The Senate’s lack of appropriations for DHS has resulted in TSA staffing shortages. President Donald Trump informed Congress that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents would be…
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Congresswoman’s Staffer Impersonated Attorney at ICE Facilities
The violations by an individual over the period of several months came to light in a letter sent by the acting ICE director. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
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Senate to Hold Confirmation Vote for DHS Secretary Nominee
The upper chamber has failed to pass appropriations for the department in the meantime. The U.S. Senate will hold the confirmation vote for Senator Markwayne Mullin, President Donald…
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Senate Begins Confirmation Hearings for DHS Secretary Nominee
Senator Mullin affirms immigration enforcement procedures according to federal law. The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, chaired by Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, held the…
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Homeland Security Shutdown Impacts Air Travel Across the U.S.
The Senate minority has continued to stall appropriations with demands for reform. The Department of Homeland Security has been defunded for more than a month and members of…
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House Committee Considers Bills to Amend Immigration and Nationality Act
Aliens convicted of defrauding the government or illegally receiving public benefits would be deportable. The House Rules Committee, chaired by Congresswoman Virginia Foxx of North Carolina, considered legislation…
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Appeals Court Vacates Injunction Against Chicago ICE Operations
The circuit court called the district judge’s ruling “constitutionally suspect” and said it infringed on the separation of powers on record. The Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals…
Read MoreMajority Leader Calls on Senate to Pass DHS Funding
The president’s removal of Noem as DHS secretary is not enough for the opposition. Senate Majority Leader John Thune called on his colleagues in the upper chamber of…
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Senate Votes Down Homeland Security Funding Bill over Immigration Enforcement Reforms
Senate Majority Leader Thune said the White House has made concessions but it has not satisfied ICE critics. The U.S. Senate was unable to pass appropriations for the…
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DOJ Files Suit Against New Jersey for Interfering with Immigration Enforcement
Governor Sherrill issued an executive order to limit ICE agents’ presence on state property. The Department of Justice filed suit against New Jersey after Governor Mikie Sherrill issued…
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