James Percival
United KingdomlawyerMale3.8Global Dominance: 0.04%James Percival is the General Counsel for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), known for his strong defense of the agency's policies regarding immigration and voter verification. He recently gained media attention for his criticism of a federal ruling by Judge Sparkle Sooknanan, which halted the use of Social Security data in voter roll purges, arguing that the decision undermines efforts to address alleged issues of noncitizen voting.
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James Percival, the general counsel for DHS, defended the administration’s deportations to third countries.
Trump administration to ask supreme court to allow third-country deportation policy | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-24
James Percival, the Department of Homeland Security’s general counsel, said in a statement.
What is Trump’s third-country deportation policy and who does it target? | US immigrationUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-21
Department of Homeland Security General Counsel James Percival accused the former chief judge of conspiring with his judicial colleagues.
Judges' behind-the-scenes coordination amid Trump immigration crackdown raises eyebrows
United States· 2026-09-18
James Percival criticised Saylor’s ruling, saying that under it, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement must permit rampant abuse of the immigration system.
Judge blocks Trump limits on how long foreign students and journalists can stay in US – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-09-15
James Percival, the DHS general counsel, criticized Saylor’s ruling.
Judge blocks Trump limits on how long foreign students and journalists can stay in US | US immigrationUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-15
James Percival warns of an 'epidemic of judicial activism' regarding the release of an MS-13 murder suspect.
Supreme Court drops noncitizen bond hearing case after Hochul pardonUnited States· 2026-09-12
DHS Chief Counsel James Percival accused Judge Burroughs of continuing a pattern of judicial obstruction.
Judge Burroughs blocks Somalia TPS end over Fifth Amendment claimsUnited States· 2026-08-01
DHS Chief Counsel James Percival said a group of federal district judges are repeatedly blocking deportations and Temporary Protected Status rollbacks.
First Circuit reverses TPS termination blocks for South Sudan, EthiopiaUnited States· 2026-07-31
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) General Counsel James Percival also praised the ruling in a post on X.
ICE to begin operation targeting 300K+ Haitian migrants losing TPS statusUnited States· 2026-07-27
DHS General Counsel James Percival accused Judge Murphy of 'mutiny' against the Supreme Court.
Federal judge blocks Trump's move to end Ethiopia TPS protectionsUnited States· 2026-07-25
James Percival expressed frustration with a ruling that hindered the administration's voter eligibility checks.
With time running out, Donald Trump digs in on changing midterm election rules
New Zealand· 2026-06-29
James Percival is the Department of Homeland Security General Counsel who commented on the court's decisions.
Fallout from Supreme Court’s Temporary Protected Status decisionUnited States· 2026-06-26
James Percival, the agency’s general counsel, stated that the decision opens up an important tool for securing the southern border.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive policy for asylum seekers | World News
Jamaica· 2026-06-26
DHS General Counsel James Percival posted on X that 'the T in TPS stands for TEMPORARY.'
Democrats vow resistance after Supreme Court Temporary Protected Status rulingUnited States· 2026-06-26
This decision opens up an important tool to continue securing our southern border,” said James Percival, the agency’s general counsel.
U.S. Supreme Court revives path for Trump to restore restrictive immigration policy
Canada· 2026-06-25
Department of Homeland Security General Counsel James Percival told Fox News Digital that the decision opens up an important tool to continue securing our southern border.
Supreme Court hands Trump two major wins on asylum and immigrationUnited States· 2026-06-25
James Percival criticized the ruling, claiming it represents judicial activism in service of an anti-American agenda.
Juez de federal EEUU prohíbe al gobierno Trump detener migrantes en los juzgados
Dominican Republic· 2026-06-24
James Percival criticized the ruling, arguing that deportation orders should be treated seriously.
Juez frena al Gobierno de Trump: ICE no podrá arrestar migrantes al salir de audiencias judiciales | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2026-06-24DHS General Counsel James Percival praised the ruling regarding expedited removal policy.
Appeals court revives Trump expedited removal policy for deportationsUnited States· 2026-06-24
DHS General Counsel James Percival panned the ruling made by Judge Sooknanan.
Judge says Trump can’t use Social Security data for voter roll purgesUnited States· 2026-06-22