The Latest Breaking News from Homeland Security

US judge rules that Trump plan to halve FEMA workforce violated law

A US judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully cut FEMA's workforce. The Department of Homeland Security usurped FEMA's authority over its personnel. This action violated a federal law enacted after Hurricane Katrina. The judge found the department acted unlawfully by stopping contract renewals. Remedies and penalties for this ruling will…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

DHS Chief Alleges Ilhan Omar 'Married Her Brother' and Could Be Deported Following 'Ongoing' Probe

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Ilhan Omar could face deportation if investigators prove immigration wrongdoing, while Omar continues to deny claims that she married her brother.

International Business Times UK · Sep 12

Minnesota churches roiled by legal battle over ICE surveillance and right to protest

Court cases involving Twin Cities churches and immigration enforcement highlight how the acrimonious debate continues to roil faith communities more than six months since the federal surge in Minnesota

The Independent UK · Sep 12

Washington Wasn't Warned: Inside the Federal Voter Fraud Sweep Hitting 9 States Before the Midterms

Washington's election chief says DHS never called before a 9-state voter fraud sweep. The noncitizen numbers behind it keep collapsing under scrutiny.

Latin Times · Sep 7

Little Village's 26th Street Parade Marches On in 2026, Even as ICE Fears Cancel Other Chicago Festivals

Little Village's 26th Street Parade and Pilsen's Sabor Fest anchor Chicago's Hispanic Heritage Month, even as ICE fears reshape the 2026 festival season.

Latin Times · Sep 7

The Parades That Didn't Happen: What ICE Anxiety Has Cost U.S. Latino Communities Since Last Year

ICE enforcement fears have driven Latino festival cancellations nationwide for over a year — here's what's closed, what it's costing, and what's next.

Latin Times · Sep 4

Homeland Security Chief Cites Rules for 'Sick Individuals' To Bar Pregnant Visitors

US Homeland Security proposes barring late-term pregnant women from entry, citing legal precedents. The move faces backlash and legal challenges, highlighting ongoing debates over birthright citizenship

International Business Times UK · Sep 4

ICE Officer Charged With Lying About Minneapolis Shooting After Video Casts Doubt on Claims Venezuelan Man Attacked

An ICE officer has been indicted for making false statements about a shooting incident in Minneapolis, highlighting discrepancies between official accounts and video evidence.

International Business Times UK · Sep 3

ICE hired hundreds of agents with little vetting, exposing US to ‘grave national security risks,’ whistleblower claims

Former officials say a rushed process to recruit and train thousands of new agents endangered the public

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Operation ‘Rotten Apple’: US arrests over 2,100 illegal immigrants across New York

During a comprehensive operation aimed at reinforcing public safety, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained 2,197 undocumented individuals throughout New York. Many of those arrested had serious criminal records. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin emphasized that the operation was crucial for enhancing safety in the state while criticizing local officials…

The Times of India · Sep 1