Jul 23 Watch 7:05 Trump’s deployment of federal forces to U.S. cities akin to ‘invasion,’ Ridge says The divide between President Trump and local leaders in places where he has deployed federal agents is widening. This week, 15 mayors asked Trump to withdraw federal forces from their cities, citing “fundamental constitutional protections.” Former Pennsylvania governor Tom Ridge,… Continue watching
Jul 15 WATCH: House Homeland Security Committee holds hearing on migrant children health in CBP custody By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Joseph Cuffari, the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general, testified before the House Homeland Security Committee regarding the deaths of Jakelin Caal and Felipe Gomez Alonzo. Continue reading
Jul 13 WATCH: Officials testify on immigration detention facilities during COVID-19 By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on ICE contractor responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee heard from several contractors, including Mr. Damon T. Hininger, President and CEO of CoreCivic and Mr. George C. Zoley,… Continue reading
May 07 Advocates warn of more immigrant deaths without ICE action By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Lawyers and immigrant advocates are warning that more people will die of the coronavirus in U.S. immigration custody unless the Trump administration improves conditions and release more detainees. Continue reading
May 04 Russia could try to covertly advise candidates in 2020, DHS and FBI warned By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Department of Homeland Security and FBI warned states earlier this year that Russia could look to interfere in the 2020 U.S. elections by covertly advising political candidates and campaigns. Continue reading
May 01 Trump administration suspends ‘Remain in Mexico’ asylum hearings By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press The Trump administration has suspended immigration court hearings for asylum-seekers waiting in Mexico through June 1, bowing to coronavirus concerns. Continue reading
Feb 07 Secret Service may leave Homeland Security, rejoin Treasury By Colleen Long, Associated Press The Secret Service is best known as the agency responsible for protecting the president. But its original purpose when it was formed in 1865 was to investigate financial crimes such as counterfeit money. Continue reading
Feb 06 Homeland Security suspends travel programs for New Yorkers because of immigration law By Associated Press New York residents will no longer be allowed to enroll in “trusted traveler” programs because of a new state law that blocked federal immigration officials from accessing motor vehicle records. Continue reading
Jan 24 U.S. vows to crack down on counterfeit goods By Associated Press Customs and Border Patrol plans to subject online retailers, including the growing number of third-party sales that have proliferated on major online platforms, and warehouse operators to increased scrutiny. Continue reading
Jan 22 Trump says U.S. will soon expand travel ban By Colleen Long, Matthew Lee, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Trump says the U.S. will soon be adding visa restrictions for more countries. Officials say the tentative list included Belarus, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nigeria, Sudan and Tanzania. Continue reading