Trump administration's next immigration crackdown targets Charlotte

Federal officials could possibly send U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents into the city either this weekend or next week.

Texas resident pleads guilty to drugging Mexican children to smuggle them into the US

An El Paso resident pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a human smuggling operation that brought unaccompanied children as young as five across the U.S.-Mexico border, sometimes using candy laced with THC to sedate them during the process.

Homeland Security: ICE has received more than 200,000 job applications

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has received more than 200,000 job applications.

ICE Houston makes over 1,500 arrests during 10-day operation

ICE Houston has announced they've made over 1,500 arrests during a 10-day operation in Southeast Texas, according to a news release.

Alabama father, son arrested in Texas attempting to smuggle guns into Mexico

“This seizure of an immense quantity of firearms illustrates the Southern District of Texas’s full-spectrum approach to fighting the cartels. We will attack every facet of their operations until they are wiped off the face of the earth,” said U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Texas city removes 'Defund the Wall' mural after Abbott's threat to pull road funds

The removal follows a letter to Laredo from the Texas Department of Public Safety, which said the city stood to lose $1.6 billion in funding if they refused to comply.

'Smart Wall' border technology planned for Big Bend National Park area

The federal government’s $4.5 billion “Smart Wall" project will add hundreds of miles of high-tech border security, including detection systems through Big Bend National Park.

Trump admin wants to replace some ICE chiefs
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According to new data the Department of Homeland Security has deported more than half-a-million people from the U.S. since President Trump took office. Despite record-breaking numbers, the administration isn't happy and is demanding DHS ramp up its efforts even if it means changing leadership at the top

Trump DOJ plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia

The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that the West African nation of Liberia has agreed to accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and he could be deported there as early as Oct. 31. 

Live updates: Gunfire rings out at end of Bay Area immigration protest

Tensions eased late Thursday afternoon outside Coast Guard Island after Trump backed off his plan for a federal immigration surge in the Bay Area. However, some protesters clashed with local officers who were dispatched to clear the area.

San Francisco Bay Area immigration operation canceled for now: White House

The immigration operation that was supposed to occur in the Bay Area on Thursday, was stopped even before it got started, KTVU has learned, and stems from a late-night phone call between San Francisco's mayor and President Donald Trump.  

Community rallies as judge hears case for ICE release of Marwan Marouf

Marwan Marouf, a North Texas Islamic community leader detained a month ago for a visa overstay, is currently fighting for his release on bond in Houston immigration court while facing new terror-related civil complaints from the Department of Homeland Security.

Newsom warns Californians after Trump backs off Bay Area immigration surge

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday nudged Californians to be cautious about President Donald Trump’s sudden decision to pause a planned federal immigration surge in the San Francisco Bay Area, warning that the president often changes his mind.

Trump won't deploy federal troops to San Francisco: mayor

Despite threats otherwise, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said Thursday morning that President Donald Trump would not be sending federal troops to The City.

Federal immigration agents headed to Bay Area, Alameda's Coast Guard Island

President Donald Trump and his administration have long threatened to send federal agents and national guard troops into San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling

A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.