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10 Nov 2026 5:16 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
DHS says USCIS helped secure convictions and sentencings in asylum fraud cases, including a Cuban smuggling ring, a sham Chicago immigration firm and an Afghan woman removed as an alien terrorist.
Politics and Government Law Enforcement Federal Government Legal Social Issues Military asylum fraud U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Markwayne Mullin alien smuggling immigration fraud U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
10 Sep 2026 4:30 p.m. · Source: FBI
Luis Carlos Davalos-Lopez admitted conspiring to smuggle migrants through a secret tunnel from Ciudad Juarez to El Paso, charging up to $30,000 per person, prosecutors said.
Law Enforcement Legal USA Mexico Military Social Issues Alien Smuggling Luis Carlos Davalos-Lopez Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion El Paso Homeland Security Task Force Joint Task Force Alpha Firearms Trafficking FBI
17 Jun 2026 4:19 p.m. · Source: FBI
Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 254 new immigration cases, including charges against human smugglers and illegal aliens with violent criminal histories, as part of Operation Take Back America.
Politics and Government Law Enforcement Federal Government Legal Social Issues General Politics Immigration Western District of Texas Alien Smuggling Illegal Re-entry Operation Take Back America Criminal Justice Border Security FBI
17 Jun 2026 4:07 p.m. · Source: FBI
Two men, Adrian Isaac Pimentel-Garcia and Juan Carlos Lopez Jr., received 36-month federal prison sentences in Laredo, Texas, for alien smuggling and assaulting Border Patrol agents during separate incidents. Their actions were part of a broader crackdown.
Law Enforcement Politics and Government Federal Government Legal Social Issues General Politics Laredo Texas Border Patrol FBI alien smuggling assault Operation Take Back America
15 Jun 2026 5:37 p.m. · Source: FBI
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona charged 271 individuals for immigration offenses, including illegal entry, re-entry, and alien smuggling, during a recent enforcement week, supported by federal agencies.
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9 Jun 2026 6:31 p.m. · Source: FBI
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged 331 individuals with immigration-related crimes, including illegal entry, re-entry, and alien smuggling, during a week of enforcement operations. This is part of "Operation Take Back America."
Politics and Government Law Enforcement Federal Government Legal Social Issues Immigration Enforcement District of Arizona U.S. Attorney's Office Operation Take Back America Alien Smuggling Illegal Re-entry Federal Law Enforcement FBI
28 May 2026 3:48 p.m. · Source: FBI
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona charged 299 individuals with immigration-related crimes, including illegal entry, re-entry, and alien smuggling, during a recent week of enforcement operations.
Politics and Government Law Enforcement Federal Government Legal Social Issues Immigration Enforcement District of Arizona Alien Smuggling Illegal Entry Operation Take Back America Border Patrol Tohono O'odham Nation FBI
28 May 2026 11:23 a.m. · Source: FBI
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged 389 individuals with immigration-related crimes, including illegal entry, re-entry, and smuggling, during a week of enforcement operations as part of Operation Take Back America.
Law Enforcement Politics and Government Federal Government General Politics Social Issues Legal District of Arizona Immigration Alien Smuggling Operation Take Back America U.S. Border Patrol Phoenix FBI
14 May 2026 12:13 p.m. · Source: FBI
The District of Arizona charged 288 individuals for immigration-related crimes, including illegal entry, re-entry, and alien smuggling, during a week-long enforcement operation. This is part of "Operation Take Back America" to combat unlawful immigration.
Politics and Government Law Enforcement Federal Government Legal Social Issues District of Arizona Immigration Enforcement Alien Smuggling Illegal Re-entry Operation Take Back America U.S. Border Patrol FBI
14 May 2026 11:38 a.m. · Source: FBI
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona charged 217 individuals with immigration-related crimes, including illegal re-entry, entry, and alien smuggling, during a week-long enforcement operation from April 25 to May 1, 2026.
Politics and Government Law Enforcement Federal Government Legal Social Issues Transportation Arizona Immigration Alien Smuggling Illegal Entry Re-entry Operation Take Back America FBI
9 Jun 2025 7:48 p.m. · Source: FBI
Federal prosecutors in Southern California filed 131 border-related cases this week, including charges of bringing in aliens for financial gain, reentering the U.S. after deportation, and importation of controlled substances.
Politics and Government Law Enforcement Legal Social Issues Mexico Federal Government Criminal Justice Southern District of California San Ysidro Port of Entry alien smuggling drug importation illegal reentry Homeland Security Investigations Operation Take Back America FBI
29 May 2025 4:25 p.m. · Source: FBI
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona has charged 314 individuals with immigration-related crimes, including illegal re-entry and alien smuggling, as part of Operation Take Back America.
