ICE Director Steps Down, What Next?
Todd Lyons will leave his role as acting ICE director on May 31, after nearly 20 years with the agency. DHS says he is headed to the private sector while the search for a replacement remains open.
California Shelter Surgery Bill Hits Taxpayers
A City Journal report says California shelters are housing some illegal immigrants while Medi-Cal pays for transgender care. State agencies and shelter leaders did not answer questions, naturally.
Cardinals vs. Trump on 60 Minutes
Three American cardinals used a Sunday night TV interview to criticize President Trump, while supporters and critics argued over what the church should say about borders, abortion, and politics.
Swalwell Nanny Scandal Lands at DHS
USCIS says it referred allegations tied to Eric Swalwell to DHS investigators. The complaint also questions nanny work authorization and campaign-paid childcare.
Americans Back Birthright Citizenship Limits
A Rasmussen poll says 59% of Americans support limiting automatic citizenship. The debate is back, and Washington may not enjoy the scorecard.
Judge Halts Trump’s Ethiopia TPS Cut
A federal judge has paused the Trump administration’s move to end Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians, keeping the fight over immigration rules in court for now.
DHS Targets Sanctuary City Airports
Markwayne Mullin said DHS is looking at whether airports in sanctuary cities should keep the same customs setup, a move that could turn immigration policy into a test of federal leverage.
Citizenship Pulled After China Tech Theft
A federal judge revoked the citizenship of two former researchers after their trade-secret case crossed into fraud, theft, and foreign funding concerns. The ruling says the naturalization system was not meant to reward people who broke the rules before the ink was dry.
Trump Demands Filibuster Be Scrapped
Trump renewed his push to end the Senate filibuster as funding fights, shutdown threats, and Republican division kept the chamber stuck in its favorite mode: procedural paralysis.
Chicago Killing Raises Immigration Questions
A court hearing in Chicago put new focus on the killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, the suspect’s background, and the failures that can pile up when policy, custody, and public safety all take a turn through the bureaucratic maze.