Editorial illustrationLIVEFormer teacher sentenced to 33 years for sex trafficking child following ICE HSI New Orleans investigation
Immigration and Customs Enforcement News published this official item on August 27, 2026. TrumpViral preserves the issuing source, publication date, and direct record URL.
Editorial illustrationLIVE81 Members of a Violent Gang in Puerto Rico Charged with Drug Trafficking and Firearms Violations as Part of Homeland Security Task Force Initiative
Today in Puerto Rico, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced 81 members of a violent drug trafficking organization have been charged federally following a Homeland Security Task Force investigation. The FBI and the Puerto Rico Police Department successfully led the takedown and arrest yesterday of 70 defendants charged who are members of this violent drug trafficking organization that had been active for years throughout the West side of Puerto Rico.
Editorial illustrationLIVEThe Department of Justice Files Complaints Against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington Challenging State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
Today, the Department of Justice filed lawsuits against four states that seek to undermine federal law by placing aliens over citizens in clear defiance of Congress’s commands. The Department filed complaints against Arizona , New Mexico , Oregon , and Washington , challenging state laws that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance for illegal aliens. These laws unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens who are not afforded the same reduced tuition rates or scholarships, create incentives for illegal immigration, and reward illegal aliens with benefits that U.S. citizens are not eligible for, all in direct conflict with federal law.
Editorial illustrationLIVEJustice Department Finds George Washington University Medical School Discriminates Based on Race in Admissions
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced today its finding that the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Services (GW Med) intentionally discriminated based on race in granting and denying admission to its 2024 and 2025 incoming classes. GW Med’s discriminatory conduct violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard ( SFFA ), which banned race discrimination in higher education.
Editorial illustrationLIVEICE removes Venezuelan colonel and human rights violator
Immigration and Customs Enforcement News published this official item on August 26, 2026. TrumpViral preserves the issuing source, publication date, and direct record URL.
Editorial illustrationLIVEJustice Department and FBI Seize Platforms Operated and Used by China State-Sponsored Hackers to Target U.S. Critical Infrastructure
The Justice Department and FBI announced court-authorized domain seizures today to deny malicious cyber actors access to two complementary hacking platforms known as “QScan” and “QTRouter,” used to target U.S. critical infrastructure and other sensitive networks.
Editorial illustrationLIVEFormer Tribal Police Officer Indicted for Using Excessive Force and Falsifying a Report
A former tribal police officer with the San Carlos Apache Police Department (SCAPD) was charged in an indictment today with two federal crimes arising out of his use of excessive force against a handcuffed arrestee and his falsification of another officer’s report.
Editorial illustrationLIVEKKR Agrees to Pay Record $250M Penalty for Serial Violations of Federal Premerger Review Law
The Justice Department filed a proposed settlement today requiring KKR & Co. GP LLC to pay a civil penalty of $250,000,000 to resolve allegations that KKR repeatedly flouted the premerger antitrust review process. The United States’ Complaint alleged KKR evaded antitrust scrutiny for at least 16 separate transactions by failing to comply with the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act).
Editorial illustrationLIVEICE Operation Safe Community – Washington, D.C. nets more than 1,300 arrests throughout Virginia, Maryland
Immigration and Customs Enforcement News published this official item on August 26, 2026. TrumpViral preserves the issuing source, publication date, and direct record URL.
Editorial illustrationLIVEJustice Department Files Lawsuit to Stop Ohio Court’s Unlawful Obstruction of Federal Law Enforcement
Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Franklin County Municipal Court in Columbus, Ohio, along with the Administrative and Presiding Judge and Director of Security, challenging a new rule that blocks federal officials from arresting aliens at or near the courthouse. Specifically, the complaint challenges the new Rule 2.10 that purports to shield aliens from being lawfully detained at or around the courthouse and to impose criminal and civil liability for violations.
Editorial illustrationLIVECourt Clears Way for Forest Management Project in Montana
Last week, the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana allowed the Forest Service’s Gold Butterfly Project on the Bitterroot National Forest to proceed. The project is in Ravalli County east of Corvallis in southwest Montana. The project authorizes almost 5,300 acres of commercial harvest, almost 2,100 acres of non-commercial treatments, prescribed burning, and replanting. Nearly 60% of the treatments are in the wildland-urban interface, and more than 90% are in a treatment area designated under the Healthy Forest Restoration Act. Continuing over the course of several years, the project will reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire affecting nearby communities, provide timber products and related jobs, improve water quality, and restore forest habitats.
