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Experts say that while the US immigration agency’s principal criminal investigative arm, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has operated abroad for many years, its activities are formally subject to the approval of host governments.

FBI Director Kash Patel defended border patrol tactics following the shooting death of Alex Pretti, stating individuals attacking law enforcement face repercussions. Patel questioned Pretti's motives, highlighting the loaded firearm found on him. He deferred further investigation details to DHS and prosecutors, emphasizing trust in trained professionals.

These are the agencies detaining people across the US – mostly, but not all, under the umbrella of the Department of Homeland Security

The Trump administration has launched its largest immigration enforcement operation, deploying up to 2,000 federal agents to the Minneapolis area

ICE deploys 2,000 agents to Minneapolis in 'largest operation ever' as fraud scandal and Trump's immigration crackdown converge on Minnesota.

Exclusive: Letter decries ‘stunning abdication of basic responsibilities’ and demands to know how many officers diverted

Sec. Noem says there's "more coming" as ICE focuses on businesses.

The report shows that narcotics arrests fell by about 11%, new narcotics investigations declined by 15%, and weapons seizures dropped from nearly 41,400 to fewer than 11,200