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.
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
Two decades after 9/11 reshaped intelligence sharing, evolving threats and fading collaboration are exposing gaps that law enforcement must urgently rebuild
As Congress disputes immigration policy, a DHS shutdown disrupts grants, training and federal partnerships that state and local agencies rely on for operational support
A statement from ICE identified the man as a gang member and said the man was trying to hit an officer with his vehicle during the incident
The law bars most face coverings during enforcement and requires officers to present identification before detaining individuals
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Interim D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Jeffery Carroll stated that the officer was targeted and it was possible the suspects knew he was a police officer
In the video, the man says he is trying to get the FBI’s attention by throwing “Elizabeth’s remains” in order to compel the FBI to intervene in alleged wrongdoing by Denton County officials
TSA workers are among those who have missed paychecks due to a six-week long shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security as congress disputes its funding
The Washington law applies to all law enforcement agencies and follows broader debates over masked enforcement actions nationwide
Police officials warned the proposal could impact recruitment and expose officers to legal risk; some chiefs said officers could face consequences whether they chose to intervene or not
The shooter, who shouted “Allahu Akbar” before opening fire at Old Dominion University had previously spent eight years in prison for attempting to aid the Islamic State
Current and former UFC athletes will teach defensive tactics and combat techniques to FBI trainees and senior staff during a two-day event at Quantico
Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi face numerous federal charges, including a terror charge and using a weapon of mass destruction charge, after the weekend incident outside the mayor’s mansion
The encrypted message was relayed across multiple countries and could have been intended for clandestine operatives with the proper key, authorities say
Video released by the DEA shows an officer demonstrating the use of an X-ray machine, which captured the bags of drugs stashed inside the spools
Kristi Noem will take on a new role tied to the “Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas,” a new security initiative that President Trump said would focus on the Western Hemisphere
The new directive bars masks intended to conceal identity while permitting use for safety, health and weather-related reasons
Acting ICE director Todd Lyons said many requests involved assault, weapons and drug charges
While officials report no credible threats, major police agencies are increasing patrols at religious, diplomatic and community sites as a precaution
The Plymouth Police Department reported that the agents pulled the boy from the pool and started CPR until local officers arrived
Gov. Ron DeSantis granted the funds to cover a rapid buildup of equipment and detention capacity as part of the state’s participation in federal immigration enforcement operations
Meridian police say the woman faces federal charges for the attempted destruction of a federal property by fire
Eight Maryland county sheriff’s offices and the Wicomico County Corrections Center previously participated in 287(g) programs
In 2025 incidents, an officer investigating a felony warrant contacted CBP after suspecting the individual was not a U.S. citizen and a sergeant called CBP for translation help
“No politician ... is going to tell me that I can’t communicate with another [LE] agency on matters of public safety in my community,” Carroll County Sheriff James DeWees said
After initially stating a woman rammed a CBP vehicle, prompting the agent to open fire, federal prosecutors retracted those statements and dropped all charges against her
The immigration crackdown, which spanned Minneapolis and St. Paul, resulted in more than 4,000 arrests and extensive protests
The man had a removal order and a criminal history that included several drug-related crimes, according to the Department of Homeland Security
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