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Ruben Ray Martinez was killed during a traffic stop on South Padre Island in Texas last March, according to newly released documents

A U.S. citizen was shot and killed by a federal immigration officer during a late-night traffic stop nearly a year ago in a Texas beach town crowded with young people celebrating spring break

Experts say that while the US immigration agency’s principal criminal investigative arm, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has operated abroad for many years, its activities are formally subject to the approval of host governments.

On 27 January, the US's controversial ICE agency said that its investigative arm would be involved in security-related support for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The announcement sparked political protests, but what's the truth behind the outrage?

The FBI director, Kash Patel, said the inquiry followed a far-right influencer’s post about anti-ICE Signal chats

A branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will help with security for the Winter Olympics in Italy, it confirmed on Tuesday, sparking anger and warnings they were not welcome.

The fatal shooting of Minneapolis man Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers has sparked calls for an independent investigation

FBI Director Kash Patel defended border patrol tactics following the shooting death of Alex Pretti, stating individuals attacking law enforcement face repercussions. Patel questioned Pretti's motives, highlighting the loaded firearm found on him. He deferred further investigation details to DHS and prosecutors, emphasizing trust in trained professionals.

These are the agencies detaining people across the US – mostly, but not all, under the umbrella of the Department of Homeland Security