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Sep 30, 2026

Immigration judge rules US can deport Wisconsin mosque leader under Cold War-era law

An immigration judge ruled that the US government can deport Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, under a controversial Cold War-era law based on his pro-Palestinian advocacy and past convictions in Israel.

Sep 30, 2026·6 sources
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Sep 29, 2026

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to resume third-country deportations

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to allow the Trump administration to restart its policy of deporting immigrants to countries other than their homeland without giving them an opportunity to raise humanitarian concerns, lifting a lower court's block on the practice.

Sep 29, 2026·4 sources
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Sep 25, 2026

Trump cancels $810 million in federal funding using pocket rescission

President Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in congressionally approved spending, marking the second pocket rescission in 50 years. The cuts target programs including immigrant services and diversity initiatives.

Sep 25, 2026·8 sources
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Sep 20, 2026

ICE agent shoots Venezuelan man in Austin, Texas, sparking protests

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan man identified as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez during a traffic stop in Austin, Texas. The man was hospitalized in serious but stable condition, and the incident prompted immediate protests at the scene.

Sep 20, 2026·14 sources
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Sep 16, 2026

White House withdraws Lance Schroyer nomination to lead ICE

The Trump administration withdrew the nomination of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement after his confirmation stalled in the Senate, leaving the agency without a confirmed director.

Sep 16, 2026·13 sources
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Federal judge rules DHS likely violated First Amendment by threatening ICE critic

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking DHS from issuing warning notices to a New York man who sent a critical email to ICE's acting director, ruling the threat likely violated his First Amendment rights.

Sep 16, 2026·7 sources
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Jul 26, 2026

Trump Border Czar Orders Internal Review of ICE Officer Vetting After Fatal Shooting in Maine

Tom Homan announced that the Department of Homeland Security is reviewing its vetting procedures after an ICE officer with an alleged history of domestic violence was involved in the fatal shooting of a Colombian national in Maine. Homan stated the officer should not have cleared vetting.

Jul 26, 2026·6 sources
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Jul 24, 2026

Sons of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Testify Before Congress After Father Killed by ICE in Houston

Two sons of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo testified at a congressional hearing demanding transparency and accountability after their father was shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Houston. The sons described the horror of learning about their father's death and emphasized his dedication to protecting and providing for his family.

Jul 24, 2026·3 sources
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Trump administration interviews of Afghan immigrants spark deportation concerns as bipartisan lawmakers push TPS extension

The federal government has reportedly begun interviewing hundreds of Afghan nationals in the U.S., raising fears among refugees and activists that sensitive information could be used for deportations. Simultaneously, a bipartisan group of House lawmakers has introduced legislation to extend Temporary Protected Status for eligible Afghans who supported U.S. efforts.

Jul 24, 2026·3 sources
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11 People Indicted in Smuggling Deaths of Migrants Found in Sealed Rail Container in Texas

Federal prosecutors announced indictments against 11 individuals connected to a human smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of six or seven migrants, including a 14-year-old, who were found dead inside a sealed, unventilated shipping container on a Union Pacific freight train in Texas in May 2026.

Jul 24, 2026·5 sources
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ICE deports Daniel Adongo, first Kenyan-born NFL player, for visa overstay and arrests

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported Daniel Ogama Adongo, 37, a former Indianapolis Colts linebacker who was the first Kenyan to play in the NFL, on June 20 after he overstayed his visa and had multiple arrests. Adongo, a former rugby star, played for the Colts from 2013 to 2015.

Jul 24, 2026·5 sources
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Jul 21, 2026

Over half of children in immigration courts lack legal representation as Trump aid cuts threaten thousands more

More than half of children facing deportation orders are representing themselves in immigration courts, according to Department of Justice data, while thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children risk losing their attorneys due to Trump administration cuts to legal aid funding.

Jul 21, 2026·3 sources
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from revoking work permits for asylum seekers and TPS holders

A federal judge in Boston temporarily blocked the Trump administration from stripping tens of thousands of asylum seekers and Temporary Protected Status immigrants of their work authorization, halting policies that would have pushed immigrant workers out of jobs.

