Tag: DHS
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South Sudan TPS Termination Ends Protection for Nationals
Overview: A Change in Temporary Protected Status The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is moving to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of South Sudan, a decision that would rescind protections that have shielded eligible immigrants from removal and provided work authorization for more than a decade. CBS News has exclusively reported the plan,…
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Rising Violence by Federal Immigration Agents Alarms Officials
Rising concerns over violence among federal immigration agents Video and eyewitness accounts across the country are fueling a conversation about how federal immigration officers are enforcing policy in urban areas. Reports describe incidents where agents are seen using force, firing pepper balls, or discharging weapons, prompting questions about training, escalation protocols, and civil rights protections.…
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Federal RIFs Begin as OMB Confirms Substantial Layoffs
OMB Signals Substantial Federal RIFs During Shutdown The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has signaled that reductions in force (RIFs) are underway across federal agencies as the federal government operates under a funding lapse. In a period when shutdowns typically pause most personnel moves, officials say these layoff notices are part of a broader…
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Federal worker layoffs begin amid government shutdown
Overview: Substantial layoffs begin during the government shutdown The Trump administration announced that it has initiated “substantial” reductions in force (RIFs) for federal employees as the government remains shut down amid stalled funding negotiations. White House budget director Russ Vought confirmed on X that the reductions have begun, signaling a shift from earlier temporary furloughs…
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Federal Agents Shoot Woman on Chicago’s Southwest Side During Immigration Enforcement Operation
Overview of the Incident Federal authorities say a shooting occurred Saturday morning on Chicago’s Southwest Side during an immigration enforcement operation. The event marks the second time in recent weeks that agents have fired during operations tied to heightened federal enforcement in the area. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its sub-agencies have not…
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Federal Agents Shoot Woman in Chicago’s Southwest Side During Immigration Enforcement Operation
Overview Federal agents shot a woman on Chicago’s Southwest Side Saturday morning, the second such shooting connected to a recent aggressive immigration enforcement operation in the area. Authorities said the incident began after patrols were allegedly rammed and boxed in by a group of vehicles, prompting agents to fire defensive shots when they discovered the…
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Federal Agents Shoot Woman on Chicago’s Southwest Side Amid Immigration Enforcement Operation
Overview of the Incident Federal agents with U.S. Border Patrol fired shots at a woman early Saturday on Chicago’s Southwest Side, the second shooting linked to a heightened immigration enforcement operation announced last month by the Trump administration. DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said the shooting occurred after agents were allegedly forced into a corner when…
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Trump deploys troops to Portland to protect ICE facilities
Overview: Trump orders troops to Portland to protect ICE facilities President Donald Trump announced on social media that he would direct the Department of Defense to provide all necessary troops to protect federal immigration facilities in Portland, Oregon, at the president’s direction. He described the facilities as being under siege by protesters and labeled those…
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Trump authorizes troops to Portland to shield ICE facilities amid protests
Trump Authorizes Troops to Portland to Protect ICE Facilities In a move that deepens the U.S. debate over immigration policy and federal authority, President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he has directed the Department of Defense to “provide all necessary troops” to Portland, Oregon, to protect federal immigration facilities. He described the buildings as…
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ICE Agent Shoots Man in Franklin Park, Illinois: Incident Report
Incident Overview On a tense Friday morning in Franklin Park, Illinois, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed a man after he allegedly attempted to drive his vehicle into the agents. This shocking incident has raised questions about the use of force and the protocols followed by federal agents. The Context…