Trump has nominated former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to lead ICE, an agency that has lacked a Senate-confirmed director since 2017. The pick comes as ICE faces scrutiny over enforcement tactics and as Trump presses ahead with deportation efforts.
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Former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander defeated two-term Rep. Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary for New York’s 10th Congressional District. The race exposed party divisions over Israel, immigration and how Democrats should confront President Trump.
A federal judge in California vacated Trump administration policies allowing expanded immigration courthouse arrests and longer short-term detentions. The ruling found ICE and the Justice Department failed to adequately justify the changes.
ICE says detainees have been moved out of Florida’s Everglades detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” because of hurricane-season safety concerns. The transfers come amid reports of a possible shutdown and continuing allegations over conditions at the facility.
U.S. authorities denied entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been selected to officiate at the FIFA World Cup, citing unspecified “vetting concerns.” The decision has drawn criticism from Somali sports officials and civil rights advocates amid broader scrutiny of U.S. travel restrictions affecting the tournament.
Protests outside New Jersey's Delaney Hall immigration detention center turn violent, prompting a curfew and multiple arrests amid allegations of poor detainee conditions and clashes with law enforcement.
Colin Allred wins the Democratic runoff against incumbent Julie Johnson for Texas' 33rd Congressional District, setting up a November contest against the Republican nominee. The campaign featured sharp disputes over immigration and financial records.
David Venturella is named interim director of ICE, replacing Todd Lyons amid ongoing immigration enforcement challenges. Venturella previously led the Secure Communities program and has worked under multiple administrations.