Federal law enforcement
The Federal Law Enforcement topic area addresses all crime-fighting agencies at the national and federal level. This section will provide you with the latest news, information and developments across the country and in Washington.
Although ICE was established in 2003 after the Sept. 11 attacks, its mission traces back to the nation’s first customs laws and centuries of federal immigration enforcement
Over time, the priorities of the agency have changed depending on the threats facing the nation and the concerns of the American people from land fraud in the early days to counterterrorism today
Eligibility is tied directly to an agency’s participation in federal immigration enforcement partnerships
Tom Homan said the cameras have been purchased and are in the hands of training specialists
The bureau had detected more than 1,600 drones attempting to enter the federal government’s no-drone zones surrounding each venue
The suspect was carrying anti-ICE material, a DHS source told the Associated Press; he was also armed with a pellet gun, knives, a hammer and a machete
The ATF ruled that the BolaWrap 150 restraint device is not classified as a firearm or as an “any other weapon” under federal law
Deputy U.S. Marshal Michael Andrew Hanson, 36, was killed while serving a warrant on a fugitive wanted for sexual battery; the suspect is in custody
The policy shift is temporary while officers undergo additional vehicle stop training tactics
President Donald Trump stated that Lance Schroyer is a former Marine and a “PATRIOT with real operational experience”
The FBI alleged the man carved ‘there is no God,’ a phrase used by Ethan Crumbley, into a firearm with a removed serial number; he is also accused of praising mass shooters online
The Kinetic Cyber Range has hotel rooms, fully furnished houses, a power company, a hospital, a gas station, a courthouse, a hotel, a data center and an arcade
Minnesota U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen alleged that the suspects were members of activist groups that had ties to antifa and “violently opposed the enforcement of federal law”
As hostile drone threats become more sophisticated, law enforcement agencies face growing gaps in training, detection capabilities and operational preparedness
The FBI learned of the planned attacks days before the event and worked with partner agencies to stop the plots, making 5 arrests
The funding includes programs focused on hiring officers, improving school safety, supporting officer wellness, preparing for active shooter incidents and providing LE technology resources
The proposed surge follows New York’s approval of legislation limiting ICE operations and restricting agents from wearing masks during enforcement actions
The sheriffs are requesting a judicial block on the Community Trust Act, which limits when local law enforcement agencies may cooperate with ICE
The DOJ alleged that Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington state are imposing unconstitutional restrictions that impede law enforcement and threaten agents’ safety
Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services officials told the U.S. DOJ that the pause was intended to make sure “issuance of ... license plates to federal agencies fully complies with Oregon law”
The Youth Charging Reform Act shortens the list of crimes that require adult court for 16- and 17-year-olds; the face covering ban is intended to impact federal, state and local officers
The suspect pulled a gun from a bag and fired at posted Secret Service officers before officers returned fire, federal officials said
Agencies reported 90,178 assaults in 2025, equating to 13.8 assaults per 100 officers — the highest assault rate recorded in the past 10 years
The regulations will prohibit police departments with LPR cameras from sharing their license plate data with out-of-state agencies that use the data to investigate immigration violations
The suit calls the law an “unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcement officers”
A shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shows how fast a high-profile event can turn into a critical incident — and what officers must do to be ready
President Trump was evacuated along with top officials after a gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton
Officers’ alleged ICE welfare check at schools reveals confusion over 287(g) and local authority limits
A total of 43 people have been indicted on charges that include murder, kidnapping, extortion, running an illegal gambling operation and drug trafficking
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