Judge declines to halt Tohono O’odham border-wall project
A federal judge denied the Tohono O’odham Nation’s request to pause the Tucson 5 border-wall project, but the broader sovereignty lawsuit continues.
Border Security
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EU Entry/Exit System Registers More Than 145 Million Crossings Since April 10 Launch
The European Commission says the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System has recorded more than 145 million entries and exits since becoming fully operational across the Schengen area on April 10, 2026.
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GAO: DHS has 39 priority recommendations still needing attention
A newly released GAO oversight report says DHS implemented five recommendations but added seven more, leaving 39 priorities open across key mission areas.
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Judge lets DHS border-wall project near Presidio proceed for now
A federal judge denied a request to halt DHS border-wall work near Presidio, Texas, while a lawsuit over levee safety and federal authority continues.
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Liberia burns record cocaine haul as two senior police face charges
Liberia destroyed about 4.2 metric tons of cocaine after its largest reported seizure, while two senior police officials faced charges in a trafficking probe.
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Federal Register: DHS IIRIRA waiver for Tucson-sector barrier/road work
July 21, 2026 DHS waiver lets barrier/road construction proceed in a Tucson Sector border segment—bypassing multiple federal environmental and historic-preservation requirements.
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Blanche v. Lau: Supreme Court eases evidence step in green-card re-entry
United States Immigration Borders and Federal Courts – On June 23, 2026, the Supreme Court in Blanche v. Lau rejected a “clear and convincing” evidence requirement at the border.
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EU migration pact takes effect, tightening screening and returns
The bloc’s new asylum rules began on June 12, starting uniform screening, faster returns, and a solidarity mechanism for pressured states.
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Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill, sending it to House
The Senate passed the Secure America Act 52-47 on June 5. The bill would fund ICE and CBP through 2029, but it still needs House action.