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Mainstream coverage this week focused on a suite of immigration-policy fights: Senate Republicans advanced a reconciliation-based budget resolution to create roughly $70 billion in multi‑year funding for ICE and Border Patrol while the House remains deadlocked and the White House urged the House to accept the Senate bill intact; the D.C. Circuit blocked President Trump’s order suspending most asylum access at the southern border; the Commerce Department acknowledged the $1 million “Gold Card” investor visa has produced only one approved applicant so far amid questions about earlier sales claims and legal challenges; California ordered a new parole hearing for a convicted child rapist amid debate over the state’s elderly‑parole program; and DHS moved to begin deportation proceedings against a mother whose U.S.‑citizen child was orphaned in the Key Bridge collapse, prompting outcry from advocates.
What readers may miss from mainstream reporting are several practical and factual contexts: the size and unpaid status of the DHS workforce during the partial shutdown, the baseline budgets for CBP and ICE that are being altered (CBP’s FY26 request and ICE’s roughly $10.7 billion annual budget), historical migration and asylum data (including sharply lower southwest border encounters in recent years and that defensive asylum filings made up ~95% of asylum applications in FY2025), and EB‑5 program volumes that put the “Gold Card” claims in perspective. Independent analysis and opinion pieces added perspectives largely absent in straight news: a Wall Street Journal op‑ed urging Supreme Court intervention to rein in lower courts on TPS and executive‑branch deference, social media and commentary questioning the credibility and vetting of the Gold Card rollout, and research highlighting the long record of ICE deportations of parents of U.S. citizens. Contrarian views were also noted — including arguments that lower courts are properly checking executive power and that the Supreme Court’s emergency docket is overused — which mainstream headlines tended to understate.
Supreme Court Weighs Trump Bid To End TPS And Limit Court Review
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in two consolidated cases, Mullin v. Doe and Trump v. Miot, over whether courts may review the Trump administration's terminations of Temporary Protected Status. CBS News covered the cases as they were argued.
Senate GOP Budget Plan, House Stalemate And New White House Memo Deepen DHS Shutdown Fight
The Senate on April 23 adopted a Republican budget resolution to use the budget fast-track to create about $70 billion in multi-year funding for ICE and Border Patrol.
ICE Arrests Oregon Crash Suspect After Jail Releases Him Despite Detainer
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a man in Oregon on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, who is accused of killing a newlywed couple in a crash after a county jail released him despite an ICE detainer. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took custody following the release, the report said.
DHS Details Immigration Lapses In Green Bay Machete Attack Case
The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 disclosed immigration-enforcement lapses tied to a machete attack in Green Bay and mocked media reports calling the suspect an "illegal immigrant."
USCIS Imposes New FBI Security Checks, Pausing Many Immigration Cases
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, it will require enhanced FBI security checks for many immigration applicants, pausing a large number of pending cases nationwide. enhanced FBI security checks
Appeals Court Rules ICE's Expanded Mandatory Detention Policy Illegal, Creating Circuit Split
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that ICE's expanded mandatory detention policy is unlawful, deepening a split among federal appeals courts. 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Graham, Blackburn Propose Grants To Expand Local ICE Cooperation
Senators Lindsey Graham and Marsha Blackburn introduced a bill on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 that would offer federal grants to states that partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
U.S. Sends Latin American Deportees To Congo Under Secret Migration Deal
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the U.S. began sending Latin American deportees to the Democratic Republic of the Congo under a secret migration deal, leaving migrants stranded and fearful.
Trump Administration Reverses January Deportation Of Texas DACA Recipient
A Texas Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient deported in January was told Tuesday, April 28, 2026, that he will be allowed to return to the United States, MS NOW reported. (MS NOW)
Honduran Migrant Charged In NY Dumpster Rape After Texas Bus Arrest
A Honduran migrant accused in a New York dumpster rape was arrested on April 27, 2026, aboard a Texas bus as he tried to flee toward the southern border, prosecutors said.
