Democratic Mayors Respond to Trump's Feds Threat
"Secret, federal agents" have no place in Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has said.
Sens. Try to Restrain Trump's 'Secret Police' As He Threatens Expansion
"This gross violation of Americans' civil rights must end immediately," said Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley.
GEO Group Faces Investor Lawsuit Over 'Blundering' Coronavirus Response
It comes as investors are being encouraged to dump shares of companies profiting from mass incarceration.
As Chicago Gun Violence Worsens, Intervention by Trump's Feds Is Looming
White House Chief of Staff suggested something could be "rolled out this week."
Border Wall Costs Could Grow 'Exponentially' Due to Poor Planning: DHS OIG
The DHS OIG issued the warning in a scathing report on CBP's acquisition capabilities to secure the southern border.
Stephen Miller Makes Southern Poverty Law Center's List of 'Extremists'
"Stephen Miller is the architect behind some of the most draconian anti-immigrant policies that we've seen," said Michael Edison Hayden, senior investigative reporter for the SPLC.
Most Americans Would Rather Control COVID-19 Spread Than Protect Economy
Approval for President Donald Trump's handling of the pandemic is lower among those who would rather control the spread.
Trump Accused of Deploying 'Secret Police' in Portland as Political Stunt
"Trump and Chad Wolf are weaponizing the DHS... because they think it plays well with right-wing media," said Sen. Ron Wyden.
DHS Chief Aims to 'Restore Order' in Portland Whether Mayor Likes It or Not
"We're not going to abdicate our mission," said DHS Acting Secretary Chad Wolf.
Trump Victory PAC Paid Around $400,000 to Trump Hotel Amid Pandemic
The hotel industry has been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, but Trump hotels continue to benefit Donald Trump's political career.
Trump Admin Accused of Defying Supreme Court Order to Reopen DACA Program
As many as 300,000 people may be eligible to receive DACA for the first time, the Center for American Progress estimates.
DHS Spending Bill Amended to Ban Funding for ICE's Citizen's Academy
ICE has faced scrutiny over the program, which is expected to focus on its Enforcement and Removal Operations unit.
Year on from Mississippi Raids, Immigrants Go From 'Illegal' to 'Essential'
"Now, they're deemed essential workers, but they're still treated as disposable," said Lorena Quiroz, an organizer of Working Together MS.
Florida GOP Pushes Absentee Ballots Despite Trump Attacks on Mail-In Voting
Absentee voting is a form of mail-in voting.
As Ivanka Promotes Goya, Trump Fan Raises Over $250,000 to Buy Products
Trump detractors have called for a boycott of Goya products after the company's CEO voiced support for the president.
Trump Says Biden Wants to 'Abolish Immigration Enforcement'—That Isn't True
President Donald Trump also inaccurately suggested Joe Biden wants to "stop all deportation."
Legal Immigration to U.S. Could Drop Nearly 50 Percent by 2021 Under Trump
"America should be open to the world rather than grow more isolated," a report from the National Foundation for American Policy said.
If Trump Is Ever Indicted for Tax Fraud, It Could Be Long After Presidency
The Supreme Court ruled Donald Trump could not block a subpoena for his tax records last week.
Sen. Merkley Calls for ICE 'Citizens Academy' to Be Defunded
A full House Committee of Appropriations markup of the Homeland Security 2021 funding bill is set to take place on Wednesday.
Court Tosses Nationwide Ban on DOJ Cutting Police Funds in Sanctuary Cities
The U.S. Court of Appeals in San Francisco said the Trump administration cannot withhold grant money from California's sanctuary cities, however.
Did ICE's 'Citizens Academy' Start With the Obama Administration?
A new program focused on ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations unit has prompted backlash.
Trump Puts Border Wall Back on Agenda as CBP 'Confident' They Can Build it
The Trump administration has seen 240 miles of border wall built, according to the president.
California Accuses ICE of Forcing Students to Choose Health or Education
California is the first state to sue the Trump administration over its rule barring many international students from staying in the country.
Donald Trump Tries to Lure Wavering Hispanic Support Away From Joe Biden
President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on the White House Hispanic Prosperity Initiative on Thursday.
Trump and Barr Contradict Each Other Over Roger Stone Case
The president and attorney general appear to disagree on whether Roger Stone was treated fairly.
ICE Offering 'Citizens Academy' Course on Arresting Immigrants
"Defensive tactics, firearms familiarization and targeted arrests" are among the training attendees will receive, according to a letter from Chicago ICE Field Office Director Robert Guadian.
U.S. Profs Offer 'Independent Study' Classes to Prevent Student Deportation
"One of my colleagues told me that he would teach outside in the snow if he needed to," said Yale Law School Dean Heather Gerken.
Coronavirus-Linked Hunger Could Cause 12,000 Deaths a Day, Study Finds
"COVID-19 is the last straw for millions of people already struggling," said Oxfam America President Abby Maxman.
Over 200,000 Sign Petitions Demanding ICE 'Let International Students Stay'
The new rule seeks to force international university and college students enrolled in online-only courses to return home.
Harvard, MIT Sue ICE Over Plans to Deport International Students
"The order came down without notice—its cruelty surpassed only by its recklessness," said Harvard President Larry Bacow.