Nebraska Immigration and Customs Enforcement Newswire

Former Nebraska law enforcement, veterans form coalition to fight ‘federal overreach’

LINCOLN — A group of former Nebraska law enforcement and military veterans announced a new coalition called “Equality Before the Law” to push back against what they described as “federal overreach” by some agencies in the second term of the Trump …

‘Psychological torture’: outcry over conditions at ICE desert detention camp

Dust was everywhere, covering people’s blankets and clogging their airways inside Camp East Montana, the huge tent facility for immigration detention in west Texas, said D, a young Venezuelan man who was held there. The air conditioning blasted constantly …

Lawrence Bishnoi gang ‘targeting’ Punjabi immigrants in California: US report

Indian criminal networks, allegedly led by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, are systematically extorting and intimidating Punjabi immigrants in California’s Central Valley through cross-border threats of violence, according to a ground investigation by …

Immigration arrests nearly triple in Missouri under Trump

On a recent afternoon, Robert Perry, a retired pastor, was driving to visit an immigrant at a southwest Missouri jail when he learned the man was no longer there. Since November, Perry, 81, has visited 22 people suspected of being in the U.S. illegally at …

ICE Arrests Highlight Focus on Criminal Offenders (2025–2026)

By Ginika Igboke  The Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts during this term have emphasized targeting illegal immigrants with criminal histories. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported approximately 379,000 arrests …

Local Lookout: Holding ICE detainees | Vacation rental lawsuit | Streaking fireball

Uinta County could get $1 million from holding ICE detainees Uinta County Herald Last summer, Uinta County Sheriff Andy Kopp secured pay raises for his entire department based on revenue from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for holding immigrant …

2nd District Democratic candidates address affordability, immigration and Iran war

The economy, immigration and the ongoing war in Iran took center stage during a televised forum featuring Nebraska’s 2nd District Democratic candidates Sunday night. The live event, hosted by KETV, included candidates Kishla Askins, John Cavanaugh, Denise …

Trump Makes Endorsement in Key House Race

President Donald Trump has made an endorsement ahead of the Ohio Republican primary in a key House district that could help decide which party controls Congress. The president on Tuesday announced on Truth Social that he was endorsing Air Force veteran and …

Trump DOJ seeks to erase January 6 convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers ringleaders ahead of 2026 elections

On Tuesday, the Trump Department of Justice (DOJ) asked the D.C. Circuit Court to vacate the convictions of four high-level Oath Keepers previously convicted for organizing and participating in the violent January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. The …

A man died in a Mississippi ICE facility. Do we know everything we need to know?

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. Mukta Joshi is an investigative reporter at Mississippi Today. She is spending a year as a New York Times Local Investigations fellow examining immigration and criminal …

Trump Administration Highlights Focus on Criminal Illegal Immigrants in Enforcement Efforts

By Ginika Igboke  The Trump administration has emphasized that its immigration enforcement strategy during the current term is primarily focused on illegal immigrants with criminal histories, pointing to arrest data and individual cases as evidence of its …

Wildlife Conservation Police Are Searching Thousands of Flock Cameras for ICE

Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) police are performing dozens of license plate lookups on Flock cameras for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to public records that show details of the searches. The practice …

Sikhs Threatened by Indian Gangs in Central Valley Wave of Terror

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Last fall, Harsimran Singh was well on his way to bringing 15,000 fans to Stockton for an international tournament of the ancient Indian sport Kabaddi. Then, suddenly, …

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Last fall, Harsimran Singh was well on his way to bringing 15,000 fans to Stockton for an international tournament of the ancient Indian sport Kabaddi.  Then, suddenly,  …

India‑linked gangs terrorizing Sikhs in Stockton, across state

April 15, 2026, 10:15 a.m. PT Last fall, Harsimran Singh was well on his way to bringing 15,000 fans to Stockton for an international tournament of the ancient Indian sport Kabaddi.  Then, suddenly, athletes started dropping out.  They seemed to …

ICE detention deaths are on a record pace. One Texas facility bears the brunt

EL PASO, Texas — A long paved road, flanked by desert sand, leads to the big white tents usually housing some 3,000 immigrants with beds for up to 2,000 more. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, detention center is located on the grounds of …

Nebraska cases highlight legal morass from ICE detention

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - A 21-year-old Salvadoran woman who crossed into the United States as an “unaccompanied minor” and found a home in Lincoln was let go from a two-month ICE detention per a March 13 order by a federal judge in Omaha. Days …

West Manchester Township tables ICE partnership proposal

Several police departments across the Susquehanna Valley are considering an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. Most recently, West Manchester Township in York County joined the discussion.287(g) agreementThe agreement is called a …

U.S.-Mexico Border Update: Migration data, DHS shutdown and new management, abuses in ICE custody, border walls