Judges Halt ICE Deportation After Family Flown Mid-Flight Toward Removal
Federal judges blocked Immigration and Customs Enforcement from deporting the family of an accused Colorado attacker on April 26, 2026, after ICE had put the family on a flight that was headed toward removal, according to NPR.
Arizona Sues To Block ICE Detention Center Near Chemical Storage Site
Arizona filed a lawsuit this week to block a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility near an Arizona site that stores hazardous chemicals, saying the project would endanger nearby residents and first responders (CBS News).
CBP And Coast Guard Intercept Three Smuggling Boats Off California Coast
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted three smuggling boats this week off the California coast and apprehended about 60 people, authorities said (Fox News).
D.C. Appeals Court Blocks Trump Order Suspending Asylum Access At Southern Border
A three-judge D.C. Circuit panel on April 24, 2026 blocked President Trump's executive order that suspended asylum at the southern border, ruling the ban illegal and preventing it from taking effect. (New York Times)
Justice Department Ruling Weakens Deportation Shield For DACA Recipients
The Justice Department ruling issued on April 25, 2026, makes it easier to deport people with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, narrowing a legal barrier that had shielded some recipients.
DHS: Somali Man Tied To 2012 Piracy Arrested At U.S.-Canada Border
A Somali man tied to a 2012 piracy arrest was arrested this week at the U.S.-Canada border, Homeland Security officials said, prompting renewed criticism of current U.S. border policies. (Fox News)
Nebraska Agrees To End In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students
Nebraska agreed this week to end in-state tuition for undocumented students under a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, a move that will raise costs for affected students and their families. Fox News reported the deal.
Trump $1 Million 'Gold Card' Visa Has Approved Only One Applicant So Far
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Congress this week that the White House's $1 million "Gold Card" investor visa has approved only one applicant since the program launched in December. ABC News
DHS Moves To Deport Mother Of Child Orphaned In Key Bridge Collapse
The Department of Homeland Security began deportation proceedings Thursday, April 23, 2026, against a woman whose U.S. citizen daughter was orphaned after the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse, NPR reported.
California Orders New Parole Hearing For Convicted Child Rapist Israel Ceja
California ordered a new parole hearing for Israel Ceja on Monday. A two-commissioner parole panel had previously approved his release, but state officials acted after public outcry and the Yolo County district attorney's objections.
DOJ Immigrant Legal Aid Accreditation Office Halts New Approvals After Staff Reassigned
The recognition and accreditation office at the Justice Department halted new approvals this week after several staff members were reassigned, pausing the program that accredits nonlawyers and groups to help indigent immigrants.
ICE Rearrests Guatemalan Man Freed By Fairfax County Despite Child Porn Detainer
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it rearrested a Guatemalan man this week after Fairfax County, Virginia, released him despite an ICE detainer, and the man faces state child pornography charges. Fox News reports the Department of Homeland Security announced the action.
Mexican Green Card Holder And Ex-Kansas Mayor Pleads Guilty To Illegal Voting
Jose "Joe" Ceballos, a Mexican Green Card holder and former two-term mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, pleaded guilty this week to three counts of disorderly election conduct for illegally voting, and now faces removal from the United States. Jose "Joe" Ceballos pleaded in state court, and federal immigration officials say deportation proceedings are likely. DHS officials have flagged the case as subject to removal.
House GOP Splits Over Dignity Act Immigration Bill Protecting Millions
House Republicans split this week over the Dignity Act, an immigration bill that would shield millions from deportation, as infighting at the U.S. Capitol threatened to derail GOP unity and the bill's prospects.
Canada's New Citizenship Law Automatically Covers Millions Of American Descendants
The change traces back to long-running debates over who can claim Canadian citizenship through ancestry. Lawmakers and advocates pushed to restore transmission rights for descendants who live outside Canada. Attorney Amandeep Hayer helped press the case in Parliament, arguing that millions of descendants deserved recognition.
Colorado DA Charges CBP Officer In Protester Clash Despite DHS Immunity Claim
The clash traces to years of expanded federal immigration enforcement and rising friction between local authorities and federal agents. States and cities have tried criminal probes of on-duty agents in recent years while federal officials have pushed back. That tug-of-war set the stage for protests and confrontations outside immigration facilities that brought one Durango incident into the courts.
