The Department of Homeland Security — which includes ICE and U.S. Customs and Immigration Services, among other agencies — has been spared some of the biggest impacts of a shutdown, with roughly 5 percent of its more than 270,000 employees facing furloughs.

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U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks fielded questions on the government shutdown, immigration enforcement and the phaseout of renewable energy credits.

Andrew Lattarulo’s attorney said that the government was acknowledging a pre-orchestrated plan to target Lattarulo as he returned from Aruba in late September.

A federal judge concluded the government was likely wrong to detain a noncitizen without the chance for a release hearing, and ordered him to be let out of immigration custody on Friday.

Under Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Maricopa County was one of the first testing grounds for ICE’s 287(g) program, which lets local police enforce immigration laws. Many Arizonans say those abuses parallel what’s playing out now under Trump.

The motion is the latest development in a lawsuit Lattarulo filed in early October, saying federal officials unlawfully seized his phone.

David J. Bier, Director of Immigration Studies, at Cato Institute also shared a New York Times newsletter to substantiate his claim.

As the U.S. government shutdown extends beyond 20 days, ICE continues operations without pay, arresting individuals convicted of serious crimes, including two Indian nationals.

Organisers of a large demonstration against illegal immigration and government policies in Wigan last month are to stage another rally this weekend.