As ICE expands, AP analysis of crimes committed by agents shows how their powers can be abused

As ICE expands, AP analysis of crimes committed by agents shows how their powers can be abused

Investigators said an immigration official managed to physically assault his girlfriend for years. Another admitted to repeatedly sexually abusing a woman in his custody. A third is accused of taking bribes to remove detention orders on people targeted for deportation. At least two dozen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees and contractors have been charged … Read more

US citizens and legal residents sue over aggressive immigration raid at Idaho racetrack

US citizens and legal residents sue over aggressive immigration raid at Idaho racetrack

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Three Idaho families who are U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents are suing after they and hundreds of other people were detained for hours during an aggressive immigration raid at a rural horse racing track last year. The families say state and federal law enforcement agencies conspired to use unconstitutional and … Read more

Homeland Security shutdowns grow more likely as Republicans push back on Democrats’ ICE demands

Homeland Security shutdowns grow more likely as Republicans push back on Democrats’ ICE demands

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that Democratic demands for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic” and warned that the Department of Homeland Security will shut down next week unless it works with Republicans and the White House. Democrats say they won’t vote on a DHS spending bill when … Read more