Department of Homeland Security
President Trump brings back practice of detaining families together
President Trump also detained families during his first term in an effort to deter migration through the southern border.
As Trump shrinks other parts of government, immigration task forces grow
The Trump administration is tapping several other agencies to help deport and arrest those without legal status — a novel step that is prompting some pushback.
ICE is making more arrests, but critics say some claims don’t add up
Immigration authorities are making more arrests than they did under President Biden. But the Department of Homeland Security's own data shows that they're not keeping pace with White House demands.
In child care centers and on farms, businesses are bracing for more immigration raids
The Trump administration's immigration positions — including mass deportation — have put businesses that employ people without legal status on notice.
DHS memo lays out plans to detain migrants at Fort Bliss and other U.S. bases
The Trump administration is developing plans to build immigration detention facilities on bases nationwide, a step that could significantly expand the military's role in immigration enforcement.
Homeland Security’s workforce might not be as big as Trump’s immigration goals
Changes to hiring and retention practices grew the department by 19,000 people in four years. But former officials warn that's still not enough for Trump's ambitious policy goals.
