The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Thursday defended its policy of having Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrest people at their immigration court hearings after a class-action lawsuit was filed that seeks to stop the practice.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized Nashville Mayor O'Connell for releasing ICE agents' names, announces increased immigration enforcement in Tennessee

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem outlines increased ICE operations in Tennessee, facing criticism from Nashville's mayor and concerns over due process.

DHS said the law enforcement activity was part of an investigation into immigration and potential child labor violations.

The annual operating cost for Alligator Alcatraz is reportedly $450 million. As Florida intensifies its immigration enforcement efforts under Gov. Ron DeSantis, the governor appointed State Sen. Blaise Ingoglia as the state's chief financial officer this week.

Democratic state attorneys general are pushing Congress to pass legislation barring immigration agents from wearing masks to conceal their identities during enforcement operations. The effort has sparked a national debate about balancing agent safety with public accountability and transparency in law enforcement.

Civil rights groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday in a bid to stop the government’s policy of allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to arrest undocumented migrants who show up for immigration hearings at courthouses.

A group of immigrants and civil rights groups is suing the Trump administration in an effort to halt arrests at United States courthouses when defendants appear for immigration proceedings.

The judge's decision blocks DHS agents from stopping individuals based on factors like their race or the language they speak.