Judge Declines to Block Immigration Enforcement Operations in Places of Worship

The ruling cast doubt on claims by a coalition of Christian and Jewish groups that their congregations were at heightened risk of becoming targets for raids under the Trump administration.

Trump Deploys Justice Dept. to Scrutinize Ex-Officials and Perceived Foes

A presidential decree instructing the Justice Department to scrutinize whether a former official broke the law crosses a new line.

Pressuring Migrants to ‘Self-Deport,’ White House Moves to Cancel Social Security Numbers

By placing migrants in Social Security’s “death master file,” the Trump administration is seeking to cut off their access to credit cards, bank accounts and other financial services.

Trump Administration Aims to Spend $45 Billion to Expand Immigrant Detention

A request for proposals for new detention facilities and other services would allow the government to expedite the contracting process and rapidly expand detention.

Trump’s National Security Firings Come as He Weakens U.S. Cyberdefenses

The firing of the head of the National Security Agency was only the latest move that has eroded the country’s fortifications against cyberattacks, especially those targeting elections.

Trump Administration Is Ordered to Return Maryland Man Deported to El Salvador

A federal judge said officials had acted without “legal basis” last month when they arrested the migrant, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, and put him on a plane to a notorious Salvadoran prison.

Trump Administration Probably Violated Court Order on Deportations, Judge Says

The judge, James E. Boasberg, said he was likely to wait until next week to rule on whether the White House was in contempt of court for having ignored his order.