Immigration and Customs Enforcement
8 articles · Jan 2026 — Feb 2026
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Trump Administration Grants ICE Power to Detain Refugees for Aggressive Rescreening
The Trump administration has issued a new policy allowing federal immigration officers to detain thousands of refugees already legally admitted to the US for indefinite periods of time. The policy enables Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and re-screen refugees who have not yet obtained green cards. This move has sparked concerns among refugee advocacy groups and lawmakers.
ICE Under Fire: Community Pushback and Allegations of Excessive Force
As the Trump administration ramps up its immigration enforcement efforts, communities and individuals are pushing back against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions. In Georgia, a small town is opposing plans to build a massive detention center, while in Minnesota, authorities are investigating an ICE arrest that left a man with severe head injuries.
Turmoil and Transition in the US: Remembering Jesse Jackson, ICE Controversies, and Commuter Chaos
The US is grappling with a mix of tributes, controversies, and disruptions, from the passing of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson to the growing outrage over ICE raids and the reliance on Microsoft technology. Meanwhile, a major rail upgrade in New Jersey is set to cause commuter chaos in Manhattan. As the Department of Homeland Security faces criticism, its top spokesperson is set to exit her role.
Trump's Immigration Policies Under Scrutiny Amid New Data and Criticisms
New data from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection reveals the impact of Donald Trump's immigration policies, while criticisms arise over the administration's deportation schemes and the president's tariffs leading to price fluctuations.
Tragedy in DR Congo: More Than 200 Killed in Mine Collapse as Nurses Remember Fallen Colleague and Demand Change, and Oil Giants Tread Carefully on Venezuela
More than 200 people were killed in a mine collapse in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In Washington DC, nurses gathered to remember one of their own, Alex Pretti, a victim of a fatal shooting by federal agents. The future of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), was up for debate.
Democrats and Republicans Reach Deal to Avert Government Shutdown, But Tensions over ICE Reforms Remain
Senate Democrats and the White House reached a deal to avert a partial government shutdown over the weekend. The agreement came with a demand for reforms to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. The demands include an end to mask-wearing by federal agents and the imposition of a code of conduct.
Chaos in Minneapolis: ICE Operations, Racist Governance, and Keto Diets - A Tale of Two Extremes
Minneapolis, a city in the Midwest United States, has been experiencing a tumultuous period. The daily lives of its residents have been disrupted by the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. This escalated tensions and resulted in two fatal shootings involving ICE agents.
ICE Agents at the Winter Olympics: Controversy and Confusion in Italy
The Winter Olympics are scheduled to take place in Milan-Cortina, Italy, from February 6 to 20, 2026. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been added to the US delegation. Some Italian officials have expressed their opposition to the agents' attendance. The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee has confirmed that ICE agents will be part of the delegation.