1. New data shows 1 in 4 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests happened in Texas under the Donald Trump administration

• Summary: A detailed analysis finds that from the inauguration to July 29, 2025, ICE made 138,068 arrests nationwide — about 24% (≈33,000) occurred in Texas. KPRC
• Key context bullets:
  • Arrests averaged 176 per day in Texas versus 85 per day under the prior administration in the same region. KPRC
  • Arrests of people without criminal convictions rose: in Texas, non-convicted individuals jumped from ~42% under Biden to ~59% under Trump’s second term. KPRC
  • The data come from a records request to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by the Deportation Data Project. KPRC
• Primary link: Texas Tribune analysis Texas Tribune
• Short quote: “From Trump’s inauguration … ICE made 138,068 arrests nationwide, 24 % of them in Texas.” KSAT

2. Federal officials reverse court’s move to eject reporters from the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) hearing room

• Summary: After local court officials barred reporters from a hearing at the Hyattsville Immigration Court, the DOJ office clarified that media access is generally allowed for public immigration hearings. News From The States
• Key context bullets:
  • The court had removed two reporters for being in the proceeding “without permission”—the DOJ email said that wasn’t required. News From The States
  • Advocates for press freedom say the message may not yet have reached all immigration courts. News From The States
  • The decision affects transparency around immigration court proceedings.
• Primary link: Capital News Service / Maryland Matters story News From The States
• Short quote: “Your reporters are welcome to return to the Hyattsville Immigration Court to observe hearings.” News From The States

3. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posts new Federal Register notice on naturalization civics test

• Summary: USCIS has published a notice in the Federal Register today announcing changes to the civics test for naturalization. USCIS
• Key context bullets:
  • The civics test is a required part of the naturalization process, assessing applicants on U.S. government, history, and civics topics.
  • Changes may affect thousands of applicants currently preparing for naturalization interviews.
  • Link to official USCIS newsroom for the full notice.
• Primary link: USCIS Newsroom USCIS
• Short quote: (Notice itself does not have a quote; use for internal linking)

4. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) orders state Medicaid programs to help identify undocumented immigrants

• Summary: HHS issued guidance directing state Medicaid programs to support efforts to locate undocumented immigrants as part of eligibility reviews. KFF Health News
• Key context bullets:
  • This changes how states may approach Medicaid eligibility and undocumented immigrant populations.
  • It may affect immigrants currently enrolled in state-run health programs.
  • Raises questions around privacy, state-federal cooperation, and human services access.
• Primary link: KFF Health News story KFF Health News
• Short quote: “HHS Orders State Medicaid Programs To Help Find Undocumented Immigrants.” KFF Health News

5. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement enforcement sweeps draw community resistance in Chicago

• Summary: Community members in Chicago say they are organizing block-by-block to monitor and resist ICE/CBP raids, citing aggressive enforcement and unmarked vehicles. Reuters
• Key context bullets:
  • Residents have used Facebook and Signal groups to share real-time information about agent locations. Reuters
  • Some neighborhoods claim agents used Tasers or unmarked cars; federal officials defend their operations. Reuters
  • The story reflects how interior enforcement tactics are playing out in major U.S. cities.
• Primary link: Reuters
• Short quote: “We’re not a violent city… but we’re being targeted and provoked.” Reuters