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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Also known as: ICE

US federal agency that enforces immigration law, involved in migrant detentions and deportations across the United States.

2026-04-282026-09-13

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been charged with lying about the non-fatal shooting of a Venezuelan migrant in the state of Minnesota.

    ICE agent charged with lying about shooting Venezuelan man during crackdown
  3. July 2026
  4. Joy Online

    US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been told to halt most vehicle stops nationwide immediately, following a pair of fatal shootings in Texas and Maine involving ICE agents.

    ICE told to halt most vehicle stops after pair of fatal shootings
  5. June 2026
  6. The Chronicle

    That decision terminated the removal proceedings against him by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

    Feature: The Ken Ofori-Atta Matter: Permanent Residency, U.S. Citizenship, And Extradition
  7. Joy Online

    That decision terminated the removal proceedings against him by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

    The Ken Ofori-Atta Matter: Permanent Residency, U.S. Citizenship, and Extradition
  8. Joy Online

    By January 6, 2026, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement took him into custody in Washington, D.C., and he has since been held at the Caroline Detention Facility in Bowling Green, Virginia.

    AG to meet US Justice Department on all pending Ghana-US extradition requests – Kwakye Ofosu
  9. Joy Online

    Republicans stalled progress on legislation to fund US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), sending Trump a message that this planned fund could unravel a long-delayed spending plan for two key immigration agencies.

    The end of Trump’s ‘weaponisation’ fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back
  10. April 2026
  11. Joy Online

    The development comes weeks after Ofori-Atta was released from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on April 7, following a court order that granted him bail set at $65,000.

    Ken Ofori-Atta’s US Immigration case to be heard on June 15

Friday 4 September

  1. US ICE agent charged with lying about Venezuelan migrant shooting

    A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has been charged with lying about the non-fatal shooting of a Venezuelan migrant in Minnesota on 14 January. The Department of Homeland Security initially claimed self-defence, but Minnesota investigators allege the agent fired through a closed door.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 15 July

  1. ICE halts most vehicle stops after fatal shootings in Texas, Maine

    US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been ordered to suspend most vehicle stops nationwide following fatal shootings involving ICE agents in Texas and Maine. The temporary pause, according to White House border tsar Tom Homan, exempts serious criminal cases and will allow leadership to review procedures, though deportations will continue.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. US immigration court approves Ken Ofori-Atta permanent residency status

    A U.S. immigration court has approved former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's application for lawful permanent residency, terminating removal proceedings against him. The article notes that permanent residency and extradition are separate legal processes, and the ruling does not preclude Ghana from seeking his extradition.

    23 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 18 June

  1. U.S. green card doesn't shield Ofori-Atta from Ghana extradition

    An analysis of the U.S. immigration court's decision to grant Ghana's former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta permanent residency clarifies that a green card does not provide immunity from extradition, as immigration and extradition operate under separate legal frameworks. While the ruling grants him international freedom of movement, the Office of the Special Prosecutor maintains that Ghana's extradition protocols remain independent of the immigration decision.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Attorney-General to meet US Justice on pending extradition cases

    Ghana's Attorney-General Dominic Ayine will hold bilateral discussions with the US Department of Justice on all pending extradition requests between the two countries. The announcement came as Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, convicted in absentia in April 2024, arrived in Accra after a two-year extradition process to begin serving her sentence, with several high-profile cases including former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta currently in the extradition pipeline.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Republicans force Trump administration to end anti-weaponisation fund

    The justice department has ended Trump's "anti-weaponisation" fund after Republicans threatened to block a critical immigration bill over the plan. The fund, part of a settlement over a lawsuit against the IRS, would have paid people deemed unjustly targeted by the Biden administration and banned current tax audits of Trump and his family.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 23 May

  1. Ambassador urges struggling Ghanaians in US to pursue education

    Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has urged struggling Ghanaians living in America to invest in education and self-improvement rather than living in fear of immigration authorities, noting that while many Ghanaians abroad are doing well, others face difficult conditions due to lack of education and stable employment.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Ghana's US Ambassador urges proper dress for visa interviews

    Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has advised visa applicants to pay close attention to their appearance when attending interviews. He explained that visa officers prioritize ensuring applicants have strong ties to their home country and will return after their visit.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. Former finance minister's aide flees Ghana amid SML scandal charges

    Ernest Darko Akore, Chef de Cabinet to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has left Ghana for the United States and is also implicated in the Strategic Mobilisation Limited corruption scandal. Unlike Ofori-Atta, Akore holds a U.S. passport in addition to his Ghanaian passport, which may complicate efforts to secure his return to face charges.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Ken Ofori-Atta's US immigration hearing scheduled for June 15, 2026

    Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is scheduled to appear before a US immigration court on June 15, 2026, for a hearing that could determine his residency in America and Ghana's ability to secure his return to face criminal charges. Ofori-Atta was released on $65,000 bail in April after being arrested by ICE in January for overstaying his visitor's visa.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

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