Border security, immigration & deportations

Judge orders DOJ to share emails showing Abrego Garcia case motivation​

A federal judge in Nashville has ordered the Department of Justice to hand over internal emails and records showing top DOJ officials pushed for criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man who was illegally deported in March.

This new evidence could reshape the entire case.

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searcher said:

10 Companies Have Already Made $1 Million as ICE Bounty Hunters. We Found Them.

And they stand to make millions more in cash bonuses for surveilling and tracking immigrants in service of ICE’s deportation machine.

theintercept.com

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Still has to be cheaper than supporting tens of millions of illegals on welfare.

^^^^ Can anyone do that? Is there actually a bounty on illegals? If so, how many do ya need to bring in and/or report in order earn that million dollars?

Joe King said:

^^^^ Can anyone do that? Is there actually a bounty on illegals? If so, how many do ya need to bring in and/or report in order earn that million dollars?

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Grok

There is no nationwide general bounty program in the United States that pays private citizens for capturing or reporting undocumented immigrants (often referred to as "illegal aliens" in older terminology). Claims of standard rewards, such as a $750 payout from ICE for tips, have been debunked as false.

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However, there are occasional targeted rewards offered by federal agencies like DHS, ICE, or the FBI for information leading to the arrest of specific high-priority individuals, such as dangerous fugitives who are undocumented. For example, in 2025, a $10,000 reward was offered for tips on four escaped criminal noncitizens.

dhs.gov
Additionally, as of late 2025, ICE has been reported as considering a program to pay private contractors or "bounty hunters" cash rewards for locating certain immigrants targeted for deportation, though this appears to be in the planning stages rather than fully implemented.

theintercept.com
At the state level, some proposals have emerged but are not universally enacted—examples include a Missouri bill offering $1,000 for turning in undocumented individuals and a Mississippi proposal involving certified bounty hunters.

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Private citizens attempting to "capture" people could face serious legal consequences, as this is the role of law enforcement, not civilians.If a specific federal reward exists (e.g., for a named fugitive), you would typically submit tips anonymously via the ICE tip line (online form or hotline at 1-866-DHS-2-ICE) or FBI channels. If the information leads to an arrest or conviction, payment is processed through the offering agency after verification, often as a lump sum via check or direct deposit, though details vary by case and require coordination with officials.ICE agents, formally known as deportation officers or special agents within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, earn salaries based on the federal General Schedule (GS) or Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) pay scales, which include base pay plus locality adjustments, overtime, and bonuses. Entry-level positions start around $49,000–$60,000 annually, with mid-level or experienced agents ranging from $65,000–$90,000 or more, depending on location, grade (e.g., GS-7 to GS-13), and experience.

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Average annual pay across roles is approximately $65,000–$75,000, though top earners can exceed $100,000 with overtime and premiums.

ziprecruiter.com
New hires may receive signing or retention bonuses up to $50,000 in some recruitment drives.

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As federal employees, ICE agents are paid biweekly via direct deposit through the U.S. government's payroll system, managed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Pay includes base salary, locality pay (varying by city, e.g., higher in high-cost areas like New York), overtime (up to 25% additional for hours beyond 40 per week), and benefits like health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid leave.

newsweek.com
Special pay premiums apply for hazardous duties or night shifts.

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Noem: Venezuelans under TPS can apply for refugee status​

(The Hill) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that Venezuelans in the U.S. who were previously under temporary protective status (TPS) can apply for asylum.

“Every individual that was under TPS has the opportunity to apply for refugee status and that evaluation will go forward,” Noem told host Gillian Turner on “Fox News Sunday.”

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US expands list of countries whose citizens must pay up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas​

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has added seven countries, including five in Africa, to the list of nations whose passport holders are required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States.

Thirteen countries, all but two of them in Africa, are now on the list, which makes the process of obtaining a U.S. visa unaffordable for many.

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Joe King said:

^^^^ Can anyone do that? Is there actually a bounty on illegals? If so, how many do ya need to bring in and/or report in order earn that million dollars?

