Department of Homeland Security
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“will be made at the appropriate time”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-19
The DHS said an announcement regarding the end of temporary protected status for Ukrainians and Sudanese would come later.
“Mayor Mamdani should be grateful to our brave law enforcement officers for cleaning up the streets of NYC since he won’t. Luckily, no terminated parking will stop ICE from deporting criminal illegal aliens to make New York safe again.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
A DHS spokesperson slammed the lawmakers' letter in a statement following the shooting of Oscar Belgal by immigration officers.
“judicially authorized search warrant”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-15
Agents from Homeland Security Investigations searched Omar's home under what the department called a judicially authorized search warrant.
“an ongoing federal investigation”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-15
The Department of Homeland Security said the raid on Congresswoman Omar's home was part of an ongoing federal investigation.
“The individual is alive and at a local hospital. The FBI and HSI are on the scene. The incident remains under investigation. More information will be shared as it becomes available.”
Department of Homeland Security · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-09
DHS said the FBI and HSI were on the scene and that the incident remained under investigation after an ICE officer discharged his weapon.
“a few days later”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09
According to the DHS, Bergal was arrested by police in New York in December 2023 and released a few days later.
“a prior criminal conviction for grand larceny, and multiple prior arrests for assault, robbery, possession of drugs, and weapons possession”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09
The DHS said Belgal was from the Dominican Republic and had prior criminal convictions and multiple arrests.
“ICE officers immediately rendered aid,”
Department of Homeland Security · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-09
DHS issued a statement after an ICE officer shot and injured a man during a targeted enforcement operation in the Marble Hill neighborhood.
“encountered an individual who resembled the target”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-24
DHS said in a statement that ICE officers had encountered the man because he resembled the target of an enforcement operation.
“When ICE officers offered the individual assistance, he refused.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-24
DHS said in a statement that ICE officers offered the individual assistance but he refused.
“The individual was given lawful commands but was not cooperative and refused to identify himself,”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-24
DHS said in a statement that the individual was not cooperative and refused to identify himself during the encounter.
“left the scene without further incident”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-24
DHS said in a statement that agents left the scene after the man identified himself.
“No amount of smears and false narratives will slow down ICE from doing its job to arrest illegal aliens from our communities,”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-23
The department posted the statement in an X thread outlining what it called misinformation about the shooting of Wilber Garces Perez by ICE officers.
“He chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation’s laws,”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
The Department of Homeland Security commented on Milo Yiannopoulos's visa violation and deportation.
“The administration is working diligently to ensure that aliens in our country illegally can no longer fly unless it is out of our country to self-deport”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
A Department of Homeland Security release stated that the administration is working to restrict domestic air travel for people in the country illegally.
“being in detention is a choice. We encourage all illegal aliens to take control of their departure with the CBP Home App. The United States is offering illegal aliens $3,000 and a free flight to self-deport now. We encourage every person here illegally to take advantage of this offer and reserve the chance to come back to the U.S. the right legal way to live the American dream. If not, you will be arrested and deported without a chance to return.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
DHS used the post about Milo Yiannopoulos to encourage undocumented immigrants to self-deport.
“Yiannopoulos legally entered the country on May 14, 2019, through New York City, New York. He chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation’s laws,”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
DHS stated that Milo Yiannopoulos overstayed his legal entry into the United States.
“Yiannopoulos was issued a final order of removal by an Immigration Judge on July 22, after failing to show up for his immigration hearing. He will remain in ICE custody pending removal.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
DHS explained that Milo Yiannopoulos was ordered removed after missing an immigration hearing.
“illegal alien from the United Kingdom, was arrested at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport on Thursday.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
The Department of Homeland Security reported the arrest of Milo Yiannopoulos at a New Orleans airport.
“was issued a final order of removal by an Immigration Judge on July 22, after failing to show up for his immigration hearing”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
DHS stated that Yiannopoulos was issued a final order of removal after failing to attend his immigration hearing.
“an illegal alien from the United Kingdom”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
The DHS statement referred to Yiannopoulos using this label.
“Being in detention is a choice,”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
The DHS statement called on migrants in the US illegally to self-deport.
“This Administration does not pick and choose which laws to enforce.”
Department of Homeland Security · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23
DHS said in a statement Sunday that the administration does not selectively enforce laws.
“(h)aving a family member in the military is not a free pass to violate our nation's laws.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
DHS did not dispute that Aviles lacks a criminal record but said having a military family member does not exempt someone from immigration enforcement.
“We are simply enforcing the laws passed by Congress,”
Department of Homeland Security · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23
DHS said in a statement Sunday that it was enforcing laws passed by Congress regarding Aviles's arrest.
“Those with terminated TPS are in our nation ILLEGALLY,”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
DHS posted this statement on X after the judge's ruling allowing termination of TPS for Ethiopians.
“They have two options: LEAVE IMMEDIATELY or be DEPORTED.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
DHS posted this statement on X after the judge's ruling allowing termination of TPS for Ethiopians.
“survey and design work.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-17
DHS said on X that bulldozers seen clearing land in the park last week were tied to preliminary work.
“What we would say now is it's closing time which means you don't have to go home, but you can't stay here,”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-26
DHS added in its statement that those set to lose their TPS status should self-deport.
“does not discuss ongoing or future operations.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-26
In a statement to CBS News, DHS said it does not discuss ongoing or future operations and argued TPS has been used as a defacto amnesty program.
“The good news is it's not too late to get a $2,600 check and a free flight home.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-26
DHS offered a financial incentive and free flight as part of its self-deportation message to Haitians losing TPS.
“confident in its legal position regarding mandatory detention.”
Department of Homeland Security · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-03
The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that it disagrees with the appeals court ruling on mandatory detention.
“ICE has higher detention standards than most U.S. prisons that hold actual U.S. citizens. All detainees are provided with proper meals, medical treatment, and have opportunities to communicate with lawyers and their family members.”
Department of Homeland Security · said 2025-07-08 · reported 2025-07-12
The Department of Homeland Security defended the detention standards and conditions at the Florida facility.