Cruz warns Talarico has "real chance" The Republican senator said Talarico is “charming” enough to win voters “who may not be paying close attention" Salon · Jul 12
Ted Cruz warns Talarico has “real chance” to flip Texas’ U.S. Senate seat Calling into Gov. Greg Abbott's guest-hosted Hannity radio show, the Republican senator said Talarico is “charming” enough to win over voters “who may not be paying close attention to the issues.” The Texas Tribune · Jul 9
Roberts-Led Majority Preserves Birthright Citizenship, Splinters on Why SCOTUS struck down Trump's order ending birthright citizenship 6-3, though the ruling split further than the vote count suggests. Latin Times · Jul 2
Stephen Miller Reportedly Blindsided as Trump's Shock ICE Appointment Sparks Mass Resignation Threats Donald Trump's nomination of Richard 'Lance' Schroyer to lead ICE has caused internal conflict, with Stephen Miller reportedly blindsided and senior officials warning of potential mass retirements. International Business Times UK · Jun 30
Officials Say Trump's Pick for ICE Head Signals Bigger Role for Local Police in Immigration Enforcement DHS head Mullin described Schroyer as "a great pick" while Trump said he "has what it takes to detain and deport illegal alien criminals...at a rate never seen before" Latin Times · Jun 30
Stephen Miller left ‘blindsided’ by Trump’s pick to lead his deportation efforts: report Over the weekend, Trump announced Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, would be the next ICE director The Independent UK · Jun 29
DeSantis boasts of deporting 21,000 as notorious Alligator Alcatraz jail closes Florida immigration jail that became byword for cruelty and cost state taxpayers $1.2m a day shuts down after a year The Guardian - US · Jun 25
Trump asks Americans to vote for rebranding "ICE" to "NICE" in efforts to cool down critics over stance on illegal immigration Former President Donald Trump is proposing to rename Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to "NICE" as part of a public poll. He believes this rebranding, adding an "N" for "National," could shift public perception and "discombobulate" critics, particularly journalists and Democrats. Trump suggested the change would make reporting on enforcement… The Economic Times · Jun 21
New ICE rule, requested by top contractor, ends pay requirement for migrants who work while detained The move came after The Geo Group was sued in three states for allegedly violating minimum wage laws The Independent UK · Jun 16
Mamdani Vows to Block Trump’s Ice Surge During the World Cup, Setting the Stage for a Standoff in NYC The mayor is betting that a show of solidarity with immigrants will resonate more than federal enforcement. The Mary Sue · Jun 10
'Another Temper Tantrum?' Trump Administration Prepares Major ICE Surge In New York City Following NBA Finals Boos The Trump administration plans to increase ICE presence in New York City, sparking debate over its timing and connection to recent political events. International Business Times UK · Jun 10
Tom Homan Warns New York City Will See 'More ICE Agents Than Ever' Amid Crackdown Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, threatens a major ICE operation in NYC in response to new state laws limiting local police cooperation with federal immigration officers. International Business Times UK · Jun 9
Tom Homan threatens to flood New York City with ICE agents: ‘More than you have ever seen’ In May, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul approved a series of provisions limiting local cooperation with federal immigration agents The Independent UK · Jun 9
Trump’s Border Czar praises conditions at NJ detention facility and boasts about the meal he ate inside Delaney Hall officials refused to allow New Jersey health inspectors to have full access to the facility The Independent UK · Jun 8
The Guardian - US · Jun 8 Trump’s border czar threatens to send ‘more ICE agents than you’ve ever seen’ to New York City Tom Homan says he made Kathy Hochul promise after governor signed bill protecting New Yorkers against ICE
We Got This Covered · Jun 8 Alleged poor conditions at New Jersey ICE center trigger violent protests and city lawsuit, Border Czar dismisses claims: ‘The spaghetti was good’ Delaney Hall is the latest center to come under scrutiny.
The Times of India · Jun 7 'Cake for dessert': Trump's border czar tries food at ICE detention facility after complaints, says he 'couldn't finish it all' Trump administration border czar Tom Homan says he paid an unannounced visit to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility and ate lunch alongside detainees after hearing complaints about the quality of food being served.
The Mary Sue · Jun 3 Despite Mounting Evidence of Systemic Failure, Trump’s Border Czar Doubles Down on Controversial Facility Homan has called the allegations false and blamed Democratic lawmakers for fueling the chaos.
Reason · Jun 1 DHS Can't Decide If There's a Hunger Strike Going on at a New Jersey Detention Center Trump administration officials say there's no hunger strike at the Delaney Hall detention center in New Jersey, but they'll force-feed detainees if it gets bad enough.
The Independent UK · Jun 1 Ousted Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino attacks Trump’s key aide Susie Wiles for ‘watering down’ immigration policy Hardliner appeared at a far-right convention where he criticised the Trump administration, accusing it of ‘caving to anarchists’
Latin Times · May 26 ICE To Deploy Agents At Airports Under Expanded Trump Security Push The Trump administration is preparing to expand Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations at U.S. airports, including potential identification checks before travelers reach TSA screening areas, according to statements from administration officials.
The Independent UK · May 21 Ex-border chief lashes out at his successor over ‘softer’ approach to immigration enforcement IN FULL
Reason · 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.
The Independent UK · May 21 Gregory Bovino launches attack at Trump’s border czar for ‘political theater’ and not deporting enough migrants Tom Homan has taken a softer approach to immigration enforcement than Greg Bovino, choosing to target immigrants with criminal records
The Independent UK · May 13 Trump appoints new ICE director to lead immigration crackdown after Noem chaos David Venturella promoted from senior adviser role to acting director after previously serving with immigration enforcement agency under George W Bush and Barack Obama