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Trump signed memo to allow use of cyber tools to target transnational criminal organizations, White House says

Trump signed memo to allow use of cyber tools to target transnational criminal organizations, White House says

Aug 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memo on Wednesday that the White House said was aimed at empowering federal law enforcement to use cyber tools against transnational criminal organizations that operate in foreign jurisdictions to attack Americans.
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Federal Watchdog Criticizes MMIP Guidelines for Falling Short of Requirements

Federal Watchdog Criticizes MMIP Guidelines for Falling Short of Requirements

A federal watchdog has reported that some guidelines intended to improve the response to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) cases are not meeting federal requirements. The review, conducted under Savanna's Act, examined guidelines from 49 U.S. Attorneys' districts. The findings revealed that 10 districts did not fully comply with the law, with some missing required sections and others not tailored to local circumstances. Additionally, the Department of Justice's MMIP Regional Outreach Program is facing staffing shortages, with four out of ten positions vacant, which has hindered progress.
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Transit, Campus and Park Police Fill Specialized Law Enforcement Roles

Transit, Campus and Park Police Fill Specialized Law Enforcement Roles

Local law enforcement agencies are the most visible and direct form of policing in the United States. They operate at the city, county, and regiona...
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ICE Criticizes Judge for Releasing Illegal Immigrant After Fourth DWI Conviction

ICE Criticizes Judge for Releasing Illegal Immigrant After Fourth DWI Conviction

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has criticized a Suffolk County judge for allowing Pablo Aguilar-Alvarez, a once-deported illegal immigrant, to remain free after his fourth felony drunk driving conviction. Aguilar-Alvarez, a Salvadoran national, was deported in 2024 but re-entered the U.S. illegally. Despite his extensive criminal history, including DUI, drug possession, and weapons charges, the judge released him without bail, citing a lack of cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Aguilar-Alvarez is considered a flight risk as he awaits sentencing, facing up to seven years in prison.
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ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks

ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals
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Trump Administration Offers Cities Millions for Police Surges with Conditions

Trump Administration Offers Cities Millions for Police Surges with Conditions

The Trump administration is proposing a $300 million grant under the 'Model Cities' policing initiative to fund Memphis-style police surges in select U.S. cities. The initiative requires cities to comply with federal immigration enforcement, enact conservative anti-homelessness policies, and potentially repay funds if violent crime or civil unrest increases. The program has faced criticism, with several Democratic-majority cities, including Montgomery, Alabama, and Billings, Montana, rejecting the grant due to its conditions. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance public safety through increased federal funding, but it has sparked debate over its implications for local governance and civil liberties.
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AP Exclusive: ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks

AP Exclusive: ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals
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Trump promised a sex-trafficking crackdown. His Justice Department hasn't delivered

Trump promised a sex-trafficking crackdown. His Justice Department hasn't delivered

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Brad Heath and Kristina Cooke WASHINGTON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has repeatedly said the fight against sex trafficking is one of its top priorities.
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US immigration agency plans to buy electric shock gloves, raising alarm among rights advocates

US immigration agency plans to buy electric shock gloves, raising alarm among rights advocates

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency plans to buy electric shock gloves for officers in the field, alarming rights advocates who have condemned the action of ICE during President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. 
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DOJ and DHS Issue New Trade Enforcement Guidance Impacting U.S. Importers

DOJ and DHS Issue New Trade Enforcement Guidance Impacting U.S. Importers

DOJ and DHS Issue New Trade Enforcement Guidance Impacting U.S. Importers
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ICE Detains Four Individuals at Sikeston Bootheel Rodeo Amid Identification Checks

ICE Detains Four Individuals at Sikeston Bootheel Rodeo Amid Identification Checks

During the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Scott County, Missouri, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel detained four individuals. The Sikeston Department of Public Safety confirmed that ICE was present to assist with identification verification throughout the event. The detentions occurred when issues regarding the individuals' immigration status arose during the verification process. According to Scott County Sheriff Derick Wheetley, the rodeo requires attendees seeking a 21-and-older wristband for alcohol purchases to present identification at designated checkpoints. Technology is used to verify the age and validity of the identification. When international IDs are presented, additional verification is sometimes needed, prompting officer assistance. The detained individuals had existing immigration-related matters in federal systems. The arrests were made by ICE agents, not local law enforcement, although the Scott County Sheriff's Office collaborates with ICE through the 287(g) pr...
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DOJ Expands Federal-State Partnerships to Combat Medicaid Fraud

DOJ Expands Federal-State Partnerships to Combat Medicaid Fraud

The U.S. Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division (NFED) has announced new charges of Medicaid fraud across the Southeast, resulting from enhanced federal-state partnerships. These charges involve 17 cases across seven states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The DOJ has established federal-state cooperation agreements and anti-fraud task forces in these states, reflecting an increased focus on healthcare spending and Medicaid enforcement. This initiative follows a similar agreement with Ohio, described as a 'National Model of Federal-State Cooperation.'