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ICE Detainee Tied to Press Secretary Has Message for Her

Brazilian national Bruna Ferreira alleges wrongful ICE detention, separation from 11-year-old son

(Newser) - The woman whose ICE detention unexpectedly drew in the White House press secretary is back home in Massachusetts—but she says she still hasn't seen her 11-year-old son. Bruna Ferreira, a 33-year-old Brazilian national and former fiancee of Michael Leavitt—the brother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt...

In Testy Hearing, Dems Tell Noem to Resign

'We will never waver, and we will never back down,' DHS chief says

(Newser) - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defiantly defended the Trump administration's hardline immigration policies on Thursday during an annual House committee hearing, portraying migrants as a major threat faced by the nation that justifies a crackdown that has seen widespread arrests, deportations, and a dizzying pace of restrictions on foreigners....

Homeland Security Buys Its Own 737 Jets for Deportations

Contract worth nearly $140M for 6 Boeing jets comes amid record deportation push

(Newser) - The Department of Homeland Security has reportedly signed a contract worth almost $140 million to scoop up six Boeing 737 jets, marking a shift from reliance on chartered planes to establishing its own fleet for deportation operations. A Washington Post exclusive reports that the contract is funded by a large...

Illinois Puts New Limits on Immigration Enforcement

Courthouse arrests restricted, new protections for residents added

(Newser) - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law Tuesday that puts significant restrictions on immigration enforcement in the state, particularly outside courthouses. The legislation, approved by state lawmakers in October, also makes it easier for residents to sue immigration agents if they believe their rights have been violated. Supporters say...

ICE Detainee With Ties to Leavitt Is Freed on Bond

Bruna Ferreira has a child with Karoline Leavitt's brother

(Newser) - One of the more high-profile detainees at an immigration detention center has been released on a $1,500 bond as she fights to stay in the country. As the Washington Post reports, the woman is 33-year-old Bruna Ferreira, and her arrest last month in Massachusetts made headlines because she is...

Newly Sworn-In Lawmaker: ICE Pepper-Sprayed Me

Dem Rep. Adelita Grijalva was at scene of protest against raid of taco shop in Tucson, Arizona

(Newser) - A federal law enforcement operation at an Arizona taco shop resulted in a Friday fracas, with agents deploying pepper spray as a group of protesters tried to stop authorities. Two agents were injured, and US Rep. Adelita Grijalva was in the vicinity as protesters were sprayed. The Democratic congresswoman from...

Duckworth Takes On 'Divisive' Air Traffic Controller Bonuses

Senator wants all air traffic controllers who worked during shutdown without pay to get $10K perk

(Newser) - The Trump administration's decision to award a $10,000 bonus to just a sliver of air traffic controllers who worked through the government shutdown isn't sitting well with Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth. In a letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Duckworth insists that the Trump administration expand the...

Judge to ICE: No Warrantless Arrests in DC Without Proof

ACLU lawsuit claims agency stopped people indiscriminately in immigrant neighborhoods

(Newser) - A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's practice of making immigration arrests in Washington, DC, without a warrant or clear proof that a person is likely to flee. The preliminary injunction, issued by US District Judge Beryl Howell, was granted after a lawsuit filed by the American Civil...

8 NYC Immigration Judges Out as Trump Ups Deportations

Those fired earlier this year say terminations are targeting judges seen as too lenient

(Newser) - President Trump dismissed eight immigration judges in New York City on Monday, sources familiar with the situation tell the New York Times . The move is part of a wider shake-up in the nation's immigration courts as the administration pushes to accelerate deportations. The latest firings, confirmed by both the...

US Suspends Green Cards for 19 Countries

Green card and citizenship processing halted for some countries already on travel ban list

(Newser) - Dozens of countries are now on a new US immigration pause list, including some of the world's most poor and least stable, reports the New York Times . The Trump administration has suspended immigration applications from 19 nations previously placed under travel restrictions, effectively stopping green card and citizenship processing...

