Tag: department_of_homeland_security

Coast Guard Ends Race-Based Preferences for Officer Program

29 May 2026 8:02 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The U.S. Coast Guard has eliminated race-based preferences in its College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative, citing violations of equal protection and the Trump Administration's focus on merit and fairness, effective May 28.

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DHS Debunks "False Information" About New Jersey ICE Facility

29 May 2026 1:41 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security refutes claims of poor medical care, hunger strikes, and excessive force at its Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey, stating such "smears" incite violence.

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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Texas Senate Race, Redistricting Battles, and DHS Biometric Expansion

27 May 2026 7:22 a.m. · Source: NPR

NPR is reporting on the Texas Senate primary runoff, South Carolina's redistricting battle, expanded DHS iris scanning, and the Trump administration's deletion of Jan. 6 prosecution data.

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ICE Apprehends Individuals Convicted of Serious Crimes

22 May 2026 2:11 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of several individuals convicted of serious crimes, including a fatal hit and run, lewd acts with a minor, and assault, across multiple states.

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ICE Apprehends Criminal Illegal Aliens Convicted of Violent Crimes

21 May 2026 4:46 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently arrested several criminal illegal aliens convicted of serious offenses, including murder and child rape, fulfilling its mission to remove dangerous individuals from the country.

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Trump Administration Reports Full Year of Zero Border Releases and Historic Low Crossings

15 May 2026 9:47 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The Trump administration announced a full year of zero border releases and historically low crossings, with April apprehensions down 94% from the Biden administration's average, alongside increased drug interdictions and trade enforcement.

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CBP Seizes Over 100 Million Fentanyl Doses Along Southwest Border in FY26

15 May 2026 6:32 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has seized over 100 million lethal fentanyl doses along the southwest border in FY26, including a recent 10-pound seizure in San Diego. Officials credit a secure border for hindering drug traffickers and saving lives.

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ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Violent Criminals During Police Week

12 May 2026 3:58 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

During Police Week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested several criminal illegal aliens convicted of serious crimes, including child enticement, assault, and armed robbery, across multiple states, highlighting law enforcement's ongoing efforts.

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ICE Arrests Convicted Drug Trafficker in Virginia, DHS Criticizes Sanctuary Policies

11 May 2026 5:40 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

ICE arrested Eduardo Perez-Legra, an illegal alien with multiple drug trafficking convictions, in Virginia. DHS criticized the state's "sanctuary" policies, linking them to a rise in criminal activity by illegal aliens.

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ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Aliens for Violent Crimes Over Mother's Day Weekend

11 May 2026 3:54 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehended numerous criminal illegal aliens convicted of serious offenses, including murder, sex crimes, and kidnapping, during the recent Mother's Day weekend, aiming to enhance public safety across American communities.

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DHS Releases Video Highlighting Hit-and-Run Victim Carissa Aspnes and VOICE Office Support Services

7 May 2026 1:37 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security released a video detailing the severe injuries sustained by Carissa Aspnes in a 2025 hit-and-run. The release highlights the VOICE office, which provides support services to victims of crimes involving undocumented immigrants.

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DHS Urges Dane County to Honor Detainer for Suspect Charged with Assaulting Elderly Patients

6 May 2026 6:32 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has lodged a detainer requesting Dane County officials hold a Nicaraguan national charged with sexually assaulting elderly residents at an assisted living facility, urging local politicians to cooperate with federal authorities.

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DHS Criticizes Minnesota Board of Pardons for Pardoning Man Facing Deportation

6 May 2026 5:13 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has criticized the Minnesota Board of Pardons for unanimously pardoning At Xayasounethone Chandee. The decision removes the assault convictions that previously cost Chandee his green card and made him eligible for deportation.

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ICE Arrests Suspect Facing Child Sex Charges Following Release by Fairfax County Court

5 May 2026 12:08 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

ICE arrested a Guatemalan national facing felony child rape charges after Fairfax County officials ignored a federal detainer and released him. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over Virginia's sanctuary policies limiting local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

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ICE Arrests Two Illegal Aliens Following Fatal Car Crashes in Maine

21 Aug 2025 2:14 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

DHS reports two Angolan citizens in the U.S. illegally were involved in separate car accidents in Maine, resulting in two pedestrian deaths. Both had overstayed their visas and were arrested by ICE.

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DHS Honors Illinois Woman Killed by Illegal Alien

8 Aug 2025 4:41 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security releases a video honoring Katie Abraham, killed in Illinois by an illegal alien charged with DUI. The DHS criticizes sanctuary policies and highlights other victims of crimes by illegal aliens.

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Violent Crime Falls in US Cities Amid ICE Efforts

28 Jul 2025 4:21 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

DHS reports a drop in violent crime in multiple US cities during the first half of 2025. ICE credits its efforts to remove criminal illegal aliens for the improved public safety.

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DHS Rescues Children, Arrests Hundreds in California Marijuana Grow Site Operation

14 Jul 2025 6:03 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

DHS rescues 14 migrant children from exploitation and arrests 361 illegal aliens in California marijuana grow site operations. Criminal aliens with prior convictions were also apprehended.

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Media Monitor: Trump Admin. Rejects Activist's Claims

10 Jul 2025 3:04 p.m. · Source: Newsweek

The Associated Press reports the Trump administration is rejecting claims from activist Mahmoud Khalil, who is seeking $20 million in damages for what he calls a politically motivated attempt to silence him.

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Newsom Slams Trump Administration Over Medicaid Data Sharing

13 Jun 2025 1:42 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

California Governor Gavin Newsom condemns the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for sharing Medicaid beneficiary information with the Department of Homeland Security, calling it a dangerous privacy violation.

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Media Monitor: Judge Blocks Effort to Ban Harvard from Enrolling Foreign Students

23 May 2025 12:21 p.m. · Source: Washington Post

The Washington Post reports a judge temporarily blocked the DHS from revoking Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students after the university sued, claiming retaliation for academic independence.

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Media Monitor: Washington Post reports DHS revokes Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students

22 May 2025 2:28 p.m. · Source: Washington Post

The Washington Post reports that Homeland Security has revoked Harvard's certification to enroll foreign students, claiming the university created an "unsafe campus" by allowing anti-American agitators.

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Man Sentenced in Child Sexual Abuse Material Case

20 May 2025 2:07 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Donald James Sarratt sentenced to five-and-a-half years for facilitating a website hosting computer-generated child sexual abuse material. Operation Dark Orchid dismantled the site.

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