Markwayne Mullin

US DHS H-1B visa and B1/B2 visa regulatory proposals

7 clusters · 346 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: DHS proposes eliminating 60-day grace period for work visa holders

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have introduced several regulatory proposals targeting nonimmigrant work visas, specifically the H-1B program. In mid-A

Legal challenges to ICE polling place enforcement

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: ICE faces legal challenges over polling place enforcement and detention powers

The City of Denver and several civil rights organizations, including LULAC, UnidosUS, and Common Cause, have filed a lawsuit in a Washington, D.C. federal court to prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents

ICE investigation into Ilhan Omar fraud allegations

3 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ilhan Omar faces DHS investigation over alleged immigration fraud

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has declined to release records requested via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regarding an investigation into allegations of immigration fraud involving Representative

US ICE enforcement 2026 – Record arrests and detention surge

88 clusters · 541 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: ICE reports record summer arrests of over 145,000 migrants

In August 2026, ICE enforcement reached a historic peak with 50,925 arrests, nearly doubling figures from the previous year and exceeding levels seen during the Biden administration. This surge follows consecutive record

US visa limits face legal and diplomatic challenges

16 clusters · 218 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: United States implements new visa stay limits and USCIS form updates

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) final rule, effective 15 September 2026, ends the “duration of status” (D/S) system for F-1, J-1, and I-visa holders. Stays are limited to a maximum of four years, the post-com

Salvadoran TPS enters automatic extension amid uncertainty

10 clusters · 85 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Karen Bass calls for permanent citizenship path for Salvadoran TPS holders

Following the September 9, 2026, expiration deadline, Salvadoran Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has entered an automatic six-month extension period. Because the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did not issue a fin

CISA infrastructure security and workforce initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: CISA releases guide to mitigate insider threats in critical infrastructure

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has initiated several efforts to strengthen national and international infrastructure security. Initially, the agency announced plans to hire approximatel

US TPS termination and escalating Haitian deportations

59 clusters · 541 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: United States deports Haitian family including Brazilian child

The Trump administration has expanded the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to over 500,000 migrants from various nations, including Venezuela, Honduras, and Nicaragua. While a federal judge in California p

TSA Gateside pilot program and liquid rule updates

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: TSA rolls back airport security restrictions via new programs

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced ‘Gateside by TSA PreCheck,’ a pilot program that allows vetted, non-ticketed individuals to pass through security checkpoints to access airport gates and am

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Ohio wrong-way crash kills 23-year-old; driver charged

Legal dispute over detention of Salvadoran national

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Federal judge orders ICE to release Salvadoran murder convict

A U.S. District Judge in San Diego ordered the release of David Antonio Aviles Perez, a Salvadoran national and alleged MS-13 member, from federal custody. Aviles Perez, known as ‘La Bruja’ or ‘The Witch,’ was wanted int

DHS voter fraud investigation surge

7 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: U.S. Department of Justice charges five in election fraud cases

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a coordinated criminal voter fraud surge initiative, conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Directed by Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the operation is sc

ICE acquires shock gloves and robotic dogs; CA passes ban

8 clusters · 153 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: ICE plans $2 million investment in Boston Dynamics robots

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has awarded a $16.7 million no-bid contract to Kentucky-based Compliant Technologies LLC to purchase 6,000 G.L.O.V.E. (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter) gloves. While th

US election security and voting regulation disputes

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: U.S. Appeals Court upholds ban on using DHS database for voter checks

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced new mandates for random paper ballot audits during midterm elections. This initiative follows warnings from Secretary Markwayne Mullin regarding potential sup

US immigration enforcement and deportation policies

12 clusters · 149 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Guatemala sees rise in deportations and data privacy concerns

The United States has implemented new measures regarding the management and enforcement of immigration policies involving Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Ecuador. In early August 2026, U.S. Customs and Borde

U.S. expands crackdown on CDL training school fraud

3 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: FMCSA announces crackdown on driver training schools and illegal trucking

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have expanded their interagency crackdown on commercial driver license (CDL) fraud, moving to shut down a total of 270 driving sch

U.S. federal immigration enforcement and funding mandates

2 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Trump administration targets sanctuary jurisdictions with potential funding cuts

The U.S. Department of Justice issued a legal opinion expanding immigration reporting mandates for state governments. Under this new interpretation, states participating in federal welfare programs, such as Temporary Ass

US immigration enforcement and detention surge

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: ICE shifts detention strategy amid surge in arrests

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has significantly increased its enforcement activities, with reports indicating a nationwide target of approximately 2,000 immigration arrests per day. Initial surges in act

ICE body camera rollout and disclosure policy

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: ICE field agents expected to have body cameras by late September

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is implementing a rollout of body-worn cameras for all field officers. The initiative follows scrutiny regarding unrecorded fatal shootings in Maine and Texas. While the a

Border infrastructure construction in Big Bend National Park

7 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Big Bend border wall construction pause extended to Sept. 30

Federal contractors have commenced land clearing in Big Bend National Park as part of a $1.72 billion border security project led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The initiative involves constructing patrol r

US migrant enforcement and demographic shifts

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Migrants in Mexico face deportation and fraud risks

The landscape of undocumented migration in the United States is undergoing significant shifts in both demographics and enforcement. Data indicates that while the total undocumented population reached 15.7 million in 2024

ICE enforcement actions against Ecuadorian nationals

3 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: ICE conducts arrests in Virginia and Maryland amid legal challenges from Virginia AG

Recent enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have targeted Ecuadorian nationals and undocumented immigrants across several regions. In Arizona, ICE agents arrested 27-year-old Diana Vera

Oklahoma Democratic Senate primary race

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas releases controversial Senate campaign video

N’kiyla Jasmine Thomas, a nurse and member of the Chickasaw Nation, won the Democratic primary runoff for the U.S. Senate in Oklahoma, defeating centrist candidate Jim Priest with approximately 59.9% of the vote. A self-

Migrant caravan movement and deportation trends in Mexico

3 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Tapachula becomes a major hub for U.S. deportees in southern Mexico

The migrant caravan ‘Sueños sin Fronteras’ (Dreams Without Borders) departed from Tapachula, Chiapas, on August 19, 2026. Comprising approximately 700 to 800 individuals from various nationalities—including Cuba, Haiti,

U.S. Census Bureau noncitizen voting report controversy

2 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: U.S. Census Bureau report on noncitizen voting faces expert scrutiny

The U.S. Census Bureau released a preliminary analysis claiming that over 24,000 noncitizens were identified as having voted in the 2020 general election. The agency stated it reached this figure with “high confidence” b

NJ non-citizen voter registration dispute and legal battles

20 clusters · 248 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: New Jersey removes 5,100 noncitizens from voter rolls

The dispute over non-citizen voter registrations in New Jersey has expanded into a multi-front investigation involving Congress and state-level legal challenges. While Governor Mikie Sherrill previously attributed the re

US-China trade tensions intensify over industrial overcapacy

27 clusters · 179 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: United States imposes 10 per cent tariff on Pakistani imports

By late August 2026, U.S. trade tensions with China have intensified as the administration moves to implement new tariffs to address concerns regarding industrial overcapacity. These measures, being evaluated under Secti