Citing anonymous sources, Axios reported on Friday that the U.S. Immigration Agency told Congress it had a funding shortfall of $2 billion for this fiscal year. Two sources familiar with the communications were cited in the report to confirm that Congress will send U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement $500 million more as part of the stop-gap measure. This will not allow … [Read more...] about Crisis Looms: U.S. Immigration Agency Short $2 Billion for the Year
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Experts Say Law Backs Trump in Deporting Pro-Hamas Activist—Not a Free Speech Issue
Legal experts slammed a recent left-wing narrative that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest of a pro-Hamas activist who led protests on Columbia University's campus is an attack on the First Amendment, saying the case is rooted in national security concerns and that immigration laws support the Trump administration's efforts to deport the agitator. "The State … [Read more...] about Experts Say Law Backs Trump in Deporting Pro-Hamas Activist—Not a Free Speech Issue
Will ICE Use Shipping Containers to Detain Deportees?
Officials from the Trump administration are reportedly in talks with an Arizona shipping container company to provide temporary space for illegal migrants to be deported. Semafor reported that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Phoenix-based Willscot were discussing the lease of mobile structures for deportees. The outlet stated that a few containers could also … [Read more...] about Will ICE Use Shipping Containers to Detain Deportees?
Texas Teacher Under Investigation for Controversial ICE Comment at School
The Fort Worth Independent Schools District in Texas is investigating a substitute who allegedly posted on social media, "Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) need to visit North Side High School because many of the students don't speak English." The school has said that the teacher won't be allowed to return until the investigation is completed. The statement … [Read more...] about Texas Teacher Under Investigation for Controversial ICE Comment at School
ICE Halts Expensive Programs for Undocumented Immigrants Citing Budget Issues
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has terminated two programs that provide social services to illegal aliens. The agency cited unsustainable costs and a misalignment of the mission. Wraparound Stabilization Service was one of the discontinued programs. It offered psychosocial and behavioral support to migrants. ICE stated that the program was ineffective, as it … [Read more...] about ICE Halts Expensive Programs for Undocumented Immigrants Citing Budget Issues