DeSantis reveals plans for second ICE detention center in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed for the first time on Wednesday that his administration is working on plans for a new ICE detention center at Camp Blanding—Florida’s National Guard training headquarters located southwest of Jacksonville. 

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release conditions set; ICE likely to detain him

Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first. 

Florida fast-tracks ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center in the Everglades

Florida is now using emergency powers to take over a remote, 30-square-mile site in the Everglades to build what some are calling "Alligator Alcatraz."

'No Vigilantes Act': New California law would require immigration agents to identify themselves

Pasadena lawmakers have introduced legislation to strengthen and expand California's police impersonation laws amid a rise in nationwide reports of individuals posing as immigration officers.

Supreme Court lets Trump resume deportations to third countries

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to pause a lower court injunction blocking deportations to third countries without prior notice.

Kingdom Ministry Iowa camp investigated, 88 kids removed amid abuse claims

Authorities in Columbus Junction, Iowa, said they removed 88 minors from a church camp earlier this month after receiving reports of alleged abuse.

Florida lawmaker's bill would force ICE to share info on where people are being detained and why

Congressman Maxwell Frost has announced new legislation that would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to share information on where and why people are being detained, among other details.

NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested, released by ICE

Video posted to X shows immigration officials arresting Lander as he says, “I’m not obstructing." Officers appear to pin him against the wall while placing him in handcuffs.

700 military personnel sent to Texas, Florida, Louisiana to help ICE

The Department of Defense says 700 military members have been sent to Texas, Florida and Louisiana to help support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Trump orders mass deportations focused on Democratic cities amid growing protests

President Donald Trump has ordered federal immigration officials to prioritize deportations in Democratic-led cities following widespread protests against his immigration policies.

Appeals court temporarily blocks judge's ruling to return control of National Guard to California

A federal judge on Thursday ruled in favor of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, granting a temporary restraining order that directs President Donald Trump to return control of the National Guard to the governor. However, within hours, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily blocked that federal judge's order. 

Appeals court lets Trump keep troops in LA, turning tables on ruling favoring Newsom

Hours after a federal judge sided with Gov. Gavin Newsom over Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles, an appeals court has blocked the ruling.

'We're not California': Florida officials pledge crackdown on doxing threats

Florida officials announced two major initiatives on Thursday – the appointment of an embedded ICE liaison agent, Anthony Coker, and a new program to protect ICE agents from doxing threats.