After DC Shooting, Noem Demands Total Travel Ban

After Afghan migrant allegedly kills National Guard member, homeland security chief issues warning

(Newser) - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is urging a sweeping "full travel ban" on nations she claims are sending "killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies" to the United States. Noem announced her recommendation after she said she met with President Trump, posting on X that the country is being exploited...

Border Patrol Winds Down Charlotte Operation

New Orleans expected to be next target

(Newser) - Federal immigration authorities are wrapping up their enforcement operation in Charlotte, North Carolina, nearly a week after agents arrived in the city , according to Department of Homeland Security officials who spoke to NBC News . The operation, known internally as "Charlotte's Web," led to the arrest of more...

Report: White House Made Unusual Intervention for Tates

Lawyer told DHS to return the brothers' seized phones, reports ProPublica

(Newser) - A ProPublica investigation suggests the White House intervened in unprecedented fashion on behalf of the controversial Tate brothers when their phones were seized by Customs and Border Protection officials. The seizure happened in February when Andrew and Tristan Tate, vocal supporters of President Trump, flew in to Florida from Romania....

Cops: Shots Were Fired at Federal Agents in Chicago

Nobody was hurt in the incident during immigration protests

(Newser) - Chicago police officers responded to a call of gunshots fired at federal agents Saturday amid immigration enforcement operations that drew residents to protest in the streets, per the AP .There were no reports of anyone being hit by gunfire, according to police, and the Department of Homeland Security said in...

DHS Has 2 Words for Report on Agents Wearing Halloween Masks

'Happy Halloween!' agency rep says of immigration officials reportedly sporting holiday getup in LA

(Newser) - A Homeland Security spokeswoman had a two-word response when asked about a report that immigration agents in Los Angeles had been seen wearing Halloween masks: "Happy Halloween!" That answer from Tricia McLaughlin came in response to an inquiry by NBC News about an LA Taco report that included...

2 Shot in ICE Traffic Stop in LA
2 Shot in ICE
Traffic Stop in LA
Oct 21, 2025 8:18 PM CDT

2 Shot in ICE Traffic Stop in LA

One of the injured is a deputy marshal hit by a ricochet

(Newser) - An immigration enforcement operation in Los Angeles turned violent Tuesday when federal agents shot at an undocumented immigrant who allegedly tried to escape by ramming his vehicle into law enforcement, according to authorities. The man was injured, as was a deputy US marshal who was hit in the hand when...

Coast Guard Picks Up Tab for Noem's $172M Jets

Democrats question funding, cite pattern of high-profile spending

(Newser) - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has approved the purchase by the Coast Guard of two Gulfstream G700 jets for $172 million for her use, an expenditure an aide said is necessary for safety and Democrats said reflects her over-the-top spending to ensure her comfort. The department told Congress in...

US Citizens Keep Getting Busted in Immigration Raids

ProPublica documents 170 such detentions so far

(Newser) - A ProPublica investigation finds that US immigration agents have detained more than 170 American citizens in the first nine months of President Trump's second term. The federal government does not officially track these incidents, so the outlet compiled the tally from lawsuits, court records, and media reports, adding that...

Wear Body Cameras, Judge Orders ICE
Wear Body Cameras,
Judge Orders ICE
Oct 16, 2025 7:00 PM CDT

Wear Body Cameras, Judge Orders ICE

News coverage suggests agents ignored prior court order in Chicago, district judge says

(Newser) - A federal judge has ordered immigration officers in Chicago to wear body cameras after reports surfaced of agents deploying tear gas, pepper balls, and smoke grenades against protesters and police. US District Judge Sara Ellis already had told agents to wear badges and prohibited the use of riot control...

Zach Bryan, Homeland Security Clash Over ICE Song Lyrics

Country singer defends tune about immigration raids amid heated online backlash

(Newser) - Country music heavyweight Zach Bryan has landed in the crosshairs of the Department of Homeland Security after previewing a new song that references ICE immigration raids, reports the Guardian . A snippet that Bryan posted online includes pointed lyrics about law enforcement and children left frightened by raids, leading DHS...

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