These caravans make up only a small portion of the daily migration through Mexico toward the U.S. border. Most of these groups break apart after a few days, with migrants continuing their journey in smaller groups or with their families.

The term "sanctuary city" is not an official designation. It refers to a city, county, or municipality that has policies or laws in place to restrict local officials from working with federal immigration authorities.

President-elect Trump's nominee for DHS Secretary repeated a widely debunked claim that 13,000 convicted murderer migrants are "loose in this country."

61 Democrats voted in favor of the bill, while 145 opposed it

Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi was met with speculation during her Senate confirmation hearing after stating she would "study" birthright citizenship.

Immigrant rights and civil liberties groups are planning protests and legal challenges, which could also pressure Democratic-led states and cities to resist helping the Trump administration with deportations.

Authorities in Elmore County have arrested Yordy Centeno-Melchor, 31, for allegedly attempting to kidnap a teenage girl on New Year's Eve in Holtville, Alabama.

Meanwhile, Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo was reportedly considering a proposal to increase funding for services that assist deported migrants, with a focus on helping unaccompanied minors.

San Diego County officials face threats of legal action from America First Legal over claims that the county's sanctuary policies violate federal laws.

ICE is currently focusing its efforts on individuals with serious crime histories.

Advocates point to Gov. Greg Abbott's mandate for hospitals to question patients' citizenship suggesting it further deters vulnerable women from seeking care.

"He's making a list, he's checking it twice, we're gonna find out who's getting deported by ICE," reads the picture posted by Trump Jr.

As deportation fears escalate, fraudulent legal advisors prey on undocumented immigrants, leaving victims like María financially ruined and justice out of reach.

Border Patrol is still warning migrants that the border remains closed to those seeking to enter the country illegally

A Texas man is fighting to reunite with his wife and four children, including newborn twins who are U.S. citizens, after they were deported to Mexico.

Over half of the country's governors have pledged their support for the president-elect's efforts to this end

The CEO expounded on why immigrants make better employees while dispelling myths about them, including that they are "sucking up social handouts," in a follow-up post.

A server at a restaurant in Washington, D.C., has been dismissed after saying she would refuse to serve individuals with political beliefs aligning with Trump administration.

Mass deportations could exacerbate agricultural labor shortages, leaving farms vulnerable and disrupting the nation's food system.

"I'll do it absolutely within the confines of the law, but if it needs new camps," the president-elect said, they will be built

"I would say to our community that D.C. has never been involved in the enforcement of immigration laws," Muriel Bowser added when consulted about the scenario after Trump takes office

When asked about the impact of his approach on children, who were legally in the country but have undocumented parents, Trump explained that if they wanted to remain with their parents, they would need to leave as a family.

Mixed signals from GOP leaders and unfulfilled Democratic promises have left these young adults expecting the unexpected.

The ATD program allows participants to be monitored in their communities and currently amasses over 180,000 immigrants

The president-elect is reportedly seeking alternatives to deal with one of the most challenging aspect of his mass deportation plans: deportees from countries that won't take them back

Both governments said they oppose any effort by the incoming administration following a Thursday report

Other countries include Turks and Caicos and Panama, according to a new report

The country's plan includes input from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defense, Welfare, and Urban Development, as well as the National Migration Institute

American universities are urging international students to return to campus before Donald Trump's inauguration, citing concerns over the risk of deportations.

Homan stated last week that the new administration would withhold federal funds from states that refuse to cooperate with its mass deportation initiatives.