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Trump asks Supreme Court to restart Big Bend border wall construction in Texas
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a judicial order blocking border barrier construction near Big Bend National Park, reopening a dispute over executive authority and environmental protections.
Chicago federal building shooting prompts police response as suspect detained
Chicago police detained a man after shots were fired near a downtown federal office building housing several government agencies and two U.S. senators' offices.
US Supreme Court takes up Trump immigration detention policy that could affect millions
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to examine the Trump administration's policy of mandatory detention without bond hearings for certain immigrants already living in the country. Conflicting federal appeals court decisions have created different legal outcomes across jurisdictions, making the case consequential for immigration enforcement nationwide.
ICE shooting in New York sparks confrontation between Trump administration and Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Federal immigration officers shot and wounded a man in Manhattan while a five-year-old child was inside his vehicle. Homeland Security officials say officers faced a dangerous situation, while New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has condemned the operation. The dispute is renewing scrutiny of force used during immigration arrests.
Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa policy through September 2027 as court fight continues
Donald Trump has extended the $100,000 H-1B petition policy through September 2027, but federal court challenges continue to cloud its enforcement.
US judge blocks Trump four-year foreign student stay rule hours before September 15 start
A federal judge has halted new Trump administration rules that would replace open-ended duration-of-status admissions with fixed periods for international students, exchange visitors and foreign journalists.
Trump wanted FEMA roughly halved. A federal judge says the staffing plan broke the law
A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Homeland Security unlawfully pushed FEMA toward a roughly 50% staffing reduction, reopening the debate over who controls US disaster response.
Federal voter fraud investigations expand across nine states weeks before November midterm elections
DHS launches voter fraud investigations across nine states ahead of the 2026 midterms, intensifying disputes over federal authority and election security.
Florida hospital detention of Ecuadorian mother and daughter reignites debate over ICE enforcement
Ecuadorian mother and daughter detained after a Florida rollover crash fuel debate over ICE enforcement at hospitals and disputed immigration status.
ICE moves to equip officers with electric-shock gloves under $20m procurement plan
ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electric-shock gloves as civil-rights groups question safeguards, training and use during arrests.