Policy & borders

The State Department is seeking public feedback on a new information collection form for exporting and importing classified defense articles and technical data. This is a routine paperwork review required by federal law. The form will be…

ICE arrested an individual who was previously released by Massachusetts state authorities despite an immigration detainer, and who subsequently assaulted someone with a baseball bat. The arrest highlights tensions between local sanctuary…

ICE arrested multiple individuals charged with serious crimes including murder and sexual offenses. The announcement highlights ICE's criminal enforcement operations targeting immigrants with violent felony convictions. These arrests are…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has filed an arrest detainer requesting that Oklahoma authorities keep in custody a noncitizen accused of causing a fatal drunk-driving crash that killed four people. An arrest detainer is a…

The Department of Labor has cancelled its 2026 civil monetary penalty adjustments for immigration-related violations because the Bureau of Labor Statistics did not release required October 2025 inflation data due to a government funding…

ICE conducted enforcement operations over Memorial Day weekend targeting individuals convicted of serious crimes including murder, sexual abuse, and kidnapping. The agency publicized these arrests to highlight enforcement priorities…

The US Department of Labor has announced the theme for 2026 National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This is an awareness campaign focused on employment of people with disabilities. The announcement is informational and does not…

DHS has issued a statement responding to criticism from New Jersey sanctuary politicians regarding an ICE detention facility. The statement characterizes the criticisms as false claims or 'smears' against the facility's operations. This…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is announcing the distribution of antidumping and countervailing duties collected in Fiscal Year 2026 to affected domestic producers under the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act. Eligible…

This article reports on a law enforcement operation by Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Coast Guard that seized $6.4 million in narcotics from a crude oil tanker at the Port of Los Angeles. The seizure was part of routine port…

This article profiles a married couple both employed by ICE, exploring their careers and personal experiences working in immigration enforcement. The story focuses on their individual professional journeys and the intersection of their…

ICE announced arrests of individuals convicted of serious crimes including hit-and-run resulting in death, child sexual abuse, and violent assault. These enforcement actions highlight ICE's criminal apprehension activities. The report…

A person convicted of child rape in Missouri has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. The case involves immigration enforcement and criminal justice. This is a criminal sentencing outcome rather than an immigration policy change.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking public feedback on an information collection request for the International Mail Duty Worksheet form used in customs processing. This is a routine administrative procedure under the Paperwork…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is renewing a test program for the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system that handles export manifests for vessel cargo. This is part of the National Customs Automation Program and focuses on…

The Department of Labor and its Office of Inspector General are demanding that financial institutions freeze funds connected to pandemic unemployment fraud schemes. This action targets accounts suspected of holding proceeds from fraudulent…

ICE announced arrests of individuals convicted of serious violent crimes including murder, rape, and assault. The agency highlighted enforcement actions against criminal immigrants. This is a routine enforcement update from DHS.

A former union official has been sentenced to probation for embezzling member funds through 51 unauthorized transactions over a two-year period. This criminal case involves financial crimes unrelated to immigration law or policy.

ICE has requested that California Governor Gavin Newsom and state officials not release a truck driver who is in custody following a fatal crash that killed two people. The driver's immigration status appears to be a central issue in ICE's…

This report tracks weekly unemployment insurance claims across the U.S. labor market and is not specific to immigration policy or visa categories. It does not contain actionable information for immigration applicants or visa holders.…

The Department of Homeland Security is directing all flights carrying passengers who recently traveled from or were in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan to arrive at specific U.S. airports where enhanced public…

A man in California has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for creating child sexual abuse material involving his own nephew and niece, both of whom have special needs. This is a criminal case involving serious exploitation of vulnerable…

ICE has conducted arrests targeting individuals in the country illegally who are charged with serious crimes including murder, rape, and drug trafficking. These enforcement operations focus on criminal aliens already in the removal system.…

DHS has requested that Virginia Governor Spanberger refrain from releasing an individual charged with child rape and child pornography possession who is in immigration custody. The individual is subject to removal proceedings. The request…

DHS is proposing to increase a fee charged to certain aliens ordered removed in absentia who fail to depart and are later arrested by ICE, from $5,130 to $18,000. The fee would be adjusted annually for inflation. This change implements a…

ICE arrested an individual involved in a hit-and-run incident that injured a young child after local California officials released them from custody. The case highlights tension between local sanctuary policies and federal immigration…

ICE arrested individuals charged with sexual assault, burglary, and other violent crimes. The enforcement action targeted foreign nationals with serious criminal records. This reflects ongoing immigration enforcement priorities focused on…

USCIS assisted federal partners in the arrest of a 24-year-old MS-13 gang member from El Salvador who was in the country illegally. The individual was identified as a self-confessed member of the criminal organization. This case…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has rescheduled the 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit from April 28–30 to September 8–10, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. The summit will bring together CBP personnel, trade community members, and other…

The U.S. government has issued a determination and certification identifying countries that are not fully cooperating with antiterrorism efforts. This certification may affect visa policy, travel restrictions, and security screening for…