A 19‑year‑old Honduran national, Angel Matías Castellanos‑Orellana, was reportedly released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) despite available detention space—only to be arrested later in Louisiana on charges including rape of a 14‑year‑old and a violent armed robbery that included stabbing. The case has drawn sharp criticism from members of the U.S. House of Representatives who say it highlights dangerous consequences of lax immigration enforcement.
The Kristi Noem DHS controversy took center stage after New York Magazine published a cover story alleging that former Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski — not Secretary Kristi Noem — is really running the Department of Homeland Security.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) announced that Alligator Alcatraz's operations can continue under a new court ruling blocking an order that called for further construction on the facility to cease.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it has revoked the 2021 designation of temporary protected status (TPS) for Venezuelan migrants.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it would open reimbursement opportunities for state law enforcement agencies that have partnered with ICE.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams of the District Court for the Southern District of Florida issued an order to move forward with the dismantling of Alligator Alcatraz.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rolled out a new rule that places limitations on how long foreign students can remain in the United States, blocking a "forever student" loophole.