Editorial illustrationLIVEOperator of Minnesota-Based Money Transmitter Charged With Laundering Drug Proceeds for Mexican Cartel Following Homeland Security Task Force Investigation
A federal grand jury in the District of Minnesota returned an indictment on Aug. 20, charging Christopher A. Bravo Marin (Bravo), 46, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, a Mexican national, with conspiring to launder at least $750,000 in drug proceeds on behalf of the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), one of the most prolific and dangerous drug cartels in Mexico.
Editorial illustrationLIVEDeloitte Agrees to Pay $21.5M to Resolve Alleged Employment Discrimination Violations
Today the Justice Department announced another False Claims Act resolution secured under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which was launched by the Department in May 2025. Deloitte LLP, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, and Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP, (collectively, Deloitte) have agreed to pay the United States $21.5 million to resolve allegations that Deloitte violated the False Claims Act by failing to comply with anti-discrimination requirements in its federal contracts and discriminating against employees and applicants on the basis of their race or sex.
Editorial illustrationLIVEJustice Department Announces Emergency Scheduling of Three Potent Opioid Compounds
The Department of Justice today announced the emergency scheduling of three highly potent opioid compounds that pose an imminent hazard to public safety: mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, commonly known as MGPI, and two synthetic compounds known as MGM-15 and MGM-16.
Editorial illustrationLIVEJustice Department to Conduct Election Monitoring in South Carolina Primary Election
Today, the Civil Rights Division is monitoring polling sites in South Carolina for the state’s primary runoff election to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law.
Editorial illustrationLIVEDHS Proposes Additional H-1B Fee
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to establish a $103,265 fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption.
Editorial illustrationLIVEDepartment of Justice Announces Launch of National Fraud Detection Center to Combat Fraud Against Taxpayer-Funded Programs
Today, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the launch of the National Fraud Detection Center (NFDC), a prosecutor-led, multi-agency team designed to investigate the most harmful actors defrauding federal government programs, including illicit actors overseas and those operating fraud schemes across federal programs. The NFDC will bring together law enforcement agencies and analytical capabilities to generate criminal leads to drive more impactful prosecutions and enhance fraud-fighting results for the American people.
Editorial illustrationLIVEJustice Department Sues Ohio Landlord for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Against Female Tenants
The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against Alfred Falgiani Jr., 72, of Girad, Ohio, the owner and manager of rental properties located in and around Girard, Ohio, for engaging in sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
Editorial illustrationLIVEICE issues statement on Public Safety Coordination Center in Tennessee
ICE is working with a contractor on plans for a Public Safety Coordination Center, which will support the nationwide expansion of ICE’s 287(g) program by strengthening coordination between ICE and state and local law enforcement partners.
Editorial illustrationLIVEICE officers render aid after devastating crash in New Mexico
Immigration and Customs Enforcement News published this official item on August 21, 2026. TrumpViral preserves the issuing source, publication date, and direct record URL.
Editorial illustrationLIVEChinese Alien Charged with Voter Fraud in Massachusetts
A Chinese alien residing in Andover, Mass., was arrested for submitting a fraudulent voter registration and ballot in the 2024 presidential election using the name of another Chinese alien.
Editorial illustrationLIVEFederal Court Protects National Energy Security and Rejects Dangerous State Efforts to Obstruct Sable Offshore Corporation’s Operation of the Santa Ynez Pipeline
In a significant victory for President Trump’s efforts to unleash American energy, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California affirmed the federal government’s authority to protect national energy security under the Defense Production Act. The ruling ensures that domestically produced oil can reliably reach California refineries and safeguards the continued operation of critical pipeline infrastructure on the California coast.
Editorial illustrationLIVEJustice Department Office of Legal Counsel Concludes the Constitution Requires Presidential Control of the Foreign Service Grievance Board
Today, the Department of Justice released an opinion for the Department of State’s Legal Advisor finding that the Foreign Service Grievance Board (FSGB)’s unchecked power over the U.S. Foreign Service violates the Constitution.
