Nation Sep 29 Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot in his car by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer By Anna Wilder, Associated Press/Report For America, Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press
Nation Sep 29 Newsom signs California law banning officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks In California, lawmakers passed at least two dozen bills this year seeking to fortify immigrants' rights, restrict cooperation with federal immigration agents and tighten regulations on immigrant detention facilities, among other things. By Sophie Austin, Associated Press
Politics Sep 24 ICE has wasted tens of millions of dollars with 'uninformed' detention plans, GAO finds Among the misspending was nearly $3 million to erect tents at Guantanamo Bay that were never used, $20 million to maintain purchased warehouses that are now being sold without having housed a single detainee, and excessive rates paid to hold… By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press
Nation Sep 20 ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say 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. By Jesse Bedayn, Christopher Weber, Associated Press
Nation Sep 17 Trump's mass deportations led to a big drop in fentanyl investigations, report finds. Here's what to know The Department of Homeland Security’s focus on mass deportations resulted in a dramatic drop in investigations into illicit fentanyl, according to a federal watchdog report. By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Sep 12 Minnesota churches roiled by legal battle over ICE surveillance and right to protest By Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press Court cases involving Twin Cities churches and immigration enforcement highlight how the acrimonious debate continues to roil faith communities more than six months since the federal surge turned Minnesota into a symbol of defiance of the Trump administration’s policies. 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 China presses U.S. for answers after a man dies hours after entering ICE custody By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press The Chinese government is pressing for answers after a Chinese man died hours after being taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a U.S. territory. At least 57 ICE detainees have died since President Donald Trump returned to office… 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 20 ICE and Iran worked together to deport Iranians from U.S., newly released emails show By Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press Hundreds of emails exchanged between U.S. immigration officials, which were obtained by the National Iranian American Council and made public Tuesday, offer the most transparent play by play yet of how the two countries worked together to arrange for more… Continue reading