Policy & borders

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking public feedback on its service delivery survey collection process. This is a routine extension of an existing feedback mechanism with no substantive changes. The agency uses this…

The Department of Justice is updating fee regulations for cases filed with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), the immigration court system, to comply with new statutory requirements. This interim final rule establishes new…

ICE conducted arrests targeting individuals in the country illegally who are also accused of serious crimes including child abuse, sexual assault, and drug trafficking. The enforcement action focused on criminal aliens rather than routine…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a man who made threats against Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents. The arrest underscores ongoing security concerns for immigration enforcement personnel. This incident…

Two individuals with criminal records were convicted in connection with a deadly pharmaceutical fraud scheme. This story reports on criminal prosecutions but does not describe changes to immigration law, policy, or visa procedures. The…

This article discusses scientific research advances in cybersecurity for space systems and critical infrastructure protection. It does not address immigration policy, visa programs, or related immigration matters. No immigration updates…

The Acting Secretary of Labor participated in a G7 meeting in Geneva to discuss labor and immigration topics relevant to U.S. priorities. This represents diplomatic engagement on international labor standards and potential immigration…

Secretary Mullin spoke at the National Sheriffs' Association Annual Conference about cooperation between federal immigration enforcement and local law enforcement. The focus was on how local sheriffs' offices can work with federal agencies…

A Nicolas Poussin painting is being temporarily imported to the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles for exhibition. The Department of State has determined that the artwork is culturally significant and that its display in the U.S. serves…

DHS has directed ICE to prioritize deportation of foreign nationals who vote in U.S. elections. Voting while not a citizen is a federal crime and grounds for deportation under immigration law. This directive aims to enforce existing…

The US Department of Labor announced $10.5 million in funding for mine safety and health training programs. This funding supports occupational safety initiatives for miners across the nation. The announcement does not directly affect…

ICE has arrested individuals identified as violent assailants, drug traffickers, and other serious criminals. The enforcement action targets people with records of violent offenses and drug-related crimes. This represents routine criminal…

A Homeland Security task force charged 26 gang members in Massachusetts with federal crimes including racketeering (RICO violations), five murders, drug trafficking, and firearm offenses. This enforcement operation targets organized…

The U.S. Department of Labor is seeking public input on modernizing its workforce information tools, including an overhaul of CareerOneStop.org and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) program. These updates aim to improve how job…

The Department of State is requesting public comment on a new information collection related to passport demand forecasting. This survey will help the government better predict and plan for passport processing volumes and service capacity.…

The Department of State is seeking approval for updated medical examination requirements and procedures for visa and immigration benefit applicants. This information collection notice allows 60 days of public comment on the proposed…

ICE conducted weekend enforcement operations resulting in arrests of individuals with serious criminal convictions including murder, child abuse, and drug trafficking. The agency highlighted the criminal histories of those detained. This…

A person who entered the country illegally was convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child in Virginia. This case involved criminal prosecution in the immigration enforcement context. The outcome reflects…

Secretary Mullin attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new U.S. Coast Guard training center in Birmingham, Alabama. This is a domestic infrastructure event with no direct immigration policy implications. The event celebrates the opening…

ICE has issued a detainer request to North Carolina authorities asking them to hold a person charged with attempted arson and hit-and-run pending immigration enforcement action. A detainer is a request to law enforcement to keep someone in…

ICE arrested individuals charged with serious violent crimes and drug trafficking offenses. The agency highlighted these enforcement actions as part of its public safety operations. This represents routine criminal immigration enforcement…

Acting Secretary Sonderling released a statement regarding the May jobs report. No specific immigration policy changes or announcements were made in this statement. The statement appears to be general commentary on economic data rather…

USCIS is updating its medical certification form for disability exceptions in immigration cases. The agency is seeking public feedback on the revised information collection. Public comments accepted until July 6, 2026.

The State Department is revising the application form for A, G, and NATO visas, which cover diplomats, international organization staff, and NATO representatives. The agency is requesting public comments on the updated form. Public…

The State Department is updating its Risk Analysis and Management (RAM) information collection process used in visa adjudication and immigration screening. The agency is requesting public comments on the revised procedures. Public comments…

The State Department is establishing an alert program for children's passport issuance to help prevent passport fraud and trafficking. The agency is seeking public input on the new information collection process. Public comments accepted…

The U.S. has designated Primeiro Comando da Capital and Comando Vermelho as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. These designations may affect visa eligibility, financial transactions, and immigration benefits for individuals or…

The U.S. State Department has designated Primeiro Comando da Capital and Comando Vermelho as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). This designation makes it illegal to provide material support to these groups and may affect individuals…

The U.S. government has determined that certain cultural objects being imported for exhibition—including works from "The Surrealist Book: Bound and Unbound" show at MoMA in New York—qualify as culturally significant. This determination…

The U.S. government has determined that a cultural object being imported for exhibition—from "Written on the Skin: Reciprocity and the Art of the Gift in Polynesia" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York—qualifies as culturally…