Editorial illustrationLIVEJustice Department Secures $400M Settlement with TikTok and ByteDance to Resolve Children’s Privacy Litigation
Today, the Department of Justice announced a $400 million settlement with TikTok, ByteDance, and affiliated entities (TikTok) resolving litigation concerning compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and its implementing regulations (COPPA). Under the settlement, TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and an additional $100 million upon entry of an order vacating a prior consent decree entered against TikTok’s predecessor, Musical.ly. The settlement represents one of the largest recoveries ever obtained in a COPPA case.
Editorial illustrationLIVEActing ICE Director David J. Venturella issues statement on ICE officers who helped locate an escaped fugitive in Fresno
On Aug. 20, at 8:15 a.m., two ICE officers conducting targeted enforcement operations in Fresno, California, helped the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office capture an escaped fugitive.
Editorial illustrationLIVEHSI Omaha arrests 5 suspected child predators, including Mexican national, during undercover operations
ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations Omaha, with local and state partners, arrested five suspected child predators during a proactive, targeted human trafficking operation in Omaha from Aug. 12 to Aug. 14.
Editorial illustrationLIVEActing ICE Director David J. Venturella issues statement on San Diego County’s attempted obstruction of federal law enforcement training
ICE will not allow political obstruction to prevent our officers and agents from receiving the training they need to safely and effectively enforce the laws of the United States and carry out President Trump’s mandate to restore integrity to our immigration system.
Editorial illustrationLIVEJury Convicts Erosion Control Company, Executive, and Employee for Roles in $100M Price-Fixing Conspiracy
A federal jury in Oklahoma City convicted Sioux Erosion Control Inc. (Sioux), its part-owner and vice president, and another employee for participating in a five-year price-fixing conspiracy targeting over $100 million in publicly funded transportation construction contracts across Oklahoma.
Editorial illustrationLIVEFour Members of the “War Room” Charged in Connection with $12M Medicaid Fraud Scheme
The Justice Department announced today the unsealing of a nine-count Indictment charging Louis Trejo, also known as “Machete;” Kenneth Garner, also known as “KG;” Harold Stevenson, also known as “Bazz;” and Erihk Belis, also known as “Eddie” with racketeering, violence in aid of racketeering, firearms, fraud, narcotics, and money laundering offenses for their roles in a wide ranging racketeering conspiracy involving the fabrication of transportation data used to support over at least $12 million of fraudulent Medicaid claims.
Editorial illustrationLIVEICE Boston arrests previously removed criminal alien arraigned for vehicular homicide
Immigration and Customs Enforcement News published this official item on August 19, 2026. TrumpViral preserves the issuing source, publication date, and direct record URL.
Editorial illustrationLIVEStatement of the Department of Justice Antitrust Division on the Closing of Its Investigation of the Merger of Seismic Software Inc. and Highspot Inc.
Associate Attorney General Stanley E. Woodward Jr. of the U.S. Department of Justice issued the following statement today in connection with the closing of the Antitrust Division’s investigation into the proposed merger between Seismic Software, Inc. (Seismic) and Highspot Inc. (Highspot):
Editorial illustrationLIVEFormer West Virginia Sheriff’s Office Deputy Indicted for Alleged Deprivation of Rights of Inmate
A deputy with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office was charged yesterday in an indictment with one count of alleged deprivation of rights under color of law arising out of his alleged sexual assault of a female inmate in his custody.
Editorial illustrationLIVECuban Alien Pleads Guilty to Role in International Alien Smuggling, Asylum Fraud, and Money Laundering Conspiracy
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a critical role in an investigation that resulted in a Cuban national pleading guilty to alien smuggling, asylum fraud, and money laundering.
Editorial illustrationLIVENew York City Man Charged with Federal Hate Crimes for Attack at Manhattan Synagogue
The Department of Justice announced today that Larry Montes was charged with two counts of committing hate crimes in connection with his race- and religious-based assaults of a congregant and a security guard during a Shabbat service at a synagogue in Manhattan on Aug. 14, as well as one count of destruction of religious property resulting in bodily injury. Montes is currently in state custody and will be transported to and presented in Manhattan federal court at a later date to face the federal charges filed in the Southern District of New York.
Editorial illustrationLIVEProlific Chinese Money Launderer Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Laundering Drug Trafficking Proceeds Following Homeland Security Task Force Investigation
A Chinese national was sentenced today in the Western District of North Carolina by U.S. District Judge Susan C. Rodriguez to 15 years in prison and ordered to forfeit $25 million for his role in a Chinese money laundering organization (CMLO) that laundered over $92 million in illicit funds, including proceeds from the importation and distribution of illegal drugs into the United States, primarily through Mexico.
