Immigration
Philadelphia DA warns of prosecuting ICE agents helping TSA at airport
Reported by AI Image generated by AI
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner threatened to prosecute federal ICE agents assisting TSA at Philadelphia International Airport amid the DHS shutdown, stating at a March 24 press conference that local laws apply regardless of federal pardons.
A partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security has stretched into its 40th day, causing severe staffing shortages at TSA checkpoints and long lines for travelers nationwide. Negotiations between Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over Immigration and Customs Enforcement reforms and a separate elections bill demanded by President Trump. Bipartisan lawmakers proposed funding most DHS agencies except ICE, conditioning its support on operational changes.
Reported by AI
The U.S. Department of Justice has asked the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to vacate a contempt order issued by U.S. District Judge Laura Provinzino against an army lawyer handling an immigration case. The order aimed to enforce compliance with a habeas ruling for a detained Mexican man in Minnesota. DOJ argues the judge improperly held the lawyer's career captive to pressure ICE.
The Nigerian Presidency states that the country is not accepting foreign nationals under its immigration partnership with the UK. The Federal Government has clarified that UK deportees in the asylum agreement will only be Nigerians.
Reported by AI
As the partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown—now in its second month since starting February 14—affects unpaid TSA workers and causes airport chaos, President Trump threatens to deploy ICE agents unless Democrats fund the agency. Elon Musk offers to cover TSA salaries amid the impasse.
Outrage is mounting after Nigeria denied visas to Kenyan citizens despite allowing Nigerians visa-free entry into Kenya. CNN journalist Larry Madowo revealed his difficulties in obtaining a visa. Applicants face rejections even after paying non-refundable fees.
Reported by AI
The city of Social Circle, Georgia, has placed a lock on the water meter of a warehouse purchased by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for use as an immigration detention facility. Officials cited concerns over exceeding local water and sewer capacity. The Department of Homeland Security countered that the site includes measures to avoid straining infrastructure.
Senate Republicans pitch plan to Trump to resolve TSA shutdown chaos
March 24, 2026 02:22States sue Trump administration over USDA funding conditions
March 24, 2026 01:02ICE deploys agents to aid TSA at airports amid ongoing DHS shutdown
March 23, 2026 13:14Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary
March 23, 2026 04:38Court appearance delayed for suspect in Loyola student slaying
March 21, 2026 06:30Judge vacates ICE's coercive release conditions on Nicaraguan immigrant
March 20, 2026 17:01Texas Democrat James Talarico says undocumented students he taught were among his “most patriotic”
March 20, 2026 01:46ICE detains Peruvian national after Tennessee child's school tip
March 19, 2026 11:43Rohingya refugee dies after Border Patrol release in Buffalo
March 18, 2026 01:19Supreme Court preserves TPS for Haitian and Syrian immigrants