Federal prisons holding 700 immigrants in detention, BOP says
The federal prison system as of Wednesday was holding about 700 immigrant detainees at four facilities, a Bureau of Prisons executive told a House committee.
The federal prison system as of Wednesday was holding about 700 immigrant detainees at four facilities, a Bureau of Prisons executive told a House committee.
Senators object using prisons to detain immigrants 'swept up' in Trump's mass deportation efforts
Seven senators, including two from California, wrote to the U.S. Attorney General objecting to a plan that would use federal prisons to detain immigrants "swept up in the Trump Administration's mass deportation efforts," and urged her to reconsider the move.
Seven senators, including two from California, wrote to the U.S. Attorney General objecting to a plan that would use federal prisons to detain immigrants "swept up in the Trump Administration's mass deportation efforts," and urged her to reconsider the move.
Trump proposes $5M ‘gold card’ visa as new path to US citizenship
President Donald Trump has proposed a new “gold card” visa that would grant permanent residency and a path to U.S. citizenship for $5 million, replacing the EB-5 investor visa.
President Donald Trump has proposed a new “gold card” visa that would grant permanent residency and a path to U.S. citizenship for $5 million, replacing the EB-5 investor visa.
Congressional leaders don't want FCI Dublin being turned into ICE detention center
Two Bay Area Congressional representatives wrote members of the Trump administration on Tuesday to say they do not want the now-closed women's prison in Dublin to reopen and house immigrant detainees for ICE.
Two Bay Area Congressional representatives wrote members of the Trump administration on Tuesday to say they do not want the now-closed women's prison in Dublin to reopen and house immigrant detainees for ICE.
Operation Desert Guardian: Arizona Gov. Hobbs signs executive order to create border task force
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced she has signed an executive order directing multiple agencies to create a joint task force, expanding security in the state's four border counties.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced she has signed an executive order directing multiple agencies to create a joint task force, expanding security in the state's four border counties.
Injured hunter rescued by Black Hawk helicopter crew in southern Arizona
A hunter who suffered a fractured leg after falling in rough terrain was rescued by a Black Hawk helicopter crew in southern Arizona.
A hunter who suffered a fractured leg after falling in rough terrain was rescued by a Black Hawk helicopter crew in southern Arizona.
Border Patrol sees uptick in egg smuggling on southern border amid skyrocketing prices
The bird flu has caused the price of eggs to skyrocket.
The bird flu has caused the price of eggs to skyrocket.
Trump administration reassigns ICE Acting Director Caleb Vitello
The Trump administration reportedly made the move due to frustrations over the pace of migrant deportations.
The Trump administration reportedly made the move due to frustrations over the pace of migrant deportations.
Zizian leader Jack LaSota: Who is transgender, vegan cult head linked to border agent killing?
The Vermont killing of US Border Patrol Agent David 'Chris' Maland brought more scrutiny on the 'Zizians.'
The Vermont killing of US Border Patrol Agent David 'Chris' Maland brought more scrutiny on the 'Zizians.'
Man arrested following drug bust at Southern Arizona port of entry: CBP
CBP officials say a Mexican citizen has been turned over to Homeland Security Investigations, after dozens of packages of meth were found inside a hidden compartment on his truck.
CBP officials say a Mexican citizen has been turned over to Homeland Security Investigations, after dozens of packages of meth were found inside a hidden compartment on his truck.
Arrests made in Glendale immigration protests
The Glendale Police Department release footage from the Feb. 2 immigration enforcement protest when a suspect jumped into one of its police cars and drove off. The person ditched the car not long after taking it. Three people have been arrested. Two are underage, and a second is 20-years-old.
The Glendale Police Department release footage from the Feb. 2 immigration enforcement protest when a suspect jumped into one of its police cars and drove off. The person ditched the car not long after taking it. Three people have been arrested. Two are underage, and a second is 20-years-old.
Florida Immigration Enforcement Board and Council: Who's on it?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board. He also announced new agreements deputizing FDLE, FWC, and Florida Department of Agriculture agents to interrogate undocumented people suspected of being in the country illegally – a new state law signed last week.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board. He also announced new agreements deputizing FDLE, FWC, and Florida Department of Agriculture agents to interrogate undocumented people suspected of being in the country illegally – a new state law signed last week.
Trump admin ends legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children facing deportation
The Trump administration has stopped funding a legal aid program for unaccompanied migrant children, leaving thousands without representation in immigration court.
The Trump administration has stopped funding a legal aid program for unaccompanied migrant children, leaving thousands without representation in immigration court.
Rare pest found in lettuce shipment at California border—a US first
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered a rare insect in a lettuce shipment at the Calexico cargo facility on January 8.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered a rare insect in a lettuce shipment at the Calexico cargo facility on January 8.
Arizona bill would allow local authorities to target drones at border
Last year, nearly 1,500 Arizonans died from opioid-related overdoses. Many of them came from fentanyl supplied by cartels.
Last year, nearly 1,500 Arizonans died from opioid-related overdoses. Many of them came from fentanyl supplied by cartels.
Iraq veteran in Laveen detained by ICE agents while running errands
Marlon Parris, who came to the U.S. from the Caribbean and served two tours in Iraq, served prison time after pleading guilty to a non-violent felony drug charge, but according to his wife, federal officials have previously said he would not be deported from the country.
Marlon Parris, who came to the U.S. from the Caribbean and served two tours in Iraq, served prison time after pleading guilty to a non-violent felony drug charge, but according to his wife, federal officials have previously said he would not be deported from the country.
Iraq veteran in Arizona detained by ICE agents
A Phoenix area veteran who served two tours in Iraq is facing deportation. While Marlon Parris has criminal record from an incident more than 10 years ago, his wife said federal officials had previously sent him a letter, stating he would not be deported. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.
A Phoenix area veteran who served two tours in Iraq is facing deportation. While Marlon Parris has criminal record from an incident more than 10 years ago, his wife said federal officials had previously sent him a letter, stating he would not be deported. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.
Anti-Trump protest took place in Phoenix on Presidents' Day
Organizers called the protest "No Kings on Presidents' Day." They say they are protesting Trump's plans for immigration enforcement.
Organizers called the protest "No Kings on Presidents' Day." They say they are protesting Trump's plans for immigration enforcement.
Arizona bill would give law enforcement power to target drones at the U.S.-Mexico Border
Arizona law enforcement are hoping to ramp up the fight against drug cartels, and a bill at the state legislature aims to give them more powers to do so.
Arizona law enforcement are hoping to ramp up the fight against drug cartels, and a bill at the state legislature aims to give them more powers to do so.
Intercepting drug smuggling drones at Arizona border
Attorney General Kris Mayes and other Arizona leaders held a news conference on Feb. 17 to discuss HB2733, which would provide immunity to law enforcement when intercepting drones engaged in drug smuggling and other crimes near the southern border.
Attorney General Kris Mayes and other Arizona leaders held a news conference on Feb. 17 to discuss HB2733, which would provide immunity to law enforcement when intercepting drones engaged in drug smuggling and other crimes near the southern border.