Immigration & Border Security
Customs and Border Protection Seizes Historic Level of Fentanyl
CBP eclipsed 100 million lethal doses of fentanyl seized this fiscal year as the Trump administration delivered a year of zero releases at the border.
DOJ Sues Connecticut Over State’s Mask Ban on Federal Officers
Connecticut enacted the law with a goal of increased oversight of federal agents. The DOJ said it endangers officers.
Trump Administration Reports Zero Border Releases
The Trump administration says the United States has now gone a full year without releasing any illegal immigrants into the country after they were apprehended at the southern border. Officials say April marked the twelfth consecutive month of what they call “zero releases.”
Federal Judge Partly Blocks Texas Immigration Law
A federal judge has blocked parts of a Texas immigration law. The provisions make illegal entry—or reentry—into the United States a state-level crime.
US Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks Resigns
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott confirmed the chief’s exit on May 14.
DHS Dismisses Claims That Migrant Detention Center Will Soon Shut Down
Homeland Security chief Markwayne Mullin dismissed claims of a closure.
David Venturella to Be New Acting Chief for ICE: DHS Spokesperson
Venturella will succeed acting director Todd Lyons, who will leave the agency at the end of May.
ICE Alleges Widespread Fraud in Major Foreign Student Work Program
More than 10,000 foreign students ‘claim to be working for highly suspect employees,’ according to ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons.
Heat Stroke Is Suspected Among 6 Found Dead in a Shipping Container at Rail Yard Near Texas Border
Heat Stroke Is Suspected Among 6 Found Dead in a Shipping Container at a Rail Yard Near Texas Border.
The Fight Over Who Gets to Be American
If someone is born in the United States, should they be a citizen? NTD looks at where this debate first began.
Authorities Revokes Cruise Ship Worker Visas Over Child Sexual Abuse Material
Federal agents revoked visas of 27 cruise ship workers following investigation into alleged child abuse material offenses.
Illegal Immigrant Faces 30 Charges in Serial Rape Case
Authorities say DNA helped crack the case of an illegal immigrant accused of being a serial rapist.
Former US Ambassador Who Spied for Cuba Is Among 12 People Facing Loss of Citizenship
Terrorists and a priest convicted of sexually assaulting a child are also on the Justice Department's list.
DOJ Probing Virginia Prosecutor Over Deals for Illegal Immigrants
The Justice Department is launching an investigation into Fairfax County, Virginia, prosecutor Steve Descano. The department is probing whether he has been offering preferential treatment to criminal illegal immigrants.
US Prepares to Restrict Chinese Visas
The Trump Administration is preparing to start sanctioning visas from China over the Chinese Communist Party's slowing its acceptance of deported nationals.
Rubio Discusses ‘Peace and Human Dignity' With Pope Amid Clash With Trump
Trump has criticized the pontiff over his opposition to the war with Iran and immigration issues.
Senate Releases Text for $72 Billion Proposal to Fund ICE, Border Patrol
The new details came days after lawmakers funded the rest of the Department of Homeland Security.
Illegal Aliens Being Arrested by ICE Throw a Fit to Make It Difficult for ICE, Rile up Protestors: Expert
Jessica Vaughan, director of policy studies, at the Center for Immigration Studies, joined NTD's Steve Lance, to discuss the anti-ICE protest outside of a hospital in Brooklyn, New York over the weekend.
Putting All Security Agencies in One Department Created Vulnerability: Former Immigration Judge
President Donald Trump signed legislation on Thursday ending the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
DHS Funding Bill a Win for Americans, Who Want to Be Protected: Analyst
After a record-breaking 76-day partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), President Donald Trump signed a funding bill into law on Friday.
Customs and Border Protection Seizes Historic Level of Fentanyl
CBP eclipsed 100 million lethal doses of fentanyl seized this fiscal year as the Trump administration delivered a year of zero releases at the border.
DOJ Sues Connecticut Over State’s Mask Ban on Federal Officers
Connecticut enacted the law with a goal of increased oversight of federal agents. The DOJ said it endangers officers.
Trump Administration Reports Zero Border Releases
The Trump administration says the United States has now gone a full year without releasing any illegal immigrants into the country after they were apprehended at the southern border. Officials say April marked the twelfth consecutive month of what they call “zero releases.”
Federal Judge Partly Blocks Texas Immigration Law
A federal judge has blocked parts of a Texas immigration law. The provisions make illegal entry—or reentry—into the United States a state-level crime.
US Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks Resigns
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott confirmed the chief’s exit on May 14.
DHS Dismisses Claims That Migrant Detention Center Will Soon Shut Down
Homeland Security chief Markwayne Mullin dismissed claims of a closure.
David Venturella to Be New Acting Chief for ICE: DHS Spokesperson
Venturella will succeed acting director Todd Lyons, who will leave the agency at the end of May.
ICE Alleges Widespread Fraud in Major Foreign Student Work Program
More than 10,000 foreign students ‘claim to be working for highly suspect employees,’ according to ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons.
Heat Stroke Is Suspected Among 6 Found Dead in a Shipping Container at Rail Yard Near Texas Border
Heat Stroke Is Suspected Among 6 Found Dead in a Shipping Container at a Rail Yard Near Texas Border.
The Fight Over Who Gets to Be American
If someone is born in the United States, should they be a citizen? NTD looks at where this debate first began.
Authorities Revokes Cruise Ship Worker Visas Over Child Sexual Abuse Material
Federal agents revoked visas of 27 cruise ship workers following investigation into alleged child abuse material offenses.
Illegal Immigrant Faces 30 Charges in Serial Rape Case
Authorities say DNA helped crack the case of an illegal immigrant accused of being a serial rapist.
Former US Ambassador Who Spied for Cuba Is Among 12 People Facing Loss of Citizenship
Terrorists and a priest convicted of sexually assaulting a child are also on the Justice Department's list.
DOJ Probing Virginia Prosecutor Over Deals for Illegal Immigrants
The Justice Department is launching an investigation into Fairfax County, Virginia, prosecutor Steve Descano. The department is probing whether he has been offering preferential treatment to criminal illegal immigrants.
US Prepares to Restrict Chinese Visas
The Trump Administration is preparing to start sanctioning visas from China over the Chinese Communist Party's slowing its acceptance of deported nationals.
Rubio Discusses ‘Peace and Human Dignity' With Pope Amid Clash With Trump
Trump has criticized the pontiff over his opposition to the war with Iran and immigration issues.
Senate Releases Text for $72 Billion Proposal to Fund ICE, Border Patrol
The new details came days after lawmakers funded the rest of the Department of Homeland Security.
Illegal Aliens Being Arrested by ICE Throw a Fit to Make It Difficult for ICE, Rile up Protestors: Expert
Jessica Vaughan, director of policy studies, at the Center for Immigration Studies, joined NTD's Steve Lance, to discuss the anti-ICE protest outside of a hospital in Brooklyn, New York over the weekend.
Putting All Security Agencies in One Department Created Vulnerability: Former Immigration Judge
President Donald Trump signed legislation on Thursday ending the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
DHS Funding Bill a Win for Americans, Who Want to Be Protected: Analyst
After a record-breaking 76-day partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), President Donald Trump signed a funding bill into law on Friday.