Sep 21 Man shot by ICE in Austin held with a bullet still in his back, attorney says By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press, Anna Wilder, Associated Press/Report For America A Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas is being held at a detention center after being released from a hospital with a bullet still lodged in his back. Continue reading
Sep 20 ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say By Jesse Bedayn, Christopher Weber, Associated Press The unnamed man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot once in the torso on the city's north side, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said at a news conference. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 5:45 'Shadow surge' pushes immigration arrests to highs as Trump administration shifts tactics By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins Less than a year ago, aggressive immigration raids were drawing headlines and sparking protests. But recently, the Trump administration has shifted its approach. Instead of relying as heavily on high-profile operations, federal immigration authorities are working with state and local… Continue watching
Sep 14 Mahmoud Khalil lawsuit says Columbia University failed to protect pro-Palestinian activists By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press The university's “deliberate indifference” led to the doxing of multiple group members and Khalil’s detention by immigration agents, according to the civil rights lawsuit filed in federal court in New York City. Continue reading
Sep 02 'A perfect tool for abuse.' Why experts are concerned about ICE's $17 million electric shock gloves contract By Maria Ramirez Uribe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents may soon be outfitted with electric shock gloves that can deliver painful jolts when they come in contact with a person’s skin. While ICE says the new gear will help agents deescalate situations with… Continue reading
Sep 02 8 questions GOP lawmakers face as the House returns By Lisa Desjardins Republicans face a torrent of questions about the words and actions President Donald Trump has unleashed while they’ve been gone. Continue reading
Aug 26 Judge denies Minnesota bid to extradite ICE officer from Texas, paving way for his release from custody By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press Minnesota officials believe Castro could flee to Mexico, citing calls he made from jail to a woman in Mexico, talking "about marrying her and buying a house in Mexico when he is released," according to the lawsuit. Continue reading
Aug 25 ICE arrests jump to nearly 50,000 in July, highest monthly total of Trump's crackdown By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press Texas and Florida accounted for nearly 20,000 of the July arrests. The agency has been bolstered by billions of dollars from Congress and has hired 12,000 new deportation officers and agents. Continue reading
Aug 18 Minnesota AG sues Texas governor to extradite ICE agent for trial By Mark Vancleave, Russ Bynum, Associated Press Attorney General Keith Ellison says Texas Governor Greg Abbott has not signed papers to extradite Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro since his arrest in Texas in May. Continue reading
Aug 13 Watch 5:23 DOJ deploys tactic to strip naturalized Americans of citizenship By Ali Rogin, Kyle Midura, Ali Schmitz Earlier this month, federal prosecutors moved to strip citizenship from 25 naturalized Americans, accusing them of lying about their pasts and hiding serious crimes. It's called denaturalization and the Justice Department now calls it one of its top priorities. Justice… Continue watching