Immigration Law

ICE Custody Death Notification: Alberto Gutierrez-Reyes

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the death of Alberto Gutierrez-Reyes, an individual in ICE custody, at a California hospital on February 27, 2026. The notice details the circumstances of his death and ICE's commitment to providing comprehensive medical care.

Firearms Smuggling Leader Sentenced

Homeland Security Investigations announced the sentencing of Shem Wayne Alexander to nearly five years in prison for conspiracy to smuggle over 200 firearms from the US to Trinidad and Tobago. Alexander was extradited from Jamaica for prosecution.

ICE Corrects Misinformation on New Jersey Immigration Enforcement

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a notice to correct what it describes as false reporting regarding an immigration enforcement action in Trenton, New Jersey. The notice clarifies ICE's role and the nature of the operation, which involved federal partners executing a criminal warrant.

ICE arrests MS-13 gang member with removal order

ICE New Orleans reported the administrative arrest of Edgar Vixney Hernandez-Velasquez, an MS-13 gang member with a final order of removal. The individual is in ICE custody pending removal from the United States.

CBP Acting Commissioner Addresses Trade and Cargo Security Summit

CBP Acting Commissioner Pete Flores delivered remarks at the Trade and Cargo Security Summit on May 6, 2025. The speech highlighted CBP's efforts in fostering legitimate trade and travel, enforcing tariffs, and combating illicit fentanyl.

CBP Supports Operation FREE 3.0 Fentanyl Initiative

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced its support for Operation FREE 3.0, a multiagency initiative to combat fentanyl trafficking. This operation involves over 175 federal, state, and local agencies across 14 states and leverages CBP's intelligence and investigative resources to target criminal networks.

CBP Statement on New Tariffs and Enforcement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a statement detailing the implementation and enforcement of new presidential tariffs. The agency highlighted its role in collecting over $200 million daily in associated revenue and outlined specific tariff rates and effective dates for various goods, including passenger vehicles and imports from China.

CBP Implements Presidential Executive Orders on Tariffs

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has implemented five Presidential Executive Orders, introducing new tariff rates on imports from China, Hong Kong, Canada, and Mexico. These changes include additional tariffs based on product origin and type, effective March 4 and March 7, 2025.

CBP Field Operations Academy Accreditation Renewal Public Comment

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations Academy is seeking to maintain its accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CBP is providing the public an opportunity to submit comments relevant to the accreditation process.

PERM Online Filing Adds External Case Actions Tab

The Department of Labor's PERM online filing system has added a new 'External Case Actions' tab to the Case Details page. This feature will display case actions performed by the filer, including their name and email address.