ICE awards $16.7M contract to buy electric shock gloves for officers

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of gloves that can electric shocks, saying officers would use them to control detainees and protesters who resist.

ICE agent sought in Minnesota immigrant shooting released from Texas jail

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer being held in a Texas jail has been released despite an extradition request from Minnesota.

US stops processing immigrant visas, expects pause to last weeks

The United States has paused the processing of all immigrant visas. The Trump administration explained the hold is designed to allow time to train consular officers on how to handle applications.

Texas judge denies Minnesota’s request to stop release of ICE agent charged in immigrant shooting

A federal judge has denied Minnesota’s request to prevent the release of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer being held in a Texas jail in connection with a shooting earlier this year.

Father of USS Abraham Lincoln sailor released from immigration detention

A father was released from immigration detention after Border Patrol officers arrested him while he was waiting for his son, a Navy sailor, to return from the USS Abraham Lincoln.

Laredo Crime Stoppers Most Wanted suspect arrested at International Bridge

Federal officers have arrested one of Laredo’s most wanted fugitives after catching him at a border crossing for a 2021 shooting that left one dead and five injured.

Minnesota sues Texas over extradition of ICE agent
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Minnesota is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to force the extradition of an ICE officer charged in a January shooting before a key detention deadline expires Thursday.

Minnesota sues Texas over extradition of ICE agent charged in shooting

Minnesota is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to force the extradition of an ICE officer charged in a January shooting before a key detention deadline expires Thursday.

Trump administration moves to revoke visas for up to 200,000 asylum seekers

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.

1,328 undocumented immigrants arrested in Maryland, Virginia during 2-week ICE operation

More than 1,300 undocumented immigrants were arrested during a two-week ICE operation in Maryland and Virginia, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Trump administration proposes over $103K fee for new H-1B worker visas

The Trump administration proposed a $103,265 fee for H-1B visas after a similar fee was struck down, with the revenue intended to help fund the U.S. immigration system.

Border Patrol arrests father awaiting sons' return from USS Abraham Lincoln

A Navy sailor deployed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln revealed in a social media post that he learned of his father’s arrest while at sea.

Judge quashes Trump administration pause on visa processing for 75 countries

A federal judge ruled the State Department’s order pausing visa applications from 75 countries violated Congressional requirements and intent.

Federal judge orders outside oversight of migrant child detention at Texas facilities

A federal judge has ordered independent oversight of immigration facilities holding children in Texas, citing concerns that minors have been detained for weeks or even months and allegations of inadequate medical care and poor conditions.

Gov. Abbott wants to end H-1B visas in Texas classrooms
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he wants to end the use of H-1B visa holders in public schools in Texas, which could mean districts like Dallas ISD would lose hundreds of educators. FOX 4's Casey Stegall has more.