ICE lodged an ice detainer against Jefferson Adonay Velasquez-Torres, who came here illegally from El Salvador in 2014 and is charged with two murders in Houston.
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Bombshell voting scandal adds to pattern of noncitizen voters as Trump warns of threat to ‘heart’ of democracy
A 25-year record of state reviews and software failures reveals noncitizens on voter rolls across multiple states, but no federal law compels reporting.
New Maine law limits police cooperation with federal immigration officials
Three new laws restrict cooperation between Maine law enforcement and ICE, including limiting cooperation with federal immigration officials.
EXCLUSIVE: Trump admin fast-tracks asylum cases, bypassing interviews to slash backlog
USCIS can now refer asylum applications directly to immigration judges without interviews, a move the Trump administration says cuts the backlog.
Federal appeals court rejects Trump bid to enforce mail ballot order ahead of midterm elections
A federal appeals court blocked Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting rules in 23 states, potentially sending the fight to the Supreme Court.
Biden judge blocking Ethiopian deportations despite SCOTUS ruling clashed with ICE before
Back-to-back rulings in Massachusetts blocked TPS terminations for Ethiopia and South Sudan, sparking fierce debate over lower court authority.
Letitia James faces scrutiny after New York City spends $81,700 per homeless person amid shelter scandals
Saritha Komatireddy accused Letitia James of failing to investigate nonprofit homeless shelters despite billions in taxpayer funding and fraud claims.
Democrats concede NJ voter-roll failure was ‘horrible’ — but reject broader fraud fears
Democratic lawmakers say New Jersey’s motor vehicle system error registering 6,600 noncitizens demands accountability but reject widespread fraud claims.
California mayor’s hot mic catches candid exchange after audience sends meeting off rails
A hot mic caught Sacramento Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes and Mayor Kevin McCarty discussing whether to ban disruptive protesters from future meetings.
Dem’s stunning ideal standard for immigration detention conditions resurfaces amid Texas senate bid
James Talarico’s resurfaced 2019 comments on immigration detention conditions raise questions as he prepares to face Ken Paxton for Texas Senate.