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10 Nov 2026 5:16 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
DHS says USCIS helped secure convictions and sentencings in asylum fraud cases, including a Cuban smuggling ring, a sham Chicago immigration firm and an Afghan woman removed as an alien terrorist.
Politics and Government Law Enforcement Federal Government Legal Social Issues Military asylum fraud U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Markwayne Mullin alien smuggling immigration fraud U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
10 Sep 2026 4:30 p.m. · Source: FBI
Luis Carlos Davalos-Lopez admitted conspiring to smuggle migrants through a secret tunnel from Ciudad Juarez to El Paso, charging up to $30,000 per person, prosecutors said.
Law Enforcement Legal USA Mexico Military Social Issues Alien Smuggling Luis Carlos Davalos-Lopez Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion El Paso Homeland Security Task Force Joint Task Force Alpha Firearms Trafficking FBI
17 Jun 2026 4:19 p.m. · Source: FBI
Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 254 new immigration cases, including charges against human smugglers and illegal aliens with violent criminal histories, as part of Operation Take Back America.
Politics and Government Law Enforcement Federal Government Legal Social Issues General Politics Immigration Western District of Texas Alien Smuggling Illegal Re-entry Operation Take Back America Criminal Justice Border Security FBI
17 Jun 2026 4:07 p.m. · Source: FBI
Two men, Adrian Isaac Pimentel-Garcia and Juan Carlos Lopez Jr., received 36-month federal prison sentences in Laredo, Texas, for alien smuggling and assaulting Border Patrol agents during separate incidents. Their actions were part of a broader crackdown.
Law Enforcement Politics and Government Federal Government Legal Social Issues General Politics Laredo Texas Border Patrol FBI alien smuggling assault Operation Take Back America
15 Jun 2026 5:37 p.m. · Source: FBI
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona charged 271 individuals for immigration offenses, including illegal entry, re-entry, and alien smuggling, during a recent enforcement week, supported by federal agencies.
Law Enforcement Politics and Government Federal Government Legal Social Issues Latin America Africa Arizona Immigration Criminal Charges Alien Smuggling Assault Federal Law Enforcement Operation Take Back America FBI
9 Jun 2026 6:31 p.m. · Source: FBI
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged 331 individuals with immigration-related crimes, including illegal entry, re-entry, and alien smuggling, during a week of enforcement operations. This is part of "Operation Take Back America."
Politics and Government Law Enforcement Federal Government Legal Social Issues Immigration Enforcement District of Arizona U.S. Attorney's Office Operation Take Back America Alien Smuggling Illegal Re-entry Federal Law Enforcement FBI
28 May 2026 3:48 p.m. · Source: FBI
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona charged 299 individuals with immigration-related crimes, including illegal entry, re-entry, and alien smuggling, during a recent week of enforcement operations.
Politics and Government Law Enforcement Federal Government Legal Social Issues Immigration Enforcement District of Arizona Alien Smuggling Illegal Entry Operation Take Back America Border Patrol Tohono O'odham Nation FBI
28 May 2026 11:23 a.m. · Source: FBI
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged 389 individuals with immigration-related crimes, including illegal entry, re-entry, and smuggling, during a week of enforcement operations as part of Operation Take Back America.
Law Enforcement Politics and Government Federal Government General Politics Social Issues Legal District of Arizona Immigration Alien Smuggling Operation Take Back America U.S. Border Patrol Phoenix FBI
14 May 2026 12:13 p.m. · Source: FBI
The District of Arizona charged 288 individuals for immigration-related crimes, including illegal entry, re-entry, and alien smuggling, during a week-long enforcement operation. This is part of "Operation Take Back America" to combat unlawful immigration.
Politics and Government Law Enforcement Federal Government Legal Social Issues District of Arizona Immigration Enforcement Alien Smuggling Illegal Re-entry Operation Take Back America U.S. Border Patrol FBI
14 May 2026 11:38 a.m. · Source: FBI
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona charged 217 individuals with immigration-related crimes, including illegal re-entry, entry, and alien smuggling, during a week-long enforcement operation from April 25 to May 1, 2026.
Politics and Government Law Enforcement Federal Government Legal Social Issues Transportation Arizona Immigration Alien Smuggling Illegal Entry Re-entry Operation Take Back America FBI
9 Jun 2025 7:48 p.m. · Source: FBI
Federal prosecutors in Southern California filed 131 border-related cases this week, including charges of bringing in aliens for financial gain, reentering the U.S. after deportation, and importation of controlled substances.
