legality of Trump’s sweeping tariffs is being considered by the Supreme Court

The Guardian - US

ACLU sues Trump administration over ‘racial profiling and unlawful arrests’ in Minnesota ICE surge

Civil rights organization says federal immigration agents are violating US citizens’ constitutional rights

International Business Times UK

US Border Patrol Allegedly Spends £55K Taxpayer Fund on Four Seasons Pet Resort For Their Dogs

A newly revealed customs contract shows US Border Patrol has a £55,000 ($75,000) taxpayer-funded deal with Four Seasons Pet Resort to kennel K-9 dogs.

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