The last holdouts from the Kristi Noem era of the Department of Homeland Security "As with any transition, there have been some personnel changes." Axios · Jun 7
Ongoing protests outside Delaney Hall Detention Center continue as arrests grow The Trump administration has consistently defended the treatment of those held at the 1,000-bed center The Independent UK · Jun 6
Hospitality Workers at SoFi Stadium Threaten Strike One Week Before World Cup According to Unite Here Local 11, which represents nearly 2,000 hospitality workers at SoFi Stadium, voting on the potential strike is scheduled to conclude June 6. The union and management are expected to return to the bargaining table June 8. Latin Times · Jun 5
US visa laws do not target India; H-1B rules part of global framework, clarifies State Dept official A senior US State Department official stated that US visa laws are applied uniformly across all countries, including India, dispelling concerns about H-1B visas and immigration policies. The US aims to balance job opportunities for its citizens with facilitating necessary foreign talent for investment and economic growth. The Economic Times · Jun 5
Trump's DHS Secretary Says Claudia Sheinbaum Has 'Impressed Us' in Fight Against Cartels In a notable shift from months of diplomatic tension between Washington and Mexico City, Homeland Security Secretary publicly praised Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's cooperation in the fight against organized crime, saying her administration has been "much more cooperative" than its predecessor and has impressed U.S. officials. Latin Times · Jun 4
DHS Cancels Most Kristi Noem-Era Contracts as Trump Administration Unwinds Controversial Policies The Department of Homeland Security has canceled most pending contracts initiated during the tenure of former Secretary Kristi Noem, marking the latest effort by the Trump administration to dismantle policies and spending decisions that came under bipartisan scrutiny before her departure from the agency. Latin Times · Jun 4
'Sheetrock Struck My Head': ICE Personnel Honoured by Markwayne Mullin Recount Terrifying Texas Sniper Ambush Federal workers were honoured for their bravery during a sniper attack on the Dallas ICE office, highlighting escalating threats against federal facilities and the personal risks faced by officers. International Business Times UK · Jun 4
Homeland Security secretary says ICE will increase new officer training next month Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says Immigration and Customs Enforcement will increase training for new officers The Independent UK · Jun 3
Markwayne Mullin blows up ICE’s plan to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia DHS secretary may have unwittingly derailed the Trump administration’s year-long attempt to re-deport the Maryland immigrant The Independent UK · Jun 3
US DHS chief Mullin signals flexibility on $100,000 H-1B visa fee Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated the DHS can waive a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee in specific cases, potentially easing employer recruitment costs. He also expressed support for streamlining the return process for compliant seasonal H-2B visa workers, acknowledging the need for congressional action on broader visa program changes. The Economic Times · Jun 3
More than two lakh H-1B applicants paid $100,000 for entry to US, says DHS US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin revealed over two lakh applicants paid USD 100,000 for faster H-1B visa processing in fiscal year 2026. This fee allows for processing in about 15 days. Senator Susan Collins raised concerns about rural doctor shortages and asked about fee exemptions for medical professionals. Senator… The Economic Times · Jun 3
Travel chaos looms as Homeland Security proposes pulling agents from sanctuary city airports IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 2
‘Naive or dumb’: Markwayne Mullin slammed over plan to pull customs agents from airports in sanctuary cities Homeland Security secretary warned proposal would cause travel chaos for Americans of all political persuasions The Independent UK · Jun 2
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Trump administration live updates: Acting AG Todd Blanche grilled on president’s ‘unconscionable’ $1.8B ‘slush fund’ The acting attorney general said the Trump administration is ‘not moving forward’ with the ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
Reason · Jun 1 DHS Can't Decide If There's a Hunger Strike Going on at a New Jersey Detention Center Trump administration officials say there's no hunger strike at the Delaney Hall detention center in New Jersey, but they'll force-feed detainees if it gets bad enough.
International Business Times UK · Jun 1 Donald Trump's Ousted Border Chief Blasts DHS Secretary in Explosive Far-Right Revolt Gregory Bovino, former border chief, criticises Trump's team for softening deportation policies, accusing them of retreating from hardline immigration stances at a far-right summit in Portugal.
Roll Call · Jun 1 This week: Reconciliation round two? After a weeklong recess, Senate Republicans return Monday with their focus set on ways to move their budget reconciliation package, which hit several hurdles before the Memorial Day break. The House, which has been on standby while Senate leadership works out how much of the White House wishlist they can…
The Independent UK · Jun 1 Ousted Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino attacks Trump’s key aide Susie Wiles for ‘watering down’ immigration policy Hardliner appeared at a far-right convention where he criticised the Trump administration, accusing it of ‘caving to anarchists’
The Guardian - US · May 30 Protests continue at New Jersey ICE facility as hunger strike enters ninth day A Newark detention center has been at the forefront of anti-ICE protests – and now counterprotests
Reason · May 29 Markwayne Mullin's Less 'Flashy' DHS Is Using the Same Thuggish Tactics Mullin's latest idea is to stop processing international arrivals at airports in sanctuary cities.
International Business Times UK · May 29 ICE Facility Under Fire as Detainees Launch Mass Hunger Strike Over 'Inhumane Conditions' More than 300 detainees at Delaney Hall in Newark have launched a hunger strike, protesting poor conditions and delayed medical care
The Guardian - US · May 28 ‘We won’t stop until they’re free’: protesters outside a New Jersey ICE facility in their own words Organizers rally outside Delaney Hall, facing violent clashes with agents, as over 300 detainees are on hunger strike
The Independent UK · May 28 DHS chief under scrutiny for using luxury jet tied to Kristi Noem scandal IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 28 Kristi Noem’s replacement at DHS is still using controversial jet that helped end her tenure and is ‘barely in the building,’ report says ‘Mullin seems to think DHS requires less work than a senator, and it shows’