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Fox News
4 hours ago
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ICE expands illegal immigration tip line after Colorado terrorist attack: 'Public safety threats'
Immigration and Customs Enforcement will be directing more resources to its 24/7 tip line after the antisemitic Boulder, Colorado, terrorist attack, as the suspect overstayed his visa. "For four years, the Biden Administration allowed millions of unvetted illegal aliens – including terrorists, gang members, and other violent criminals – to pour into our country," Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement on Monday. "Yesterday's terrorist attack by a suspect illegally in our country, underscores the importance of getting these illegal aliens out of our country," McLaughlin added. "Secretary Noem is revamping ICE's illegal alien tip line to devote more resources and personnel to help remove these criminal illegal aliens from our country. To report suspicious criminal activity, call 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) – help President Trump, Secretary Noem and our brave law enforcement remove these public safety threats from our communities and to make America safe again." According to a news release, the tip line is being used so ICE can gather information from the public and authorities from around the country, and more staff will be added as part of the revamp. On Sunday, 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly burned eight people, including a Holocaust survivor, who were rallying for the return of hostages in Gaza. The attack has brought renewed attention to the long-term impacts of Biden-era immigration policies, as the suspect was granted work authorization in the United States after applying for asylum in 2022 while in the country on a tourist visa. He was permitted to work a month after his visa expired in March 2023, and the work permit expired in March 2025. White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller posted to X on Sunday, "Suicidal migration must be fully reversed." "Yesterday's horrific attack in Boulder, Colorado, WILL NOT BE TOLERATED in the United States of America," President Donald Trump wrote on TRUTH Social. "He came in through Biden's ridiculous Open Border Policy, which has hurt our Country so badly. He must go out under 'TRUMP' Policy. Acts of Terrorism will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the Law. This is yet another example of why we must keep our Borders SECURE, and deport Illegal, Anti-American Radicals from our Homeland." He is now facing federal hate crime charges, and he is charged with attempted murder in Colorado. "The Department of Justice has swiftly charged the illegal alien perpetrator of this heinous attack with a federal hate crime and will hold him accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Our prayers are with the victims and our Jewish community across the world," Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement. "This vile antisemitic violence comes just weeks after the horrific murder of two young Jewish Americans in Washington, D.C. We will never tolerate this kind of hatred. We refuse to accept a world in which Jewish Americans are targeted for who they are and what they believe," she continued. The tip-line announcement also comes as the Trump administration is boosting its daily goal to 3,000 illegal immigrant arrests, as ICE continues to conduct sweeps in cities throughout the country, including arresting those with additional criminal records.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
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ICE targets migrants for arrest at courthouses as Trump administration intensifies deportation push
Migrants are being detained by immigration agents in courthouse hallways nationwide, sometimes moments after pleading their cases, raising alarm among attorneys and advocates who say the practice is turning immigration courts from places of due process into zones of fear. It's the latest in a series of moves by the Trump administration to accelerate the pace of immigration arrests and target migrants, including some who have been in the country for less than two years. The courthouse arrests have stunned immigration attorneys, advocates and lawmakers who argue it punishes people who are following the rules. The Department of Homeland Security recently rescinded long-held guidance that had limited immigration enforcement in or near courthouses. Trump officials have argued the guidance hampered the ability of immigration enforcement officers to apprehend dangerous individuals, deferring to agents' 'common sense' when making arrests near what have been known as 'sensitive locations.' 'The ability of law enforcement to make arrests of criminal illegal aliens in courthouses is common sense,' DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a news release. But internal documents obtained by CNN show the enforcement push is much broader, beyond just people deemed dangerous — and focused on migrants who are still in immigration proceedings but not in detention, known as the non-detained docket. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been directed to swiftly apprehend immigrants who have been ordered removed or whose cases have been dismissed, according to the internal documents obtained by CNN. Those who have been in the United States for less than two years should be placed in fast-track deportation proceedings, according to the documents. President Donald Trump expanded the process known as expedited removal earlier this year, applying it to anyone who has resided in the country for less than two years. Under the new procedures, agents can coordinate directly with court staff to identify, locate and detain migrants — often with little warning. 