ICE Arrests Salvadoran MS-13 Homicide Suspect Hiding In Northern Virginia
ICE recently arrested a Salvadoran man accused of an MS-13 homicide while hiding in a Northern Virginia suburb, authorities said. Fox News reported the arrest but provided no additional details on the suspect's identity, the exact location, or the date of the capture. ICE did not immediately release further information about the investigation or charges, and it was not clear whether local prosecutors would pursue criminal cases in addition to immigration action.
ICE Continues Deportation Of Army Soldier's Wife After Confusion Over Possible Release
ICE will deport the wife of an active-duty Army soldier despite earlier notices she might be released.
Deisy Rivera Ortega, detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after authorities cited a 2019 deportation order and a misdemeanor illegal-entry conviction, remains in custody in the United States.
Her attorney, Matthew James Kozik, said DHS and ICE told him she will be deported to Mexico and he is preparing a court challenge to block the removal.
Officials said she is protected from removal to her native El Salvador, so Mexico is the planned destination.
Parents Of Slain Loyola Student Emphasize Accountability Over Politics In Immigration Debate
Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman, was fatally shot; her parents urge accountability over politics in the immigration debate.
Houston Weakens ICE Cooperation Limits After Abbott Threatens $110 Million In State Funding
Houston weakened limits on cooperation with ICE after Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatened to cut more than $110 million in state funding. The City Council voted 13-4 to amend the policy, removing strict limits on prolonging stops for ICE-related purposes and allowing extended detentions when another legitimate law enforcement reason exists. Abbott set a Wednesday deadline for repeal or softening of the ordinance and demanded repayment if Houston did not comply with his funding ultimatum.
9th Circuit Blocks California Law Requiring ICE Agents To Display Identification
A federal appeals court has blocked California's law requiring federal agents, including ICE officers, to display identification. The Ninth Circuit three-judge panel issued the block after a March 3 hearing and made it an injunction pending appeal. Judge Mark J. Bennett wrote the law "attempts to directly regulate the United States in its performance of governmental functions" and violates the Supremacy Clause. The panel included two Trump appointees, Bennett and Patrick B. Collins, and one Obama appointee, Duy Le Nguyen.
Sen. Slotkin Compares ICE Street Tactics To British Rule In Senate Speech
Sen. Slotkin compared ICE's street tactics to British rule in a Senate speech.
Senate Democrats Challenge DOJ Over Delayed Tom Homan Bribery FOIA
Senate Democrats are challenging the Department of Justice over delayed Freedom of Information Act records in a probe into alleged bribery involving Tom Homan. They say the Department of Justice has resisted and slowed responses to Freedom of Information Act requests tied to the Homan bribery probe. The push came recently on Capitol Hill as Democrats sought records that could show whether bribery allegations against Homan are backed by evidence. They say delays hinder oversight and public accountability, and they are demanding faster releases to assess any official misconduct.
Spain Launches Migrant Amnesty By Decree For Up To One Million People
Spain has launched a decree to legalize up to one million undocumented migrants. The government says the measure aims to register people who have lived and worked in Spain and to reduce exploitation and precarious labor.
Boston LGBTQ Migrant Wellness Program Paused After Grant Misuse Dispute
Boston paused an LGBTQ migrant wellness program after city officials said funds were never approved, and the grant was returned.
DOJ Shifts Grants Toward Immigration Enforcement And Fraud, Cuts Victim Programs
The Department of Justice plans to distribute up to $3.5 billion in law enforcement grants this year. CBS News reports this move comes about one year after steep cuts to DOJ grant programs. Officials say the funds are meant to support state and local law enforcement nationwide. Reporting indicates the new awards will shift priorities toward immigration enforcement and fraud prevention, while some victim-assistance programs may see reduced funding.