Editorial illustrationLIVEICE Boston arrests foreign fugitive convicted of aggravated murder
Immigration and Customs Enforcement News published this official item on August 17, 2026. TrumpViral preserves the issuing source, publication date, and direct record URL.
Editorial illustrationLIVEUSCIS Plays Key Role in Takedown of Decade-Long Marriage Fraud Ring
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a key role in the indictment unsealed today charging 11 individuals with conspiring, over the course of more than a decade, to orchestrate more than 1,000 sham marriages.
Editorial illustrationLIVEDenaturalization Case Filed Against Man Who Procured U.S. Citizenship Under False Identity
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided crucial support to an investigation resulting in charges to denaturalize a man born in India for using a false identity to become a U.S. citizen.
Editorial illustrationLIVEMiami Man Charged With Defrauding U.S. Immigration System as Part of a National Health Care Takedown
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a key role in an investigation resulting in federal charges against Eduardo Javier Ibarra Arrowsmith, 61, of Miami.
Editorial illustrationLIVEJustice Department Files Record 25 Denaturalization Cases Against Naturalized Criminals Including Attempted Murderers, Spousal Abusers, and Child Sex Offenders
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services partnered with the Department of Justice in its filing of denaturalization actions against 25 individuals accused of serious offenses, including attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, and aggravated sexual assault of a child.
Editorial illustrationLIVEICE HSI Operation Muddy Waters leads to 70 arrests across Mississippi in coordinated statewide child exploitation and sex offender compliance enforcement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement News published this official item on August 11, 2026. TrumpViral preserves the issuing source, publication date, and direct record URL.
Editorial illustrationLIVEActing ICE Director David J. Venturella issues statement on mischaracterization of ICE's body-worn camera policy
Acting ICE Director David J. Venturella issues statement on mischaracterization of ICE's body-worn camera policy
Editorial illustrationLIVEICE Operation Safe Community - Atlanta nets more than 1,200 arrests in Georgia
Immigration and Customs Enforcement News published this official item on August 7, 2026. TrumpViral preserves the issuing source, publication date, and direct record URL.
Editorial illustrationLIVEICE HSI uncovers decadelong U-visa fraud scheme involving Louisiana law enforcement officials
ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations New Orleans announced Glynn Dixon, 62, of Forest Hill, pleaded guilty in federal court June 30 to his role in a decadelong conspiracy involving bribery, visa fraud and mail fraud.
Editorial illustrationLIVEUSCIS Identity Checks Lead to Arrest of Former Latvian Reality TV Contestant with Violent Criminal History
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ robust screening and vetting uncovered an illegal alien and former reality TV contestant from Latvia with a criminal history that includes sexual battery, aggravated assault, and drug possession.
Editorial illustrationLIVEICE arrests 2 criminal illegal aliens from Prince George’s County Detention Center after detainer not honored
Immigration and Customs Enforcement News published this official item on August 6, 2026. TrumpViral preserves the issuing source, publication date, and direct record URL.
Editorial illustrationLIVEICE Boston arrests criminal illegal alien charged with sex crimes, extortion in Massachusetts
Immigration and Customs Enforcement News published this official item on August 4, 2026. TrumpViral preserves the issuing source, publication date, and direct record URL.
Editorial illustrationLIVEMexican Alien Sentenced for Fraud Conspiracy
A Mexican alien in the Kansas City area was sentenced in federal court for his role in helping illegal aliens fraudulently obtain visas allowing them to reside and work in the United States.
Editorial illustrationLIVEICE arrests criminal illegal alien flying drone in illegal airspace near World Cup stadium
Immigration and Customs Enforcement News published this official item on August 3, 2026. TrumpViral preserves the issuing source, publication date, and direct record URL.
Editorial illustrationLIVEICE arrests twice-deported criminal illegal alien with prior felony hit-and-run conviction linked to death of US Marine
Immigration and Customs Enforcement News published this official item on July 31, 2026. TrumpViral preserves the issuing source, publication date, and direct record URL.
