The Feds' 'Worst of the Worst' Database Is Stuffed With Nonviolent Offenders. Who Exactly Is ICE Arresting? Most ICE arrestees are nonviolent or have no criminal convictions at all. Reason · Dec 12, 2025
Kristi Noem 'Humbled' After Being Caught Lying Under Oath To Congress About Deporting Veterans During a House Homeland Security hearing, Kristi Noem testified that DHS had not deported veterans — seconds later a Purple Heart recipient deported earlier this year appeared by Zoom to contradict her. International Business Times UK · Dec 12, 2025
China Seemingly 'Safer' For A Holiday As Trump Seeks To Get DNA From All Foreign Tourists Entering America CBP has proposed mandatory collection of five years of social-media history for ESTA travellers under Executive Order 14161; civil-liberties groups and a new lawsuit warn of privacy, legal and tourism fallout. International Business Times UK · Dec 12, 2025
Court Blocks Federal Restriction on "Loud or Unusual Noise" on City Sidewalks Outside Federal Property From Judge Ann Aiken (D. Ore.) Wednesday in Longworth v. Noem: Plaintiffs Chloe Longworth and Anna Lardner regularly protest on… The post Court Blocks Federal Restriction on "Loud or Unusual Noise" on City Sidewalks Outside Federal Property appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Dec 12, 2025
House Republicans release last-minute healthcare plan; TSA defends sharing traveler names with ICE - as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Dec 12, 2025
US lawmakers decry VA’s ‘draconian approach to non-citizen database’ Exclusive: Congress members demand answers after Guardian revealed data to be shared for immigration enforcement The Guardian - US · Dec 12, 2025
Immigration crackdown leaves teens to care for siblings after parents get detained An immigration crackdown in Louisiana has forced some teenagers to grow up fast after their parents were arrested by federal agents The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025
Did Noem really have to rush out of a Congressional hearing for a FEMA meeting? Or was it canceled? Noem’s office said she did not learn her afternoon meeting had been canceled until 25 minutes after she left the House committee meeting The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Woman extradited to US to face charges immediately detained by ICE in ‘Kafkaesque’ twist Prosecutors had worked to secure extradition of Yana Leonova, but efforts unraveled when immigration officials issued order to deport her The Guardian - US · Dec 11, 2025
CBP Agents Held This U.S. Citizen for Hours Until He Agreed To Let Them Search His Electronic Devices A federal lawsuit argues that the agency's policy of perusing travelers' personal data without a warrant or probable cause violates the Fourth Amendment. Reason · Dec 11, 2025
Trump Administration Claims That Spending $140 Million on Jets for Deportations Will Save Money But the real goal is to speed up removals, despite ongoing due process violations. Reason · Dec 11, 2025
Kristi Noem and Tom Homan’s relationship is so frosty the pair don’t even speak, report claims The White House has denied recent reports suggesting that the Homeland Security Secretary could be on her way out The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Kristi Noem's Future as DHS Secretary Appears Uncertain As Potential Replacements Line Up, Report Says The future of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appears to be in the balance, as recent reports suggest the former South Dakota governor could be replaced Latin Times · Dec 11, 2025
Trump's proposed travel rule demands social media history from tourists The Trump administration has proposed a change to the ESTA that would require tourists to submit years' worth of sensitive data, including social media history. Android Central · Dec 11, 2025
Axios · Dec 11, 2025 Scoop: House Democrat seeks impeachment hearings into DHS Secretary Kristi Noem The demand comes as Democrats are also moving to impeach Pete Hegseth and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 SZA slams White House for ‘rage-baiting’ artists after using her music in latest ICE video ‘Big Boys’ artist is the latest star to condemn U.S. government for using music without consent in videos promoting Trump’s agenda
Axios · Dec 11, 2025 Inside Kristi Noem's bitter feud with Trump's border czar Tensions reached a fever pitch last week amid rumors Noem would be ousted as head of homeland security.
The Guardian - US · Dec 11, 2025 Trump news at a glance: Seizure of oil tanker marks new level of tensions between US and Venezuela Trump also said Colombia’s president ‘will be next’ as he announced major escalation in US pressure on Nicolás Maduro
The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2025 Trump launches $1m ‘gold card’ visa scheme amid immigration crackdown Wealthy immigrants will be able to buy residency, and $5m ‘platinum card’ will exempt holders from some US taxes
The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2025 US signs nearly $140m deal to purchase six Boeing 737s for use in deportations Funds for contract signed with Daedalus Aviation will come from $170bn allocated for Trump’s border policy
The Texas Tribune · Dec 10, 2025 Migrants held at Fort Bliss suffering physical abuse, unsafe conditions, human rights groups claim The ACLU and other groups interviewed more than 45 migrants held at the detention center and call it a “human and civil rights catastrophe.”
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025 Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening Travelers who are now able to come to the United States without a visa might soon need to provide social media, email, and family history details to the Department of Homeland Security
Roll Call · Dec 10, 2025 Trump administration launches ‘Gold Card’ visa website - Roll Call The Trump administration launched a Gold Card initiative that would allow foreign nationals to get legal status in the U.S. for $1 million.
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025 Trump team is already floating names for Noem’s replacement as frustration with her job performance boils over: report When asked about speculation around Noem’s exit, a DHS spokesperson said: ‘I can’t speak for the President, but I’ve seen more credible reporting on Big Foot’
Reason · Dec 10, 2025 Massachusetts Church's 'ICE Was Here' Nativity Scene Is Protected Speech, Even if ICE Doesn't Like It Rev. Stephen Josoma of St. Susanna Parish defended the message against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement.