U.S. Homeland Security agents provided security support at past Olympics. But after violence by ICE agents in Minneapolis, some Italian officials say an ICE unit is unwelcome in Milan Cortina.
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In the wake of Alex Pretti’s death, Congress appears on track for a partial shutdown
Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown at the end of this week.
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Videos and eyewitnesses refute federal account of Minneapolis shooting
Trump officials have called the victim a “domestic terrorist.” State officials warn such unfounded accusations threaten the integrity of the federal investigation.
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Thousands of new Americans opt for ‘ultimate act of inclusion’ despite obstacles
Three citizenship ceremonies NPR attended in the Washington, D.C. area in January were largely celebratory experiences, despite a year of hurdles and changes to the naturalization process.
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ICE officer accused of excessive force, then sent back to work despite active probe
DHS’s handling of the incident raises questions about the department’s oversight mechanisms to investigate employee misconduct.
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What’s on your TikTok page? U.S. looks to scour tourists’ online profiles
Foreign visitors who are eligible to bypass the visa application process may soon have to turn over five years’ worth of social media history to enter the U.S., under a new Trump administration plan.
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U.S. deports dozens of migrants to Ukraine amid war
Immigration lawyers say those deported to Ukraine could be conscripted to fight in the war, contrary to international laws that prohibit deportations to places where people could face violence.
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FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after 6 months on the job
The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has left his post, marking another disruption in a year of staff and policy changes. His leadership was questioned after he delayed responding to deadly floods in Texas.
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ICE is sending a chill through the construction industry
The construction industry, where more than a quarter of workers are foreign-born, has long struggled to find enough workers. Now, industry officials say Trump’s immigration crackdown is making it worse.
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Camouflaging cars and swapping license plates: How agents make immigration arrests
Immigration enforcement officers are sometimes forgoing license plates or otherwise masking their cars while apprehending migrants across the U.S.
