Churches challenge Homeland Security surveillance at Minneapolis church
A federal judge is weighing whether Homeland Security surveillance at a Minneapolis church violated a preliminary injunction protecting covered religious facilities.
Immigration Enforcement
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ICE hiring faces scrutiny after whistleblower alleges weakened vetting
A newly reported complaint alleges ICE made offers and began training some recruits before basic vetting was complete during a 12,000-person hiring surge.
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Minnesota church-surveillance dispute puts religious liberty back in court
A federal judge is weighing whether DHS surveillance at Minnesota churches conflicted with a February injunction protecting specified houses of worship.
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ICE awards $16.7 million sole-source contract for shock gloves
ICE awarded a six-month, $16.7 million sole-source contract for 6,000 electric-shock gloves as senators demand safeguards before deployment.
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Trenton Council Bars Police Help With Civil ICE Enforcement
Trenton City Council approved an ordinance barring city police from assisting ICE with civil immigration enforcement after public debate over cooperation.
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Justice Department sues Maryland over sanctuary policies in federal immigration fight
The Justice Department alleges Maryland policies interfere with federal immigration enforcement and says the case is one of 20 lawsuits targeting state and local practices.
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ICE expects every field officer to have a body camera by end of August
ICE says all of its field officers and agents are expected to receive body cameras by the end of August, expanding coverage of immigration enforcement.
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Whittier approves $30,000 emergency aid for families affected by immigration enforcement
Whittier approved $30,000 for two nonprofits serving families affected by immigration enforcement, with a broader city staff report due Aug. 12.
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Columbus council to review Flock camera audit Aug. 10
Columbus City Council is expected to review an audit of Flock license-plate readers and their connection to federal immigration enforcement on Aug. 10.
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Justice Department files denaturalization cases against 10 naturalized citizens accused of serious offenses
The Justice Department says it filed 10 civil denaturalization cases across nine states, but citizenship revocation is not automatic and no liability has been determined.
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Justice Department Files First Case in New Alien Terrorist Removal Court
The Justice Department says it filed the first case in the new court, seeking to remove a 47-year-old Fort Worth woman accused of supporting family plans for an Election Day shooting.
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AP finds more than 50 military spouses and parents detained under immigration crackdown
An Associated Press investigation found more than 50 spouses and parents of active-duty U.S. service members detained since President Donald Trump began his second term.
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AP: Immigration crackdown detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
An Associated Press investigation found that more than 50 military spouses and parents were detained during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. DHS separately reported detentions involving veterans and arrests of immediate family members.
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More Than 24 States Sue Over Federal Conditions Attached to Disaster Funding
A coalition of more than 24 states is challenging FEMA and DHS conditions tied to 2026 disaster-relief funding in a Rhode Island federal court.
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Federal judge orders access protections at 2 New York immigration courts
A July 21 injunction protects public access to eligible in-person hearings at two Manhattan immigration courts while preserving security and enforcement authority.
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DOJ sues Milwaukee over rules requiring federal officers to identify themselves
The Justice Department is challenging Milwaukee’s mask and identification rules, setting up a federal court fight over accountability and federal authority.
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Idaho attorney general backs federal defense of rule barring undocumented immigrants from commercial-driver licenses
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador joined a letter defending a federal rule that blocks undocumented immigrants from obtaining commercial driver’s licenses. Oral argument in the underlying litigation is scheduled for Sept. 15, 2026.
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Iowa families confront third-country deportation fears, including possible removal toward war zones
An Iowa Public Radio report examines how third-country deportations are leaving Iowa families in limbo, including one case in which an Iowa man was nearly deported into a war zone.
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New Haven asks federal court to dismiss lawsuit over Welcoming City, public-safety policies
New Haven has urged a federal court to dismiss the Trump administration’s lawsuit challenging the city’s Welcoming City executive order and public-safety laws.
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Federal judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against St. Paul’s immigration policies
A federal judge on July 20 dismissed federal claims against St. Paul, Minneapolis and Hennepin County in a lawsuit challenging Minnesota policies governing cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
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Federal judge dismisses challenge to Minneapolis immigration-cooperation policies
A federal judge on July 20 dismissed the federal administration’s lawsuit challenging Minnesota and local policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Minneapolis was among the defendants.
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New York announces first enforcement action under immigrant-protection law ahead of Aug. 25 deadline
Attorney General Letitia James and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the first enforcement action by the Office of Immigrant Trust, as local agencies with existing 287(g) agreements face an Aug. 25 deadline to end them.