New report exposes how Donald Trump’s DHS allegedly used taxpayer money to overpay for warehouses owned by the president’s own allies Questionable use of taxpayer money. We Got This Covered · May 21
The Trump administration is facing scrutiny over its billion-dollar border wall contracts in Texas’ Big Bend region A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration awarded most new Texas border wall contracts to two firms. One has faced legal issues and shoddy construction claims. The Texas Tribune · May 21
House Democrat demands info from company that owned DHS jet now used by Melania Rep. Garcia is requesting information from a company that appears to have ties to a Trump donor and current ambassador The Independent UK · May 21
Is the DHS Tracking ICE Critics? The Public Deserves Answers. The DHS reportedly maintains a database tracking critics of the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Free speech advocates warn it could chill constitutionally protected speech. Reason · May 21
Passenger from Congo boards flight ‘in error’, prompting diversion to Canada amid Ebola outbreak Air France flight en route to Detroit, Michigan, landed in Montreal after virus-related travel restrictions The Guardian - US · May 21
Feds Reportedly Bought Distressed Properties for ICE Detention at Up to Ten Times Market Value, Benefiting Investors Tied to Trump The Department of Homeland Security's £750 million warehouse purchases tied to Donald Trump are facing scrutiny over alleged overpayments and potential conflicts of interest. International Business Times UK · May 21
Video shows ICE violently arresting Oregon farm workers and using facial recognition Exclusive: Body-cam footage shared with the Guardian shows agents forced workers out of a van in what a judge has called ‘unlawful’ arrest The Guardian - US · May 21
ICE to Operate During World Cup as Ticket Sales Continue to Lag, DHS Chief Confirms The US government's involvement in the 2026 FIFA World Cup raises concerns over security, travel policies, and ticket sales, with ICE and HSI playing active roles during the event. International Business Times UK · May 20
‘Dozens of false statements’: Minnesota prosecutors say DHS lied about a shovel attack to cover for ICE agent who shot immigrant They made it all up. We Got This Covered · May 20
Kristi Noem’s replacement leading ‘sea of change’ in mood at DHS with staff feeling respected again, lawmakers say ‘There is a sea of change in the way that they’re being treated, and the respect the career staff are being given,’ one lawmaker said The Independent UK · May 20
Immigration activists whose homes were raided accuse federal agents of intimidation campaign VC Defensa organizes neighborhood ICE patrols, a hotline and community support for immigrants in Ventura county The Guardian - US · May 20
Lying ICE Officer Exposed After Framing Innocent Victims in the Minnesota Immigrant Shooting An ICE agent is charged with assault and false reporting after shooting a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis. Video evidence contradicts the initial federal narrative, sparking legal and jurisdictional debates. International Business Times UK · May 19
Filming Cops Is a First Amendment Right. The Feds Keep Harassing People for It Anyway. Most federal appeals courts have recognized the right to record police. DHS employees nevertheless seem to view it as a crime. Reason · May 19
Secretary Mullin Links Deadly San Diego Mosque Shooting to DHS Funding Lapse, Says Worshippers 'Had to Hire Their Own Security' "We have FEMA grants that they could use to help protect themselves," Mullin said, adding that "unfortunately, for the last 76 days, we were shut down" Latin Times · May 19
Latin Times · May 19 Drones, Not Hooligans, Are the Biggest Security Threat Ahead of the World Cup, According to Federal Officials The concerns include nuisance drones interrupting matches to more serious attacks involving explosives or attempts to target large crowds gathered at stadiums
RideApart · May 19 Despite Opposition, Feds Have Already Awarded Border Wall Contract Through Big Bend National Park The Trump Administration had proposed running a portion of the border wall straight through Big Bend National Park, much to the opposition of nearly every Texan. And despite Customs and Border Protection saying they weren't going to, the contract had already been awarded.
The Guardian - US · May 18 ICE officer charged over shooting of Venezuelan man in Minnesota Christian Castro charged with five counts over shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis in Trump immigration crackdown
The Independent UK · May 18 ‘Savage’ former cop involved in four deadly shootings helped train immigration agents in firearms: report ‘I wanted those experiences. I was super aggressive,’ David Norman said of the police-involved shootings
The Guardian - US · May 18 Over 145,000 US children separated from parents since Trump’s ICE surge, study estimates About 36% of children whose parents were detained were younger than six, Brookings Institution study found
Latin Times · May 18 ICE Firearms Trainer Linked to Four Fatal Police Shootings Helped Train DHS Tactical Units: Report A report from WIRE cited a podcast interview in which he described himself as "a f*cking savage" during his years in policing and said he actively sought out dangerous encounters
The Independent UK · May 18 Kristi Noem released 19 prisoners without customary review. Twelve have been charged with new crimes Three pled guilty to new charges: drug possession, misdemeanor domestic violence, and driving under the influence
Latin Times · May 18 Trump's ICE Crackdown Could Get a $72 Billion Boost This Week President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown is heading into a major Senate test this week as Republicans push a fast-track funding package that would pour nearly $72 billion into immigration enforcement, including tens of billions for ICE and Border Patrol operations through 2029.
The Independent UK · May 17 Indigenous leaders say US-Mexico border wall is desecrating sacred sites Contractors are desecrating sacred Native American places and cultural sites, say local indigenous people
The Economic Times · May 17 A missing signature may cost H-1B, US visa applicants their filing window USCIS will now strictly enforce signature requirements on immigration applications, including H-1B and Green Card filings, effective July 10, 2026. Deficient signatures can lead to application rejection or denial, even after initial acceptance, with no option to cure. Applicants must use handwritten, scanned, faxed, or authorized electronic signatures, avoiding copy-paste,…
Latin Times · May 16 ICE to Push Ahead With Warehouse Detention Expansion Despite Lawsuits and Federal Investigation Warehouses reportedly remains essential for ICE to increase detention space to more than 92,000 beds through what it calls its "Detention Reengineering Initiative"