Judge quashes Trump administration pause on visa processing for 75 countries

A federal judge ruled the State Department’s order pausing visa applications from 75 countries violated Congressional requirements and intent.

ICE proposes offering insurance for local police that arrest immigrants

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests.

Minnesota AG suing Texas governor to force extradition of ICE agent

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, who is charged in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis.

'Alligator Alcatraz' site given back to Miami-Dade County

The state of Florida has returned control of the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport – the make-shift detention facility established in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz' – to Miami-Dade County, following the closure of the detention facility operation.

ICE to buy electric shock gloves intended to gain compliance from combative individuals

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers could soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver electric shocks to gain compliance from combative individuals, according to an Associated Press exclusive report. 

Trump’s State Department revoked 175,000 visas since January 2025

Approximately 175,000 people have lost their visas since the beginning of the Trump administration, the State Department reports.

ICE to equip every officer with body cams by end of August

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced this weekend they are hoping to have every officer and agent in the field equipped with body-worn cameras by the end of August. 

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.