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Department of Homeland Security
MediaBias News has published 63 stories involving Department of Homeland Security, from August 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · United StatesJudge orders UC Berkeley student Paula Albornoz Hernandez released from ICE custody
A federal judge ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement to release UC Berkeley student Paula Valentina Albornoz Hernandez, who was detained at San Francisco International Airport. The judge found that her detention violated due process.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesUS Expedites Counter-Drone Systems Amid Growing Threats
The Trump administration is accelerating the use of counter-drone systems, with multiple US agencies signing a memo to evaluate and deploy the technology. The FAA has approved over 1,000 coordinations for counter-drone deployments.
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Politics · United StatesMan arrested near White House with weapons, allegedly threatened Trump
A Venezuelan national was arrested near the White House with multiple firearms in a stolen vehicle. He allegedly told officers he heard voices instructing him to kill President Donald Trump. The incident highlights growing security concerns.
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Politics · United StatesUS judge blocks Trump administration's noncitizen voter list plan
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to send states lists of suspected noncitizen voters. Critics argue the move could disenfranchise eligible voters and overstep state authority, while the administration stated it aims to prevent illegal voting.
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Politics · United StatesRyan O’Shea killed in wrong-way crash with twice-deported national
Ryan O’Shea, a 21-year-old University of New Haven senior and hockey captain, was killed in a wrong-way crash on October 16. The driver of the other vehicle, Guillermo Carmona-Lopez, is a Mexican national who had been removed from the U.S. multiple times.
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Politics · United StatesICE Detains Mentally Ill US Citizen for Nearly a Year
Immigration authorities have detained a mentally ill man for almost a year, despite claims from his mother, lawyers, and public records that he is a U.S. citizen born in Florida. ICE disputes his citizenship, alleging a fraudulent birth certificate, but has not provided evidence.
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Politics · United StatesMan Arrested for Damaging Iwo Jima Monument
Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano, 27, was arrested for allegedly using a sledgehammer to decapitate a figure on the Iwo Jima monument. Police estimate the damage to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. The suspect's motive remains unclear, with police reporting "multiple contradictory reasons" for his actions.
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Politics · United StatesDOJ Investigates Corey Lewandowski for DHS Contract Misconduct
Federal prosecutors are investigating allegations of contract misconduct at the Department of Homeland Security, focusing on the role of Corey Lewandowski. The investigation stems from a criminal referral by the DHS Inspector General.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Administration Deportations Rise 26% From Biden Years
The Trump administration is on track to deport approximately 660,000 people in its past year, a 26% increase compared to the Biden administration's yearly average. Voluntary departures are at an all-time high, but most deported individuals have no criminal convictions.
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Politics · United StatesJudge Blocks DHS Field Operations in Nine States
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Department of Homeland Security from conducting field operations to identify noncitizen voters in nine states. The order cites concerns that the department's efforts rely on flawed data that may include U.S. citizens.
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Politics · United StatesDHS Appointees Asked CISA to Hack Voting Machine
Political appointees at the Department of Homeland Security asked the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to secretly acquire and hack a voting machine. Career staff raised concerns, and the operation did not proceed.
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Politics · United StatesBorder apprehensions fell 95% in FY26, DHS reports
The Department of Homeland Security reported 98,708 southwest border apprehensions in fiscal year 2026, a 95% decrease from the Biden administration's average. Retired Yuma Sector Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem described the current situation as a turnaround from the chaos of 2021.
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Politics · United StatesBill to Abolish DHS, ICE, CBP Introduced by Rep. Delia Ramirez
Representative Delia Ramirez has introduced legislation aiming to dismantle the Department of Homeland Security, along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. The bill, titled the Reimagining Safety Act, would establish a new Department of Community Safety.
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Politics · United StatesIlhan Omar's relatives subpoenaed in federal immigration probe
Federal agents have issued subpoenas to relatives of Rep. Ilhan Omar as part of a criminal investigation into her family's immigration history. The probe follows a search of Omar's Washington, DC home.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesRomanian couple arrested for multi‑state necklace thefts turned over to ICE
Police in New York arrested a Romanian husband and wife accused of stealing gold necklaces from elderly strangers in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Maryland. Each faces three counts of fourth‑degree grand larceny and has been transferred to ICE for removal.
