Trump administration sets ICE arrest quotas of 1,200-1,500

Trump administration sets ICE daily arrest goals at 1,200-1,500; raises concerns about enforcement tactics and civil rights violations.

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1 year ago

January 28, 2025

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Trump administration sets ICE daily arrest goals at 1,200-1,500; raises concerns about enforcement tactics and civil rights violations.

The Trump administration has reportedly instructed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to aim for daily arrests between 1,200 and 1,500.

This target significantly increases the previous figures of a few hundred arrests and was discussed in an internal call with ICE officials, according to a Washington Post report.

During the call, field offices were advised to achieve 75 arrests each day, with management responsible for meeting these quotas.

Concerns have been raised by current and former ICE officials regarding potential civil rights violations connected to these enforced goals.

The White House has contested the report, stating that “goals” is the appropriate terminology, according to press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

ICE aims to prioritise public safety and national security, with an official indicating that a list of criminal suspects already exists to guide enforcement actions.

Recent changes have allowed ICE to operate in previously restricted areas, targeting violent offenders more effectively.

Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman highlighted that these measures are intended to address the issue of violent criminals exploiting sensitive locations.

Trump’s immigration strategy continues to aim for mass deportations, with a focus on public safety and national security threats.

The administration has also extended enforcement authority to other law enforcement agencies to assist in investigating illegal immigrants.

Huffman noted that efforts to apprehend illegal immigrants have been under-resourced for years.

Iran buries nuclear site entrances amid rising tensions with the U.S.

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11 hours ago

February 11, 2026

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Satellite images reveal that Iran has buried all three tunnel entrances at its Isfahan nuclear complex. Analysts say the move mirrors defensive preparations taken before U.S. airstrikes devastated the facility last year, with no vehicle or personnel activity visible around the entrances.

The burial appears aimed at limiting damage from potential airstrikes and complicating any ground raid targeting enriched uranium stored in the underground facility. Experts suggest equipment or materials may have been moved into the tunnels for protection, though this remains unconfirmed.

The fortification comes amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions. President Trump has demanded Iran curb its nuclear program, warning of military action, while Tehran insists halting uranium enrichment is unacceptable. Recent indirect talks in Oman showed little progress toward a new deal.

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Armed figure seen on CCTV as search intensifies for Savannah Guthries mother

CCTV shows armed figure near Nancy Guthrie’s home as search for the missing 84-year-old mother continues into week two.

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18 hours ago

February 11, 2026

Harvey Vargas

CCTV shows an armed figure near Nancy Guthrie’s home as the search for the missing 84-year-old mother continues into week two.

New CCTV footage has been released as police intensify the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US Today show presenter Savannah Guthrie, who vanished in Tucson, Arizona.

The 84-year-old disappeared after returning home on January 31, with authorities now believing she may have been kidnapped during the early hours of February 1.

Investigators say the case has entered a critical phase as public attention grows around the alarming circumstances of her disappearance.

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Trump hints at military pressure as U.S. and Iran resume nuclear talks

US-Iran restart nuclear talks in Oman amid cautious optimism, while Trump considers military escalation and Israel demands stricter missile terms.

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18 hours ago

February 11, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US-Iran restart nuclear talks in Oman amid cautious optimism, while Trump considers military escalation and Israel demands stricter missile terms.

The United States and Iran have returned to the negotiating table in Oman, marking a fresh attempt to ease escalating nuclear tensions between the two long-time rivals. President Donald Trump described the talks as promising, suggesting momentum toward further discussions.

Iran’s Foreign Minister echoed cautious optimism, calling the meetings a positive first step while acknowledging deep-seated trust issues remain unresolved. At the heart of the talks is a major sticking point — the White House’s insistence that Iran dismantle its nuclear capability entirely.

Iran, however, maintains it has a sovereign right to enrich uranium, setting the stage for difficult negotiations ahead as both sides test whether diplomacy can hold.

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