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- 1US immigration officers told to halt arrests of non-criminal immigrants▼US immigration officers instructed to halt arrests of non-criminal immigrants: Report
US immigration officers have reportedly been instructed to stop arresting immigrants who have no criminal record. According to a report picked up by multiple international outlets, the directive marks a shift in enforcement priorities, focusing resources on immigrants with criminal histories rather than non-criminal ones. The news has drawn attention as it suggests a change in how US authorities are carrying out immigration arrests day to day.
- 2Man Shot by ICE Officer in Austin Was Venezuelan National●BREAKING: Man shot by ICE officer in Austin is illegal immigrant from Venezuela, DHS sources say
Federal sources say a man shot by an ICE officer in Austin, Texas was an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela. The Department of Homeland Security identified the man according to reporting, though details about the circumstances of the shooting and his condition have not been confirmed. The incident is drawing attention amid ongoing debate over immigration enforcement operations in US cities.
- 3Ex-USCIS Officer Indicted Over Alleged Cash-For-Approvals Scheme▼Ex-USCIS Officer Indicted In Alleged Cash-For-Approvals Scheme
A former US Citizenship and Immigration Services officer has been indicted on allegations of taking cash payments in exchange for approving immigration applications. Federal prosecutors accuse the ex-official of abusing their position to grant benefits for money. The case is drawing attention amid ongoing scrutiny of integrity problems inside the US immigration system.