THE WEEK’S US BORDER NEWS IN BRIEF:
This week’s U.S. border security and immigration news (Nov. 9-15, 2025) has been dominated by intensified nationwide enforcement operations, a federal court ruling blocking new transportation safety rules, and strong reactions from US Catholic Bishops.
Key Developments
Intensified Nationwide Enforcement:
Charlotte, NC, Operation: U.S. Border Patrol agents began immigration enforcement operations in Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, following deployments in other cities like Los Angeles and Memphis. The local police department stated it has no authority to enforce federal immigration laws and is not involved in the operation.
“Safety Verification” Initiative: ICE and local law enforcement partners launched an initiative on November 10 to verify the safety of unaccompanied children (UACs) by targeting sponsors for criminal activity.
High-Profile Arrests/Removals: ICE announced the removal of a “violent criminal illegal alien” from Milwaukee after a local judge allegedly tried to obstruct the arrest. DHS also highlighted multiple arrests of individuals convicted of serious crimes such as child abuse and sexual assault.
NYC Enforcement: Federal agents scouted a Coast Guard facility in New York City as a potential site to hold detainees as part of plans to expand immigration crackdowns.
Zero Releases Claim: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) claimed six straight months of “zero releases” of illegal aliens at the border, a metric the agency highlights as a historic achievement under the current administration.
Reactions to Enforcement Policies: The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a rare statement condemning the “dehumanizing rhetoric and violence” of the mass deportation campaign. There are also concerns among some naturalized U.S. citizens about the security of their status under the current policies
Court Blocks Transportation Rule: A District of Columbia court on Thursday blocked new rules from the Transportation Secretary that would have prevented non-authorized individuals from driving trucks. The court ruled the federal government failed to follow proper procedure and did not adequately explain how the rule would promote safety.
FINALLY, IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
(Stories covered by US Border News during the past week)
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Jack Beavers
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Operation Charlotte's Web expanding to multiple cities simultaneously shows a coordinated stratgy. The zero releases claim for six consecutive months is a notable data point. Intresting how local police departments are clarifying they have no autority over federal immigration enforcement.