ICE
The latest on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (or ICE). Founded in 2003 under President George W. Bush, the federal agency is tasked with crime related to the U.S. border and illegal immigration. The agency is a division of the Department of Homeland Security.
QAnon Followers Intercept Migrant Kids at Border Amid Trafficking Worries
QAnon supporters are intercepting the children with the intention to protect them from potential sex-trafficking. Critics, however, say the behavior is alarming.
ICE Halts Operations of FL Center After Calls from Wasserman Schultz, Dems
"The long, disturbing record of inhumane treatment at this facility demands this move," the Florida congresswoman said.
Immigration Detention Centers to Close or Reduce Capacity in 4 States
ICE currently has nearly 22,000 immigrants in custody at facilities across the country.
ICE Detainees Living in Cells With Non-Functioning Toilets, Sinks: Report
A new report from Homeland Security's Office of the Inspector General recommends the "immediate relocation" of all detainees at a New Mexico facility.
Exclusive: ICE Detains Ukrainians Seeking U.S. Asylum Amid Refugee Crisis
The border policy was put in place to block entry into the U.S. during the pandemic. Now it's keeping out Ukrainians who are fleeing Russian invaders.
Immigration Arrests Down 40 Percent From 2020, Deportations Also Plummet
The arrests of aggravated felons rose significantly as the Biden administration shifted policies to focus on dangerous offenders.
Seeking Asylum is Legal. It Can Be Humane, Too
The next time you hear about "illegal immigrants," think again. Many of them are fleeing for their lives and seeking asylum according to U.S. law.
Police Officers Save Runaway Dog Stuck on Ice Drift in Dramatic Video
A Michigan cop rescued the Labradoodle that had jumped into the Detroit River.
'Inventing Anna' Sorokin Sues ICE Over Alleged COVID Booster Refusal
The detained woman, who posed as a German heiress, tested positive for COVID in January, according to the complaint.
The U.S. Border Patrol is Broken
The Biden administration should increase appropriately trained personnel at the border using funds currently allocated toward immigration enforcement and detention.
Judge to Face Trial for Allegedly Blocking ICE Arrest in Courtroom
The judge is accused of blocking an agent from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency from detaining a man who left the courtroom via a rear door.
5 Of The Biggest Things Anna Delvey Has Done Since 'Inventing Anna'
The real Anna Delvey, A.K.A Anna Sorokin, has been pretty vocal on social media and in the press since the release of "Inventing Anna" on Netflix.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Demands DHS Close ICE Center Accused of Abuse
The Florida congresswoman said it's time for the government to end its contract with the facility as its guards face allegations of sexual harassment and abuse.
Burst Water Pipe Creates Incredible Ice Sculptures in Freezing Temperatures
"I expected Elsa from 'Frozen' to walk out any minute singing 'Let It Go,'" one person commented.
Watch Weird Giant Ice Boulders Form on Lake Michigan
The natural wonder often occurs on Lake Michigan however this time, some of the balls looked to be up to 36 inches wide.
Cop Sprints Across Frozen Lake to Save Dog in Heart-Stopping Video
Officer had recently received a bravery award for pulling a woman from a burning building.
Photos Show $1.5M Worth of Cocaine, Meth, Fentanyl Intercepted at TX Border
Two men driving the vehicles where the narcotics were allegedly found in separate instances were both arrested, according to CBP.
"Obsessed": Dunkin'-Loving Duck Loves Ice Water in Video Viewed 10.5M Times
Ducks are pretty particular about their beverages, one viral video shows.
Bizarre Ice Formations Pictured Near Yellowstone's Hot Springs
Winter is in full swing at the national park, leading to a phenomenon known as rime ice in some locations.
Torture, Racism, Food Deprivation: Human Rights Orgs Decry NOLA ICE Center
One man allegedly had his finger broken to coerce him into signing a deportation document.
70 Venezuelans Apprehended by CBP as Number Arriving at Border Rises
The group of undocumented migrants was encountered in Big Bend National Park, which sits on a portion of the border in West Texas.
Migrant Detention Numbers Up More Than 55 Percent Since Biden Took Office
About 77 percent of those in detention were arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection while 23 percent were apprehended by ICE, according to Syracuse University's TRAC.
Video of Airport Crew's Discovery of Stowaway Viewed Over 320K Times
Observers were shocked the man survived the flight, which flew at 33,000 feet for much of its duration.
Kamala Harris Visited the Border 5 Months Ago—What Has She Said Since?
The vice president has faced criticism for her role in responding to the border crisis. But with the number of migrant crossings on the decline, her mission to address root causes could finally be paying off.
Lawsuit Filed Accusing ICE of Detaining U.S. Citizen for 36 Days
Brian Bukle, an American citizen, was unlawfully detained for over a month by ICE after serving a prison sentence before his citizenship was confirmed.
Rick Scott Calls for Investigation Into Migrant Vetting Amid Border Surge
The bill "requires an immediate investigation to ensure the proper vetting and processing of anyone that comes into our country," the Florida senator said.
Private Prison Suspends Work Program, Rather Than Pay Inmates Minimum Wage
Since the Voluntary Work Program at the Northwest ICE Processing Center has been suspended, living conditions in the prison have started to suffer.
ICE Detainees Barred From Cleaning After Jury Says to Pay Them Minimum Wage
A for-profit detention center in Washington state has been ordered to pay back $23 million to detainees and the state following a federal jury's ruling.
Biden Calls Report of Plans to Pay Immigrants Harmed by Trump 'Garbage'
A report said Biden's administration was planning to pay $450,000 to $1,000,000 each to undocumented immigrants separated from their families under Trump.
'Just a Dollar a Day': For-Profit Prison Ordered to Pay Detainees $23M
"This is a landmark victory for workers' rights and basic human dignity," Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said.
