Billal Rahman
Live News Reporter
Billal Rahman is a Live News reporter based in London, U.K. He specializes in foreign affairs and U.S. politics. He joined Newsweek in 2024 from The Independent. He has covered the British Post Office scandal and the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Originally from Glasgow, he studied Journalism in Edinburgh and then worked for STV News before moving to London in 2022. You can contact Billal at b.rahman@newsweek.com.
New DHS ad campaign tells migrants to self-deport
The multimillion-dollar advertising campaign urges illegal immigrants to leave the United States voluntarily or face deportation.
Michigan police defy Donald Trump's mass deportation plan
Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom refuses to assist ICE, saying immigration enforcement is the federal government's job.
US border guard allegedly in violent Mexican drug cartel
The suspect is affiliated with La Línea, also known as the Juárez drug cartel, investigators said at his arraignment.
California beach town wants cameras to stop migrants
San Clemente officials want federal authorities to install cameras along the shore, aiming to boost security.
Border Patrol ditching body cameras: Report
The policy change applies to all operational activities and was reportedly driven by social media posts on how to identify agents.
War on drug cartels ramps up at America's blue border
Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman told Newsweek New Mexico needs "a strong community response" to drug crisis.
Thousands sign Christian petition against ICE raids
Over 11,000 people have signed a petition by Faithful America opposing ICE raids in churches.
Woman reveals how ICE raid took her husband—"Political war"
"I don't have my husband, and my kids don't have a father," Loreal Duran told Newsweek.
Cartel crack squad proposed for Texas: "Show of force"
"We need to go on the offense. We don't need to be cowering in our holes," Congressman Keith Self told Newsweek.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez under investigation over illegal migrant video
Border czar Tom Homan suggested the congresswoman is under investigation by the DOJ for impeding immigration law.
Greg Abbott responds after Dallas police refuse to join ICE raids
The city's interim police chief was seeking to reassure immigrants without legal status on Wednesday.
Texas border agents warned of major Mexican cartel attack
Memo warns agents in the sector about an alleged plan by a group in Matamoros to deploy a shooter targeting U.S. law enforcement.
US invited to become Canada's 11th province
Ruby Dhalla told Newsweek if Trump follows through on 25 percent tariffs for Canada, she proposes a 25 percent reduction in natural gas to the U.S.
US veteran facing deportation sparks outrage
Marlon Parris, a legal resident, was arrested on January 22 while on his way to an ATM, despite having a "Letter of No Interest" from ICE.
New tip line would pay $1,000 to report illegal immigrants
If a tip leads to an arrest, the person who provided the information may receive a $1,000 reward.
Republicans reveal Trump tax plan will cost US $4.5 trillion
The GOP also seeks an increase in the debt limit by $4 trillion, the budget resolution says.
Map shows states that want to block illegal immigrant children from schools
Red states like Tennessee, Oklahoma, Indiana and Texas are looking to enact bills designed to strip away education rights from undocumented kids.
Trump admin to "double" manpower in sanctuary cities after court rulings
Border czar Tom Homan said he knew legal challenges to the President's sweeping immigration agenda would come.
Trump administration plunders IRS for illegal immigration crackdown
Secretary Kristi Noem directed the IRS to deploy agents to investigate financial transactions associated with human trafficking.
Fox News host stunned by ICE raids 'leak' update—'Wow'
Tom Homan provided new details about leaks that he says jeopardize the Trump administration's immigration operations.
Republican bill squeezes federal medicaid cash in sanctuary states
The bill would force states to extend Medicaid benefits to illegal immigrants using state funds, without relying on federal taxpayer dollars.
ICE raids taco truck in "shock" video
The City of Memphis confirmed Monday night that federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) had detained truck employees.
Dozens of migrants seen traveling south as they give up US dream
Two groups of more than two dozen migrants turned back after they were encountered by Honduran authorities, according to the U.S. Border Patrol chief.
Maryland teacher allegedly backs ICE raids on schools in social media posts
Baltimore County Public Schools said in a letter to parents it is investigating comments allegedly made by an Overlea High School teacher.
Court blocks Donald Trump sending migrants to Guantanamo Bay
Baher Azmy, the attorney for the men, said in a post on X that the ruling is a "small but important win."
Kristi Noem accuses FBI of leaking ICE raids
Vowing to take action against what she called "crooked deep state agents," the homeland security secretary condemned the leaks.
Migrant children could be denied education in Tennessee
Tennessee is among an increasing number of Republican states looking to enact bills intended to help Trump's immigration agenda.
ICE must release new solitary confinement rules: Lawsuit
The ACLU is seeking a court order compelling ICE to immediately release the updated policy and comply.
New bill aims to stop migrants owning guns
Utah state Rep. Trevor Lee cited the presence of Venezuelan crime syndicate Tren de Aragua in the state as a reason for the bill.
Officials Issue School Bus ICE Raids Update
Parents and educators worry students could be impacted near Border Patrol checkpoints.
