New poll finds ICE is viewed more favorably than socialism. But both are underwater with voters heading into the midterms Only 21% of voters view socialism positively We Got This Covered · Sep 21
US has deported 25,000 people to third countries under secretive deals, report shows Since US President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, Washington has been signing deals with developing countries to take migrants who cannot legally be sent home. Euronews · Sep 21
ICE agent shoots man in Austin as furious mayor demands independent probe IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 21
Venezuelan man shot and injured by ICE agent in Texas, officials say The Mayor of Austin, Kirk Watson, has called for an independent probe involving local police, saying ICE should not investigate the incident by itself. Euronews · Sep 21
Monday briefing: Inside Trump’s deportation machine – ‘Your fate is out of your control’ In today’s newsletter: The US administration has built a system of removing migrants to countries they have no connection with, often with little warning The Guardian - UK · Sep 21
Austin Leaders Shut Out of Hospital Answers After ICE Shooting of Wounded Delivery Driver A US immigration agent shot a Venezuelan delivery driver in Austin. Now Homeland Security Investigations will lead the inquiry into its own agent, sidelining the FBI and local police. International Business Times UK · Sep 21
Third-country removals: Trump’s deportation policy by the numbers Since January 2025, the Trump administration has deported more than 25,000 people to so-called “third countries” – places that are not their countries of origin. Working with a team of 26 international media outlets, Forbidden Stories and FRANCE 24 have used information gathered by NGOs and open-source information to count… France 24 · Sep 21
Freedom oppressed: the journalists caught up in Trump’s ICE crackdown Media workers are grappling with increasingly volatile press climate in US, with some detained and even deported The Guardian - UK · Sep 21
ICE, Trump and Africa: Secret deals, broken lives For this edition of Reporters+, Karina Chabour investigated the dark side of US President Donald Trump’s immigration policy: How ICE deports immigrants to so-called third countries in Africa, far from the United States and often far from their countries of origin. France 24 · Sep 21
Banished to alien lands: Trump’s secret deportation deals After a plane journey in shackles, an Iranian woman found herself in the middle of Africa in a country she did not know existed. She is one of thousands deported from the US on the back of shadowy deals made with dozens of countries. An in-depth investigation reveals the ‘show… The Guardian - UK · Sep 21
Deported to Africa: An international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy As part of a consortium of 26 media outlets coordinated by Forbidden Stories, FRANCE 24 and RFI spent seven months investigating the secret deals struck between the administration of US President Donald Trump and several African countries. These “third countries” have agreed to host undocumented migrants detained by ICE and… France 24 · Sep 21
ICE officer shoots, wounds man in Austin; protesters demand probe A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, on Sunday during a brief foot pursuit, local officials said, as the incident drew protests and calls for an independent investigation. The Times of India · Sep 21
U.S. Court Stops Rapid Third-Country Deportations Across the Country A federal appeals panel curbed Trump's fast-track deportations to third countries, requiring notice — but DHS says the ruling isn't in effect yet. Latin Times · Sep 20
ICE Agent Shoots and Wounds Man in Austin After Reportedly Ramming His Car as Lawmaker Demands Bodycam Footage An ICE agent shot and wounded a man in Austin after a reported vehicle confrontation, prompting calls for an independent investigation and the release of body-camera footage. International Business Times UK · Sep 20
International Business Times UK · Sep 20 'The Horror Has Come to Our City': ICE Agent Shoots Person in Austin, Congressman Demands Full Investigation A man was shot and wounded by a federal immigration agent in North Austin, with officials yet to explain the circumstances and Congressman Greg Casar demanding an independent investigation.
The Independent UK · Sep 20 ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say Local authorities say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas
The Independent UK · Sep 20 ICE agent shoots DoorDash driver during delivery in Austin sparking new protests A dark blue Toyota Corolla photographed at the scene had damage along its passenger side and what appeared to be two bullet holes in the rear window
Latin Times · Sep 20 Why Tens of Thousands Packed Santa Ana's Streets for El Grito Despite ICE Anxiety More than 80,000 people packed Santa Ana's 2026 Fiestas Patrias despite ICE tensions. Here's what the record turnout reveals about the sanctuary city.
We Got This Covered · Sep 20 ICE deportation officer says she reported detention conditions to a federal watchdog. Now she has lost her firearm authority and was put on leave The dispute began in 2022.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 20 New Labour boss Michael Marra urged to distance himself from Palantir SCOTTISH Labour have been urged to distance themselves from Palantir after Lord Watson joined the controversial firm as its new vice-president.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 20 Bid to permanently expel Tom Watson from Lords over Palantir job TOM Watson should be permanently expelled from the House of Lords after being appointed “vice president” of Palantir, the Green members of the…
The Times of India · Sep 20 Nigel Farage wants to 'hijack' Trump’s ICE adviser to secure UK borders Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said he wants to “hijack” US President Donald Trump’s immigration adviser Tom Homan and bring him to Britain to help “secure our borders”.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20 Farage says he wants to ‘hijack’ Trump’s ICE czar to help secure UK border Reform leader also tells US event Europe should have ‘more sensible view’ of president’s administration
Latin Times · Sep 20 What Trump's "Weak" Jab at María Elvira Salazar Reveals About the GOP's Miami Problem Trump called Rep. María Elvira Salazar weak on border security. Here's what's behind the GOP rift over immigration in her Miami district.
Latin Times · Sep 20 Trump's ICE Pick Is Out — No Explanation, No Replacement Named Yet The White House pulled Lance Schroyer's ICE nomination without explanation, leaving a records dispute over two Minneapolis deaths unresolved.