Immigration lawyer on mass deportations
The Trump administration has deported over 23,000 immigrants to third countries instead of their home countries, according to data from Refugees International. Immigration lawyer Alma Davis weighs in.
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ICE arrests of people without criminal records hit record high, new data shows
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Judge denies Minnesota's request to halt release of ICE officer Christian Castro
A federal judge on Wednesday denied Minnesota's request for a temporary restraining order to halt the release of the ICE agent sought for extradition in a shooting earlier this year in north Minneapolis amid Operation Metro Surge, and then lying about the circumstances under oath.
Feds consider charging ICE officer accused of shooting immigrant in Minnesota
The shooting took place in January during the Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota.
Abbott rebuts ICE agent handover request
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, is pushing back against Minnesota's attempt to extradite a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent charged with shooting a Venezuelan man earlier in the year. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Wife pleads for release of Latin Grammy-winning Cuban musician detained by ICE
Degnis Bofill, who won a 2022 Latin Grammy, is being held at the Krome Detention Center in Miami-Dade County while his asylum case is pending.
Navy sailor on USS Lincoln says dad was arrested by immigration officials
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
USS Lincoln sailor's dad arrested by ICE
U.S. Navy sailor Joshua Aviles, who is aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, says he learned his father was arrested by federal immigration officials. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Some immigrants deported to Africa
The U.S. Department of State has put Central African Republic under a "do not travel" advisory, citing unrest, crime, kidnapping and terrorism risks. Despite this, the Trump administration has deported immigrants from other counties there. Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke with immigrants who were deported, as well as their families.
Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Men deported to Central African Republic
Camilo Montoya-Galvez speaks to two men who were deported to the dangerous Central African Republic instead of their homes.
Liberia receives deportees from the U.S.
The U.S. deported around 20 migrants to Liberia, even though none of them are from there. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains more.
First deportees arrive in Haiti after U.S. ends TPS protection
The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians.
ICE, Iran quietly worked together on deporting Iranians to Iran, emails show
U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport more than 100 Iranians to Iran in 2025, newly released emails show, revealing a working relationship between them despite tensions mounting at the time.
Emails on ICE and Iran working together
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials worked closely with Iran to deport Iranian migrants, including asylum seekers, newly released emails reveal. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more information.
ICE's coordination with Iran on deportations
New emails show that despite the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement worked with Iranian authorities to deport more than 100 Iranian migrants, including asylum seekers. The Department of Homeland Security denies allegations that ICE shared confidential asylum information with the Iranian regime. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
He spied for the U.S. in the war on terror. Now ICE wants to deport him.
The Trump administration is trying to deport a self-described CIA spy who won permission to live in the U.S. by helping convict terrorists.
U.S. is deporting Mexicans to other places
Mexico is angry with the Trump administration's move to deport Mexican migrants to other countries, CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Mexican deportees sent to other countries
The Trump administration has been quietly sending Mexican deportees to other countries like Honduras and Guatemala, Department of Homeland Security sources say, despite Mexico's willingness to accept them. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
Watch: ICE agent points gun at woman
A shocking video shows an ICE agent pointing his gun at a woman in Virginia while claiming she almost ran him and his colleagues over, an action the Homeland Security Department has defended. The woman denies that she tried to hit the agents with her car. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks it down.
Backlash over ICE's electric shock glove plan
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to equip its agents with electric-shock gloves manufactured by Compliant Technologies, according to a Department of Homeland Security notice. Critics call the gloves overly aggressive and say they have the potential for abuse. CBS News' Lesley Marin reports.
ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver electric shocks
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
ICE to spend millions on electric shock gloves
ICE is planning to spend up to $20 million on gloves for its agents that can deliver painful electric shocks, according to a DHS notice. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more on the gloves and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson discusses some of the constitutional questions that could come from their use.
Some airlines oppose airport ICE arrests
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests at airports have risen. Airlines are saying the arrests could put employees and passengers at risk and are hoping for changes.
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