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US Immigration Enforcement Incidents
Reports of incidents involving ICE operations and immigration enforcement procedures, including vehicle-related injuries and accountability investigations.
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2026-08-26 to 2026-10-28 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 26 Aug, 02:34 UTC
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Migrants deported to Central African Republic without advance notice
A group of Latin American men were deported to the Central African Republic without being informed of their destination until several hours into the flight, according to interviews conducted by media outlets.
Migrants deported to Liberia without prior notification
A group of migrants were flown to Liberia, including citizens from Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Venezuela, and other African countries. The migrants reported they were not notified by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of their intended removal to Liberia and were not given the opportunity to challenge their deportation to West Africa.
DHS third-country deportation policy enacted in March 2025
The Department of Homeland Security adopted a policy in March 2025 that allowed immigration officials to deport foreign nationals to third countries in as little as six hours, based on blanket diplomatic assurances from receiving nations that deportees would not be persecuted or tortured.
Lower court judge previously blocked third-country deportation policy
U.S. District Court Judge Brian Murphy granted a preliminary injunction on April 18, 2025, blocking the third-country deportation policy. Murphy ruled that the policy failed to afford due process rights to immigrants and had repeatedly rebuked the administration's deportation campaign for violating deportees' due process rights.
Supreme Court previously ruled favorably on third-country deportation policy
The Trump administration previously secured two favorable Supreme Court decisions regarding the third-country deportation policy. The administration subsequently filed an emergency application to the high court to overturn a lower court's block of the policy.
Federal appeals court blocks Trump third-country deportation policy
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled that the Trump administration's policy allowing deportation of immigrants to third countries without meaningful notice or opportunity to contest is unlawful. The unanimous three-judge panel found the policy violates due process rights by not providing detainees sufficient notice of their intended removal destination or a meaningful opportunity to contest deportation based on fear of persecution or torture.
Over 25,000 migrants deported to third countries under Trump administration
More than 25,000 migrants have been deported to third countries under the Trump administration, with approximately 80% sent to Mexico. The administration has brokered third-country deportation agreements with more than 30 nations globally, including African countries such as Liberia, Ghana, the Central African Republic, and Sierra Leone.
United States spent nearly $50 million on third-country deportation agreements
The U.S. government has allocated approximately $50 million in spending on third-country deportation agreements, according to refugee and immigrant rights advocates.
Sen. Rand Paul blocks ICE director hearing over civilian deaths investigation
Republican Senator Rand Paul, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, refused to schedule a hearing on Schroyer's nomination until the Department of Homeland Security provided information about civilian deaths during ICE enforcement operations.
DHS employees express skepticism about Schroyer's ICE qualifications
Unnamed Department of Homeland Security employees told media outlets in August 2025 that they did not want Schroyer to take over ICE leadership and implement changes, citing concerns about his lack of immigration enforcement experience.
Trump administration shifts ICE strategy toward lower-profile immigration enforcement
When Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin took over DHS in March 2025, he pledged to reduce the public-facing profile of immigration enforcement operations, stepping back from aggressive street crackdowns in major cities that had drawn widespread public condemnation.
ICE lacks Senate-confirmed director for eighth consecutive year
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has not had a Senate-confirmed director since the Obama administration ended in 2017. David Venturella, a former private prison executive, was serving as acting director following Todd Lyons's resignation in May 2025.
White House withdraws Lance Schroyer's nomination to lead ICE
The White House withdrew its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper with little immigration experience, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Schroyer was nominated in June 2025 and was close to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. The withdrawal occurred after the nomination stalled in the Senate.
ICE conducts sweeping street arrests across US cities with disguised officers
ICE officers conducted wide-scale enforcement operations across multiple U.S. cities, with officers wearing face coverings and discreet clothing while forcefully apprehending individuals. Videos of these operations circulated online, provoking backlash from local communities over tactics and fears of mass intimidation.
ICE arrests reach 51,000 in single month during Trump administration
ICE enforcement arrests reached nearly 51,000 in August 2025, marking the highest single monthly arrest total during the second Trump administration as the agency expanded operations for mass deportation enforcement.
ICE acting director Todd Lyons resigns following criticism of enforcement operations
Todd Lyons resigned as acting ICE director in May 2025 following intense criticism for overseeing aggressive officer tactics and his refusal to apologize to families of citizens killed during ICE operations.
ICE officers shoot and kill two American citizens in Minneapolis
ICE officers fatally shot two American citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, both 37 years old, during enforcement operations in Minneapolis in 2025. The shooting sparked significant public backlash and scrutiny of ICE's operations.
Capgemini announces sale of Government Solutions subsidiary to ITC Federal
French digital services company Capgemini announced the sale of its Capgemini Government Solutions subsidiary to American company ITC Federal, a provider of digital services and solutions to U.S. federal agencies responsible for homeland security and defense. The transaction is subject to standard closing conditions and expected to be finalized within weeks.
Capgemini announces subsidiary sale in response to ICE contract controversy
In early February 2026, Capgemini announced the sale of its Government Solutions subsidiary following the controversy over its ICE contract. The company stated that standard legal constraints imposed in the United States for contracting with federal entities conducting classified activities did not allow the group to exercise appropriate control over the subsidiary.
Capgemini announces plan to eliminate up to 2,400 positions in France
Capgemini announced in January 2026 a restructuring plan aiming to eliminate up to 2,400 positions in France.
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ICE arrests hit record 49,571 in July amid enforcement surge
ICE arrested 49,571 people in July, the highest monthly total of Trump's second term, following a 70% surge from February.