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Trump Pledges Immediate End to TPS for Minnesota Somalis
Trump’s Truth Social post pledged to end Somali TPS in Minnesota, sparking fear. DHS rules say TPS is nationwide and…
Galveston County Immigration Enforcement: From Stops to Arrests
Galveston County adopted a 287(g) jail program, allowing local officers to screen booked individuals and honor ICE detainers. The expansion…
Trump Ad Seeks Deportation Judges to Back Immigration Crackdown
The DOJ on October 27, 2025 added 11 permanent and 25 temporary immigration judges, allowing six-month appointments with relaxed qualifications…
Judge Pauses IRS-ICE Data Sharing Amid Ongoing Privacy Lawsuit
A D.C. judge paused the IRS–ICE address-sharing program, citing likely APA violations. ICE sought millions of records, about 1.2 million…
Trump Admin Expands Hiring of Deportation Judges, Salaries Up to $207K
In October 2020 the DOJ aggressively recruited new immigration judges—dubbed “deportation judges”—with salaries up to $207,500 and temporary military appointees…
Judge Slams Trump Admin Over Kilmar Abrego Garcia Deportation
Judge Xinis halted Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation to Liberia, citing weak ICE testimony and uncertain removal paperwork. Costa Rica offered…
Houston Council Weighs Expanding HPD Discretion on ICE Intervention
Letitia Plummer’s draft would let HPD officers sometimes ignore ICE warrants, challenging current practice. The city’s legal review must assess…
Charlotte’s Web operation: DHS reports 370 arrests; mixed response
A five-day federal sweep beginning Nov. 15 yielded over 370 arrests in Charlotte; DHS cites 44 with criminal records. The…