ICE body camera policy allows video releases only in agency's 'best interest'

Body worn cameras are coming to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers within the next two months. But there may be some lingering issues surrounding transparency and the public having access to their video for some of their most volatile incidents. 

US plans permanent visa bond rule affecting mostly African countries

The State Department is making permanent a program requiring applicants from mostly African countries to pay a bond to secure a visa.

‘Vibrant’ Florida grandma allegedly killed by illegal immigrant outside Publix, family fights for justice

A Venezuelan man allegedly in the United States illegally is in jail after being charged in the death of an elderly Florida woman by backing over her with an SUV in a grocery store parking lot.

ICE detains Southwest Airlines flight attendant at work

Supporters and labor organizations are rallying to raise awareness after ICE agents detained a Southwest Airlines flight attendant following a work flight. Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican national, was taken into custody on July 14 at Nashville International Airport.

Illegal immigrant who murdered Michigan woman sues Trump, demands $75M, public apology, US citizenship

An illegal immigrant serving a lengthy prison sentence for the murder of a Michigan woman is suing President Donald Trump, alleging he faced humiliation when his case was used as a political talking point, and is demanding $75 million, a public apology, and U.S. citizenship.

ICE officers to wear body cams during vehicle stops

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers will now be required to wear body cameras when making vehicle stops. 

Trump administration may charge $100K bonds for green-card applicants: reports

Some green-card applicants would have to pay a $100,000 bond for lawful permanent residence in the U.S. under a new policy proposed by the Trump administration.

USCIS to scrap Biden-era 'public charge' policy that could deny green cards for immigrants

For many immigrants, the dream of coming to America is often shaped by images of sweeping butte filled Western landscapes, bustling cities or sunny coastal beaches. But for some hoping to make the United States their permanent home, that dream could become more difficult to achieve.

ICE traffic stops 'important,' Trump posts after reported policy shift

President Donald Trump posted his support Wednesday for ICE agents conducting traffic stops after reports surfaced about a policy shift.

ICE to immediately cease most vehicle stops, federal sources says

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been instructed to suspend most vehicle stops nationwide during immigration enforcement operations, according to federal sources.

Maine ICE shooting: Man who was killed was not the target of warrant, Sen. Angus King says

The motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting Monday was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing, Sen. Angus King said Homeland Security Secretary Mullin told him.

New poll reveals how Americans view immigration

A broad majority of Americans believe immigration is a good thing for the U.S., though support has dropped from a record high last year, according to a new Gallup poll. 

Florida federal judge orders DHS to restore voter database access to 4 states: Reports

A federal judge ordered the Department of Homeland Security to continue giving four Republican-led states access to a voter citizenship verification database, defying a previous order originally blocking access.

Man sues DHS after scathing email led ICE agents to his doorstep

A New York man has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alleging that an email he sent to the agency’s acting director prompted federal authorities to visit his home.

Appeals court rules ICE must allow bond hearings after 90 days of detention

A federal appeals court ruled that immigrants detained by ICE for more than 90 days must have an opportunity to seek release through a bond hearing.

Florida board bars undocumented students from state colleges, GED programs

Florida education officials have approved new rules that will bar undocumented immigrants from enrolling in the state's public colleges and adult education programs that prepare students for the General Educational Development, or GED, exam.