Supreme Court Rules that DHS Can Revoke Visas Over Sham Marriages Without Review from Federal Courts
Advocates say the ruling has implications for executive power over immigration, particularly as Donald Trump has vowed sweeping immigration reforms
Homeland Security Agents Forced Ex-Prisoner to Sell Seized Drugs as Side Hustle: FBI
Two Department of Homeland Security agents in Utah have been arrested for allegedly forcing a confidential informant to sell bath salts.
The Five Guatemalans Charged in Crash That Killed 56 Migrants in Mexico Are Part of a Larger Human Smuggling Gang
The crash took place on December 9, 2021, when a modified trailer carrying 169 migrants, mostly from Guatemala, overturned on a highway in Chiapas
CBP Alerts Public to Rising Phone Scams, Warns Against Sharing Personal Info
Scammers typically insist that the individual's cooperation is needed due to an intercepted shipment allegedly tied to the target's name and address
El Chapo & The United States Reportedly Orchestrated the Kidnapping of "El Mayo" Zambada to Save Los Chapitos
According to a new report, U.S. Homeland Security conspired with 'El Chapo' to capture 'El Mayo' to get a deal for his sons, 'Los Chapitos.'
Capitol Police Stop Man Who 'Smelled Like Fuel' Armed With Torch and Flare Gun Near Visitor Center On Election Day
A man was arrested at the Capitol Visitor Center on Tuesday due to concerning items in his possession, reported the United States Capitol Police.
Notorious Venezuelan gang 'Tren de Aragua' linked to violent jewel heist in Denver
Footage from the robbery shows men brandishing guns, breaking into an office, and pistol-whipping two women who then fall to the floor
Citing extreme weather conditions, Homeland Security warns migrants about crossing the border illegally
"Migrants are often found in conditions that are not worthy of humans" said Mark Lippa, Deputy Special Agent In Charge at Homeland Security
DNA Dossier: Homeland Security's 1.5 million immigrant genetic profiles raise questions of privacy
The Georgetown report calls on the Biden administration to stop amassing DNA for future policing
House Republicans Advance Toward Impeachment of DHS Secretary Mayorkas in Party-Line Vote
The Homeland Security Committee recommended two articles of impeachment against Mayorkas to the full Lower House
Accidental Leak Claims Some Cubans Being Deported Fled Due To Fear Of Persecution
An accidental leak from the immigration authority has caused Cuba to learn how some of the migrants being deported back to the country admitted to fleeing due to fears of persecution or torture.
US To Expand Temporary Legal Status For Haitian Refugees
The U.S. on Monday expanded the temporary legal status program of the Haitian refugees living in the country as the latter's political and social situation continues to deteriorate.
2 Men Busted For Posing As Federal Agents And Giving Gifts To US Secret Service Agents
Two men posing as federal agents were charged on Wednesday for plying US Secret Service agents with luxurious gifts.
Man Nabbed At Canadian Border Trying To Smuggle 100 Kilograms Of Marijuana In Tractor
A Canadian man may rot in jail for up to 40 years after admitting to a botched attempt to smuggle over half a ton of marijuana into the United States, according to U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., on Wednesday.
DHS Attempts To Manipulate Intelligence Assessments On Russia's Meddling With November US Elections Exposed
A former Homeland Security deputy undersecretary for intelligence reveled on Wednesday that acting U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf had asked him to halt assessments of Russia’s alleged meddling with the November elections and to downplay U.S. white supremacist activity, saying such issues would “make the president look bad.”
Jeh Johnson, DHS Head, Says ‘Secure Communities’ Immigration Law-Enforcement Program To Come Under Review
DHS secretary Jeh Johnson said the program might be changed to target immigrants after they were convicted of a crime rather than simply after being booked or arrested.
Homeland Security Chief Jeh Johnson Meets With Immigrant, Anti-Immigration Advocates To Discuss Deportation Policy
Jeh Johnson met with separate groups of Dreamers, sheriffs, and anti-immigration proponents on Wednesday.
Driver’s Licenses In California For Undocumented Rejected By Homeland Security Over Design
DHS officials said that the new licenses for undocumented immigrants needed to be clearly marked as different from regular ones.
DHS Watchdog ‘Compromised’ As Inspector, Says Senate Report On Misconduct
A one-time inspector general responsible for oversight of the Department of Homeland Security has been found to have had an improperly close -- and insufficiently independent -- relationship with top DHS officials.
Obama Administration Deportation Policy Changes May Come In ‘Two Step Process’
Initial changes may include granting lengthier background checks of detainees and shortening the time period undocumented immigrants are considered recent entries.
Homeland Security Head Said To Be Considering Expansion Of Deportation Protections
Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus returned from a meeting with DHS head Jeh Johnson seeming pleased with what they'd been told.
Obama Deportation Policy: President Orders Immigration Enforcement Review After Facing Pressure From Latino Groups
Obama has ordered Homeland Security secretary Jeh Johnson to review how the agency can "conduct enforcement more humanely."
National Day Laborer Organizing Network Group Files Petition With DHS For Halt On Deportations
An immigrant advocacy group has filed a petition to temporarily halt deportations. They cite a law on federal agency procedure in saying DHS must explain its decision to deny or grant the request.
Immigration Reform 2014: Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson Endorses ‘Earned Path To Citizenship’ For Undocumented
The new head of the Department of Homeland Security came out in favor of what he called an “earned path to citizenship” for some undocumented immigrants during the US Conference of Mayors last week.