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immigration
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Bulldozers Move Into Big Bend as Border Wall Splits Texas Republicans
Construction began Aug. 4 inside Big Bend National Park despite CBP data showing the sector recorded the fewest illegal crossings of any Southwest sector this fiscal year.
State Department Revokes 175,000 Visas Over Criminal Offenses, Security Risks
The Trump administration announced the cancellations targeting foreign nationals involved in crimes or deemed threats to national security.
MAGA Turns on Mullin Over Visa Remarks, Demands His Removal
Steve Bannon called Markwayne Mullin 'the wrong guy at the wrong time,' joining at least five other prominent right-wing figures demanding his removal or resignation.
ICE Chief Calls AP Body Camera Report 'Misleading,' Defends Release Policy
Acting Director David Venturella says the wire service conflated two separate policy provisions; ICE expects full field deployment of body cameras by end of August.
Trump Administration's Legal Immigration Backlog Hits 7.5 Million
A work slowdown and the cancellation of alternative legal pathways have stalled 7.5 million applications, leaving millions at greater risk of deportation.
Klobuchar Draws Boos at Minnesota Farmfest Over Border Stance
Sen. Amy Klobuchar faced laughter and boos from an agricultural crowd after saying she supports border funding and law enforcement cooperation.
Federal Judge Holds DHS in Contempt Over Agent Cellphone Data
Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong found the Department of Homeland Security in contempt for slow-rolling disclosure of communications from more than 800 immigration agents during Los Angeles sweeps.
ICE Orders Hundreds of Haitians in Ohio to Report, Fits Many With Ankle Monitors
Federal immigration authorities began a crackdown in Springfield, Ohio, contacting hundreds of Haitians after their Temporary Protected Status expired.
Moreno Challenges Professor on Taxpayer-Funded Care for Undocumented Immigrants
Sen. Bernie Moreno pressed Georgetown professor Andy Schneider at a Senate hearing Wednesday over his support for emergency medical treatment for undocumented immigrants
Salvadoran Man Dies in ICE Custody at Newark Detention Center
Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, died Saturday after a medical emergency at Delaney Hall, renewing demands for scrutiny of federal immigration detention practices
Homan Claims Record ICE Arrests, Show Funding Push
White House border czar Tom Homan said ICE is 'hitting all cylinders,' signaling a push for expanded federal contracts covering surveillance and equipment.
Trump Order Forces Green Card Seekers to Leave U.S.—Here's Who Wins
New executive order requires legal migrants to exit the country for green card processing, imposing major costs on workers and employers
House GOP Blames Senate for Immigration Funding Delay—Border Security Firms Face Hit
Senate leaders shelved a $42 billion border security package, drawing sharp criticism from House Republicans who sought immediate action on enforcement and funding
House Snubs Trump on Border Funding, Blows Deadline
The House will adjourn for recess without action on the president's $14 billion supplemental request for border security
Senate Parliamentarian Kills $3.5B Border Fund—Contractors Lose Big
The ruling blocks wall funding and detention contracts, hitting GEO Group and CoreCivic after they spent $6.3 million lobbying for the money
Trump's Border 'Zero' Claim Falters as Budget Pressure Rises
New U.S. Customs and Border Protection data shows migrant encounters remain high, directly challenging White House statements and straining federal resources
Trump Administration Reviews Mexican Consulates, Threatens $60 Billion Remittance Flow
The State Department's review targets diplomatic posts in key U.S. cities, directly impacting millions of Mexican citizens and financial transfers
DOJ Strips Citizenship From 12 Americans in National Security Cases
The Justice Department initiated proceedings against 12 U.S. citizens to revoke their nationality, using a rarely deployed legal authority in cases tied to national security concerns