DHS Reports Self-Deportation Numbers Exceed 72,000

Department of Homeland Security Reports Increase in Voluntary Departures The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revealed that nearly 35,000 undocumented immigrants opted to return to their home countries last year through a process termed “voluntary departure,” doing so without facing any penalties. Data from the Department of Justice (DOJ) shows that “over 34,707 people […]
Rep. Roy Proposes Bill Merging 60-Day DHS Funding with SAVE America Act

New Bill Proposal to Reinstate DHS Funding and Election Security Measures On Monday, Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) introduced a bill aimed at reinstating a 60-day funding measure for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). He attached this to the SAVE America Act, stressing that some House Republicans remain committed to election security, even as the […]
DHS criticizes Fairfax County for 5-year plea agreement with illegal immigrant murderers

Virginia’s Sanctuary Policy Under Scrutiny After Assault Cases Virginia’s sanctuary policy is drawing significant criticism following the arrest of Flores Ortiz, an undocumented immigrant from Israel. Ortiz, who arrived in the U.S. in 2024, faces nine charges of assault and battery related to an incident involving a student at Fairfax High School. Governor Abigail Spanberger […]
Former DHS chief praises F-15E crew rescue as ‘more complex than the Bin Laden operation’

Rescue Mission Praised by Former Homeland Security Chief Former President Barack Obama’s Homeland Security Secretary, Jeh Johnson, commended the recent rescue of an F-15E Strike Eagle crew that was shot down in Iranian airspace, suggesting that it was more intricate than the famous operation that killed Osama bin Laden. Johnson, who served as the Pentagon’s […]
DHS Detains the Niece and Great-Niece of Infamous Iranian General

Arrests Linked to Iranian Terror Family The niece of Iranian military figure Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who has openly criticized the U.S. while flaunting a lavish lifestyle in Los Angeles, was taken into custody by federal authorities this past weekend. Hamide Soleimani Afshar, 47, along with Soleimani’s daughter, Salinasadat Hosseini, 25, are facing deportation, without […]
DHS challenges claim by Dem senator that ICE hit an asylum seeker in Baltimore

DHS Responds to Senator’s Claims About Immigrant Incident The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) refuted statements made by Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) regarding an incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and an immigrant, asserting that the individual in question was not just seeking asylum but was indeed an undocumented immigrant trying to […]
What are pro forma sessions and why are they important for the DHS shutdown

Understanding ‘Pro Forma’ Sessions in Congress If you’ve noticed a buzz around “pro forma” sessions in Congress this week, you might be curious about what all the excitement is about. It’s a term that often flies under the radar, but here’s a quick breakdown to help clear things up. First off, “pro forma,” which means […]
Trump instructs DHS to compensate all staff as the shutdown continues

Trump Orders Compensation for DHS Employees Amid Shutdown On Friday, President Trump instructed Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullin to ensure that “every single employee” affected by the “Democrat-led DHS shutdown” receives payment. He asked Mullin to collaborate with Russell Vought, who heads the Office of Management and Budget, to access “funds that are reasonably […]
DHS claims MacDill bombing incident highlights risks to birthright citizenship security.

The Department of Homeland Security has revealed that the parents of the suspect involved in the recent bombing attempt near MacDill Air Force Base in Florida are undocumented immigrants. This situation brings to light concerns regarding birthright citizenship, according to officials. ICE agents apprehended the parents, Qiu Qin Zou and Jia Zhang Zheng, on March […]
Democrat seeks clarification on ICE detaining Islamic leader in Milwaukee, but DHS dismisses her concerns

ICE Detention of Islamic Leader Sparks Outcry The Department of Homeland Security responded to claims from a Democratic lawmaker regarding the targeting of immigrants based on skin color and religious beliefs. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat from Wisconsin, shared an article about Salah Sarsour, the president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee—Wisconsin’s largest mosque—who was […]