Editorial illustrationLIVECuban Alien Sentenced for Role in International Alien Smuggling, Asylum Fraud, and Money Laundering Conspiracy
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a critical role in an investigation that resulted in the sentencing of Cuban alien Erik Ventura-Castro, 24, of Hialeah, Florida, to 30 months in prison for his role in an international alien smuggling, asylum fraud, and money laundering conspiracy.
Editorial illustrationLIVEICE’s Homeland Security Investigations Atlanta, partners lead Operation Red Card to combat human trafficking ahead of World Cup
HSI Atlanta and its law enforcement partners launched Operation Red Card, a multiagency effort targeting human trafficking and child exploitation during the World Cup.
Editorial illustrationLIVEICE deports 2 criminal illegal aliens wanted by Mexico for homicide
Immigration and Customs Enforcement News published this official item on July 30, 2026. TrumpViral preserves the issuing source, publication date, and direct record URL.
Editorial illustrationLIVEICE Boston arrests illegal alien charged with numerous sex crimes
Immigration and Customs Enforcement News published this official item on July 29, 2026. TrumpViral preserves the issuing source, publication date, and direct record URL.
Editorial illustrationLIVEUSCIS Announces Rule Change to Asylum System to Reduce Backlog
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a rule change designed to reduce the backlog in the asylum system.
Editorial illustrationLIVEICE arrests Hungarian-Romanian fugitive in downtown D.C. wanted for illegal credit card use, visa violation
Immigration and Customs Enforcement News published this official item on July 27, 2026. TrumpViral preserves the issuing source, publication date, and direct record URL.
Editorial illustrationLIVEICE Chicago removes former NFL player, criminal illegal alien from Kenya
Immigration and Customs Enforcement News published this official item on July 25, 2026. TrumpViral preserves the issuing source, publication date, and direct record URL.
Editorial illustrationLIVEICE HSI dismantles 'SIM farms' in nationwide cyber fraud crackdown
Immigration and Customs Enforcement News published this official item on July 24, 2026. TrumpViral preserves the issuing source, publication date, and direct record URL.
Editorial illustrationLIVEDHS and Department of Justice Announce Move to Revoke U.S. Citizenship from 10 Naturalized Criminals Including Child Molesters, Scammers, and Drug Dealers
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services assisted the Department of Justice (DOJ) with several recent denaturalization actions in U.S. district courts to revoke citizenship from 10 individuals accused of serious crimes, including sexual abuse of a child, health care and wire fraud, immigration fraud, and conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute.
Editorial illustrationLIVEIllegal Alien Child Rapist Sentenced for Immigration Fraud
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services supported an investigation resulting in the sentencing of Juarez Sanchez-Montiel, 41, an illegal alien from Mexico, for immigration fraud.
Editorial illustrationLIVETrump Administration issues final rule to end foreign student visa abuse
The Department of Homeland Security announced the publication of a finalized rule today that officially eliminates the “duration of status” loophole that allowed foreign students, exchange visitors, and media representatives to remain in the United States indefinitely without routine government oversight.
Editorial illustrationLIVEUS Citizenship and Immigration Services Rescinds 2022 Public Charge Regulation
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule rescinding the 2022 Biden-era regulation regarding public charge determinations, further aligning immigration law with Congressional intent that aliens in the United States be self-reliant and not dependent on taxpayer-funded government benefits.
Editorial illustrationLIVEUSCIS Plays Critical Role in Illegal Aliens’ Sentencing for Sex Trafficking Child Orphan
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a critical role in a federal investigation that resulted in two Venezuelan illegal aliens being sentenced to a combined 32 years in prison for sex trafficking a 16-year-old orphan, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.
Editorial illustrationLIVEDefendants Sentenced in Visa Fraud and Conspiracy Case
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided valuable assistance to an investigation that led to the sentencings of Jung Hoon Song and Bonnie Jo C. Quichocho, who faked marriage as a scheme to fraudulently gain lawful permanent residence in the United States.
Editorial illustrationLIVEMan Sentenced to One Year Home Detention for Visa Fraud
Defendant forced victims to work without pay in deplorable conditions and lied to the US government
Editorial illustrationLIVEJustice Department Moves to Strip U.S. Citizenship from 17 Naturalized Sex Offenders, Fraudsters, Drug Dealers, and More
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services partnered with the Department of Justice in its recent filings of denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 17 individuals accused of serious offenses—including sexual abuse of a minor, wire and bank fraud, and distributing drugs wholesale without a license.
