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Department of Homeland Security

MediaBias News has published 38 stories involving Department of Homeland Security, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.

Politics · United States
US ICE Wasted Millions on Unused Detention Facilities, Report Says
A Government Accountability Office report found U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement wasted tens of millions of dollars on detention capacity plans that were never used. Initiatives included unused tents and warehouses, with the agency lacking a strategic plan for its budget.
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Politics · United States
Appeals court blocks Trump policy on rapid migrant deportations
A US federal appeals court has rejected a Trump administration policy that allowed for the rapid deportation of migrants to countries other than their own. The court ruled that migrants must be given an opportunity to raise safety concerns before such deportations.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Politics · United States
Ilhan Omar denies knowledge of criminal probe into immigration allegations
Representative Ilhan Omar has stated she is unaware of any criminal investigation into her, following confirmation from Border Czar Tom Homan that the Department of Homeland Security is investigating allegations against her. Omar has previously denied claims of immigration fraud.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · United States
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail-voting overhaul plan
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against Donald Trump's plan to significantly alter national mail-voting rules. Following the decision, voting rights groups announced a voter protection campaign, while the Department of Justice and Homeland Security pursue separate election-related investigations.
United States3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Politics · United States
Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong Blocks Warrantless Immigration Arrests in Southern California
U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong has blocked immigration officers from making warrantless arrests in Southern California unless they determine a person is likely to escape. The order applies to the Central District of California and follows a lawsuit by immigrant advocacy groups.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Politics · United States
Judge blocks DHS warning notice to man over critical email
A federal judge has blocked the Department of Homeland Security from issuing further warning notices to David Streever. Streever had sent an email to the former acting director of ICE comparing him to a Nazi. The judge ruled the warning notice likely violated Streever's First Amendment rights.
United States3 min readTrust 58 · Craft 67 · Hype 30
Politics · United States
US border had 16 months with no releases in August 2026
The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported a 16-month streak of zero releases at the U.S.-Mexico border in August 2026. Apprehensions decreased slightly from July, while drug seizures increased significantly over the fiscal year.
United States3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 28
Politics · United States
Deported Haitian Man Who Yelled 'F*ck Trump, Biden Forever!' Returns Home
Wisteguens Jean Quely Charles, an illegal immigrant from Haiti, has been deported. He gained notoriety after a video of his arrest, where he yelled obscenities and praised President Biden, went viral. Charles had a history of criminal convictions in Massachusetts.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 70
Politics · United States
DHS whistleblower alleges illegal tactics in voter probe
A Department of Homeland Security whistleblower has alleged that the "Unlawful Voter Initiative" uses legally questionable tactics and unreliable data to investigate non-citizen voting. The initiative reportedly targets hundreds of thousands of individuals across the US, with agents allegedly instructed to pose as voters.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · United States
Texas landowners sue to halt Trump border wall in Big Bend
Landowners, ranchers, and business owners in Texas are suing the Trump administration to stop border wall construction in the Big Bend region. The lawsuit argues the government is misusing powers to waive environmental and other regulations in an area with low rates of illegal crossings.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United States
DHS watchdog: Immigrants held in 'calming area' cages at Alligator Alcatraz
A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report found that nearly 80 immigrant detainees at the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility were held in small metal enclosures for periods ranging from several minutes to nearly two hours. The report described the enclosures as 'highly unconventional' and a risk to detainee health and safety.
United States4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
Politics · United States
Tom Homan: Ilhan Omar probe is 'ongoing criminal investigation'
Border Czar Tom Homan has confirmed that the federal inquiry into Representative Ilhan Omar is an ongoing criminal investigation. He stated that fraud or material misrepresentation during the citizenship process could lead to denaturalization.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 68
Politics · United States
DHS Secretary Claims Ilhan Omar Married Brother for Immigration
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has publicly stated that Congresswoman Ilhan Omar married her brother to facilitate his immigration to the United States. Mullin indicated that an ongoing investigation could result in Omar's deportation if illegal activity is uncovered.