Federal Complaint Blames Fairfax Prosecutor For Bus Stop Killing By Deported Felon
A federal complaint blames the Soros-backed Fairfax County prosecutor for a bus stop killing by a deported felon. The complaint was filed in federal court and centers on a stabbing at a Fairfax County bus stop that killed a person. It says the attacker was a previously deported felon and links his presence to the county prosecutor's immigration and charging policies.
Schumer Fast-Tracks Haitian TPS Extension Bill Amid DHS Funding Standoff
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer moved to fast-track a vote this week on extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants. He brought the measure to the floor amid a broader standoff over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats said the action was aimed at protecting people displaced by Haiti's ongoing crises.
Minnesota Lawsuit Says Operation Metro Surge Cost Twin Cities $610 Million
A Minnesota lawsuit says Operation Metro Surge cost the Twin Cities $610 million. The suit, filed recently in state court, alleges the law enforcement effort hurt the local economy through a range of costs. Operation Metro Surge was a law enforcement initiative in the Twin Cities area, and the claim was summarized in a CBS News post on Facebook. The Facebook post reported the filing but did not include a full breakdown of how the $610 million figure was calculated.
DHS Revives Victims Office, Cites 900 Crime Calls Tied To Illegal Immigrants
The Department of Homeland Security revived its victims office and cited 900 crime-related calls linked to illegal immigrants, officials said during National Crime Victims Week. DHS announced the move at an event honoring "angel families" whose relatives were killed, saying the office would provide focused support to victims and their loved ones.
ICE Arrests Cuban National With 1980 Removal Order After Decades In U.S.
ICE recently arrested a Cuban national who had a 1980 removal order after decades living in the United States. Federal immigration agents said they detained the man in a recent enforcement action after identifying him as a repeat offender. Authorities said the 1980 removal order had never been executed and that he had remained in the country for years. Fox News reported the arrest.
Undocumented Fairfax High Student Israel Ortiz Gets 360 Days For Groping Classmates
Undocumented Fairfax High School student Israel Ortiz was sentenced to 360 days in jail for groping female classmates.
Rep. Byron Donalds Unveils Bill For Nationwide Biometric Entry-Exit Tracking
Rep. Byron Donalds introduced a bill this week to require nationwide biometric entry-exit tracking for foreign visitors to the United States to curb visa overstays. The proposal, highlighted by Fox News as cracking down on a "persistent border blind spot," would use biometric identifiers to record arrivals and departures. The bill text and implementation details were not included in the story, so timelines and enforcement mechanisms remain unclear.
Thomson Reuters Fires ICE Contract Critic, Faces Oregon Whistleblower Lawsuit
Thomson Reuters recently fired an Oregon employee who criticized the company's contracts with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and now faces a whistleblower lawsuit. She had raised concerns internally about those contracts and said she lost her job after pushing the issue. She has filed a whistleblower suit in Oregon alleging retaliation under state law, and the company now faces legal scrutiny and public criticism.
DHS Mega ICE Detention Plan In Georgia Town Fuels Local Backlash Over 10,000-Bed Facility
The Department of Homeland Security bought a massive Georgia warehouse to convert into a 7,500-10,000-bed ICE detention center in Social Circle. The 1.2 million square foot industrial building was purchased for about $129 million and plans include 80 detention blocks, processing rooms, court services, and special management units. Local officials say they first learned of the sale through media reports in December and that DHS has not answered months of questions about water, sewage, and safety. Residents and town leaders warn aging water lines and a limited sewage system cannot handle an estimated 1,001,683 gallons of daily wastewater from the facility, and the site sits near an elementary school.
Pope Leo Clarifies 'Tyrants' Remark As Not Aimed At Trump After Iran War Dispute
Pope Leo XIV said his "handful of tyrants" remark was not aimed at President Donald Trump. He made the clarification while flying to Angola, Reuters reported. The pope said the Africa speech was prepared two weeks earlier, before Trump's recent comments about him. He added it was not in his interest to be seen debating the U.S. president and that he would continue preaching peace. The clarification came after weeks of public sparring, including Truth Social posts from Trump calling Leo "terrible" on foreign policy. Trump also accused the pope of effectively accepting a nuclear-armed Iran and briefly posted an AI-generated image that he later deleted.
