Immigration
California Mayor Blasts 'Disingenuous' Gov. Newsom as City Goes Non-Sanctuary: 'I Think It's An Illegal Order'
"It's about putting public safety first and keeping all law enforcement tools available to the citizens of Huntington Beach" Pat Burns told The Latin Times
Migrant Caravan Heading to U.S. Won't Reach Border As Mexico Continues Crackdown, Expert Says
More than 2,000 migrants are heading north, but new U.S. border policies and Mexico's enforcement efforts are expected to disband the group and derail most of them.
Trump Gives DEA, ATF, USMS, Deportation Power To Aid With Crackdown
Administration officials are planning for the Justice Department to cooperate with the promised mass deportation campaign
Trump's 'Reckless' Deployment of Troops to Border Sparks Dire Warning From Advocates: 'More Disorder, Chaos and Cruelty': Exclusive
Trump is set to send around 10,000 troops to southern border to curb immigration, a decision that is being criticized by Latino and migrant advocacy organizations.
Trump Increasingly At Odds With Christian Leaders Over Immigration Crackdown: 'Deeply Troubling'
Two powerful American bishops and Pope Francis have called out the president's initiatives
Mexico's Plan To Receive Deported Migrants Includes Giving Them Cash Cards With $100
"Mexico Embraces You" also includes busing people to their hometowns, medical attention, and enrolling returnees in social welfare programs
Immigrant-Turned-Senator To Introduce Bill That Would Heavily Restrict Access To Asylum
Republican Bernie Moreno's bill mirrors some executive actions already issued by President Donald Trump
Trump Plans To Quickly Expand Deployment of U.S. Forces To The Border To 10,000 Troops
The administration plans to expand military involvement, increase detention capacity, and speed up deportations
Legal Experts Offer Differing Views of Self-Deportations Under Trump as Crackdown Set to Begin
"Decisions should be guided by law, not fear," said an immigration lawyer to The Latin Times when asked about the proliferation of self-deportations
Trump Restarts Border Wall Construction Amid Immigration Policy Overhaul
As federal agencies gear up to resume construction, Trump emphasized that immigration remains the nation's "top priority.
Michigan Lawmaker Slams Congress for Passing Laken Riley Act, Which Allows Deportation for Minor Crimes Like Shoplifting: 'Shameful'
Congress passed the Laken Riley Act, a key Trump-era immigration policy that marks shifts in Washington politics as 12 Senate Democrats voted in support.
Trump Deploying US Troops to Border Is Only the Beginning, Former Green Beret Warns: 'I Expect Further Actions'
Eric Brown told The Latin Times he expects further actions like "tighter cooperation with the DHS and wider use of surveillance or technology"
Bishop Doubles Down on Decision to Confront Trump at Inauguration Prayer Service: 'I Had What I Felt Was in My Heart to Say'
The Bishop who requested "mercy" for LGBTQ+ children and immigrants at a prayer service attended by President Donald Trump has defended her decision to confront the President during the service.
Mexico Already Preparing Tent Camps For Migrants as Trump Set To Move Forward with Mass Deportations
The country is setting up centers to assist deported individuals, offering support and transportation
33,000 Migrants Stranded in Mexico After Trump's Shuts Down App Asylum Seekers Used to Enter US
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum recently said her administration is working with the U.S. to find a solution
Ruben Gallego Defends Immigration Stance, Says Democrats Are 'Largely Out Of Touch' With 'Average' Latinos
The new senator from Arizona is set to back the Laken Riley Act, which allows ICE to detain and deport noncitizens charged with certain crimes
Kentucky KKK Flyers Found After Trump Inauguration Were Looking For People to 'Track' All Immigrants: 'Report Them All'
Several police departments in Kentucky released statements regarding the flyers after locals reported finding them in their cities
Trump's DOJ Is Directing Prosecutors to Investigate Local Officials Who Stand in Way of the Immigration Crackdown
The acting deputy Attorney General ordered U.S. attorneys' offices nationwide to "investigate incidents involving any such misconduct for potential prosecution"
Most Americans Oppose Immigration Arrests at Schools, Churches as Trump Admin Set to Begin Raids
Only about 20% of respondents of a AP-NORC poll favor such actions, and roughly 60% oppose them
Trump Demands 'Nasty' Bishop Apologize to Him After Sermon Calling for 'Mercy' on LGBT Children: 'She Is Not Very Good at Her Job!'
Donald Trump demanded that the "nasty" bishop who called for him to have "mercy" on LGBTQ+ children during the inauguration prayer service apologize to him.
ICE Expected To Begin Raids at Schools, Hospitals, and Churches: 'Criminals Will No Longer Be Able To Hide'
This policy shift reinstates expedited deportations nationwide, sparking fears of devastating impacts on immigrant families and U.S. citizen children.
Trump White House Quietly Changes Button on Shuttered Spanish-Language Site After Outrage Over 'Go Home' Command
The White House revised its Spanish-language website after backlash over a controversial "Go Home" button that upset immigrant communities and sparked widespread social discussion.
Republican Lawmaker Calls for Bishop to Be Deported for Telling Trump to Have 'Mercy' on Scared Children
A Republican lawmaker has called for the bishop who told Donald Trump to "have mercy" on scared children to be deported.
White House Website Tells Spanish Users to 'Go Home' as Page Is Shut Down
The White House Spanish-language website's removal, replaced with a controversial "Go Home" button and a Trump-focused video, has sparked outrage on social media
Trump's Push to End Birthright Citizenship Already Sparks Legal Showdown
Trump's move has sparked immediate backlash. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong pledged swift legal action, saying, "We will sue imminently."
Exclusive: Latino Organization Vows To Oppose 'Any Overreach Or Abuse Of Power' By Trump Admin
UnidosUS' Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, Carmen Feliciano, discussed Trump's "concerning" immigration with agenda The Latin Times
Trump's Order Ends Birthright Citizenship Starting in 30 Days; Will it Survive? Experts Weigh In
Experts told the Latin Times the order depends on Trump's ability to amend the constitution
Migrants Dismayed After Learning Trump Shut Down App To Apply For Asylum Minutes Away From Appointments
Trump had previously referred to the app as the "Kamala Harris phone app for smuggling illegals"
Trump Promised to Designate Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations. Here's What That Could Mean.
Trump became the 47th President of the U.S. Monday, dedicating his first address, in part, to discussing his immigration agenda and plans to curb drug cartels.
Civil Rights Attorney's Post About How Immigrants Can Protect Themselves From Trump's Deportations Goes Viral Before Inauguration
A series of videos detail what immigrants can do if approached by ICE in different scenarios, including their home, on the street, or if someone they know is arrested