United States3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Politics · United States
Denver Sues to Block ICE Agents at Polling Places
A coalition of civil rights groups and voting rights advocates, along with the city of Denver, have filed a lawsuit to prevent the Trump administration from deploying immigration enforcement agents to polling places on Election Day. The suit argues federal law restricts such presence to repelling armed enemies.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · China
Lawmakers Ask DHS for Briefing on Forced Labor Law Enforcement
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has requested a briefing from the Department of Homeland Security regarding the enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. The letter highlights concerns about goods potentially made with forced labor, including materials used in popular toys.
China3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Politics · United States
Haitian student dies by suicide after losing TPS status
A 20-year-old Haitian student died by suicide in Springfield, Ohio, after his Temporary Protected Status was terminated. An advocacy group stated the decision to end TPS contributed to his death.
United States3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 12
Politics
Sean Duffy teases fraud crackdown with DHS and DOJ
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy teased an upcoming "unprecedented fraud crackdown" on X, indicating a coordinated effort with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice. The announcement is expected Monday.
3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Politics · United States
DHS denies NYT report of ICE abuses, calling it a hoax
The Department of Homeland Security has denied a New York Times report detailing alleged abusive treatment of migrants in ICE detention facilities. DHS called the report a hoax, while the Times cited ten deportees who claimed to have witnessed or experienced mistreatment.
United States3 min readTrust 64 · Craft 44 · Hype 35
Politics · United States
Milo Yiannopoulos deported after visa expiry, says Border Czar
British national Milo Yiannopoulos was detained and deported after his visa expired, White House Border Czar Tom Homan said. Homan stated that quicker deportations are part of a new push to save taxpayer money and detention space.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Politics · United States
US proposal to end H-1B grace period clears White House review
A US Department of Homeland Security proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period for certain foreign workers, including H-1B visa holders, has completed White House review. If finalized, the rule change could require affected individuals to leave the country immediately after losing their jobs.
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Politics · United States
DHS Warns of Security Risks from Chinese Parts in Voting Machines
The Department of Homeland Security has warned that voting machines containing components manufactured by foreign adversaries, particularly China, pose significant security risks. To qualify for federal grants, states must now conduct post-election manual counts of paper ballots.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 60
Politics · United States
Education Department deletes video comparing Trump to Hitler
The US Department of Education deleted a social media video that appeared to compare Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler. The department stated the video was created by a staffer unaware of the clip's context.
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Politics · United States
Judge Orders Release of Witness in Fatal ICE Shooting
A federal judge has ordered the release of Daniel Tirado Pantoja, a witness to the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a federal immigration agent in Houston. Pantoja was one of three passengers in the vehicle and had been detained since the July 7 incident.
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Politics · United States
Luis Manuel Aviles, father of USS Lincoln sailor, released from detention
Luis Manuel Aviles, father of a US Navy sailor aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, was released from immigration detention. His case was dismissed by an immigration judge, prompting a congressional investigation into his arrest during a federal immigration crackdown.
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Politics · United States
Bakery owner confronts ex-Border Patrol commander over immigration sweep
Manolo Betancur, owner of Manolo's Bakery in East Charlotte, confronted former Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino outside his business. Betancur stated that Bovino's previous operation, 'Charlotte's Web,' negatively impacted his bakery, causing financial losses and fear.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 41
Politics · United States
US to revoke visas for up to 200,000 asylum seekers
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke business and tourism visas for up to 200,000 foreigners seeking asylum in the US. The State Department expects to announce the action, which would be the largest mass visa revocation in US history, in the coming weeks.
United States3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · United States
Salvadoran national charged with stabbing death of Virginia mother Carmen Puch
A 19-year-old Salvadoran national, previously released into the U.S. after crossing the border in 2024, has been arrested and charged with the fatal stabbing of 42-year-old Carmen Lizet Puch at Great Falls Park in Virginia on 18 August 2026. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed his immigration status and prior release.
