News published on Federal Newswire in May 2025

News from May 2025


Border Patrol cooperates in Michigan investigation of illegal alien accused of sex crime

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Border Patrol collaborated with the Roscommon County Sheriff's Office in a case involving an illegal alien accused of sexual assault in Houghton Lake, Michigan.


ICE fines Denver businesses over $8 million for employing unauthorized workers

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Denver has announced intentions to impose fines totaling over $8 million on three local businesses following worksite audits that revealed employment eligibility violations.


ICE detains convicted murderer in New York for deportation proceedings

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out the arrest of Noel Hernandez Leon, a 50-year-old man from Mexico, on April 17.


Secretary Chavez-DeRemer marks Trump's first 100 days with Central Valley visit

U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer recently visited California’s Central Valley to acknowledge President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office.


Department of Labor seeks input from Houston contractors for wage rate survey

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division is seeking input from employers and stakeholders in the Southeast Texas building and heavy construction sectors to help set accurate prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits.


Harvard faces federal investigation into alleged race-based discrimination

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have announced investigations into Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review over alleged race-based discrimination within their operations.


Department of Education investigates discrimination claims against Chicago Public Schools

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated an investigation into Chicago Public Schools (CPS) following allegations of Title VI violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.


Federal investigation: UPenn violated Title IX in women's athletics

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has determined that the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) breached Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.