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Governor Kim Reynolds called the arrest of Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts by ICE, who was detained for being in the country illegally and possessing a loaded gun, 'shocking,' emphasizing the importance of enforcing immigration laws to protect communities.
USCIS has been granted expanded law enforcement powers, including arrest and investigation authority, to better enforce immigration laws and support national security efforts, with new special agents being recruited and trained for these roles.
Chicago is preparing for the possible deployment of the National Guard during the DNC, with police focusing on training and coordination, while emphasizing that they will not assist in immigration enforcement and are seeking better communication with federal authorities.
The Justice Department released a list of 35 sanctuary jurisdictions, including states, counties, and cities, and announced plans to sue those limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, as part of a broader crackdown initiated by the Trump administration.
The Department of Justice has sued New York City, led by Mayor Eric Adams, over its sanctuary city policies, claiming they hinder federal immigration enforcement and pose safety risks, especially after a shooting incident linked to undocumented immigrants. The lawsuit seeks to invalidate these policies, citing constitutional violations and safety concerns, while the city defends its stance, emphasizing community safety and cooperation with federal authorities.
The Trump administration has sued New York City over its sanctuary policies, claiming they hinder federal immigration enforcement and violate the Constitution, as part of a broader effort to challenge sanctuary jurisdictions across the US.
The 2025 Texas Legislature, dominated by Republicans, passed several conservative measures including school vouchers, a T.H.C. ban, and immigration cooperation laws, but failed to pass stricter voting and energy reforms, revealing limits to right-wing governance even in a Republican-controlled state.
Two West Michigan counties, Kent and Kalamazoo, were listed as sanctuary jurisdictions by the DHS despite denying such status, highlighting tensions over federal immigration enforcement and potential impacts on federal funding.
House Republicans are set to vote again on impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas after their initial attempt fell short. The vote is expected to take place on Tuesday, with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise indicating support for the second impeachment effort. Republicans are seeking to oust Mayorkas over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, citing record illegal migrant crossings and accusing him of refusing to comply with federal immigration laws. The White House has criticized the impeachment effort as "extreme, far-right politics" and "unconstitutional," while DHS has called it a "farce" and a distraction from national security priorities.
Senator Kyrsten Sinema criticized both Democrats and Republicans for not considering a bipartisan bill to address the devastating border crisis in Arizona, emphasizing the need for reforming asylum rules and enforcing immigration laws. Sinema defended the legislation she drafted with Sen. James Lankford, stressing that it aims to make it easier to enforce border security and requires the administration to implement these policies. She expressed disappointment in her colleagues for prioritizing politics over the lives of those affected by the crisis and clarified mischaracterizations of the bill's emergency authority to prohibit migrant entry.
House Republicans are set to vote on a resolution to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for failing to enforce immigration laws and secure the southern border, marking the second impeachment of a Cabinet secretary in U.S. history. The resolution is expected to pass in the House but faces unlikely conviction in the Senate, where Democrats hold the majority. Critics argue that the impeachment is a political stunt, while some Republicans express skepticism about the move, warning of potential consequences and emphasizing the need for impeachable offenses.
House Republicans are moving toward impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his alleged refusal to enforce immigration laws, as border security becomes a key issue for the 2024 election. The articles of impeachment accuse Mayorkas of willfully and systematically refusing to comply with federal immigration laws amid a surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. Mayorkas has defended his actions, urging Congress to update immigration laws, while Democrats criticize the proceedings as a political stunt. The impeachment proceedings come as the Senate works on a bipartisan border security package, and if the House agrees to impeach Mayorkas, the charges would go to the Senate for a trial.
House Republicans have introduced articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, accusing him of willfully and systematically refusing to comply with immigration laws enacted by Congress and knowingly making false statements to Congress and the American people. They argue that Mayorkas has breached the public trust and obstructed congressional oversight of his department. House Speaker Mike Johnson intends to hold a House-wide vote on the impeachment as soon as possible, while the Department of Homeland Security has responded by arguing that Republicans failed to present evidence of any "high crimes or misdemeanors."
A "Take Our Border Back" convoy is set to travel to the southern border to demand action from the Biden administration to address the influx of illegal migrants, aiming to "shed light" on open borders and send a message to leaders. The multi-state convoy plans to hold rallies in Arizona, California, and Texas, calling for the closure of the border and deportation of illegal immigrants while also requesting lawmakers to uphold U.S. Constitutional laws. This comes amid a standoff between Texas and the Biden administration over border policies, including legal disputes over border wire and the arrest of illegal immigrants.
House Republicans are concluding impeachment hearings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas without his in-person testimony or evidence of impeachable offenses, aiming to charge him for failing to enforce immigration laws without featuring testimony from him or any other witness from the Biden administration or a constitutional expert to support their argument.