THE WEEK’S US BORDER NEWS IN BRIEF:
During the week of September 8–13, 2025, major developments in U.S. border security and immigration centered on court rulings affecting enforcement and temporary protections, increased enforcement actions, and new or updated policies from government agencies.
Key court decisions
Supreme Court allows profiling: On September 8, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld aggressive immigration enforcement tactics by the Trump administration that allow officers to profile individuals based on apparent race, ethnicity, or language. This ruling overturned a July federal court order that had halted such enforcement in Los Angeles.
Appeals court ends special status: On September 12, a federal appeals court rejected a challenge to the Trump administration's decision to end temporary legal status for hundreds of thousands of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
ICE courthouse arrests approved: A federal judge ruled on September 12 that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can continue making arrests in and around courthouses in New York City, rejecting a legal challenge from immigrant rights groups.
Immigration enforcement and policy changes
Increased enforcement activities: ICE continued its nationwide enforcement efforts, with local operations and arrests reported in Houston, Chicago, and New York. These actions focused on criminal illegal aliens, including gang members, violent criminals, and those suspected of human rights abuses.
New authorities for USCIS: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new rule expanding its law enforcement authority. The change empowers designated USCIS officers to investigate and arrest individuals who violate immigration laws.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) termination: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of the 2021 TPS designation for Venezuela, which was set to expire on September 10, 2025.
Financial targeting of criminal networks: On September 8, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) reissued a Geographic Targeting Order along the southwest border. The modified order requires certain money services businesses to report cash transactions between $1,000 and $10,000 to combat money laundering by cartels.
Federal prosecutions: U.S. Attorney's offices in border districts continued to report high numbers of immigration-related cases. In the Southern District of Texas, 306 new border-security cases were added, while in the Western District of Texas, 270 new cases were added, and in the Southern District of California, 97 border-related cases were filed.
Texas state-level enforcement: The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is arresting undocumented immigrants as part of "Operation Lone Star 2.0," an effort that aids the Trump administration's mass deportation goals.
FINALLY, IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
(Stories covered by US Border News during the past week)
(Without killing anyone)
Sinaloa Cartel targeted
Governor Abbott touts new law
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Abrazos,
Jack Beavers
Great Sunday summary, as usual.
I'm still a bit mystified about why states can legally resist the entry of ICE into their jails, if they are known to be harboring illegals who are also being held for other crimes. And then they are complaining on TV that ICE is just sweeping up randos off the street. And people accept this narrative without question, I guess.
And, while I understand the reluctance of the federal govt to arrest state or local officials who are acting obstructively, I really wish they would force these people to explain why they are so interested in protecting criminal migrants who really shouldn't be here at all--much less at the expense of citizens, who are endangered by their presence.
I guess when Tom Homan was Obama's guy, nothing to see here, folks. Now that he's Trump's guy, ICE is the Waffen SS, and they're coming to get your abuelita.
There are many powerful videos posted by legal immigrants about how deceitful this practice is, but it seems that luxury beliefs are the stylish Birkin bag that anyone can afford nowadays.
You’re doing GREAT!!! Keep up the great job.