The fatal shootings of two immigrant men, whom federal authorities stated were not the intended targets, have intensified scrutiny of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, prompting the agency to implement a temporary national cessation of most vehicle stops due to acknowledged deficiencies in oversight and training.
Plaintiffs in Vasquez Perdomo v. Mullin filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in federal court Monday, seeking to enjoin alleged racially discriminatory immigration enforcement practices in Southern California. The filing cited newly disclosed government records, sworn testimony, and body-worn camera footage, which purportedly demonstrate federal agents relied on Latino ethnicity and perceived socioeconomic status, rather than individualized suspicion, in conducting stops. Plaintiffs contend these practices violate Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable seizures and Fifth Amendment guarantees of equal protection.
A Washington Post investigation into the fatal shooting of Johan Sebastian Durán Guerrero by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has prompted scrutiny of the agency’s accelerated hiring and abbreviated training protocols.
A Washington Post investigation into the fatal shooting of Colombian immigrant Johan Sebastian Durán Guerrero by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has intensified scrutiny of the agency’s hiring practices and accelerated training program. The report detailed allegations that the officer, identified by the Post as David Brouillette, possessed a history of volatile behavior and domestic abuse prior to joining ICE, prompting renewed debate regarding the potential compromises to agency standards amidst its aggressive recruitment efforts.
An 84-page report released by Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union documented severe physical abuse, life-threatening medical neglect, and coercive removals at the Fort Bliss immigration detention camp. The findings prompted calls for the facility’s closure and investigations into recent deaths, including that of Gerardo Lunas Campos, whose death was officially ruled a homicide by asphyxiation.
A federal court ordered the Department of Homeland Security to cease employing force to prevent journalists, legal observers, and members of the public from documenting immigration enforcement operations in California, following allegations of excessive force by federal agents.
The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) has called for an independent investigation following the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Houston resident, by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The incident occurred during a “targeted enforcement operation,” with ICE reporting Salgado Araujo attempted to flee, rammed an agency vehicle, and disregarded verbal commands before the agent discharged a firearm. CHIRLA Executive Director Angelica Salas emphasized the necessity of transparency and accountability, advocating for the public release of all investigative findings, including body camera footage.
The fatal shooting of 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Houston has prompted calls for an independent investigation and heightened scrutiny of the agency’s operational protocols. Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) noted conflicting accounts, with the Department of Homeland Security asserting Salgado Araujo attempted to run over an agent, a claim disputed by family and multiple eyewitnesses. Allegations also surfaced that DHS sought to deport individuals who observed the incident, raising questions regarding the preservation of evidence and the integrity of the investigative process.
The Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA), which passed the U.S. House with bipartisan support, is drawing criticism from civil liberties advocates who contend the legislation significantly expands the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) surveillance authority and its role in domestic law enforcement, exceeding its stated purpose of combating retail theft.
The MacArthur Justice Center, in conjunction with the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Northern California, has initiated a federal lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act, targeting the Department of Homeland Security and its agencies for records pertaining to alleged retaliation against individuals who document federal immigration agents in public settings.
Advocacy organizations have expressed apprehension regarding congressional approval of a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package and the proposed Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) legislation, asserting that both measures would expand the authority of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security, thereby threatening consumer privacy and civil liberties.
An 80-year-old Southern California car wash owner has filed a $50 million federal civil rights lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other federal agencies. The complaint alleges agents violently assaulted and unlawfully detained Rafie Ollah Shouhed during a 2025 immigration raid, resulting in broken ribs, head trauma, and lasting emotional distress.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is proceeding with plans to construct large-scale warehouse detention centers nationwide, according to a report by The Washington Post, despite facing multiple lawsuits, environmental challenges, and a federal investigation into billions of dollars in related warehouse acquisitions.
A Canadian man is suing Google with the help of the ACLU to stop the US government from accessing his personal and location data after he posted criticism of President Trump and the Department of Homeland Security issued a summons for his information.
The use of language to describe immigration detention centers in the US has sparked debate over whether some facilities meet the historical definitions of “concentration camps”, with critics arguing that the government’s use of terms like “processing centers” and “detention centers” downplays the severity of the conditions inside.
Attorney General Rob Bonta has urged the Department of Homeland Security to refrain from advancing a proposed rule that would leave individuals seeking Employment Authorization Documents vulnerable to exploitation, and would harm immigrant workers and California’s economy.
The family of Tucker Collins, an 18-year-old freshman at the University of Southern California, has requested a criminal investigation into a March 28, 2026, shooting that left Collins permanently blind in one eye, allegedly caused by a Department of Homeland Security officer firing a projectile at him while he was documenting a protest.
A guitarist and recording engineer has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, alleging he suffered severe and lasting injuries after federal agents used force during a military-style ICE raid at a cannabis farm, raising concerns about free speech protections and the use of aggressive tactics in civilian settings.
Minnesota prosecutors have filed a federal lawsuit against the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice to force the Trump administration to release evidence in the shootings of three people, despite being denied by the federal government.
The DHS deported 363 pregnant, postpartum or nursing women between Jan. 1, 2025, and Feb. 16, 2026, raising concerns about the health risks of detaining pregnant individuals and the need for further investigation into detention practices and outcomes.