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Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Immigration and Customs Enforcement — U.S. federal agency that operates immigration detention facilities and conducts deportation operations, funded under Trump administration immigration enforcement spending bills.

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  1. April 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … The dispute is because Democrats have opposed funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – which comes under the DHS – unless there are reforms, after two deadly shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis in January. …

    White House wants Department of Homeland Security reopen for World Cup
World & Region

Death rate in U.S. immigration detention more than doubles under Trump

The News

A Reuters analysis of ICE data found that the death rate in U.S. immigration detention facilities has more than doubled since President Trump took office in January 2025, rising from one death per 3,848 detainees annually (2009–2024) to one death per 1,630 detainees based on preliminary data through early June; 50 people have died in immigration detention since the mass deportation campaign began.

23 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Death rate in U.S. immigration detention more than doubles under Trump

    A Reuters analysis of ICE data found that the death rate in U.S. immigration detention facilities has more than doubled since President Trump took office in January 2025, rising from one death per 3,848 detainees annually (2009–2024) to one death per 1,630 detainees based on preliminary data through early June; 50 people have died in immigration detention since the mass deportation campaign began.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Former Finance Minister Ofori-Atta granted US green card

    Ken Ofori-Atta, former Finance Minister facing multiple corruption allegations in Ghana including charges over a revenue assurance contract, has been granted permanent US residency by a US Immigration Court. The court found the criminal charges in Ghana not credible during immigration proceedings.

    17 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Saturday 6 June

  1. US Defence Secretary criticizes European migration policy at D-Day event

    During a speech in Normandy marking the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized European nations for what he called an "invasion" of migrants arriving on their beaches in Spain, Italy, Greece and Bulgaria, arguing that European capitals must act on the issue. His comments follow similar criticism from US Vice-President JD Vance regarding migration-related crime in Britain.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. 32 Ghanaians named in US DHS arrested criminal registry

    A total of 32 Ghanaian nationals have been listed in a United States Department of Homeland Security database identifying foreign nationals arrested for various criminal offences including fraud, identity theft, narcotics-related crimes, human trafficking and money laundering, with some facing possible removal proceedings. Social media personality Mona Montrage is among those named, listed in connection with a fraud-related case in Philadelphia.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. US Senate approves $70bn for Trump immigration agencies

    The US Senate has approved over $70bn in funding for President Trump's immigration agencies, including ICE and Border Patrol, for the remaining three years of his administration. The bill passed 52-to-47 largely along party lines and now heads to the House for a vote before going to Trump for signature.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Senate Republicans remove $1bn for Trump's White House ballroom

    The US Senate voted to advance an immigration spending bill after Republicans removed $1bn in funding for President Trump's new White House ballroom, which was intended for Secret Service security upgrades. The $72bn reconciliation bill will now fund immigration agencies including ICE and Border Patrol, and heads to the House before final approval.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Ghanaian teacher detained at US airport after disclosing asylum plans

    Anabella Gyasi, a Ghanaian teacher, was detained for over a week at Washington Dulles International Airport with her four-year-old son after disclosing during customs questioning her fear of returning to Ghana based on persecution related to her son's disability. A federal judge's order on Friday ended their asylum attempt, and they are returning to Ghana.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 15 May

  1. US hotel bookings lag despite World Cup promotion

    US hotel owners in World Cup host cities are reporting lower bookings than the same period last year, with one Houston hotelier attributing sluggish demand to the political climate under President Trump's administration, including ICE immigration raids.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 1 May

  1. Trump signs bill ending 76-day partial government shutdown

    President Donald Trump signed a spending bill that ended the 76-day partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security, which had caused chaos at US airports due to unpaid security officers. The bill reopens DHS but does not include funds for Immigration and Customs Enforcement or parts of Customs and Border Protection, with Democrats and Republicans having feuded over immigration enforcement and reform demands.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. US House approves outline for $70 billion immigration enforcement

    The U.S. House of Representatives approved a three-year budget plan on Wednesday that would allow Congress to consider an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement by federal agents in a 215-211 vote with no Democratic support. Republicans plan to use a special procedure to advance the $70 billion proposal through the Senate without Democratic support and send it to President Trump for signing, hoping to complete the process in May.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. White House urges DHS reopening ahead of 2026 World Cup

    White House officials preparing for the 2026 World Cup in the United States say reopening the Department of Homeland Security is "essential," citing a security incident at a Washington DC gala where a man was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump. The incident has prompted a White House security review and concerns from those planning the tournament.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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