Just have a minute? Here are the top stories you need to know about immigration. This summary was featured in Documented’s Early Arrival newsletter. You can subscribe to receive it in your inbox three times per week here.
Washington D.C.
ICE agents can forcibly enter homes during immigration raids without judicial warrants, memo says:
Two whistleblowers shared the May 12 memo from ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.). —NBC News
Seven House Democrats side with GOP to pass DHS funding bill, avert government shutdown:
The legislation has moved ahead despite opposition from within the Democratic Party, who want the bill to take a stand against Trump’s deportation campaign. —POLITICO, Axios
Top TSA official defends cooperation with ICE to lawmakers:
Acting TSA Director Ha Nguyen McNeill told the Homeland Security Committee that her agents “absolutely” share passenger data to assist ICE. —New York Times
New York
Hudson River Park Trust to end 22-year-long ICE parking contract:
The Trust has received $1.92 million from ICE contracts dating back to 2004, federal records show. —Sludge Report
Off-duty doctors, residents to join NYC nurses on picket line:
NYC’s striking nurses just missed their first paycheck — and starting Monday, the Committee of Interns and Residents-SEIU will join them on the picket line. —The CITY
Federal agents continue arresting immigrants at 26 Federal Plaza:
The trend continues into 2026, despite pushback from lawmakers, advocates and lawyers last year. —amNY
Mahmoud Khalil faces deportation to Algeria, Trump admin. says:
The formerly detained Palestinian activist and lawful permanent resident will be re-arrested and deported, DHS official Tricia McLaughlin said. —Gothamist, NewsNation
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon issues rare CEO criticism of Trump immigration policy:
“I don’t like what I’m seeing,” he said at a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos. —CNBC
Around the U.S.
ICE detains four children in Minneapolis school district, officials say:
Among those detained was Liam Conejo Ramos, who is five years old. —Reuters
Federal agents launch immigration operation in Maine:
“Operation Catch of the Day” is the Trump administration’s latest move to broaden its nationwide immigration crackdown. —CBS News
“ICE Out of Minnesota” protests planned in 120 cities across U.S.:
Dozens of businesses are planning to shut in the Twin Cities area today, while anti-ICE demonstrations will take place coast to coast. —Payday Report, Minnesota Reformer
Rhode Island mayor signs executive order barring ICE activities on city property:
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Federal agents are now required to have a judicial warrant to carry out civil enforcement activities in Providence. —KATV
Democratic states back Harvard suit against Trump international student visa ban:
Higher education groups have also filed an amicus brief arguing against the ban on foreign students. —Law360, Acenet.edu
