Texas Man Pleads Guilty To Playing Part In Death of 53 Migrants Who Asphyxiated In Tractor-Trailer During Smuggling Attempt
Homero Zamorano Jr. could spend the rest of his life behind bars. He is set to be sentenced on April 24
Boom in "Know-Your-Rights" Sessions for Immigrants Amid Deportation Fears in NYC
In response to Trump's mass deportation threats, schools, libraries, and community groups have intensified efforts to provide immigrants with critical information about their rights.
ACLU To Launch 'Robust Challenge' To Trump's Mass Deportations As Soon As He Takes Office
The civil rights organization will file lawsuits and campaigns to challenge state-backed mass deportations, oppose detention centers, and defend immigrant rights nationwide.
Dozens of Democrats Join Republicans In Passing Bill To Deport Immigrants Convicted Of Sex Crimes, Domestic Violence
61 Democrats voted in favor of the bill, while 145 opposed it
Exclusive: Trump's Plan to Eliminate Certain Humanitarian Visas Could Have 'Devastating' Effects on Crime Victims
Trump has hinted at restricting or eliminating T and U visas, which protect victims of crime, a move that could particularly harm certain migrants.
Exclusive: Immigration Attorneys Advise Clients With Pending Cases To Be In The U.S. By Trump's Inauguration
Legal experts expect immediate immigration policy changes similar to those issued during his first presidential term.
DeSantis Seeking Power To Remove Undocumented Immigrants From The U.S. Under Trump
The new proposal comes as he calls for a special legislative session to deal with undocumented immigration in the state.
AG Nominee Pam Bondi Says She Will 'Study' Birthright Citizenship in Hearing After Trump Floated Abolishing Practice
Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi was met with speculation during her Senate confirmation hearing after stating she would "study" birthright citizenship.
Rubio Says Mexican Cartels are 'Terrorizing' America 'With Mass Migration And Flow Of Drugs'
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is questioned by a group of bipartisan Senators as he seeks to become the next Secretary of State under the Trump administration.
Border Encounters In Biden's Last Full Month In Office At Lowest Level In Over Four Years, DHS Says
The amount of encounters for the month clocked in at 96,000, the lowest since July 2020
Florida Lawmaker Unveils Bill to Ban Some Public Universities From Admitting Undocumented Immigrants
If passed, the bill would affect institutions with acceptance rate below 85% including the University of Florida and Florida State University
Former GOP House Speaker Says Small Faction of the Party Is 'Rabid' About Mass Deportations, Predicts Trump Won't Be Able To Carry Them Out
Newt Gingrich also advocated for systems that facilitate the entry of legitimate refugees and legal immigrants
El Paso County Commissioner Says U.S. Government is Knowingly 'Killing Immigrants' As Deaths During Border Crossings Climb
El Paso County Commissioners passes resolution aiming to improve data collection of deaths across the border and collaboration with organizations.
Incoming Border Czar Hints at Using Military Bases to Boost Mass Deportation Efforts
With just one week until Trump takes office, the incoming administration continues to provide details about its strategies to conduct mass deportations
DeSantis Calls For Florida Legislature Special Session to Provide Local Funding For Trump's Immigration Policies
The governor also said that legislation would guarantee a lack of "lingering incentives for people to come into our state illegally"
Republican Florida Sheriff Vows to Stay Out of Mass Deportations: 'Will Not Have My Deputies Doing That Work'
Newly-elected Rosie Cordero-Stutz also encouraged crime victims, including undocumented immigrants, to come forward without fear of deportation
Where Will Migrants Go If The Trump Administration Shuts Down The Border? Some To Brazil, Expert Says
The founder of the Americas Migration Brief sat down with The Latin Times to discuss who takes the mantle if the upcoming admin deters asylum seekers
Trump Intends To Bring Back Title 42 And Expand The Border Wall With Flurry Of Day-One Executive Orders
Trump plans sweeping immigration changes, including Title 42 reinstatement, expanded ICE collaboration, and stricter asylum rules, previewed in a GOP Senate meeting.
New York City to Close 13 Emergency Shelters as Number of Migrants in the City Falls
New York City will close 13 emergency shelters that housed asylum seekers by June as the numbers of migrants in the Big Apple have fallen to its lowest point in 18 months.
As Trump Doubles Down on Mass Deportation Rhetoric, Who is Being Deterred from Crossing the Border?
President-elect Trump has pledged to carry out mass deportations on Day 1 of his administration, but who will it mostly affect? Experts weigh in.
Mexican Police Chief Confirms One Man Accused of Murdering Immigration Agent is Part of 'Tren de Aragua' Gang
Authorities already suspected the link to the Venezuelan gang after discovering a tattoo of an owl on one of the accused, a symbol associated with the group
Biden Extends US Stay for 800,000 Venezuelans and Salvadorians Less Than 2 Weeks Before Trump Takeover
The Biden administration cited the "severe humanitarian emergency" taking place in Venezuela as a motive to extend TPS status
Immigration Lawyers Raise Concerns About Laken Riley Act: 'Could Disproportionately Affect Vulnerable Communities'
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has also highlighted that the bill could lead to racial profiling and mass detention
Trump Planning D.C. Workplace Raids On First Days Of Administration To Kick Off Immigration Crackdown
The Trump transition team has reportedly discussed with U.S. ICE officials about the resources and logistics needed for such an operation
Trump's Border Czar Considering Weekly Updates on Arrests And Deportations
"We're going to show the American people we know how to do this, and we're going to do it the right way," said Tom Homan during an interview with Fox
Mexican Authorities Dismantle Surveillance Network Used by Criminal Group to Extort Migrants
The cameras were strategically placed on these poles to facilitate the extortion and kidnapping of migrants; all 30 cameras were deactivated.
Texas's Abbot Vows to Boost Anti-Terror Efforts, Target 'Special Interest Migrants' After New Orleans Attack
Abbott's directives outline 11 initiatives focused on prevention, protection and mitigation, emphasizing collaboration between state and federal agencies
Full List of Democrats Pledging to Vote Alongside Republicans on GOP's 'Laken Riley' Immigration Bill
The U.S. Senate is poised to vote on the controversial Laken Riley Act, an immigration bill that has gained bipartisan traction following its passage in the House earlier this week, on Friday.
Two People Freeze To Death In Mexican Border City With Large Migrant Population
Two homeless men died in Juarez on Tuesday and Wednesday
For All Of Trump's Immigration Enforcement Methods, The Most Effective Is The Cheapest One, Former CBP Chief Says
Perception, rather than resources, will play a bigger role shaping Trump's approach to curbing illegal immigration, an expert told The Latin Times