The Washington Inquisitor
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Former Sen. Jon Tester joins Palantir as an adviser as Democrats prepare to lead Congress
The Montana Democrat says his role is advisory, not lobbying. Palantir’s own lobbying spending has topped $2 million in each of the last two quarters, federal disclosures show.
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Montgomery County Council votes on barring recent ICE and CBP workers from many county jobs, along with incinerator decision
Expedited Bill 29-26 would keep county agencies from hiring people who worked for ICE or CBP on or after Oct. 1, 2025, into public-facing jobs. The council also decides the Dickerson incinerator’s…
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House Democrats’ World Cup report credits security but faults DHS on grants and ICE guidance
Rep. Nellie Pou’s task force report praises a tournament without major incidents but says FEMA’s $625 million arrived nearly seven weeks after its deadline. DHS reported no major security incidents at any…
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Man shot by immigration officer in Austin pleads not guilty as Democrats press DHS for evidence
Federal prosecutors say Wilber Rafael Garcés-Pérez tried to strike an officer with his car; local investigators say DHS has not shared evidence.
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DHS rejection of automatic body-camera activation for ICE remains in dispute two weeks after GAO audit
GAO made seven recommendations on CBP and ICE body-worn camera programs. DHS agreed to six but rejected automatic activation for ICE, citing privacy and operational risks. Rep. Thompson’s promised bill had not…