Finds the crime of “moral turpitude” grounds for deportation. In a 5-3 ruling that broke on ideological lines, the Supreme Court ruled against an undocumented immigrant who sought…
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ICE Strengthens Fugitive Agreement with Guatemala
Partnership renewed and expanded regarding information sharing. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials met with Guatemalan government officials earlier this month to renew and expand existing agreements…
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Over $2.5 Million in Hard Narcotics Seized by CBP
Field officers discovered over 120 pounds of narcotics at Texas border. Earlier this week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Laredo, Texas, apprehended a U.S. citizen who…
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DHS Opens Center for Countering Human Trafficking
Investigation unit supports law enforcement to uncover those trapped in forced, exploitive labor. On Tuesday, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Chad Wolf announced the opening…
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Honduran Migrant Caravan Heads for the U.S.
Over 1,000 have already crossed illegally into Guatemala. Young men and women carrying backpacks and small children are among the more than 1,000 Honduran migrants that have formed…
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DHS Investigating Whistleblower Claims
Nurse alleges crimes against humanity at ICE facility. Earlier this week, a nurse identified as Dawn Wooten released allegations that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility…
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Narcotics Worth $1.2M Seized at Laredo Port of Entry
CBP officers discover over 60 lbs of drugs in vehicle. Late last week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted a significant amount of hard narcotics at the Juarez-Lincoln…
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Automatic Loan Forgiveness Suggested by Treasury
Department said that loans under PPP program should be seen as grants to small businesses. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday that Congress should consider automatically forgiving Paycheck…
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ICE Changes Policy Regarding International Students
Foreign students who attend online only courses will no longer be required to leave the country. During the week, administration officials announced that it would no longer be…
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In view of coronavirus and universities online-only classes, prior policy returned. Newly issued guidance from Immigrations and Customs Enforcement would have forced some international students to transfer schools…
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