'It gets crazy when they [ICE] show up,' said one staff member at an immigration court in Hyattsville, Maryland. Asked about the courthouse arrests, a senior DHS spokesperson said, 'Secretary [Kristi] Noem is reversing Biden's catch and release policy that allowed millions of unvetted illegal aliens to be let loose on American streets. This Administration is once again implementing the rule of law.' 'ICE is now following the law and placing these illegal aliens in expedited removal, as they always should have been. If they have a valid credible fear claim, they will continue in immigration proceedings, but if no valid claim is found, aliens will be subject to a swift deportation,' the spokesperson continued. In Phoenix, viral videos showed agents arresting immigrants outside courthouses and in public spaces. And in Maryland, a migrant was placed in handcuffs and restraints in the hallway of the Hyattsville immigration court and escorted out of the building, according to a video shared with CNN. Similar courthouse arrests have occurred in states such as Virginia, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New York and California, CNN has confirmed. Critics warn that this practice threatens due process, deters migrants from attending hearings, and undermines the integrity of the immigration system. In a post on X, Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona criticized the ICE arrests in Phoenix, calling them 'chaos that doesn't bring any more security' and saying they discourage court attendance, making the immigration system 'less efficient — not more.' Enforcement in and near courthouses has historically been discouraged and generally avoided among immigration enforcement officers — and allowed only in limited circumstances. 'I don't know that any policy ever expressly covered immigration courts, because the idea of arresting people at an immigration court is bizarre and historically only happens if someone violated the terms of their release,' said John Sandweg, former acting ICE director under the Obama administration. There are nearly 4 million immigration cases pending, based on data from the Executive Office for Immigration Review. In the fiscal year 2024 alone, 1.8 million new deportation cases were filed. Most migrants in those cases are not in detention, which helps explains why the Trump administration — which is eager to boost its deportation numbers — is targeting migrants for arrest when they show up in court. The arrestees have included migrants like Dylan, a 20-year-old Bronx high school student from Venezuela, who was detained by ICE after his routine hearing in an immigration court in lower Manhattan. He had no criminal record. Dylan's attorneys told CNN he completed high school in Venezuela but enrolled at Ellis Preparatory Academy in the Bronx to prepare for college. The Department of Homeland Security has said he entered the US illegally, was released under the Biden administration, and was arrested on May 21 for expedited removal proceedings. Immigration attorney Rachel Girod recounted the case of a client with no criminal record who was arrested outside the Baltimore Immigration Court. In 2024, he showed up for a routine ICE check-in, but officers told him they weren't taking appointments that day and instructed him to return in 2025. An officer wrote the new date on a scrap of paper, which the client brought home, Girod said. ICE later concluded that he had missed his 2024 check-in and flagged him for removal. Girod said it appears the agency never recorded the rescheduled date, since it was only written down by hand and not entered into their system. When he was detained, he no longer had the paper to prove what he'd been told. Her client was later arrested and taken to the George Fallon Federal Building in Baltimore, where advocacy groups say conditions are poor. Another of Girod's clients was detained following an asylum hearing and sent to a detention center in Louisiana. In the past four months, she said at least four of her clients have been detained by ICE — either following routine check-ins or after appearing in court. Attorney Adam Crandell said that while none of his clients have been arrested in court, some have been detained during ICE check-ins. 'People who have been following the court rules, including those without legal representation, are being arrested outside courtrooms,' said Kelli Stump, president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. 'This tactic is not only morally wrong, but also self-defeating,' Stump added. According to Sarah Rogerson, a professor at Albany Law School and founder of its Immigration Law Clinic, these tactics have also occurred at state courts. Migrants appearing for civil matters, including domestic violence or custody cases, are increasingly being arrested. 'When immigrants fear arrest by ICE, they may avoid court altogether — even when seeking protection,' Rogerson said. CNN's Dianne Gallagher and Polo Sandoval contributed to this report.
Washington Post
3 days ago
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Trump set to end program that let 530K migrants into U.S. Here's who they are.
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Trump administration to terminate, for now, a Biden-era program that allowed about 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to live and work in the United States while their immigration cases proceed. The Trump administration has maintained that the migrants pose a public safety threat, and in a statement celebrating Friday's high court decision, Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said ending the programs would be 'a return to America First.'