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Politics · United StatesFederal judge declares Trump voter data project illegal
A federal judge has ruled illegal the Trump administration's initiative to transfer sensitive voter data to the Department of Homeland Security. The decision, issued three weeks before Election Day, follows Justice Department actions pressuring states for this information.
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Politics · United StatesDOJ charges 64 foreign nationals with illegal voting
The Justice Department has charged 64 foreign nationals across 17 states with unlawful voting and related offenses in approximately five weeks. The enforcement action comes as federal officials increase scrutiny of voter registration safeguards ahead of upcoming elections.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesFamily files claim over ICE agent shooting of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez
The family of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, a Mexican national shot and killed by an ICE agent in September 2025, has filed a federal tort claim. Attorneys allege the shooting was unlawful and preventable, contradicting initial government statements.
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ICE Detained Over 500 US Citizens, Investigation Finds
An investigation by ProPublica found that U.S. immigration agents detained at least 506 American citizens between January 2025 and September 2026. The report details cases involving children, individuals documenting raids, and judicial criticism of ICE practices.
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Politics · United StatesNoem's DHS bought jets from donor's firm for $214 million
The Department of Homeland Security agreed to pay $214 million for five aircraft from a company chaired by a political donor to Kristi Noem. The purchases occurred on Noem's last day as DHS secretary, with reports indicating substantial markups on the planes.
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Politics · United StatesDHS Agents Accused of Profiling ICE Observers in Palantir System
A proposed class action lawsuit claims Department of Homeland Security agents compiled dossiers on people observing ICE operations, storing information in Palantir's Investigative Case Management system. Allegations include agents intimidating observers and tagging them in the database.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesUS deploys 500 soldiers to Texas border after Coast Guard shooting
The United States is deploying approximately 500 soldiers to the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. The deployment follows an incident where U.S. Coast Guard personnel were fired upon from the border with Mexico. The operation is named Operation Unified Response and aims to reinforce federal forces.
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Politics · United StatesDHS denies plans for ICE at polling places amid election concerns
Department of Homeland Security officials have stated they do not plan to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to patrol polling places during the upcoming elections. However, activists and minority voter organizations express ongoing concerns about potential voter intimidation.
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Politics · United StatesFCC Chair Says Trump Ads Don't Need Review
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated that taxpayer-funded advertisements featuring Donald Trump do not warrant FCC review, likening them to public service announcements. The White House defended the ads, while Democratic senators have asked the Department of Homeland Security to stop spending funds on them.
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Politics · United StatesDHS spent $20 million on pro-Trump ads
The Department of Homeland Security used $20 million in taxpayer funds for advertisements that critics say glorify President Donald Trump and may violate anti-propaganda laws. The ads were funded through U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Politics · United StatesDHS Investigates Rep. Ilhan Omar Over Alleged Marriage Fraud
The Department of Homeland Security is conducting a criminal investigation into Representative Ilhan Omar concerning allegations she married Ahmed Nur Said Elmi in 2009, whom critics claim is her brother. The probe examines potential immigration fraud, though Omar has denied the allegations and has not been charged with any crime.
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Politics · United StatesTrump's noncitizen voter hunt yields few purges before midterms
President Donald Trump's initiative to find and remove noncitizen voters has not resulted in significant purges that could impact the upcoming midterm elections. A recent Supreme Court decision offers states access to a federal database for citizenship verification.
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Politics · United StatesUS 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 StatesIlhan 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.
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Politics · United StatesSupreme 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.
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Politics · United StatesJudge 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.
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Politics · United StatesJudge 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.
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Politics · United StatesUS 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.
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Politics · United StatesDeported 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.
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Politics · United StatesDHS 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.
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Politics · United StatesTexas 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.
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Politics · United StatesDHS 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.
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Politics · United StatesTom 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.
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Politics · United StatesDHS 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.
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Politics · United StatesDenver 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.
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Politics · ChinaLawmakers 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.
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Politics · United StatesHaitian 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.
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PoliticsSean 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.
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Politics · United StatesDHS 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.
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Politics · United StatesMilo 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.
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Politics · United StatesDHS 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.
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Politics · United StatesEducation 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 StatesJudge 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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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 StatesBakery 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.
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Politics · United StatesUS 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.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesSalvadoran 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.
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Politics · United StatesArizona 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 StatesICE 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.
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Politics · United StatesFederal 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.
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Politics · United StatesUS 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.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesDHS 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.
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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.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesTrump 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.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesVirginia 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.
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