ICE Announces New Custody Procedures; Immigrant Rights' Group Criticizes ICE

One of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) immigration agencies announced "enhanced" oversight and release procedures for custody determinations for immigrant detainees with criminal convictions.

President Obama's 2016 Fiscal Year Budget Increases Immigrant Detention Funding

President Barack Obama proposed his budget for the 2016 fiscal year earlier this week, but an immigrants rights groups expressed concerns.

ICE, Homeland Security Host First-Ever Anti-Human Trafficking Seminar for Mexico Law Enforcement

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its immigration agency hosted an anti-human trafficking seminar in Mexico with dozens of representatives from the country plagued with reoccurring drug, kidnapping and gun violence.

New Immigrant Detention Center in Dilley, Texas Reveals Language Barriers and High Costs, Says NGOs

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) visited and disclosed details of the newest and largest immigrant detention center for undocumented women and children.

Sarah Saldaña's Confirmation as New ICE Director Met With Praise From Immigration, Legal Advocates

The U.S. Senate confirmed Sarah Saldaña, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas, as the next director the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, whose appointment was met with praise from legal and immigration experts and advocates.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Expands Mobile App, Adds Support for Android, Available in Spanish

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency expanded its mobile app, adding support for Google Android devices and Spanish-language users.

Child Migration to US 'Neither Sin or Crime,' Says Guatemala Foreign Affairs Minister at UN

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly's General Debate, Guatemala's foreign affairs minister said the influx of undocumented immigrant children to the United States should not be considered a crime.

Immigration to US Needs to be Addressed by United Nations, Says El Salvador President

El Salvador's president spoke before the United Nations about decreasing poverty levels, quality of life and migration of children that's also affecting Central America.

Immigration Rights Groups Criticize ICE's New Texas Family Detention Center

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced plans to establish a new family detention facility to address the increasing numbers of undocumented immigrants entering the country, and national Latino and immigrant rights groups are not pleased.

ICE Agent Shares 'Humanitarian Mission' But Immigrant Rights' Groups Offer Different Accounts

Hundreds of undocumented immigrant women and children are in detention facilities across the U.S., and providing the medical needs of the individuals may be a demanding task for the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, but one ICE agent has been credited to saving the life of a little girl's life.

President Barack Obama Nominates Three Latinos to Key Roles, Including ICE and Small Business Administration

President Barack Obama announced his latest nominations to "key" administration posts, including three Latinos, which could affect immigration management.

Immigrants' Rights Groups Sue US Government for Violating Immigration, Deportation Laws Against Mothers, Children

National immigrants' rights groups are suing the U.S. government over claims of lack of due process for "scores" of Central American women and children at the Artesia immigrant detention facility in New Mexico.

Immigration News Update: ICE, Honduras Police Sign Memorandum to Share Immigration, Criminal Record History

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement signed a memorandum with the Honduran National Police agreeing to cooperate in future investigations involving Honduran nationals.

Immigration Detention Requests from ICE Gets Denied by Local Iowa County Jails

According to the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa, the state has stopped accepting requests from federal immigration authorities to host detainees without a court order.

ICE Released Over 2,000 Immigrant Detainees Risking Deportation, but Decision Not Approved by White House

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's probe into Immigration and Customs Enforcement found thousands of immigrant detainees were released in less than one month in 2013. ICE's decision to release the immigrants was done for budgetary reasons and was finalized without the consent of the White House or the Department of Homeland Security.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Field Office Director Enrique Lucero Talks Immigration Crackdown, Difficulties at LULAC 2014

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) receives tough criticism from the Latino community in regards to immigration and deportation policies. At the League of United Latino American Citizens (LULAC) annual national convention in Manhattan, ICE's San Antonio Field Office Director Enrique Lucero tried to clarify his agency's responsibilities during a session titled "Deportation Nation: Immigration Reform Crisis and Opportunity."
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