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politics1 day ago•3 min saved

US gears up for record-scale visa revocation tied to asylum claims

The Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 visas held by people who have sought or are seeking asylum in the United States, in what would be the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history. The action, coordinated with the Department of Homeland Security, would not automatically deport these individuals; many would be reclassified and lose their tourist/business status while asylum proceedings continue, and the plan could face legal challenges. The move follows a broader tightening of visa policies and efforts to curb asylum claims.

via NBC News|

#asylum #homeland-security #immigration

politics18 days ago•7 min saved

Homeland-Security Scrutiny Hits El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate Bid

A Senate counterterrorism analyst testified that Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate bid raises homeland security concerns due to alleged family ties to Muslim Brotherhood–linked groups and CAIR connections, including his father-in-law's leadership with CAIR-Michigan and ties to ISNA and Emgage; the hearing was boycotted by Democrats, and the report notes donations to El-Sayed from CAIR-linked individuals.

via Fox News|

#cair #el-sayed #homeland-security

us-politics22 days ago•14 min saved

MAGA pressure builds to oust DHS chief Mullin after visa remarks

MAGA insiders are pushing for Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to be removed after he endorsed migrant work visas to tackle labor shortages, triggering backlash from Trump allies who favor tougher deportations. The controversy comes amid ICE policy tensions and public distancing within the White House, which has publicly defended Mullin even as critics call for his replacement.

via The Independent|

#donald-trump #homeland-security #immigration

politics1 month ago•20 min saved

White House rethinks ICE vetting after Maine shooting reports

The Trump administration said it is reviewing the vetting process for U.S. immigration officers after reports that the Maine shooting suspect had a history of domestic violence; DHS is examining potential vetting failures, with White House border czar Tom Homan indicating the procedures are being assessed.

via The Washington Post|

#homeland-security #ice #immigration

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

AI Kill Switch Act would empower DHS to shut down rogue AI systems

The AI Kill Switch Act would empower the DHS secretary to order suspension, throttling, or shutdown of AI systems deemed capable of causing catastrophic harm, with fines up to $20 million per day for noncompliant developers; it targets large AI firms and high‑compute models, requires developers to deploy shutdown-capabilities, and mandates incident reporting and forensic records, while permitting controlled testing and drawing criticism over government overreach.

via Ars Technica|

#ai-regulation #ai-safety #government-power

politics1 month ago•378 min saved

Rifts Grow Between Mullin and White House, Sources Say

Four months into his tenure as Homeland Security secretary, Markwayne Mullin is described by senior officials as clashing with the White House after early missteps, signaling growing tensions as Mullin leads a department central to Trump’s domestic policy agenda.

via NBC News|

#homeland-security #mullin #policy-friction

world1 month ago•19 min saved

Ex-wives of Maine ICE agent allege vetting gaps and a violent past linked to deadly shooting

The ex-wives of ICE agent David Brouillette say ICE failed to properly vet him before hiring and reveal a history of violent behavior, including abuse and threats. Ashley Brouillette says he warned people he could hurt someone and ICE never contacted her; Lucinda Brouillette describes escalating aggression and abuse. The reporting centers on Brouillette’s background as a rapid ICE onboarding era example and the July Biddeford, Maine shooting of a Colombian immigrant, with ICE defending the officer’s actions, underscoring concerns over background checks for new agents.

via The Independent|

#americas #homeland-security #immigration-and-customs-enforcement

world1 month ago•18 min saved

Ex-wives warned ICE about officer’s violent past before Maine shooting

Ex-wives of ICE agent David Brouillette allege a pattern of violence and abusive behavior by him and say ICE failed to thoroughly check his background before he shot and killed a Colombian immigrant during a traffic stop in Biddeford, Maine. They describe a history of abuse, threats, and mental health issues, arguing the tragedy could have been prevented with stricter screening. The Independent notes Brouillette’s rapid onboarding under a Trump-era expansion of ICE hiring and ongoing questions about background checks, while ICE officials defended the officer’s actions as necessary for public safety.

