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DEI July 17

DHS cancels $18.5 million in Biden-era grants designated to fund LGBTQ and DEI programs

The Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Kristi Noem are canceling $18.5 million in grants they say were funding DEI and LGBTQ initiatives.

California July 17

Trump's DOJ requests California sheriffs' data on criminal illegal immigrants in custody

DOJ issues requests to California sheriffs for information on noncitizen inmates and release dates as part of Trump administration's immigration enforcement.

Media July 17

Democratic lawmaker calls out party for being 'scared' to offend immigration groups

Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin criticized fellow Democrats for being "so scared" to offend immigration groups with the notion that immigrants should come here legally.

Migrant Crime July 17

Mexican woman in US illegally charged with faking her own ICE ‘kidnapping’

A Mexican illegal alien living in LA was charged with orchestrating her own fake ICE “kidnapping" to generate sympathy and solicit donations, the DOJ announced Thursday.

Immigration July 17

ICE granted unprecedented access to Medicaid database to help identify and deport illegal immigrants

Trump administration allows ICE to use Medicaid data for immigration enforcement as 20 states filed lawsuit claiming the transfer of health information violates federal laws.

Immigration July 17

Hiring illegal immigrants could come with stricter penalties under new GOP proposal

Sen. Bernie Moreno has introduced a bill that would harsher penalties for CEOs and HR officials for knowingly hiring illegal immigrants and violating immigration laws.

Immigration July 17

Twice-deported migrant rapist freed as Dems face heat for sanctuary policies

The release of a twice-deported rapist in Virginia is putting renewed focus on the dangers posed by Democrat-led sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Migrant Crime July 17

Feds charge 3 more men in Maryland MS-13 racketeering conspiracy involving murder: 'Reign of terror'

As suspected MS-13 member Kilmar Abrego Garcia stands trial, three more alleged MS-13 members in Maryland are being charged in a racketeering conspiracy.

Enforcement July 17

ICE agent dragged for nearly a block by Honduran migrant attempting to escape federal custody: authorities

An ICE agent was dragged for nearly a block in Oklahoma by Honduran illegal alien Jose Melgar-Rivas, who faces charges of assaulting a federal officer.

Immigration July 17

ICE mask debate heats up as doxxing and agent assaults surge

ICE says its agents are increasingly being doxxed while a new DHS memo has called on the Justice Department to prosecute individuals responsible for such actions.