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  1. February 2026

    1. February 5, 2026 2.0

      DHS Inspector General announces pending investigations into ICE, CBP

      InteriorEnforcement ICECBPDHS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. January 2026

    1. January 29, 2026 2.0

      DHS modifies expedited removal forms to remove fear advisals and questions

      Asylum, Withholding and CATBorderInterior DHSCBP Final/Actual Change in PracticeForms and Information Collection

      Current Status

    2. January 21, 2026 2.0

      ICE launches "Operation Catch of the Day," surging immigration enforcement in Maine

      Interior ICECBP Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

  1. December 2025

    1. December 2, 2025 2.0

      CBP issues directive governing emergency driving and vehicular pursuits

      InteriorBorder CBP Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. November 2025

    1. November 20, 2025 2.0

      Reported: CBP builds surveillance program to stop and detain drivers with "suspicious" patterns

      Interior CBP Reported Change in Practice

      Current Status

    2. Current Status

    3. November 4, 2025 2.0

      CBP provides facial-recognition mobile app for state/local law enforcement

      InteriorEnforcement DHSCBPICE Reported Change in Practice

      Current Status

  1. October 2025

    1. October 27, 2025 2.0

      Reported: Trump administration plans to replace ICE field-office directors with CBP officials

      Interior ICECBP Reported Change in Practice

      Current Status

  1. August 2025

    1. August 28, 2025 2.0

      CBP implements immigration fees required by HR-1 Reconciliation Bill

      Immigrant VisasInteriorNon-Immigrant Visas DHSCBP Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. July 2025

    1. July 31, 2025 2.0

      Reported: Uses of force increase during immigration-enforcement actions

      EnforcementInteriorBorder ICECBPDHS Reported Change in Practice

      Current Status

    2. July 24, 2025 2.0

      Trump administration deporting DACA recipients

      InteriorDACABorder ICECBP ReportedFinal/ActualIn Litigation Change in Practice

      Current Status

    3. July 23, 2025 2.0

      Reported: DHS offers voluntary departure to unaccompanied children from noncontiguous countries

      BorderInteriorMinors CBPICEORR Reported Change in Practice

      Current Status

  1. June 2025

    1. June 15, 2025 2.0

      Trump directs ICE to expand enforcement operations in Democratic cities

      Interior ICECBP ReportedFinal/Actual Change in PracticePresidential Orders

      Current Status

    2. June 2, 2025 2.0

      DHS revamps ICE tip line

      EnforcementInterior DHSICEUSCISCBP Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

  1. May 2025

    1. May 13, 2025 2.0

      Reported: Administration plans to deploy Border Patrol agents (and use state National Guard) for interior enforcement

      Interior CBPState & Local EntitiesDOD ReportedIn Litigation Change in Practice

      Current Status

    2. May 9, 2025 2.0

      Proc. 10935: "Establishing Project Homecoming"

      InteriorBorderEnforcementDetention DHSCBPTSADOSState & Local EntitiesICE Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    3. Current Status

    4. May 9, 2025 2.0

      Proc. 10935 § 3 directs DOS and DHS to promote voluntary departure through a communications campaign and by increasing the number of immigration officers

      BorderInteriorDetentionEnforcement DHSCBPICEDOSState & Local Entities Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    5. Current Status

  1. April 2025

    1. April 13, 2025 2.0

      Reported: Border Patrol agents question passengers aboard Amtrak train in Havre, Montana

      Interior CBP Reported Change in Practice

      Current Status

  1. March 2025

    1. Current Status

  1. January 2025

    1. January 28, 2025 2.0

      EOIR Acting Director authorizes ICE enforcement actions in EOIR space

      Interior ICECBPEOIR Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    2. January 23, 2025 2.0

      DHS provides guidance for use of expanded expedited removal, including for parolees

      EnforcementInteriorHumanitarianAsylum, Withholding and CAT DHSCBPICEUSCIS Final/ActualIn Litigation Agency Directive

      Current Status

    3. January 21, 2025 2.0

      DHS rescinds and supersedes guidelines for enforcement actions in or near protected areas

      BorderInterior DHSICECBP Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Agency Directive

      Current Status

    4. January 20, 2025 2.0

      EO 14159: "Protecting the American People Against Invasion"

      BorderDetentionInteriorSanctuary RestrictionsEnforcement CBPICEUSCISHHSAGDHS Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status