The Latest Breaking News from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Why corporate America is mostly staying quiet as federal immigration agents show up at its doors

When U.S. Border Patrol agents entered a Target store in Richfield, Minnesota, in early January, detaining two employees, it marked a new chapter in the relationship between corporate America and the federal government.

The Conversation · Feb 5

Bruce Springsteen’s Streets of Minneapolis: how digital circulation boosts the impact of a protest song

In moments of creeping authoritarianism, culture sometimes reacts faster than institutions. Bruce Springsteen’s rush-released song in the wake of killings of two Minneapolis residents by agents of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was not just an act of commentary, but a deliberate intervention in public discourse.

The Conversation · Feb 4

Oh No, Looks Like ICE Employees Are Struggling To Pay Bills

Recently, it surfaced through Reddit that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is being accused of failing to pay salaries and activate health insurance weeks after recruitment, among other things. The agency that recently had a historic push to recruit anybody and everybody is now failing to pay its employees…

The Mary Sue · Feb 4

“All Humanity Is Lost”: ICE Slammed For Not Letting Detained Father Attend His Son’s Funeral

ICE has denied Texas detainee Maher Tarabishi’s request for release to attend his son’s funeral. Before his detention, Tarabishi was the primary caregiver for his son.

Bored Panda · Jan 28

Chicago teacher placed on leave over pro-ICE Facebook post, sparks community backlash

A teacher at a Chicago-area elementary school has been placed on administrative leave following controversy over a social media post expressing support for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), sparking protests and concern within the local community.

The Times of India · Jan 27

Katy Perry shares step-by-step guide to block $10 billion ICE funding bill; ‘Trudeau made her do it,’ says social media

Pop star Katy Perry has urged her fans to step into political action, calling on them to help block a proposed $10 billion increase in funding for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying it is time to “turn anger into action”.

The Times of India · Jan 27

ICE Forced a 5-Year-Old as Bait to Lure Father Out, Then Arrested Both in Minnesota Raid

In a deeply controversial enforcement action in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement allegedly used a five-year-old child to lure his father from their home before detaining them both.

International Business Times UK · Jan 22

Minnesota Lawmaker Slammed by Conservatives for Posting ICE Locations: 'A Traitor to Our Country'

A Minnesota Democratic lawmaker has drawn sharp criticism from conservatives after posting the locations of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on social media.

Latin Times · Jan 16

Oglala Sioux president walks back claims of DHS pressure, member arrests

The president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe is walking back claims of pressure and arrests he made earlier this week

The Independent UK · Jan 15

ICE Agents' Families Drop Bombshell Confessions About Extremism, Abuse Claims, and Lives Torn Apart After Getting Hired

A viral thread reveals shocking stories from friends and families of ICE agents.

International Business Times UK · Jan 13