Immigration
Scammers Impersonating Immigration Attorneys On the Rise As Trump Crackdown Continues
Scammers tell their victims that a drug shipment bearing their name has been intercepted or that a loved one in detention can be released on bail if a payment is made
German Tourist Detained by ICE Spent More Than a Week in Solitary Confinement While Traveling to California: 'It's Like a Horror Movie'
A German woman who was detained by ICE on Jan. 25 and spent more than a week in solitary confinement still does not know when she will be deported home.
Private Prison Giant Lands $1 Billion ICE Contract to Open Migrant Detention Center in New Jersey
ICE announced last week they would open an immigration detention facility in Newark after reaching an agreement with a private global lender for $1 billion.
Newly-minted Miami-Dade Sheriff Sheds Light on Law Enforcement Policies: 'Your Immigration Status Is Not the Priority'
"It's very important to us that we provide safety for the community and have a presence that makes people feel secure," added Sheriff Cordero-Stutz on Thursday
Oklahoma Gov Rejects Proposal to Require Citizenship Status to Enroll Children in School Amid Party Tensions
The proposal seeks to require parents to report their immigration or citizenship status when enrolling children in school in efforts to advance Trump's agenda.
DHS Data Reveals ICE Isn't Hitting Arrest Goals Set by the Trump Administration
Despite a surge in immigration enforcement under Trump's administration, newly released DHS data reveals ICE arrests are falling short of White House targets.
Trump Claims the 'Invasion of Our Country is Over' as He Celebrates Deportations
Trump declared victory over illegal immigration Saturday, claiming his border policies led to the lowest number of illegal crossings in U.S. history in February.
Utah Senator Suggests Allowing 'Pirates' to Take On Cartels: 'Fairly Common at the Time of the American Revolution'
Senator Mike Lee also made the proposal back in January, with Elon Musk responding: "this would work very fast"
Cancer Patient's Mother and Primary Caregiver Detained by ICE Despite No Criminal History: 'My Life Is Falling Apart'
California mother and son detained by ICE, leaving their daughter and sister behind to battle bone cancer without a caregiver.
California Man Suffered Medical Emergency During 'Violent' Encounter With ICE. He Was Later Deported From the Hospital
A California father, Ulises Peña Lopez, was "violently assaulted" by ICE agents, hospitalized after a medical emergency, and later deported "under cover of darkness," his family says.
Trump Likely Can't Use 'Alien Enemies' Act For Immigration Crackdown, Law Expert Says: 'Not Legitimate Or Appropriate'
The Act was originally invoked in 1798 and granted the president broad powers to detain, relocate, or deport foreign nationals from hostile nations during wartime
AOC Taunts Trump Border Czar's Prosecution Threats in Letter to AG Bondi: 'I'm Sure You're Aware of The 1st Amendment'
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sent a letter to know whether there are any developments on border czar Tom Homan's threats to prosecute her for holding an immigration webinar
Lawyers Struggle to Contact Migrants Deported From U.S. To Remote Jungle Camp in Panama: 'They're Disappearing Into a Black Box'
Costa Rican authorities have raised concerns about inadequate medical evaluations and the conditions of U.S. deportees held in detention facilities near the Panamanian border
Trump Administration On Track To Double Biden's Migrant Arrests, But Still Falls Behind Its Target: Report
The Trump administration has arrested more than 20,000 undocumented migrants across the U.S., a figure that is far from what the Republican had promised.
Nevada Proposes Bill to Make it Illegal for School Employees to Cooperate with ICE
The bill would make it a misdemeanor for school employees to knowingly violate the policy, with penalties of up to six months in jail or a fine of up to $1,000
California Couple Smuggled Migrants, Forced Them to Work in McDonald's and Collected Their Paychecks
The defendants also forced the victims to perform domestic labor, including childcare, in their Simi Valley home
16 Migrants Arrested In Mississippi After Trying To Run Away From ICE Operation
18 people were captured overall, but two had immigration court dates and work authorization and were released
Border Patrol Sued for 'Lawless Sweeps, Indiscriminate Arrests' During Three-Day Raid in California
A complaint describes aggressive enforcement tactics, including agents allegedly smashing car windows, slashing tires, and detaining individuals without explanation
Wristbands Abandoned At The Border Show Human Smuggling Continues During Trump Admin Even If Crossings Are Down
The objects are proof that while border crossings have dropped, cartel activity remains ongoing, a new report suggests.
Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill To Grant Pathway To Citizenship for Dreamers: 'They're American in Every Way but on Paper'
"For decades, they have contributed to and shaped the fabric of America," said Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-TX). "Yet, they are currently denied their place in the American story"
Angry South Jersey Neighbors Raise Thousands to Help Immigrant Owners of Popular Kebab Shop Arrested by ICE
A GoFundMe campaign started by a local resident to support the Emanet family has raised more than $200,000 in less than 48 hours
Nancy Mace To Hold Hearing Seeking To Leverage Tech For Increased Deportations
Mace, who chairs the House Oversight Committee's cybersecurity and information technology committee, said she will seek to identify "innovative avenues to deploy cutting-edge technology to help federal immigration agents"
Trump Preparing to Invoke Nearly 250 Year-Old Law to Catch Up to His Immigration Promises
The Alien Enemies Act was designed to allow the president to authorize the relocation, arrest or deportation of any man older than 14 years old who hailed from a country at war with the U.S. It has been used three times since
Trump Administration Reverses Course and Restores Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Immigrant Children
While the program's reinstatement is seen as a victory for due process rights, concerns remain about its long-term stability
Latino Organizations And Officials Gather To Send a Message to Trump Administration Amid Immigration Crackdown: 'Enough'
National Latino leaders gathered outside Capitol Hill Wednesday to map out their frustrations and next steps amid Trump's controversial policies.
Arizona's Democratic Governor Launches Partnership With Trump Admin To Tackle Border-related Crimes
Katie Hobbs signed an executive order to launch Operation Desert Guardian, seeking to curb drug smuggling along the southern border.
Panama Will Offer a Return Route for Migrants Coming Back From The U.S. Due to Trump's Border Crackdown
The ordeal of those returning has been further highlighted a tragedy last Friday, when a boat carrying 21 migrants capsized in rough waters
Illinois Lawmaker Blasted for 'Ignorant' Concern That 'All People Are Welcome' Sign Could Encourage 'Crime' From Immigrants
A Republican lawmaker was slammed for his "ignorant" concern that a sign reading "All People Are Welcome" would encourage immigrants to commit crimes.
Trump Admin's New Immigrant 'Registry' Presents Migrants With Choice: Hand Over Fingerprints or Risk Imprisonment
The move applies to all migrants over the age of 13 who are in the country unlawfully and have not registered with the federal government
Texas Emerges as State Holding The Most Migrant Detainees as Abbott's Immigration Crackdown Continues
As of Feb. 8, eight detention centers in the Texas were among the nation's top 20 facilities holding migrants, with each holding at least 800 for ICE.