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.
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
The question is not whether unrest will occur, but how police can best prepare to safeguard both community safety and the constitutional right to dissent
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
Officers say California Assembly Bill 1627 unfairly punishes individuals for prior lawful employment rather than evaluating conduct, qualifications and accountability
Judge Christina Snyder ruled that the mask ban as it was enacted did not also apply to state law enforcement authorities, discriminating against the federal government
The proposed law, the “Local Cops Local Crimes Act,” would void current agreements between ICE and counties in New York, including Nassau County
The security effort spans Santa Clara, San Francisco and San Jose; agencies involved include the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Coast Guard, CBP and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Gov. Abigail Spanberger ordered the Virginia State Police to end its 287(g) agreement, which deputized officers to work for the federal government
After Chief Jim McDonnell said the LAPD would not enforce the No Secret Police Act, legislators confirmed that suits can be filed against any agencies or officers who violate the law
“Given this increase in unprecedented collaboration ... we’ll draw down 700 people effective today — 700 law enforcement personnel,” Homan said
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s order instructs the Chicago PD to preserve BWC footage, identify federal supervisors at the scene and complete reports in cases of alleged misconduct
“Current federal law will not allow us to enforce the proposed ordinance on federal agents, should the courts decide differently we will adjust accordingly,” the department stated
Body cameras will be deployed immediately in Minneapolis and expanded nationwide as funding allows, Secretary Kristi Noem said
“President Trump and I, along with others in the administration, have recognized that certain improvements could and should be made,” Tom Homan stated
The recruit began the hiring process with NOPD in June 2025 and passed a background check, including screening through the FBI’s National Crime Information Center and E-Verify
Federal agents were attempting to apprehend the 34-year-old Arizona man during a traffic stop near Arivaca, Arizona, when he fled and shot at a Border Patrol helicopter and at agents
Assembly Bill 1627 would prohibit ICE officers from serving in any California state or local police agency or working as teachers, administrators or staff in public schools
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