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USCIS is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to the Petition for Alien Relative form (I-130), which is used to sponsor family members for immigration. The agency is revising how it collects information from petitioners under the…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a final ruling that Philips North America LLC ultrasound systems undergo their last substantial transformation in the United States, determining their country of origin for customs purposes.…

Camin Cargo Control, Inc.'s Thorofare, New Jersey facility has been approved by CBP to gauge and test petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years, effective September 30, 2025. This accreditation allows the company to…

Camin Cargo Control, Inc.'s East Providence, Rhode Island facility has been approved by CBP to gauge and test petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years, effective August 19, 2025. This accreditation allows the…

Camin Cargo Control, Inc.'s Corpus Christi, Texas facility has been approved by CBP to gauge and test petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years, effective August 26, 2025. This accreditation allows the company to…

Camin Cargo Control, Inc., located in Garden City, Georgia, has been approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to gauge and test petroleum products for customs purposes. This accreditation is valid for three years starting December…

The Juarez Cartel has been designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist organization by the U.S. government. This designation carries serious legal consequences, including asset freezes and prohibitions on transactions with the…

The Juarez Cartel has been designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the U.S. State Department. This designation makes it illegal for U.S. persons to knowingly provide material support to the organization, and it triggers visa…

An ICE officer provided emergency medical assistance to a car crash victim in Missouri. The incident highlights individual acts of service by immigration enforcement personnel. This story does not involve immigration policy, visa…

ICE arrested multiple individuals convicted of serious crimes including sexual offenses and public safety threats. The enforcement action targeted individuals with criminal histories. This reflects ongoing immigration enforcement…

This article discusses how a Science & Technology industry day is influencing the development of future security screening methods. The piece explores collaboration between government and private sector on advanced screening technologies.…

A federal court has ordered the release of an individual convicted of aircraft hijacking who is in immigration custody. The ruling appears to challenge the government's detention authority in this case. Court decisions on detention and…

USCIS is extending an existing information collection for requesting the return of original documents submitted during immigration applications. The agency is giving the public 30 days to comment on whether this paperwork process should…

ICE has announced recent arrests of individuals convicted of serious crimes including murder, pedophilia, violent assault, and drug trafficking. The enforcement action highlights ICE's focus on removing individuals with criminal records…

Essex County, New Jersey has enacted a new law that prohibits local jail officials from notifying ICE before releasing individuals from custody. This policy prevents federal immigration enforcement from detaining undocumented immigrants at…

A quarterly meeting of the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee has been postponed from July 15, 2026, to September 23, 2026, in Washington, DC. This committee advises on customs and trade operations. The postponement may…

DHS is requiring U.S. states to implement standardized election security measures as a condition of receiving federal funding. This policy is aimed at strengthening the integrity of state election systems. The requirement applies broadly…

The Department of Homeland Security has signed a cooperation agreement with Caribbean partners to enhance border security and immigration vetting procedures. This memorandum aims to strengthen information sharing and coordinated…

An ICE officer provided emergency medical care to a 14-year-old who jumped from a moving vehicle in Texas. The officer's quick response and first-aid assistance helped stabilize the victim until professional medical personnel arrived. This…

ICE conducted enforcement operations resulting in arrests of individuals charged with serious crimes including attempted murder, rape, child sexual abuse, and gang-related offenses. These arrests are part of ICE's ongoing criminal…

Two Venezuelan nationals were sentenced to a combined 32 years in prison for sex trafficking a 16-year-old orphan, with USCIS playing a critical role in the federal investigation. The case demonstrates coordination between immigration and…

The Department of Homeland Security removed a convicted child rapist from the United States after the individual had been pardoned by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. This case illustrates that a state pardon does not prevent federal…

ICE arrested an individual accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a child in Illinois. The agency is opposing a state policy that would release the person from custody. This case highlights tensions between federal immigration…

ICE announced arrests of individuals with serious criminal histories, including attempted murder, child exploitation, and gang activity. These enforcement actions target people with substantial criminal records already in the immigration…

ICE officers provided emergency assistance to a woman trapped in a vehicle following a crash in Milwaukee. The officers responded to a civilian emergency and provided aid to a person in distress. This story illustrates community engagement…

An immigration enforcement investigation led to the sentencing of a noncitizen convicted of serious crimes in Tennessee. This case involved ICE coordination with local law enforcement on a criminal matter. The story highlights immigration…

Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested an individual in New Jersey who illegally voted in federal elections. The case highlights enforcement actions targeting noncitizens who participate in voting, a federal crime. This reflects…

The State Department is updating its Title VI civil rights regulations to align with the actual statute and Executive Order 14281. This procedural change affects how the department handles civil rights compliance across its operations,…

ICE has issued a detainer for an undocumented immigrant arrested following a fatal car crash in North Carolina that killed a 6-year-old child. The detainer request authorizes local law enforcement to hold the individual for potential…

Three individuals without legal status were arrested while attempting to cross the U.S.–Mexico border in Texas while carrying firearms. The arrests were made at or near the border and involved weapons trafficking alongside unauthorized…