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3 days ago
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EXCLUSIVE: ICE issues detainers for alleged illegal immigrant burglars
EXCLUSIVE: Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued seven detainers for removal against illegal immigrants who allegedly committed two burglaries in Tempe and Mesa, Arizona, last week. The suspects are allegedly part of a South American Theft Group that committed two burglaries in the Phoenix area cities May 23, and they were arrested by the Scottsdale Police Department at the short-term rental the group was staying in. "Under Secretary Noem's leadership, criminal illegal aliens are being held accountable for victimizing Americans," Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. 7 Members Of South American Theft Group Arrested For Phoenix Burglaries "ICE is working alongside partner law enforcement agencies throughout the country to ensure that South American Theft Groups — like the one allegedly responsible for burglaries in California, Oregon, Washington and Arizona — are dismantled and deported once and for all. We will not allow criminal illegal aliens to terrorize American communities," McLaughlin added. The suspects are Nicolas Rojas Leon, 23, Joan Sebastian Orozco-Vargas, 26, Andres David Sanchez-Novoa, 38, Natalia Isabella Ortiz-Daza, 26, Martha Juliana Echiverri-Guzman, 28, Lady Johanna Gueito, 32, and Angie Paola Herandez-Manrique, 25. Read On The Fox News App According to DHS, the group operates out of California but is originally from Colombia. Gun-toting Noem Joins Ice Agents To Go After Criminal Illegal Aliens In Arizona Scottsdale Police were informed by Burbank Police in California about the SATG organization May 20 after it allegedly committed other burglaries in California, Oregon and Washington. Golden State authorities shared information, like vehicle descriptions, to help them find the suspects. A French Bulldog was stolen in one of the California break-ins, and it will be returned, according to police. Click Here For More Immigration Coverage The police department was alerted to the group May 20 by the Burbank Police Department in California. It was warned about a SATG group from Colombia that had allegedly committed burglaries in California, Oregon and Washington and how it could be making its way to Arizona next. Each suspect was ordered held in the Maricopa County Jail pending "numerous criminal charges" on $150,000 cash-only bonds. Tren De Aragua Gang Member Arrested In Nyc Was 'Trying To Buy Grenades,' Noem Says South American Theft Groups have been prevalent throughout communities in California, Arizona, Colorado and nationwide, particularly in affluent areas. Although this group originated in Colombia, SATGs, like those from Chile, have triggered bipartisan calls for visa waiver program reform. A string of "dinner-time burglaries" in recent years in the Grand Canyon State has ties to SATGs, Arizona's Family reported in March 2024. When Fox News Digital reached out to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, it noted comments County Attorney Rachel Mitchell made at a press conference earlier this week before ICE formally announced the detainers. "Obviously that's a federal issue," Mitchell said when asked about the possibility of suspects being deported. "But my understanding is that there is an ICE file stop on each of the individuals." Scottsdale police said they do not comment on ICE-related matters and deferred to the county attorney's office. There are no sanctuary jurisdictions listed by the DHS in Arizona. Fox News Digital's Louis Casiano contributed to this article source: EXCLUSIVE: ICE issues detainers for alleged illegal immigrant burglars
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3 days ago
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EXCLUSIVE: ICE issues detainers against alleged illegal immigrant burglars
EXCLUSIVE: Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued seven detainers for removal against illegal immigrants who allegedly committed two burglaries in Tempe and Mesa, Arizona, last week. The suspects are allegedly part of a South American Theft Group that committed two burglaries in the Phoenix area cities May 23, and they were arrested by the Scottsdale Police Department at the short-term rental the group was staying in. "Under Secretary Noem's leadership, criminal illegal aliens are being held accountable for victimizing Americans," Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. "ICE is working alongside partner law enforcement agencies throughout the country to ensure that South American Theft Groups — like the one allegedly responsible for burglaries in California, Oregon, Washington and Arizona — are dismantled and deported once and for all. We will not allow criminal illegal aliens to terrorize American communities," McLaughlin added. The suspects are Nicolas Rojas Leon, 23, Joan Sebastian Orozco-Vargas, 26, Andres David Sanchez-Novoa, 38, Natalia Isabella Ortiz-Daza, 26, Martha Juliana Echiverri-Guzman, 28, Lady Johanna Gueito, 32, and Angie Paola Herandez-Manrique, 25. According to DHS, the group operates out of California but is originally from Colombia. Scottsdale Police were informed by Burbank Police in California about the SATG organization May 20 after it allegedly committed other burglaries in California, Oregon and Washington. Golden State authorities shared information, like vehicle descriptions, to help them find the suspects. A French Bulldog was stolen in one of the California break-ins, and it will be returned, according to police. The police department was alerted to the group May 20 by the Burbank Police Department in California. It was warned about a SATG group from Colombia that had allegedly committed burglaries in California, Oregon and Washington and how it could be making its way to Arizona next. Each suspect was ordered held in the Maricopa County Jail pending "numerous criminal charges" on $150,000 cash-only bonds. South American Theft Groups have been prevalent throughout communities in California, Arizona, Colorado and nationwide, particularly in affluent areas. Although this group originated in Colombia, SATGs, like those from Chile, have triggered bipartisan calls for visa waiver program reform. A string of "dinner-time burglaries" in recent years in the Grand Canyon State has ties to SATGs, Arizona's Family reported in March 2024. When Fox News Digital reached out to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, it noted comments County Attorney Rachel Mitchell made at a press conference earlier this week before ICE formally announced the detainers. "Obviously that's a federal issue," Mitchell said when asked about the possibility of suspects being deported. "But my understanding is that there is an ICE file stop on each of the individuals." Scottsdale police said they do not comment on ICE-related matters and deferred to the county attorney's office. There are no sanctuary jurisdictions listed by the DHS in Arizona.