Jul 21, 2026·3 sources
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Jul 10, 2026

DOJ Sues Maryland Over Immigration Law, Alleging Obstruction of Federal Authority

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Maryland over a new immigration law, claiming it obstructs Trump administration enforcement authority. This adds to growing tensions between the federal government and blue states over immigration policy.

Jul 10, 2026·1 source
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Jun 26, 2026

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow indefinite immigration detention without bond hearings

The Trump administration has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to permit the detention of immigrants arrested in its enforcement crackdown without the opportunity to seek bond, even for those who have resided in the country for years. The request comes amid a split among federal appeals courts, with five circuits ruling 3-2 against the administration's policy.

Jun 26, 2026·2 sources
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Jun 25, 2026

Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump Administration Immigration Enforcement Policies, Restricts ICE Courthouse Arrests Nationwide

A US federal judge in California vacated four Trump administration immigration enforcement policies, significantly limiting when federal immigration agents can arrest immigrants at courthouses to narrow circumstances such as national security threats or hot pursuit situations. The ruling applies nationwide.

Jun 25, 2026·2 sources
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Supreme Court hands Trump administration two major immigration victories on asylum and deportation protections

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Trump administration can turn back asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border before they reach U.S. soil and can strip Temporary Protected Status from hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants, fundamentally reshaping U.S. immigration policy.

Jun 25, 2026·8 sources
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Jun 23, 2026

Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in immigration cases on green card holders and expedited deportations

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of the Trump administration in a case allowing suspicion alone to justify placing green card holders on immigration parole at border crossings. Separately, a federal appeals court cleared the way for expanded fast-track deportation processes nationwide.

Jun 23, 2026·4 sources
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Jun 8, 2026

Congress Advances $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Bill to Fund ICE and Border Patrol Expansion

The House is moving to approve the Senate-passed 'Secure America Act,' a $70 billion funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection through Trump's presidency. The legislation faces criticism from civil rights groups as Border Czar Tom Homan announces plans for major ICE operations.

Jun 8, 2026·6 sources
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Jun 5, 2026

Congress Moves to Approve $70 Billion Funding Package for Trump Immigration Agencies

The U.S. Senate has approved a $70 billion funding package for immigration enforcement agencies including ICE and CBP, with the House expected to hold a final vote as early as Tuesday to send the measure to President Trump.

Jun 5, 2026·3 sources
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Senate passes $70 billion immigration enforcement bill to end partial shutdown

The US Senate voted 52-47 early Friday to approve legislation funding President Trump's immigration crackdown, ending a partial government shutdown that began in February. The bill includes a controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund that faced intense bipartisan backlash.

Jun 5, 2026·2 sources
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May 29, 2026

Federal Judge Throws Out Trump Administration Challenge to Boston Sanctuary Immigration Law

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration challenging a Boston ordinance that restricts police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

May 29, 2026·1 source
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May 27, 2026

Trump Administration Draws Up Plans to Halt Immigration Processing at Sanctuary City Airports

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced the Trump administration is developing plans to stop processing international travelers and cargo at major U.S. airports in designated 'sanctuary cities' that don't cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

May 27, 2026·1 source
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Top claims

  • ▪Salah Sarsour was imprisoned in Israel in 1988 after confessing to throwing stones and a Molotov cocktail at Israeli military personnel, and was convicted again in 1995 for attempting to possess weapons and ammunition
  • ▪Jawad Boulos, who represented Salah Sarsour during his convictions in Israel, testified in August 2026 that Sarsour was coerced into confessing and was not convicted of any charge linking him to a terrorist organization
  • ▪Salah Sarsour denies the Israeli offenses tied to his 1988 and 1995 convictions, and his defense attorneys argue that his confessions were coerced through torture while in the custody of Shin Bet, Israel's internal security agency

People involved

Donald Trump

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