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Trump promised a sex-trafficking crackdown. His Justice Department hasn't delivered

Federal sex trafficking prosecutions have significantly declined in recent months. Staffing shortages and funding cuts have hampered investigations and prosecutions. Immigration enforcement priorities have also diverted resources from these cases. Victims' distrust in government further complicates efforts to combat trafficking. This decline impacts the fight against human trafficking and victim…

The Economic Times

Average American pays $2,400 in taxes to fund Trump’s deportation push, analysis finds

The Department of Homeland security said the administration’s deportation effort is saving the taxpayer money

The Independent UK

H-1B, L-1 biometric fee hike: Who has to pay the extra $4,000 and $4,500 under new US rule?

The US Department of Homeland Security has expanded the $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 biometric fee to same-employer visa extensions from September 9, 2026. The fee applies only to employers with at least 50 US employees where more than half the workforce is in H-1B or L-1 status. The employer,…

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H-1B visa rule changes: US expands $4,000 fee as Indian workers raise Green Card backlog concerns

The US Department of Homeland Security has expanded the $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 biometric fee to cover same-employer extensions filed by companies with at least 50 US employees where more than half the workforce is on H-1B or L-1 status.

The Economic Times

US may end H-1B job-loss grace period for foreign workers; Indians could face impact

The US Department of Homeland Security may eliminate a 60-day grace period for certain foreign workers. This proposed change could significantly impact Indian professionals working in the United States. Currently, this period allows workers time to find new employment or depart the country. The proposal is under review and has…

The Economic Times

ICE Is Arresting 20 to 40 Migrants a Day at U.S. Airports, Report Claims

The expanded enforcement has drawn attention after videos showed plainclothes ICE agents detaining passengers at boarding gates, airport corridors and even aboard aircraft

Latin Times

ICE Steps Up Airport Arrests of Visa Overstays in Latest Escalation of Immigration Crackdown

Department of Homeland Security data show the agency arrested 43,138 people in June, the highest monthly total since President Donald Trump returned to office

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Immigration Officials Misused Weapons Hundreds of Times During Protests, Report Finds

From L.A. to Minneapolis, agents and officers improperly used tear gas, pepper balls and rubber bullets against protesters and journalists.

Capital & Main

Trump administration imposes $84 billion in civil fines against immigrants

The US Department of Homeland Security said it has issued more than $84 billion in civil fines to undocumented immigrants who remain in the country despite final removal orders. The agency said over 103,000 fines have been issued since President Donald Trump took office, while urging eligible individuals to self-deport…

The Economic Times

Argentine fugitive wanted for strangling his model girlfriend in Mexico in 2023 arrested in Oregon

‘For us, this is like Christmas,’ said sister of the victim Agostina Jalabert

The Independent UK

DHS finalises rule ending open-ended stay for international students in US

The US Department of Homeland Security has finalised a rule replacing the long-standing "Duration of Status" system for F-1 students with fixed admission periods from September 15, 2026. Students seeking extra time for studies or OPT must apply for an Extension of Stay, while the post-study grace period has been…

The Economic Times

Trump Official Buys ETF Version of 'Keep Your Enemies Closer'

A senior official in President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security appears to have found one Democratic strategy worth backing: copying the party’s stock trades.

Benzinga

Immigration Advocates Sue DHS Over New Fees for Vulnerable Immigrant Children

A coalition of immigration advocacy organizations has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security's decision to eliminate fee waivers for immigrant children seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status, arguing the policy unlawfully creates a financial barrier for abused, abandoned and neglected minors seeking legal protection in the…

Latin Times

US education groups slam DHS rule ending 'duration of status' for international students

Two leading US higher education organizations have strongly condemned the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) final rule ending the long-standing "Duration of Status" (D/S) policy for international students and exchange visitors, warning that it will create unnecessary bureaucracy, undermine academic decision-making and make the US less attractive to global talent.

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The Independent UK

DOJ denies FBI will stop investigating ICE shootings

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FBI will no longer investigate ICE shootings, agents are told: report

Amid heightened public scrutiny of ICE agents following shootings in Texas and Maine, reports suggests the agency will now only be investigated by itself

TechRadar

Hackers breached DHS after alarms were twice ruled 'false positives'

DHS analysts twice ruled intrusion alerts on its HSIN network "false positives", allowing hackers to have weeks of unintended access on the platform.

The Independent UK

DHS claims to have found thousands of noncitizens on voting rolls in Democrat-run and battleground states

Mullin insisted the Department of Homeland Security found 250,000 noncitizens registered to vote

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A draft proposal narrows flexibility in seeking bridge finance for EB-5 projects

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed regulations that would tighten the treatment of ‘bridge financing’ under the EB-5 Programme (commonly known as the investment linked green card programme).

The Times of India

China slams new US visa curbs, warns of reciprocal action

Under the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations, F visas for international students, J visas for cultural exchange participants and I visas for journalists will no longer remain valid for the duration of a person's study programme or employment. Instead, they will be issued for fixed periods. The rule…

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops despite new policy to halt them

President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue traffic stops after two deadly shootings within a week, seeming to contradict a new policy to halt them

International Business Times UK

Tim Walz Says 'Minnesota Stands with Maine' After ICE Agent Kills 26-Year-Old Colombian Man in Biddeford

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz supports Maine after ICE shooting of Joan Sebastian Guerrero, sparking political response and highlighting ongoing national debate over immigration enforcement practices.

The Economic Times

Trump administration is planning to launch its own airline just to deport immigrants

The Department of Homeland Security is developing its own aircraft fleet to support deportation operations and emergency response missions. It will include Gulfstream G650ER and Boeing 737 aircraft while contractors will provide pilots and flight attendants for these operations. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on chartered planes for government…

The Guardian - US

Six-hour polygraphs, forced reassignments: inside homeland security’s campaign of fear

The ruthless gutting and reforming of the Department of Homeland Security has traumatized both workers and the most vulnerable immigrants

International Business Times UK

Taylor Swift Faces Backlash After Fans Discover Executive of ICE Detention Contractor Attended Wedding

Taylor Swift's wedding to Travis Kelce drew criticism after Steven J. Demetriou, linked to a controversial ICE facility, attended.

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