United States4 min readTrust 45 · Craft 55 · Hype 70
Politics · United States
Arizona Secretary Fontes tells CISA: 'I don’t trust you' during election security call
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes confronted federal officials during a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency call, accusing the Trump administration of abandoning election security duties. Democratic states have sued over threatened FEMA funding cuts, while the Justice Department prepares 1,000 election monitors.
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Politics · United States
ICE detains Russian wife of three-time Trump voter Brent Jindra at Burbank Airport
Brent Jindra, a California tech salesman and three-time Trump voter, said his support for the president’s immigration policies collapsed after his Russian wife was detained by ICE at Burbank Airport on 13 July 2026. She was held for 16 days in conditions she described as inhumane before being released on bond.
United States6 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 32
Politics · United States
Federal judge allows Trump administration to end TPS for Somali immigrants
A federal judge cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants, affecting roughly 1,100 people. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that narrowed courts' ability to review TPS terminations, and is part of a broader effort to roll back protections for multiple countries.
United States4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 58 · Hype 32
Politics · United States
US spent $464m on deportation planes that remain mostly unused
The US Department of Homeland Security awarded a $464 million no-bid contract to purchase 10 used aircraft for deportation flights. Three are luxury jets, seven are Boeing 737s parked in Louisiana. An internal document said the agency lacked staff to operate them. The contract was awarded to a firm whose chair donated to a committee supporting former DHS secretary Kristi Noem.
United States5 min readTrust 80 · Craft 95 · Hype 35
Conflict & Security · United States
DHS investigated Minnesota left-wing groups after Border Patrol killed Alex Pretti
The Department of Homeland Security opened an investigation into left-wing groups in Minnesota following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents. The probe, which included undercover surveillance and financial subpoenas, targeted unions and activist organisations but concluded without evidence of wrongdoing. Fifteen organisers were later indicted under a national security directive.
United States5 min readTrust 78 · Craft 65 · Hype 35
Politics · United States
Jose Chajon-Raxon died after ICE custody seizure, DHS cites policy change
Jose Chajon-Raxon, a Guatemalan man, had a seizure one day after being processed into Delaney Hall, a New Jersey ICE detention facility. DHS said it was not notified of his death and did not disclose it, citing a recent policy change that ended 30-day death reporting for released detainees.
United States4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 65 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · United States
Trump signs order to expand cyber operations against transnational crime groups
US President Donald Trump signed a national security memorandum on 12 August 2026 authorising federal law enforcement to use cyber tools against transnational criminal organisations. The order establishes a programme for private-sector companies to conduct surveillance and disruption operations under government oversight, with participating firms required to post a $1 million bond.
United States4 min readTrust 82 · Craft 68 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · United States
Virginia woman films ICE agent pointing gun at her in parking lot standoff
A video shows an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent pointing a gun at Carolina Molina in Falls Church, Virginia, after she shouted insults at officers. Molina denies DHS claims she used her car as a weapon, while Rep. Don Beyer demands accountability for the incident.
United States5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 58 · Hype 32
Politics · United States
Chicago residents file police reports alleging crimes by ICE and Border Patrol agents
Residents of Chicago, including a woman shot five times by a Border Patrol agent, filed police reports alleging crimes by ICE and Border Patrol agents. The filings follow federal inaction and a state commission’s recommendation for internal investigations. No right-rated outlet covered the story.
United States5 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Politics · United States
Democrats probe Trump administration over deportation of military families
Congressional Democrats launched an investigation into the Trump administration’s efforts to deport military service members and their families, citing an Associated Press report that found over 50 spouses and parents of active-duty troops have been detained by immigration authorities. The probe focuses on coordination between the Pentagon and DHS.
United States4 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Politics · United States
Trump administration detained over 50 military family members since 2025
An Associated Press investigation found more than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops have been detained since President Trump began his second term, with at least six deported. The Department of Homeland Security does not track these cases, and the Pentagon declined to comment.
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