Editorial illustrationLIVEUSCIS Screening and Vetting Efforts Lead to 18-month Sentencing of Illegal Alien in Fraud Case
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ robust screening and vetting uncovered an immigration fraud scheme that resulted in Venerando Aquino Martin, 56, an illegal alien from the Philippines, being sentenced to 18 months for visa fraud.
Editorial illustrationLIVEU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Will Grant ‘Adjustment of Status’ Only in Extraordinary Circumstances
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a new policy memo reiterating the fact that, consistent with long-standing immigration law and immigration court decisions, aliens seeking adjustment of status must do so through consular processing via the Department of State outside of the country.
Editorial illustrationLIVEUSCIS Assists Federal Partners in Arrest of MS-13 Gang Member
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a critical role in the arrest of Jose Calles Henriquez, 24, an illegal alien from El Salvador and self-confessed MS-13 gang member.
Editorial illustrationLIVESuburban Chicago Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Immigration Fraud, Possession of Child Pornography, and Tax Offenses
A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for engaging in immigration fraud, possessing child pornography, and committing tax fraud, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois announced.
Editorial illustrationLIVEUSCIS and DOJ Take Steps to Denaturalize 12 Individuals for Concealing Terrorist Support, War Crimes, Espionage, Sexual Abuse, and More
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services partnered with the Department of Justice in its recent filing of denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 12 individuals accused of serious offenses—including providing material support to a terrorist group, committing war crimes, and sexually abusing a minor.
Editorial illustrationLIVEUSCIS Efforts Lead to Two Guilty Pleas in H-1B Fraud Conspiracy Case
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ fraud detection efforts resulted in the guilty pleas of Sampath Rajidi, 51, and Sreedhar Mada, 51, to conspiracy to commit visa fraud, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced last week.
Editorial illustrationLIVEBelizean Woman Found Guilty of Naturalization Fraud
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a key role in the investigation that led to a federal jury finding Ana Zahia Gonzalez, 46, guilty of naturalization fraud.
Editorial illustrationLIVEJustice Department Files Case to Revoke U.S. Citizenship of Mastermind Behind Multimillion-Dollar Tax Fraud Scheme
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services helped investigate Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem, a native of Nigeria recently named in a civil denaturalization complaint filed by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Editorial illustrationLIVEUSCIS Fraud Probe in L.A. Leads to Arrest of Criminal Alien
The vigilant fraud detection efforts of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services directly resulted in the arrest of Young Joo Ko, 59, of East Hollywood. Ko, a lawful permanent resident from South Korea, was charged in Los Angeles with fraud and misuse of visas, permits and other documents.
Editorial illustrationLIVEConnecticut Woman Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Citizenship After Committing Torture and War Crimes in Bosnia
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a key role in the investigation that led to the sentencing of Nada Radovan Tomanic, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Bosnia and Herzegovina, to 30 months in prison for naturalization fraud.
Editorial illustrationLIVETen Indian Nationals Indicted for Visa Fraud Conspiracy
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided pivotal assistance to a visa fraud investigation that resulted in federal grand jury indictments of 10 Indian nationals.
Editorial illustrationLIVEUSCIS Assists in Arrest of Illegal Alien Charged in Fatal Truck Crash
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently played a critical role in the arrest of Dawood Hussain, an illegal Pakistani alien charged with felony vehicular homicide, after driving a commercial truck the wrong way on a Pennsylvania highway in October 2023.
Editorial illustrationLIVEConvicted Child Sex Offender in Texas Denaturalized With Help From USCIS
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided pivotal assistance to the investigation that led to the denaturalization of Carlos Noe Gallegos, a convicted child sex offender. The U.S. attorney’s office made the announcement.
Editorial illustrationLIVEUSCIS Helps in Immigration Fraud Investigation Resulting in Indictments and Arrests in New York City
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided vital assistance during the investigation that led to a five-count indictment and arrests of four individuals.
Editorial illustrationLIVESalvadoran Child Molester in North Carolina Denaturalized and Ordered Deported
A federal judge sentenced convicted child molester Isidro Arcenio Alvarado, 58, a native of El Salvador, to active prison time after he pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship. The judge also revoked his citizenship and ordered him removed from the United States.
