tldrdailynews.com logo
Tag

Dhs

All articles tagged with #dhs

DHS pushes ICE to escalate asylum-fraud enforcement, including against lawyers
politics3 hours ago

DHS pushes ICE to escalate asylum-fraud enforcement, including against lawyers

A DHS memo from General Counsel James Percival directs ICE to aggressively use civil fraud tools to crack down on asylum-related fraud, including pursuing penalties against immigration attorneys who file false claims; penalties can include fines, cease-and-desist orders, and potential criminal charges, as part of a broader push to speed removals—a move that has drawn concern from advocates who say it could chill legitimate legal representation.

via CBS News|
#asylum#dhs#fraud
DHS redirects Ebola-linked travelers to Dulles for enhanced screening
politics5 days ago

DHS redirects Ebola-linked travelers to Dulles for enhanced screening

DHS plans a rule to require U.S.-bound travelers who have been in Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the past 21 days to fly into Washington Dulles for enhanced public-health screening, with cargo flights excluded; the policy, coordinated with CBP, follows CDC entry restrictions and ongoing outbreak updates, though specific protocols have not yet been disclosed.

via CBS News|
#dhs#dulles-airport#ebola
politics10 days ago

Mullin’s DHS Drive: Still Building Bridges on Capitol Hill

Despite stepping up efforts to mend ties between the Department of Homeland Security and Congress, Mullin still faces friction: Rand Paul remains skeptical of his temperament, Democrats are wary of his leadership, and the White House has not fully embraced him as DHS’s Hill point person. On the flip side, some House Republicans report improved communication and Mullin appears ready to play a bigger funding‑season role ahead of his upcoming House Appropriations testimony and any to‑be‑negotiated reconciliation bill for ICE and CBP.

via Politico|
#congress#dhs#dhs-funding
Georgia Town Challenges DHS Over ICE Mega-Detention Plan
immigration10 days ago

Georgia Town Challenges DHS Over ICE Mega-Detention Plan

A small Georgia town, Social Circle, has sued DHS and ICE over plans to convert a warehouse into a 10,000-person detention facility, arguing it would strain the town’s infrastructure and violate laws; the $128 million purchase price reportedly far exceeds the property’s assessed value and construction hasn’t begun with a 2026 opening target. ICE describes the project as a long-term detention solution with detainees averaging about 60 days, and it’s part of a broader multi-billion expansion of detention capacity; DHS is also auditing the program for cost-effectiveness.

via NBC News|
#detention-centers#dhs#georgia
Border Patrol Chief Steps Down as DHS Immigration Leadership Shifts Under Trump
politics10 days ago

Border Patrol Chief Steps Down as DHS Immigration Leadership Shifts Under Trump

The head of the U.S. Border Patrol, Michael Banks, resigned effective immediately amid a broader DHS leadership shake-up during the Trump administration; Banks credited reforms that allegedly made the border “the most secure,” but a replacement has not yet been named, while ICE also undergoes leadership changes with David Venturella set to replace Todd Lyons.

via NBC News|
#border-patrol#dhs#immigration
Mullin: ICE will focus on security at World Cup, not mass roundups
politics12 days ago

Mullin: ICE will focus on security at World Cup, not mass roundups

CBS News exclusive: DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin says ICE’s presence at the FIFA World Cup is security-focused and not about rounding up migrants, though arrests of criminals or individuals on watchlists could occur; he also discusses ICE leadership transition, the impact of the recent DHS shutdown, and ongoing hurricane-season and hantavirus response coordination with FEMA and HHS.

via CBS News|
#dhs#ice#immigration
Border Patrol Chief Banks exits post, citing time for family after 37-year career
politics12 days ago

Border Patrol Chief Banks exits post, citing time for family after 37-year career

Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks resigned effective immediately after almost 37 years in public service; appointed to lead CBP in January 2025, Banks said he is stepping down to enjoy family and life, noting the border is the most secure it has been. He becomes the latest senior immigration official to depart DHS since Secretary Markwayne Mullin took the helm.

via CNN|
#border-patrol#dhs#immigration
DHS chief says Alligator Alcatraz won’t close in the near term, eyes disaster plans and new detention beds
politics12 days ago

DHS chief says Alligator Alcatraz won’t close in the near term, eyes disaster plans and new detention beds

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin says there is no near-term plan to shut down the Alligator Alcatraz detention site in Florida, even as its vulnerability to hurricanes and wildfires is acknowledged. The department has disaster-contingency plans and is shifting from warehouse-style detention by exploring county jails and shuttered facilities to expand capacity more quickly. DHS is also moving to name a temporary ICE leader while a permanent director is sought, and Florida officials say they have not received a definitive path forward on the facility’s future.

via CBS News|
#alligator-alcatraz#dhs#florida
Chicago Immigrant Tenants Seek $5M Each After Militarized Raid
immigration12 days ago

Chicago Immigrant Tenants Seek $5M Each After Militarized Raid

Seventeen residents from a Chicago South Shore apartment complex filed administrative claims seeking about $5 million each from DHS and several federal agencies for a Sept. 30 midnight raid described as militarized. They allege unlawful entry without warrants, injuries (including a dog bite), emotional trauma, and property loss; many have since been deported or relocated. DHS says the operation complied with the law. The claims, filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act, are the first step toward lawsuits, and more are expected as advocates press for accountability after the controversial enforcement action.

via ProPublica|
#chicago#dhs#federal-agents
Trump taps veteran ICE official to steer agency in low-profile DHS strategy
politics13 days ago

Trump taps veteran ICE official to steer agency in low-profile DHS strategy

Trump will appoint David Venturella, a veteran ICE official and former GEO Group employee, as acting head of ICE, reflecting DHS Secretary Mullin’s push for a low-profile leadership style as the agency has operated without a Senate-confirmed director since 2017; Lyons departs May 31 to hand control to Venturella amid ongoing DHS scrutiny and debates over privatized detention.

via The New York Times|
#acting-director#dhs#ice
politics14 days ago

Mayorkas: Earlier border actions could have tempered the migrant surge

At the POLITICO Security Summit, former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas suggested the Biden administration should have tightened immigration controls sooner, citing a “broken immigration system.” He credited June 2024 executive actions and a tougher border stance with reducing migrant crossings by about 70–75%, defended DHS as more fit for purpose, and praised his successor’s focus on workforce well-being as vital to the department’s mission.

via Politico|
#border-security#dhs#executive-action-2024