AG Sessions Pledges ‘New Era’ of Stiffer Penalties for Some Illegal Immigrants
Attorney General Jeff Sessions pledged to crackdown on illegal immigration by ushering in “a new era” of stiffer criminal charges against repeat offenders.
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More Than 1,000 Immigrants Held at Detention Centers Reported Being Sexually Assaulted
More than 1,000 people held at immigration detention centers reported being sexually assaulted in a little more than two years, according to an advocacy group, which cited Homeland Security data.
Trump Administration Halts Weekly Reports on Sanctuary Cities – for Now
The Trump administration has temporarily ceased publishing a controversial weekly report about municipalities that won’t work with federal immigration officials.
Border Patrol Seeks Drones with Facial-Recognition Technology
Border Patrol is soliciting proposals for drones that have the ability to recognize and analyze faces.
Border Patrol Credits Trump’s Administration for Sharp Declines in Border Arrests
The number of undocumented immigrants caught crossing the border from Mexico has declined dramatically this year.
Homeland Security Secretary Concedes Full Border Wall Is ‘Unlikely’
President Trump’s homeland security secretary conceded Wednesday that it was doubtful that a full border wall with Mexico will be built.
Justice Department Threatens to Strip Federal Money from Sanctuary Cities
The Justice Department warned sanctuary cities and counties on Monday that they will not receive federal grants if the continue to fail to work with the crackdown on undocumented immigrants.
FBI Arrests Iraqi Refugees Who Failed to Disclose Brother’s Involvement in Kidnapping of American
Two Iraqi refugees living in Northern Virginia were arrested by the FBI after failing to disclose their brother’s involvement in a 2004 kidnapping of an American contractor in Iraq.