Spain Begins Mass Amnesty Program For Up To 800,000 Undocumented Migrants
Spain has launched a mass legalization program for up to 800,000 undocumented migrants. The move, announced this week, opens a window for people without papers to apply for legal residence and work rights. PBS News reported that thousands rushed to apply as the program began.
Abbott Threatens To Strip Houston Of $110 Million Over Policy Limiting ICE Detainer Holds After Sledgehammer Murder Case
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to withhold $110 million from Houston over a city policy limiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer holds. The threat followed a Houston City Council vote that removed a prior requirement to hold arrestees for ICE at least 30 minutes. The change became politically urgent after the alleged sledgehammer killing of carpenter Juan Antonio Salinas Leija at a north Houston renovation site. Authorities arrested 19-year-old Venezuelan national Josue Abraham Chirino-Leonice in east Houston after he was seen driving the victim's truck, and ICE lodged a detainer with the Harris County Jail urging officials not to release him.
ICE Detains Army Sergeant's Wife In Texas Despite Torture Protection
A U.S. Army sergeant's wife was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Texas after an immigration appointment. CBS News shared the report on its Facebook page but provided few identifying details about the woman or the date of the incident. The post said she was taken into custody following a scheduled immigration appointment in Texas, but it did not explain ICE's rationale or the specific charges, if any. It also did not state whether she had existing protection claims related to torture or other humanitarian relief.
Florida Imposes English-Only Driving Tests, Immigrants Turn To Test-Prep Tactics
Spanish-speaking immigrants in Florida are using test-preparation tactics to pass a newly imposed English-only driving test. The state now requires the road exam to be administered only in English, a change that has affected thousands of non-English speakers seeking licenses. Facing the language barrier, people and community groups have been teaching scripted responses, holding practice sessions and sharing study materials to help applicants pass.
Former Immigration Judges Describe Trump-Era Purge And Replacement With 'Deportation Judges'
Former immigration judges say the Trump administration purged more than 200 judges and replaced them with so-called "deportation judges." They described the changes to Ted Koppel on CBS Sunday Morning, saying the removals took place during the administration's drive for mass deportations.
Boston Denies Funding LGBTQ Migrant Wellness Vouchers Touted At Up To $500
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu denied this week that the city funded LGBTQ migrant "wellness" vouchers touted at up to $500.
Iran War Spike in Oil Prices Deepens Haiti Hunger Crisis, New Report Says
A new report says rising oil prices tied to the Iran war spike are worsening Haiti's hunger crisis. Higher fuel costs are raising the price of food and transport across Haiti. That reduces household purchasing power and complicates aid deliveries, the report finds.
Roommates Describe Argument Before Alleged Atlanta Killing Spree By Navy Veteran
A former U.S. Navy member, Adon Abel, has been charged in a series of alleged Atlanta-area killings that left at least two people dead.
Record 29 Migrant Deaths In ICE Custody This Year, DHS Defends Care
Twenty-nine migrants have died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody this fiscal year, a new record, and DHS is defending detainee care.
Record Migrant Deaths In ICE Custody Prompt DHS Defense Of Care
Deaths of migrants in ICE custody hit a record high under the Trump administration, prompting DHS to defend detainee medical care.
Suspected Drunk Driver In U.S. Illegally Charged In South Carolina Crash Killing Two Boys
A suspected drunk driver described as an undocumented immigrant from Mexico was charged after a crash in South Carolina that killed two boys. Police say the driver allegedly struck the boys on a sidewalk, and the crash left no survivors. Fox News reported the man is accused of driving while impaired and that authorities have filed charges related to the deaths.
Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking Rhode Island Voters' Non-Public Data
A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's lawsuit seeking Rhode Island voters' non-public data.
French Widow Previously Detained by ICE Leaves U.S. for France After Judge Orders Release
85-year-old French widow Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé left the U.S. for France after an immigration judge ordered her release.
