Immigration

FIFA travelers submitted 1.6 million ESTA applications under Visa Waiver Program and 656,000 TTP applications WASHINGTON — Today U.S. Customs and Border Protection highlighted the tremendous success of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or ESTA, and Trusted Traveler Programs in ensuring secure and efficient travel as part of ongoing preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, which is expected to draw millions of visitors to the United States. During the first qu

When he was arrested by local police, this individual had materials in his vehicle to manufacture Molotov cocktails and had ordered an AR-15 rifle WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced an investigation into a male U.S. citizen, Rayden Colemen, who allegedly authored a manifesto detailing plans to kill U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel at the Portland ICE office with Molotov cocktails and a gun. On February 4, The St

WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an arrest detainer—which is a request that local law enforcement not release this criminal into Charlotte neighborhoods without notification to ICE—for Jamie Iram Gamez Cadena, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, after he was arrested  for attempted first-degree murder  after allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend . Image Jamie Iram Gamez Cadena   On February 1, 2026, this criminal illegal alien allegedly att

WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists are on track for another record-setting year as they work to keep America safe by imported cut flower stems ahead of Valentine’s Day. As the busiest season for flower imports approaches, CBP has already inspected more than 1 billion cut flowers, intercepting over 600 harmful pests and plant diseases from hitch-hiking into the United States. By the time Valentine’s Day arrives, CBP expects to top last year

There are currently 33,179 aliens in California’s custody with active detainers. The crimes of these aliens include  399 homicides, 3,313 assaults, 3,171 burglaries, 1,011 robberies, 8,380 dangerous drugs offenses, 1,984 weapons offenses, and 1,293 sexual predatory offenses WASHINGTON — The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons sent a letter to California Attorney General Rob Bonta calling on him to put the safety of Americans first and hon

WASHINGTON — Today in Nogales, Arizona, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced that one year into the Trump administration, DHS and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are continuing to set new records for border security. Preliminary January data shows both CBP overall encounters and U.S. Border Patrol apprehensions remain at historic lows, with January marking the fourth consecutive month of declining border crossings. “In President Trump

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued an interim final rule to religious organizations and their communities allowing thousands of religious workers—including priests, nuns, and rabbis—that previously were required to remain outside the United States before returning, to resume their essential services. This rule significantly reduces this wait time, providing stability and minimizing disruptions for faith-based communities. “Under the leadership of

CALEXICO, Calif. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials announced the implementation of a temporary pedestrian facility at the Calexico West Port of Entry. The temporary facility is scheduled to open Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. Located one block east of the current pedestrian crossing areas, the temporary building will provide up to eight processing lanes to increase capacity and facilitate more travel. All pedestrians entering and exiting to and from Mexicali

WASHINGTON, D.C.  — The Department of Homeland Security Office of Health Security, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) convened a two-part New World Screwworm simulation exercise earlier this month to strengthen national readiness and improve coordination for emerging animal and public health threats. The event featured 80 in-person attendees and over 1

WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a Withhold Release Order against coffee harvested by Finca Monte Grande, a Mexican coffee farm. Effective immediately, CBP at all U.S. ports of entry will detain coffee harvested by Finca Monte Grande. “This action reminds us why CBP’s enforcement mission matters,” said CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott. “This work protects vulnerable workers from exploitation and ensures companies cannot gain an unfair advantage by abusi

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump seemed to signal a willingness to ease tensions in Minneapolis after a second deadly shooting by federal immigration agents, but there was little evidence Wednesday of any significant changes following weeks of harsh rhetoric and clashes with protesters. The strain was evident when Trump made a leadership change by sending his top border adviser to Minnesota to take charge of the immigration crackdown . That was followed by seemingl

Radical rhetoric by sanctuary politicians leads to an unprecedented 1,300% increase in assaults against ICE officers and a 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced an investigation into a female U.S. citizen who attempted to purchase a firearm on two separate occasions and stated she wanted to “buy a gun to protect herself from ICE Agents, and also to kill ICE Agents.” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforce

WASHINGTON – Under the direction of the United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, FEMA is actively coordinating with states across a large portion of the country to support state led, locally executed response efforts to severe winter weather. Residents and visitors should continue following instructions from local officials and monitor local weather. What Emergency Declarations Include President Trump approved 12 federal emergency disaster declarations for Ar

DHS is sharing safety guidance and urging people to prepare ahead of potential power outages, dangerous travel conditions, and frigid temperature WASHINGTON – On Thursday, The United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem provided updates on federal preparations ahead of the storm to the governors and state emergency directors in potentially affected areas. The following update is attributable to Secretary Noem: “FEMA is actively working with states to monitor and

WASHINGTON  – Under President Donald Trump and the United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and agents rank among the world’s most skilled and experienced law enforcement who undergo rigorous training and preparation before going out into the field. “Our officers are the best of the best. Every single day, they put their lives on the line to arrest some of the worst criminals on the planet – i

The redesigned DHS.gov will showcase a sleek and modern look, enhance user-friendliness, and build upon the Trump administration’s efforts to provide the most transparent administration in history  WASHINGTON – Coming off a year of historic achievements in 2025, during which the United States Department of Homeland Security website broke records for site visits and pageviews from the previous year, DHS unveiled a new website that that will showcase several new features and m

Pedro M. Allende, Under Secretary for Science and Technology I am honored to have been confirmed as the Under Secretary for Science and Technology at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Those who understand the scope and gravity of the DHS mission recognize that the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is the primary engine driving the research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) necessary for the resilience and security of our nation. In my first few days a

WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection has launched a new push notification feature within the Trusted Traveler Programs Mobile Application to allow users to receive real-time status updates. With these up-to-date alerts, travelers can move through the application process faster, allowing CBP to review and process their TTP applications without a delay. Applicants will receive notifications of key milestones, including submission dates, conditional approvals, appr

Today, the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) filed a complaint in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California challenging California Senate Bill 1137 (SB 1137), which prevents oil and gas development activities within 3,200 feet of a so-called “sensitive receptor.” SB 1137 would knock out about one-third of all federally authorized oil and gas leases in California. This lawsuit argues that federal law — specifically, the Min

Unauthorized migration at the U.S.-Mexico border plunged dramatically during the just-ended fiscal year, as the Trump administration leveraged new border controls, further asylum restrictions, and the promise of mass deportations, reaching about 444,000 migrant encounters recorded in fiscal year (FY) 2025. This sharp drop from 2.1 million encounters the prior year was also marked by reversion to a pattern last experienced more than a decade ago: Flows primarily composed of M