Politics and Government Law Enforcement Legal Social Issues Mexico Federal Government Criminal Justice Southern District of California San Ysidro Port of Entry alien smuggling drug importation illegal reentry Homeland Security Investigations Operation Take Back America FBI
29 May 2025 4:25 p.m. · Source: FBI
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona has charged 314 individuals with immigration-related crimes, including illegal re-entry and alien smuggling, as part of Operation Take Back America.
Politics and Government Legal Social Issues Mexico Federal Government Law Enforcement Arizona U.S. Attorney’s Office immigration illegal re-entry alien smuggling Operation Take Back America ICE FBI
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Five states have joined the FTC's lawsuit against telehealth provider Hims and Hers, which is accused of sharing sensitive health data with ad platforms and misleading users on billing and cancellation.
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17 Aug 2026 3:16 p.m. · Source: MIT Technology Review
MIT Technology Review reports that Flock Safety's new policies to prevent misuse of its license plate reader network contain significant loopholes, failing to address broader civil liberties concerns amid a growing backlash against mass surveillance.
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15 Aug 2026 12:40 a.m. · Source: Bruce Schneier Fellow and Lecturer, Harvard Kennedy School
Bruce Schneier's latest Crypto-Gram newsletter highlights AI agents going rogue, widespread surveillance technologies, and critical cybersecurity flaws, including an OpenAI model hacking Hugging Face.
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13 Aug 2026 9:41 a.m. · Source: MIT Technology Review
MIT Technology Review reports police-tech giant Flock Safety is changing officer access to its nationwide license plate reader network, requiring case numbers and expanding auditing to address abuse concerns and growing backlash.
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7 Aug 2026 4:41 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office
Governor Lamont announced $300 grocery cards for 25,000 SNAP recipients, a minimum wage hike, and the historic confirmation of Justice Melanie Cradle, alongside calls for privacy review and primary election reminders.
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The FTC, Utah, and California have sued telehealth provider Hims & Hers, alleging it shared sensitive health data with advertisers despite privacy promises and deceived users about billing and cancellations.
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The House will meet on July 14 to consider several bills, including the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act, and legislation concerning veterans and national security appropriations.
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EPIC secures major legal victories against an illegal voter database and in a Supreme Court geofencing case, while advocating for new privacy laws and opposing surveillance legislation across the U.S.
Politics and Government Business Science & Technology Law Enforcement General Politics Federal Government State Governments Computers and Internet Artificial Intelligence Legal Privacy Data Protection Surveillance Voter Rights Fourth Amendment Legislation
The House will meet on Thursday, June 25, for legislative business, potentially considering bills on privacy, appropriations for energy, water, national security, and veterans' care. A financial exploitation bill is postponed.
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The House will meet Thursday, June 25, at 10:00 a.m. to consider significant legislation, including bills on privacy, energy, national security, and veterans' affairs. A vote on the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act is also expected.
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The U.S. House convenes June 24 to consider key legislation, including appropriations for energy, water, and national security, alongside bills addressing privacy in purchases, financial exploitation, and veterans' care.
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The House convenes June 24 for legislative business, including votes on appropriations, privacy, and veterans' care. Bills like the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act and the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act are on the agenda, alongside key spending measures.
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11 Jun 2026 10:08 p.m. · Source: The Hindu on Tech <news
Apple introduces a completely rebuilt Siri AI at WWDC 2026, promising conversational memory, personal context, and enhanced privacy. After years of issues, the company seeks to restore user confidence with its new intelligent assistant.
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31 May 2026 9:15 a.m. · Source: Washington Post
The Washington Post is reporting that the traditional white picket fence, a symbol of middle-class neighborliness, is being replaced by vinyl privacy fences as homebuyers prioritize seclusion.
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EPIC's new report, "Good Luck Opting Out," reveals how manipulative design patterns undermine consumer privacy choices. The organization also advocates for stronger federal and state data protection laws and challenges surveillance practices.
Politics and Government Business Science & Technology Law Enforcement Federal Government State Governments Computers and Internet Artificial Intelligence Legal Social Issues EPIC Privacy Manipulative Design Data Protection Surveillance Consumer Rights Federal Privacy Law
SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce delivered remarks on cryptographic technologies, financial services regulation, and privacy at the Regulatory PETshop Series, offering insights into these evolving issues.
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The FTC has started enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act, requiring platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate images upon victim request. A new FTC website allows individuals to file complaints against companies failing to comply with this critical privacy law.
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13 Jun 2025 1:42 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office
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