With this series of updates, WOLA seeks to cover the most important developments at the U.S.-Mexico border. See past updates here. Your donation to WOLA is crucial to keeping these paywall-free and ad-free Updates going. Please contribute now and support …

Dr. Michael C. Threatt Presented SHA's 2026 State of the Housing Authority & Releases Better Together Performance Report

SHA's CEO, Dr. Michael C. Threatt, Discusses Leaving a Legacy of Trust, Transparency, and Transformation as his season comes to an end after 17 months. SANFORD, NC, UNITED STATES, April 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Michael C. Threatt, …

Mayor Wu Announces Preparations Ahead of 2026 Boston Marathon

City to recognize Fastest Bostonians; host Fan Fest on City Hall Plaza Mayor Michelle Wu, City officials, and regional partners announced public safety preparations for the 130th Boston Marathon at a joint press conference with the Massachusetts Emergency …

Mayor Michelle Wu Expands Access to Boston’s Cultural Institutions for Families Citywide During April Break

Mayor Michelle Wu announced a special week of programming and access to cultural institutions through Boston Family Days during April Break. This unique partnership allows all eligible students and families to visit participating institutions at no cost …

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of April 13, 2026

Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Thursday, April 16, the Committee on Agriculture held a full committee hearing called "For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Michael S. …

New Book by Michael E. Arth Includes AI-Generated ‘Memoir of the Future

An AI-generated narrative describes a speculative scenario in which it becomes self-aware and responds to a global catastrophe caused by rogue programmers DELAND, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Michael E. Arth …

ArmorThane Secures Blast Mitigation Contracts Across 8 Countries

Springfield manufacturer hardens MAMAD shelters and Gulf region infrastructure with military-grade polyurea coatings. SPRINGFIELD, MO, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArmorThane USA Inc., a leading manufacturer of polyurea and …

Domestic Violence Can Become a Workplace Violence Threat, Samaritan Protective Services Warns

Recent tragedies highlight the need for employers to recognize domestic violence as a workplace safety risk. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Samaritan Protective Services, a security and intelligence firm based in …

How Recent Policy Changes Could Affect the Build-to-Rent Housing Market

As capital tightens and hold periods compress, the next cycle won’t be defined by who finds deals, but by who can structure them. FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. housing market has entered a new phase—one where the …

91% of U.S. Voters Want AI Regulated as Majority Say Harms Outweigh Benefits in New Verasight Poll

Survey of verified voters shows overwhelming support for regulation, widespread concern over job loss, and growing skepticism of AI’s benefits SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new national survey from …

Claws Out for Democracy: Cat Ladies for America Launches CATLADYPALOOZA! for National Cat Lady Day

Virtual April 19 event for National Cat Lady Day unites creators, activists, lawyers, organizers, leaders, and comedians for action and mutual aid. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cat Ladies for America (CLFA …

Community Development Investors Convenes Annual Conference on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition & Employee Ownership

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With millions of American small business owners nearing retirement and ownership transitions increasing, Community Development Investors (CDI), an initiative of the Economic Opportunity …

Sanford Housing Authority Partners with sigma‑Cogent Solutions to Complete HR Audit and Workforce Modernization

SHA’s CEO, Dr. Michael C. Threatt, positioned the agency to attract, develop, and retain a modern, high‑performing workforce as part of his Roadmap 2030 plan. SANFORD, NC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sanford Housing …

Civil Dialogues With Kinder Institute and HCC Find Common Ground

"Finding Common Ground: Strategies for Civil Dialogue and Healing the Divide" HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hundreds of Americans, eager to find common ground, recently gathered in Texas and Missouri …

Jury Convicts Northampton Felon of Robbing 4 Gas Stations in Pitt and Martin Counties

Justice Department Secures Settlement in First-Ever Lawsuit Enforcing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Housing ...

The Justice Department announced today the settlement of United States v. David Montanus and Lisa Montanus, the first lawsuit filed by the Civil Rights Division to enforce the Housing Rights Subpart of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of …

Chicago Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Foreign Terrorist Organization

A Chicago man was sentenced yesterday to 25 years in federal prison for conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) by using social media to encourage attacks on ISIS’s enemies and recruit ISIS members. Ashraf Al …

Mohamed Mubarak Convicted of Firearm and Identity Theft Offenses

Irwin Resident Pleads Guilty to Distributing and Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

East Bay Men Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit H1-B Visa Fraud Claiming Clients Would Work for the University of ...

Dublin residents Sampath Rajidi, 51, and Sreedhar Mada, 51, pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy to commit visa fraud.

Six St. Louis Area Residents Accused of $8.3 Million Pandemic Fraud

The indictment accuses the conspirators of submitting at least 40 fraudulent applications for Paycheck Protection Program loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans that yielded at least $8.3 million.