DHS Chiefs Urge 3-Year Reconciliation Funding Amid Record Shutdown
Homeland Security Department leaders told congressional budget hearings this month that they need an expedited, three-year reconciliation funding package to cover urgent operational gaps created by the ongoing, record shutdown of DHS appropriations; the pleas came as lawmakers wrestle over a proposed roughly $75 billion fast-track DHS bill and whether offsets or cuts must accompany it. In testimony covered during the hearings, department chiefs framed the request as necessary to sustain border security, immigration enforcement and counter-trafficking operations while normal appropriations remain blocked, and they warned that continuing shortfalls are straining frontline personnel and resources.
Texas Attorney General Sues Houston Over New Sanctuary-Style ICE Ordinance
This week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Houston's mayor and city council over a new ordinance limiting cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The lawsuit names Houston's mayor and city council and challenges the ordinance's limits on local cooperation with ICE. It came after the council passed the measure to restrict municipal help for federal immigration arrests and detention requests.
Wisconsin sheriff sues woman over alleged fake ICE detention claim
A Wisconsin sheriff is suing a woman for $1 million after she allegedly faked an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention at a hotel recently. The sheriff says the false report prompted a law enforcement response and caused harm that justifies the damages claim.
Turkish Tufts Grad Student Leaves U.S. After DHS Visa Revocation Fight
A Turkish graduate student at Tufts University left the United States after a legal fight with the Department of Homeland Security over a revoked visa. Fox News reported the student had co-authored an anti-Israel op-ed at Tufts, which led DHS to move to cancel the student's visa. After contesting the action in court, the student ultimately self-reported to immigration officials and left the country.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to Resign May 31 After Fatal Urban Raids Scrutiny
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons will resign from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement effective May 31, 2026.
Minnesota ICE Agent Faces Nationwide Warrant After Highway Gun-Pointing Assault Charges
An ICE agent, Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., faces felony assault charges for allegedly pointing his gun at motorists in Minneapolis on Feb. 5, 2026.
U.S. Sends Latin American Migrants To Congo Under New Third-Country Deal
About 15 Latin American migrants were deported by the U.S. to the Democratic Republic of Congo under a new third-country deal this week.
House Passes Bill Extending Haitian TPS to 2029 as New Data Show Millions Facing Acute Hunger
The House passed a bill extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians through 2029. The floor vote was 224-204, with 10 Republicans joining Democrats and one independent in favor. Rep. Laura Gillen sponsored the bill and Rep. Ayanna Pressley led a discharge petition that forced the vote. The measure would statutorily extend TPS, protecting roughly 330,000 to 350,000 Haitian nationals from deportation.
Abbott Threatens To Yank $2.5 Million From Austin Over APD ICE Policy
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is threatening to pull $2.5 million in state grants from Austin over the Austin Police Department's policy limiting cooperation with ICE. Abbott's office set an April 23 deadline for Austin to rescind the rule, or face termination of $2.5 million in state grants for the Austin Police Department. The policy in question limits when APD notifies federal immigration agents about detained people, a practice Abbott says undermines state immigration enforcement.
USCIS Backlog Under Trump Leaves 12 Million Immigrants in Legal Limbo
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' backlog has left nearly 12 million immigrants in legal limbo, according to an NPR review. The NPR review confirmed USCIS data showing almost 12 million immigration applications pending. The backlog accumulated largely during the Trump administration, leaving applicants without final decisions for years and increasing their risk of deportation while they wait.
Rights Groups Warn Salvadorans Deported From U.S. Vanish Into Bukele Prisons
Human rights groups say Salvadorans deported from the United States are disappearing into El Salvador's prisons under President Nayib Bukele.
Federal Prosecutors Charge 11 In Multi-State U Visa Fraud Robbery Scheme
Federal prosecutors charged 11 people in a multi-state scheme that allegedly staged robberies to fraudulently obtain U Visas. The indictments were announced this month and allege a pattern of staged armed robberies across several states to create false crime-victim records. Prosecutors say the scheme was meant to produce law enforcement certifications that would qualify participants for U Visas, which are reserved for crime victims who help investigations.