Homeland security officials defend immigration court arrests
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A slate of liberal groups is suing the Trump administration to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from making arrests at immigration courts. Democracy Forward, the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) and other pro-immigrant groups moved to stop ICE and other federal agencies from making apprehensions at immigration courts,
Democratic state attorneys general are pushing Congress to pass legislation barring immigration agents from wearing masks to conceal their identities during enforcement operations. The effort has sparked a national debate about balancing agent safety with public accountability and transparency in law enforcement.
The Trump administration has dramatically curtailed the ability for those facing deportation to be released from immigration detention.
Senator Ron Wyden introduced the VISIBLE Act to require immigration officers to display clear identification during operations, pushing for transparency and trust.
On Jan. 21, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rescinded a prior policy limiting immigration enforcement at “sensitive” or “protected” locations such as schools, churches ...
At issue was a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy — which was invalidated by a lower court — that instructed immigration officers to most vigorously pursue the arrest and removal of ...
Acting Homeland Security Secretary David Pekoske directed the department’s three immigration agencies to review policies and practices relating to immigration enforcement, citing in part ongoing ...