Editorial illustrationLIVEUSCIS Plays Key Role in Denaturalization Process to Begin for Former Mayor of the City of North Miami
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice led an investigation that has resulted in the filing this week of a civil denaturalization complaint in the U.S. District Court of Miami, Florida against former Mayor of the City of North Miami, Philippe Bien-Aime.
Editorial illustrationLIVEDHS Proposes Rule to Prioritize Americans' Safety by Strengthening Screening of Asylum Seekers
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing a rule to reduce the incentive for aliens to file fraudulent asylum claims so they can obtain work authorizations.
Editorial illustrationLIVESerial Immigration Fraudster Working as a Minnesota Corrections Officer Arrested
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Operation Twin Shield is yielding yet more results with the arrest of a Minnesota correctional officer and AWOL National Guard member masquerading as a U.S. citizen despite having no legal status in the United States.
Editorial illustrationLIVEDHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Yemen. The termination is effective 60 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register.
Editorial illustrationLIVEUSCIS Assists in Marriage Fraud Conspiracy Investigation Resulting in 11 Indictments
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided key assistance during the investigation that led to a three-count indictment charging 11 individuals for their alleged roles in federal conspiracies related to marriage fraud and bribery.
Editorial illustrationLIVEMS-13 Gang Member Who Confessed to 5 Murders Arrested Just Weeks Before Spanberger Ended ICE Cooperation
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services was instrumental in the apprehension of an MS-13 gang member and confessed murderer in Virginia just weeks before Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger took office and ended the state’s cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Editorial illustrationLIVETwo Pakistanis in New Jersey Indicted for Fraudulent Voting in a Federal Election and Lying on Citizenship Applications
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided critical assistance leading to the indictment of two Pakistani nationals for illegally voting in a federal election and making false statements while applying for United States citizenship.
Editorial illustrationLIVEDHS Reduces Wait Times for Thousands of Religious Workers Abroad
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued an interim final rule to religious organizations and their communities allowing thousands of religious workers—including priests, nuns, and rabbis—that previously were required to remain outside the United States before returning, to resume their essential services.
Editorial illustrationLIVEHomeland Security Terminates Somalia’s Temporary Protected Status Designation
Today, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the termination of Somalia’s designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The termination will be effective on March 17, 2026.
Editorial illustrationLIVEDHS Launches Landmark USCIS Fraud Investigation in Minnesota
The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services have launched Operation PARRIS in Minnesota, a sweeping initiative reexamining thousands of refugee cases through new background checks and intensive verification of refugee claims.
Editorial illustrationLIVEDHS Changes Process for Awarding H-1B Work Visas to Better Protect American Workers
The Department of Homeland Security is amending regulations governing the H-1B work visa selection process to prioritize the allocation of visas to higher-skilled and higher-paid aliens to better protect the wages, working conditions, and job opportunities for American workers.
Editorial illustrationLIVEMaking America Safe Again: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services End-of-Year Review Demonstrates Impact of Rigorous Immigration Crackdown
As the end of 2025 approaches, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services would like to highlight key accomplishments for the year, including enhanced screening and vetting of aliens, increased coordination with our Department of Homeland Security immigration enforcement partners, and common-sense regulatory and policy changes that restore integrity to America’s immigration system.
Editorial illustrationLIVEDHS Announces the Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced her decision to terminate the Temporary Protected Status designation of Ethiopia.
Editorial illustrationLIVEU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Establishes New Center to Strengthen Immigration Screening and Target Bad Actors
Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the establishment of a specialized unit to strengthen the ability of America’s immigration system to screen out terrorists, criminal aliens, and other foreign nationals who pose potential threats to public safety or who have committed fraud or other crimes.
Editorial illustrationLIVEUSCIS Increases Screening, Vetting of Aliens Working in U.S.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated its Policy Manual to reduce the maximum validity period for Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for certain categories of aliens.
Editorial illustrationLIVEUSCIS Implements Additional National Security Measures in the Wake of National Guard Shooting by Afghan National
In the wake of the shooting of two National Guard service members in Washington, D.C., Wednesday by an Afghan national, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued new guidance allowing for negative, country-specific factors to be considered when vetting aliens from 19 high-risk countries.
Editorial illustrationLIVEDHS Terminating Temporary Protected Status for Burma
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma (Myanmar).
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