Keywords: Immigration Enforcement


At least 21 people shot by US immigration officers during Trump’s second term

At least 21 people have been shot by U.S. federal immigration officers since the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term, according to an analysis based on ABC News reporting, statements from lawmakers and government records. The cases have intensified scrutiny of the use of force during......

Leaked documents reveal deportation of more than 100 migrants to eight African countries

Leaked U.S. government documents have shed new light on the Trump administration's use of third-country deportation arrangements, showing that more than 100 migrants were transferred to eight African countries over a period of roughly ten days. According to the documents, three deportation flights......

Thailand: Unwanted Tourists Now in Authorities' Crosshairs

Highly sought after by French travelers, Thailand is strengthening its measures against behaviors deemed problematic among foreign visitors. Expulsion, revocation of residency rights, and possible bans on re-entry: authorities aim to have faster tools to sanction tourists who violate the kingdom's rules. Bangkok......

U.S. immigration agency plans to equip officers with electric shock gloves

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly preparing to provide immigration enforcement officers with gloves capable of delivering painful electrical shocks during field operations, a move that has sparked debate over the use of force and law-enforcement equipment. According to the reported......

U.S. immigration arrests reach record level with 51,000 detentions reported in July

U.S. immigration authorities recorded a new monthly high in arrests of undocumented migrants in July, with approximately 51,000 people taken into custody, according to figures cited by U.S. media and federal sources. A senior official at the Department of Homeland Security confirmed to The Independent......

United States cancels more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals

The United States Department of State has cancelled more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals since the beginning of 2025, citing violations of visa conditions, criminal activity, misuse of immigration procedures and concerns related to national security. According to a statement released......

US immigration crackdown intensifies as airport arrests target visa overstays

US immigration authorities have intensified enforcement measures at airports, with a growing number of travelers reportedly detained over expired visas, according to a report by The New York Times. The developments come as the US administration continues to tighten immigration controls and increase scrutiny......

U.S. Immigration Fines Surpass $84B for Non-Voluntary Departures

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported that it has imposed more than $84 billion in immigration-related fines on non-citizens living in the United States without legal status who refuse to depart voluntarily. The department said the measure has been applied since the start of 2025,......

US immigration enforcement faces renewed scrutiny after fatal ICE shooting in Maine

A fatal shooting involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in the state of Maine has intensified public debate over immigration enforcement practices, coming just days after another deadly incident involving the federal agency. The shooting occurred in the city of Biddeford, where......