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The solution to this problem is quite simple. The government places a bounty on their heads and all one has to do to collect is by bringing their ears to a government-approved reward station. Rednecks will take care of the rest.

This has already been proven to work by coyote bounties where all that you need to bring in is their jawbone.

ICE shooting today. So far no investigation has ben done.

Federal law enforcement involved in 'ICE-related shooting' in Minneapolis​

Federal law enforcement was involved in a shooting Wednesday in Minneapolis, a city spokesperson said.

The shooting happened near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue, the spokesperson said in a brief statement, and asked people to avoid the area.

Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said the incident was allegedly "vehicle ramming related."

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Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

LIVE: Mayor Jacob Frey holds media availability on ICE-related shooting in Minneapolis​

Streamed live 38 minutes ago #ICE #Immigration #Minneapolis
Mayor Jacob Frey, Police Chief Brian O’Hara, and other City leaders host a media briefing on the shooting in Minneapolis involving ICE agents.

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Minneapolis ICE shooting detailed by witness who saw it happen​

Jan 7, 2026
FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard speaks with a witness at the scene of a shooting involving federal ICE agents in south Minneapolis on Wednesday, detailing what he saw in the moments that led up to the incident.

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You ain't gonna change my mind with interpreted-for-me videos.
Icy road
Police says pull over
you try to escape
your car slides around, endangering everyone
pew pew pew

BF's analysis

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz holds briefing after ICE agent shoots and kills woman in Minneapolis​

Streamed live 23 minutes ago

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Bottom Feeder said:

You ain't gonna change my mind with interpreted-for-me videos.
Icy road
Police says pull over
you try to escape
your car slides around, endangering everyone
pew pew pew

BF's analysis

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Icy road
Police says pull over
you try to escape
pew pew pew
your car slides around, endangering everyone

Anyone else would have taken out the tyres. What's even more surprising is how he got a head shot.

searcher said:

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At 7 seconds the officer was clearly in front of the vehicle and the wheels are cut to the left. She clearly gunned the motor as you can also see the tires slip as she starts moving forward after that. (between the 7 and 10 seconds point)

Why was she trying to get away? Was she not legally here?

Last time I got stopped, I didn't try to speed away with a cop standing in front of me, and you know what? I didn't get shot either.

Also, the city and State could have easily prevented this unfortunate incident from happening, but chose not to.

Joe King said:

At 7 seconds the officer was clearly in front of the vehicle and the wheels are cut to the left. She clearly gunned the motor as you can also see the tires slip as she starts moving forward after that. (between the 7 and 10 seconds point)

Why was she trying to get away? Was she not legally here?

Last time I got stopped, I didn't try to speed away with a cop standing in front of me, and you know what? I didn't get shot either.

Also, the city and State could have easily prevented this unfortunate incident from happening, but chose not to.

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I have been pulled over by the cops a few times ( I do ride a MC ) for traffic stuff.

Mmm, as soon as I saw the lights/siren or a cop waving me down, I pulled over.

Coincidently I have never been shot at

Yeah, ain't it strange how many people don't get shot when they pull over for the PoPo. It's always been my experience.
I know, a few peoples do. But they're prolly playin stupid games also.

Officer in front of car shot her through the WINDSHIELD as she drove at him. Everything else is typical fake news to incite.

Horrible reporting. Idiots spreading that misinfo

Joe King said:

Why was she trying to get away? Was she not legally here?

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You can read about her here:


I think she was scared shitless by the ICE peeps and was simply trying to get away from them. They had her tag number and could have spoken with her at a later time.

Here's an eyewitness account.

Deadly Minneapolis Encounter Is the 9th ICE Shooting Since September​

An ICE agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday, the latest in a series of shootings by federal agents carrying out immigration enforcement operations in American cities.

In the last four months alone, immigration officers have fired on at least nine people in five states and Washington, D.C. All of the individuals targeted in those shootings were, like the woman killed on Wednesday, fired on while in their vehicles. In each case, officials have claimed that the agents fired in self-defense, fearing they would be struck by the vehicle.

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