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DHS and ICE Receive Billions in Funding Amidst Criticism of Immigration Policies

DHS and ICE Receive Billions in Funding Amidst Criticism of Immigration Policies

The Trump administration has secured significant funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), totaling approximately $200 billion, with an additional $70 million recently allocated to DHS. This funding was largely passed through reconciliation, bypassing typical congressional oversight and requiring only 51 Senate votes. Despite public outcry over deaths in ICE custody and alleged abuses, lawmakers have not enacted substantive immigration reform to limit the administration's agenda. Democrats' attempts to introduce guardrails for immigration agents, such as banning masks and establishing use-of-force standards, failed. The administration's immigration policies have led to over 350,000 deportations in fiscal year 2026, and the agencies are reportedly using the increased budget for various initiatives, including purchasing luxury business jets for deportations, acquiring electric-shock gloves, and awarding no-bid co...
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A quiet channel between ICE and Iran shaped deportation flights, newly released emails show

A quiet channel between ICE and Iran shaped deportation flights, newly released emails show

Emails reveal that Iranian officials had significant influence over which Iranian immigrants in the U.S. were sent back to their home country in 2025, despite tensions between the countries
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ICE detains Haitian pastor 'beloved' by Springfield, Ohio, community

ICE detains Haitian pastor 'beloved' by Springfield, Ohio, community

An advocate group says "the community is really deeply saddened" after a Haitian pastor was detained by ICE in Springfield, Ohio
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Immigrants Fear Deportation After Law Firm Closure Leaves Visa Applications in Limbo

Immigrants Fear Deportation After Law Firm Closure Leaves Visa Applications in Limbo

Two longtime Southern California residents, Lucila Garcia and Francisca Cruz, are expressing fear of deportation after the immigration law firm they hired, led by attorney Alexandra Lozano, shut down. Both women had paid significant amounts for legal services to obtain visas and work permits, with Garcia paying $11,900 for a humanitarian visa and work permit, and Cruz signing a contract for $12,000. Their cases are now pending, and they are uncertain about the status of their applications. Lozano, known as the 'Attorney of Miracles,' resigned in lieu of discipline from her state's bar and is facing a mass lawsuit from over 5,000 former clients, including about 220 from the Los Angeles area. The lawsuit alleges that Lozano filed 'fraudulent' paperwork for some immigrants, claiming they were abuse or trafficking victims, often without their knowledge or consent. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a notice to former Lozano clients, requesting updated mailing addresses to continue processing ...
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Federal contract lists Nashville for planned ICE support center

Federal contract lists Nashville for planned ICE support center

The Donelson area is listed as the site of a planned support center for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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San Diego County will stop letting federal immigration agents train at local firing ranges

San Diego County will stop letting federal immigration agents train at local firing ranges

A Southern California county will stop letting federal immigration authorities train at a local firing range over concerns about the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants
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San Diego County Supervisors Vote to End Federal Immigration Agency Access to Training Range, Sheriff Disagrees on CBP

San Diego County Supervisors Vote to End Federal Immigration Agency Access to Training Range, Sheriff Disagrees on CBP

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has voted 3-2 to terminate agreements allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to use the San Diego Regional Firearms Training Center in Otay Mesa. This decision follows concerns raised by supervisors that the use of county facilities by federal immigration enforcement agencies erodes community trust, particularly in light of past immigration crackdowns. However, Sheriff Kelly Martinez has stated her intention to allow CBP to continue using the shooting range for training, despite supporting the termination of ICE's access. The Sheriff's Department, CBP, and the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce have all expressed concerns that restricting CBP's access could lead to longer wait times at the border and San Diego International Airport, potentially harming the local economy. The supervisors who authored the motion, Paloma Aguirre and Terra Lawson-Remer, argue that lengthy border waits are a federal responsibility ...
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Why some California kids could be banned from e-bikes

Why some California kids could be banned from e-bikes

Officials could ban kids under 12 from using e-bikes. It comes amid a sharp rise in e-bike injuries in recent years.
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US appeals court blocks Trump immigration enforcement near some houses of worship

US appeals court blocks Trump immigration enforcement near some houses of worship

By Nate Raymond Aug 18 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday upheld an order limiting federal immigration enforcement at eight houses of worship affiliated with three faith groups, saying religious activities at the sites could be hindered by the operations. A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S.
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Congressman Dwight Evans and Colleagues Introduce Oversight Access Act of 2026 to Enhance ICE Facility Scrutiny

Congressman Dwight Evans and Colleagues Introduce Oversight Access Act of 2026 to Enhance ICE Facility Scrutiny

Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03), alongside Representatives Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), and Summer Lee (PA-12), has introduced the Oversight Access Act of 2026. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation aims to expand congressional oversight at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities. The bill specifically seeks to allow members of Congress to bring one staff member, such as an interpreter or policy expert, into ICE facilities during unannounced oversight visits. This initiative comes in response to concerns about inhumane and potentially deadly conditions reported in ICE detention centers, and instances where congressional staff were denied entry during previous oversight visits, limiting effective communication with detainees. The proposed act would remove the requirement for prior notice for a Member or employee to enter facilities operated by or for the Department of Homeland Security, prohibit temporary modifications to facilities that could alter...
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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Demands Closure of Newark ICE Detention Facility After Third Detainee Death

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Demands Closure of Newark ICE Detention Facility After Third Detainee Death

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has joined immigration advocates and other elected officials, including Representatives Analilia Mejia and Rob Menendez, in demanding the closure of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, known as Delaney Hall. This demand follows the third reported death at the facility, that of Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, a 41-year-old Salvadoran national, who died on August 1. Jeffries, who represents New York’s 8th Congressional District, spoke at a press conference after a roundtable discussion on the conditions at Delaney Hall. He criticized the use of taxpayer dollars for what he described as a 'violent mass deportation machine' and accused the Trump administration of targeting law-abiding immigrant families. Concerns raised during the visit and by former detainees include inadequate medical treatment, poor care for pregnant women, and unsanitary food and living conditions. Jeffries stated that 55 deaths have occurred in ICE custo...
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‘The streets are empty:’ How Miami’s Little Haiti is reacting to TPS loss

‘The streets are empty:’ How Miami’s Little Haiti is reacting to TPS loss

In Little Haiti, the largest community of Haitians living in the U.S., the end of TPS has disrupted life at every level.