Immigration News Today: ICE, TPS, and Deportation Updates
An ICE officer shot and killed a Mexican man in Houston, a Supreme Court ruling on TPS left dozens of Haitian immigrants in Vermont suddenly out of work, and DHS spent $1.5 billion buying two of California's largest immigrant detention centers. This week's immigration news is moving fast — and the stakes for immigrants across the US could not be higher.
ICE Shooting, Detention Centers, and Deportation Pressure
An ICE officer killed a Mexican man in Houston. The agency said the man was an undocumented immigrant who tried to run over the agent, but ICE did not immediately provide any evidence to support that claim. Separately, a private prison company called CoreCivic sold two of California's largest immigrant detention centers to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a deal worth $1.5 billion. CoreCivic said it will keep running the facilities after the sale. In Louisiana, a new ICE holding facility near a major airport hub is being set up to speed up deportations — including for families and unaccompanied children — by keeping them close to flights during final preparations for removal.
Unaccompanied children are facing especially fast-moving pressure. Inside El Paso's immigration court for minors, one lawyer said: "The children aren't able to find attorneys. The speed is irrational." The Trump administration also asked Texas for help providing legal services to immigrant children facing deportation. Experts worry this is a sign the administration wants to transfer unaccompanied minors to Texas, where it is easier to deport them quickly. Meanwhile, in Oregon, students missed classes and left school entirely as fear of ICE raids disrupted the school year.
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TPS Decision, Lawsuits, and Scam Warnings
The US Supreme Court issued a ruling on June 25 on deportation protections that will likely affect Haitian immigrants in Vermont. Dozens of Haitians are now out of work across several industries in the state. New York Attorney General Letitia James warned immigrants to watch out for scams following the TPS decision, reminding people to work only with qualified legal providers, read all documents before signing, and verify anyone who claims to represent a trusted organization. In Washington, D.C., a new lawsuit claims the Trump administration shared information about Iranian asylum seekers with Iranian officials, who then selected which Iranians would be expelled from the US. In New York, a man in Rochester sued DHS officials after federal agents showed up at his door following a critical message he wrote about ICE — he says the agency violated his First Amendment right to free speech. At a New Jersey detention center called Delaney Hall, an attorney says a detainee was raped by another detainee and then transferred to another state just two days later.
What to Do
- If you have TPS (Temporary Protected Status) and are unsure what the Supreme Court ruling means for your case, contact a qualified immigration lawyer right away. Do not rely on unofficial sources or people who claim to offer legal help for a fee without credentials.
- If ICE comes to your home, you have the right to remain silent and the right to refuse entry without a signed warrant from a judge. Do not open the door. Ask them to slide any documents under the door.
- If you or your child received a notice for immigration court (called a "Notice to Appear"), attend every hearing. Missing a hearing can result in a deportation order issued in your absence.
- If someone offers you immigration help — especially after a major court ruling — verify they are a licensed attorney or accredited representative. Scams spike after big immigration news. The NY Attorney General's office and local legal aid organizations can help you find legitimate help.
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The Supreme Court's June 25 TPS ruling has immediate consequences for people whose work authorization was tied to that status — if your Employment Authorization Document (EAD, Form I-765) was based on TPS, you need to check whether it is still valid and what options exist to maintain lawful status. If you are an unaccompanied minor or the parent of one, the accelerated court timelines in cities like El Paso mean you may have very little time to find an attorney before a hearing — request a continuance (a delay) at your first appearance if you do not yet have legal representation. Anyone who believes their First Amendment or due process rights were violated by a government action should document everything and consult an attorney promptly.