Immigration & Border Security
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State Department Instructs US Embassies to Pause Student Visa Interviews
The temporary halt is part of the department’s effort to enhance the social media screening and vetting process of foreign students.
Trump Admin Asks Supreme Court to Lift Restrictions on Deportations to Third Countries
A lower court judge blocked the administration’s ability to remove illegal immigrants to South Sudan and other third countries.
San Diego Immigrant Facility Closed Amid ‘Unprecedented Decrease in Illegal Crossings’: Border Patrol
Each closed facility is estimated to save the administration $5 million to $30 million per month, according to the CBP.
DHS: US Citizen Detained for Obstructing Arrest of Illegal Immigrant
Leonardo Garcia Venegas was detained by immigration agents at his worksite in Foley, Alabama.
Mexican Border State Seeks to Combat Organized Crime With Artificial Intelligence
Public security officials said there has been a significant reduction in homicides in some municipalities since the previous administration.
Judge Orders Trump Admin to Facilitate Return of Wrongfully Deported Guatemalan Man
A judge previously ruled that the man should not be returned to Guatemala because of his fears of persecution.
Readers Side With Trump Over Supreme Court on Immigration Enforcement: Epoch Readers’ Poll
Strong majorities support swift removals, limited due process rights for illegal immigrants, and tougher executive authority.
More Than 1,000 Troops Sent to Secure Southern Border in Latest Deployment
They join more than 10,000 troops already deployed to the border as part of Joint Task Force-Southern Border.
DOJ Sues 4 Cities in New Jersey Over ‘Sanctuary’ Policies
Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, and Hoboken, and their city officials, are named in the lawsuit.
New Hampshire Bans ‘Sanctuary’ Cities, Mandates Local Cooperation With Feds
New Hampshire joins a growing list of states that mandate some level of local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Judge Rules Trump Admin Violated Court Order During South Sudan Deportation Attempt
‘The department actions in this case are unquestionably in violation of this court’s order,’ the judge said.
Federal Judge Blocks Oklahoma From Enforcing Immigration Law
The judge’s order is in effect for 14 days, for now, with an extension possible.
Judge Orders Trump Admin to Maintain Custody of Illegal Immigrants Being Deported to South Sudan
Attorneys for deportees argue that the government failed to provide the illegal immigrants a ‘meaningful opportunity’ to raise any fears.
Republicans Ask Secretary Noem to Reconsider Border Wall Budget
At a hearing, Sens. Ron Johnson and Rand Paul balked at Noem’s $46.5 billion price tag to complete Trump’s border wall.
ICE Says It Arrested More Criminal Illegal Immigrants in ‘Sanctuary’ Cities Operation
Arrests were made in Philadelphia, Newark, Boston, and Los Angeles.
US Attorney Charges NJ Congresswoman With Assault in ICE Facility Incident
DOJ’s Alina Habba said Rep. LaMonica McIver’s conduct ‘cannot be overlooked’ by the chief federal law enforcement authority.
Supreme Court Temporarily Pauses Extradition Proceedings Against Indian Citizen
A federal appeals court previously held that Monika Kapoor was not entitled to fight extradition while making a refugee claim.
US Attorney’s New Program Gets Around California’s Sanctuary Laws Shielding Illegal Immigrants From ICE
Operation Guardian Angel uses federal arrest warrants rather than ICE detainers to let federal authorities take county jail inmates into custody.
DHS Announces First Completed Self-Deportation Flight
The flight traveled from Houston, Texas, to Honduras and Colombia, according to the agency.