via The Independent|

#americas #homeland-security #immigration-and-customs-enforcement

politics1 month ago•10 min saved

Trump escalates election rhetoric, pressures California over voter rolls

President Trump and allies intensified claims of voting-system vulnerabilities, pressing California and other Democratic states to hand over voter rolls and threatening fines or criminal charges and the withdrawal of federal election grants, as critics note flawed methods and that noncitizen voting is rare; courts and privacy concerns further complicate the administration’s push before the midterms.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #elections #homeland-security

business1 month ago•326 min saved

US trade-fraud crackdown hits $1B in recoveries

The Trump administration’s trade-fraud task force, launched less than a year ago, says it has recovered more than $1 billion in penalties, settlements, restitution and other recoveries from criminal and civil cases, with about $150 million of that total tied to pending actions. Led by the Justice Department and Homeland Security, the crackdown accompanies a tariff push (rates up to 50% in some cases) and follows a Supreme Court ruling limiting presidential authority to impose tariffs. Investigators note methods like misreporting goods’ value, falsifying origins and routing shipments through lower‑tariff countries; a jewelry importer case alone involved $13.6 million in missing tariff revenue. Goldman Sachs analysts have estimated tariff evasion could affect over $200 billion of US imports and reduce tariff revenue by about $40 billion long term if enforcement remains strong. The task force plans to continue pursuing cases across sectors.

via CNN|

#business #doj #homeland-security

world1 month ago•15 min saved

Appeals court orders ICE bond hearings within 90 days, signaling another blow to Trump’s immigration crackdown

A 5th Circuit panel ruled that immigrants held by ICE must receive a bond hearing within 90 days of detention, marking another defeat for the Trump administration’s mass-detention policy and potentially affecting tens of thousands of detainees, with impacts likely in Texas as related cases move toward the Supreme Court.

via The Independent|

#donald-trump #homeland-security #immigration-and-customs-enforcement

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Mullin celebrates Iran’s World Cup exit with a ‘happy dance’ over security measures

US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he “danced a happy dance” after Iran was eliminated from the World Cup, praising the administration’s visa restrictions and security efforts that he says kept IRGC-linked individuals from entering the United States and involved arrangements like a Mexico-based base camp and biometrics processing in Tijuana to minimize risk.

via Politico|

#homeland-security #iran #irgc

world1 month ago•1 min saved

US Homeland Security Chief Celebrates Iran Exit Amid Visa Tensions at World Cup

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he “danced a happy dance” after Iran were eliminated from the World Cup, a moment set against Iran’s visa and travel restrictions during the tournament. Iran’s campaign ended with a group-stage exit after Algeria and Austria drew, and coach Ghalenoei and captain Mehdi Taremi criticized US treatment and the tense atmosphere surrounding Iran’s participation.

via BBC|

#homeland-security #iran #tensions

immigration1 month ago•18 min saved

Trump taps ex-Oklahoma trooper to head ICE amid deportation push

President Trump plans to nominate Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead ICE, a key agency in his mass deportation campaign. The nomination comes during a pivotal period for ICE, following the resignation of acting director Todd Lyons and the interim leadership of David Venturella, with Trump praising Schroyer’s enforcement background as fitting for the agency’s ongoing deportation efforts.

via The Washington Post|

#deportation #homeland-security #ice

world2 months ago•14 min saved

Diocese fights Trump border wall to protect sacred mountaintop Jesus statue

A Catholic diocese in New Mexico is suing to block the Trump administration’s plan to seize church land for a border wall near Mount Cristo Rey, arguing that the 29-foot Jesus statue would be desecrated and religious liberty would be harmed; DHS contends the land seizure is legal and won’t affect shrine access as the government pushes to accelerate wall construction, with a lawsuit already filed to acquire about $183,000 in the process.

via The Independent|

#donald-trump #homeland-security #mount-cristo-rey