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DHS Directs ICE Attorneys to Implement Asylum Anti-Fraud Measures Targeting Immigration Lawyers

DHS Directs ICE Attorneys to Implement Asylum Anti-Fraud Measures Targeting Immigration Lawyers

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a new directive through General Counsel James Percival, instructing ICE attorneys to establish anti-fraud policies aimed at immigration lawyers who submit false asylum claims in court. The memo suggests that immigration attorneys often argue that nearly every undocumented immigrant faces persecution or torture in their home country. While the memo does not introduce new penalties, it empowers ICE lawyers to use administrative enforcement tools against both migrants and their legal representatives. The directive also mandates that ICE attorneys pursuing fraud violations must not be involved in the litigation of the underlying immigration case. This policy builds on a 2025 presidential memo accusing immigration attorneys of coaching migrants to conceal information or lie to obtain asylum protections.
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ICE Detention Center Criticized for Treatment of Children Amidst Immigration Policy Debate

ICE Detention Center Criticized for Treatment of Children Amidst Immigration Policy Debate

The South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, has come under scrutiny for its treatment of detained immigrant children. Reports from detainees and advocates describe substandard conditions, including inadequate food and water, and constant lighting that disrupts sleep. The facility, operated by CoreCivic under a $180 million annual contract, was reopened by President Trump in 2025. Critics, including Congressman Joaquin Castro, argue that the conditions are intended to deter immigration by sending a harsh message. The facility has detained over 6,300 children, many without criminal records, during President Trump's second term. The Department of Homeland Security and CoreCivic deny allegations of poor conditions, asserting compliance with federal standards.
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Mullin to face Senate grilling on DHS budget, immigration crackdown and World Cup worries

Mullin to face Senate grilling on DHS budget, immigration crackdown and World Cup worries

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is set to appear in the Senate to discuss the agency's budget
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Mullin faces Senate grilling on DHS budget, immigration crackdown and World Cup worries

Mullin faces Senate grilling on DHS budget, immigration crackdown and World Cup worries

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is set to appear in the Senate to discuss the agency's budget
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Visits to restart at New Jersey migrant detention center as police expand restricted area

Visits to restart at New Jersey migrant detention center as police expand restricted area

By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, May 31 (Reuters) - After two nights with arrests of activists outside a New Jersey immigrant detention center, law enforcement officials have expanded the area off-limits to protesters even as the facility started allowing detainee visits to resume.
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Trump Administration's Immigration Policies Impact Nonprofits and Immigrant Communities

Trump Administration's Immigration Policies Impact Nonprofits and Immigrant Communities

The Trump administration has expanded immigration enforcement, involving agencies like the IRS, Medicaid, and HUD, traditionally not associated with immigration control. This shift has transformed social service agencies into tools of surveillance, affecting immigrant communities' trust in these institutions. Nonprofits, which play a crucial role in supporting immigrant rights, face challenges as the administration rescinds sanctuary protections for places like schools and churches. The rollback of protections for sensitive locations, such as schools and hospitals, has led to increased fear among immigrants, discouraging them from accessing essential services. The administration's decision to share Medicaid data with DHS has prompted legal challenges from several states, highlighting the tension between federal policies and state-level protections.
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From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect

From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect

Immigrant detainees across at least 33 states allege in court documents that the government is failing to provide them with adequate medical care
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ICE Detains Maryland Woman for 25 Days Despite Citizenship Proof, Issues U.S. Passport

ICE Detains Maryland Woman for 25 Days Despite Citizenship Proof, Issues U.S. Passport

Dulce Consuelo Diaz Morales, a Maryland resident, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for 25 days despite presenting evidence of her U.S. citizenship. Arrested in December while leaving a Taco Bell in Baltimore, Diaz Morales claimed she was born in the United States, a fact supported by her lawyers with a Maryland birth certificate and other documents. Despite this, ICE officials initially disputed her citizenship, labeling her an illegal alien from Mexico. During her detention, she was transferred between several detention centers across Maryland, Louisiana, Texas, and New Jersey, with limited communication with her legal team. A Maryland District Court judge intervened to prevent her deportation while her case was reviewed. Eventually, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requested the dismissal of removal proceedings, and Diaz Morales was issued a U.S. passport, confirming her citizenship.
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Homeland Security Secretary Mullin Faces Senate Scrutiny Over DHS Budget and Immigration Policies

Homeland Security Secretary Mullin Faces Senate Scrutiny Over DHS Budget and Immigration Policies

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is set to testify before the Senate appropriations subcommittee on homeland security regarding the agency's budget. This comes amid heightened scrutiny of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement strategies and preparations for the upcoming World Cup. Mullin, appointed by President Trump following the dismissal of his predecessor Kristi Noem, is expected to address concerns about the potential withdrawal of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in sanctuary cities, a move that could disrupt international travel. Additionally, Mullin will face questions about a recent policy change by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requiring most green card applicants to apply from their home countries, which has caused confusion among immigration lawyers and their clients.
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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka to Announce Legal Strategy to Close Delaney Hall Amid Protests

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka to Announce Legal Strategy to Close Delaney Hall Amid Protests

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is set to reveal a new legal strategy aimed at closing Delaney Hall, an ICE facility that has been the focal point of ongoing protests. The facility has been under scrutiny as demonstrators have gathered for several days, demanding its closure. The protests are part of a broader movement against immigration detention centers, which activists argue are inhumane and unnecessary. Mayor Baraka's announcement is expected to outline the city's approach to legally challenge the operation of Delaney Hall, reflecting the administration's response to public pressure and its stance on immigration enforcement policies.
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Protesters and Police Clash in New Jersey Over Delaney Hall Detention Conditions

Protesters and Police Clash in New Jersey Over Delaney Hall Detention Conditions

Protests erupted near Delaney Hall in New Jersey, leading to clashes between demonstrators and state police. The protests, which have been ongoing for over a week, are in response to alleged poor living conditions at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility. Despite a 9 p.m. curfew imposed by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, tensions escalated as police in riot gear confronted the protesters. The situation intensified with reports of rubber bullets and tear gas being used. The Department of Homeland Security has denied claims of a hunger strike among detainees, asserting that they receive adequate food and medical care.
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Protests at ICE Detention Center in Newark Lead to Arrests and Curfew

Protests at ICE Detention Center in Newark Lead to Arrests and Curfew

Protests have erupted outside an ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey, resulting in multiple arrests and the imposition of a nightly curfew by city officials. Demonstrators have been gathering for several days outside the privately owned facility, which has a capacity of 1,000 beds and has been accused of maintaining inhumane conditions for months. The protests have drawn attention to the treatment of detainees and the conditions within the facility, prompting a strong response from law enforcement, including the use of tear gas to disperse crowds.