Supreme Court 5 days ago Justice Kagan denies emergency appeal to halt deportation of Mexican nationals claiming asylum from cartel Justice Kagan denies emergency appeal from four Mexican nationals facing deportation, allowing removal to proceed without referral to full Supreme Court.
Justice Department April 16 US charges leaders of 'brutal Mexican cartel,' offers $8M reward for brothers' capture The U.S. is offering an $8 million reward for the capture of two brothers accused of running a "brutal Mexican cartel" that officials say is "poisoning Americans."
Mexican Cartel Violence April 10 Mexican drug lord convicted in killing of DEA agent Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena is freed Mexican drug lord Ernesto "Don Neto" Fonseca Carrillo was released from custody after being convicted in the 1985 killing of DEA agent Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena.
US April 9 Bondi, Patel announce seizure of over $509M in cocaine linked to cartels Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel said Coast Guard cutters interdicted almost 45,000 pounds of cocaine and 3,800 pounds of marijuana worth over $509 million.
Trump's First 100 Days April 3 Father of Marine vet murdered in Mexico praises Trump admin sanctions on Sinaloa cartel: 'Palpable' momentum The father of Marine veteran Nicholas Quets praised Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's sanctions against the Sinaloa cartel after his son's murder in Mexico.
Mexican Cartel Violence April 1 Sinaloa cartel slapped with Trump admin sanctions in blow to drug empire The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced sanctions against six individuals and seven entities allegedly involved in a money laundering network that supports the Sinaloa cartel.
Border security March 31 Texas claims border islands used by Mexican cartels, asks Trump admin to secure and defend Texas has claimed more islands along its southern border with Mexico as part of the state in an effort to combat drug cartel criminal activity.
Border security March 31 Republican AGs urge Trump to crack down on obscure 'loophole' cartels use to flood US with fentanyl Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman urges the Trump administration to close a "loophole" in the CBP’s Entry Type 86, fearing it facilitates unchecked fentanyl shipments into the U.S.
Opinion March 29 After cartels killed my husband, my family waited 40 years for justice. Thanks to Trump, it’s finally here President Donald Trump's actions against the Mexican drug cartels are helping to bring justice to the families of those hurt by those criminal organizations.
House Of Representatives March 26 'Not a valid excuse': Tensions mount over possible House committee on Mexican drug cartels Rep. Dan Crenshaw and his allies are pushing House GOP leaders for a committee on Mexican drug cartels.
Illegal Immigrants March 25 Illegal immigrant in Texas who purchased thousands of rounds for Mexican drug cartel gets 5 years in prison An illegal immigrant in Texas who purchased thousands of rounds of ammunition for a Mexican drug cartel was sentenced to more than five years in prison.
Crime March 24 Sanctuary policies fuel Latin American gangs smuggling drugs, endangering Americans: former DEA agent A retired Drug Enforcement Administration agent revealed how Mexican cartels, U.S. gangs and sanctuary cities are fueling America's drug crisis.
Opinion March 19 Trump has Mexico on the ropes What has changed in U.S.-Mexico relations? President Donald Trump possesses an accurate assessment of the Mexican state’s basic nature, and is making policy accordingly.
Mexican Cartel Violence March 19 Wealthy suburb rocked by suspected cartel murder-for-hire shows drug lords' reach across US: expert Experts warn that cartels have infiltrated the United States as a suspected Mexican cartel leader has been extradited to the U.S. to face charges in a murder-for-hire plot.
World March 15 'Extermination' site discovered in Mexico with cremation ovens, human remains What is believed to be an abandoned ranch used by a Mexican cartel in the western state of Jalisco, is being called an "extermination" site by those who found it.
Opinion March 6 Pink bicycles or a cure for cancer: How do you believe our money should be spent? Federal agencies have avoided accountability, while diverting resources to pursue policies that Americans don’t want, Congress never approved, and are contrary to their mission.
Supreme Court March 4 Supreme Court appears skeptical of Mexico's lawsuit against American gunmakers Mexico argues it should be allowed to sue American gunmakers for their weapons being smuggled into the country and used by cartels, but the U.S. Supreme Court appears skeptical.
Mexican Cartel Violence March 3 Trump admin promises to be ‘ruthlessly aggressive’ in response to suspected cartel killing of US citizen In response to the killing of an elderly South Texas rancher and U.S. citizen by a suspected cartel explosive, the Trump administration is promising to continue being “ruthlessly aggressive" in responding to cartel threats to Americans.
Washington DC February 28 Mexico extradites dozens of cartel leaders and members to US, including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero As Mexico and the U.S. negotiate trade tariffs, the Mexican government has handed over 29 cartel leaders and members who were wanted in the U.S.
Fox News Flash February 28 Son of Texas rancher sounds alarm after father killed by cartel-linked explosive device near border U.S. Army veteran Ramiro Céspedes speaks out after his father was killed by a cartel-linked improvised explosive device (IED) on the Mexico side of the southern border.
Immigration February 26 Mexican drug cartel leader extradited to the US to face federal drug trafficking charges Federal authorities extradited Mexican cartel leader Jesus Ricardo Patron Sanchez to the United States to face federal narcotics trafficking charges.
Mexican Cartel Violence February 25 Alleged cocaine quality control tester for Mexican drug cartel extradited to US A Mexican woman is facing federal charges over her alleged work that involved testing the quality of cocaine trafficked by drug cartels, authorities said.
Texas February 25 Texas official issues warning after rancher killed by cartel IED in Mexico: 'A terrorist attack,' son says A Texas rancher was killed by an explosive device on a road while traveling through Mexico earlier this month, officials said on Tuesday.
Katie Hobbs February 25 Southern border state governor takes on cartels and security with signing of executive order Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed an executive order this week to establish a multi-agency task force to take on cartels and secure the border.
Mexico February 20 Fearing Trump will cross border militarily to pursue cartels, Mexico moves to reform constitution Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will propose constitutional reforms aimed at protecting the country’s sovereignty over concerns that the U.S. military could pursue drug cartels inside Mexico.
Donald Trump February 19 Trump State Department declares Tren de Aragua, MS-13, Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations The Trump administration designated eight dangerous gangs and cartels, including Tren de Aragua, MS-13 and the Sinaloa Cartel, as foreign terrorist organizations.
Mexican Cartel Violence February 18 Sinaloa Cartel takes root in American neighborhoods: Where are they? Mexico's vicious Sinaloa drug cartel is "woven into our communities," a retired special agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration said.
Opinion February 17 Trump’s designation of cartels as terrorists ends the fiction that Mexico is a trustworthy ally Trump’s action exposes the inconvenient truth: Mexico, under Presidents Andrés Manuel López Obrado and Claudia Sheinbaum, is deeply compromised by cartel corruption and control.
Mexican Cartel Violence February 12 Feds likely eyeing 'cover-ups' to bust Mexican cartels along border: former DEA agent The U.S. Drug and Enforcement Agency could hire informants to reveal where Mexican drug cartel tunnel "cover-ups" are located in the U.S., a former DEA special agent says.
Chicago February 11 Chicago grand jury returns indictment against high-ranking affiliate of violent Sinaloa Cartel: DOJ A grand jury in Chicago returned an indictment against a high-ranking Sinaloa Cartel affiliate on charges of drug conspiracy and firearm offenses.
