Deportations
ICE Moves to Deport Former Mayor Who Admitted Voting Illegally for Trump
A former Kansas mayor who said he voted for Donald Trump despite not being a U.S. citizen is now in ICE custody, turning a small-town illegal voting case into a national immigration story with a sharp political twist.
U.S. Deportations to El Salvador Nearly Doubled in First Months of 2026 as Bukele Aligns With Trump
El Salvador received 5,033 deportees from the U.S. between January and March, compared with 2,547 during the same period last year
Government Employees Currently Outnumber Detainees at Guantánamo as Trump's Mass Detention Plan Stalls
The operation is holding just six detainees at the moment while projected military costs have climbed to at least $73 million,
Florida Immigrants Increasingly Fear Calling Police Amid ICE Crackdown: 'They're Traumatized by It All'
A Marshall Project investigation documented cases in which immigrants were detained after interacting with police as crime victims, witnesses, or people requesting assistance
Defiant Border Czar Rejects Claims Trump Is Going Soft on Immigration, Says 'Mass Deportations Are Coming'
He also warned states and cities with sanctuary-style policies that federal officers would be deployed in larger numbers: "we're going to flood the zone"
The Quiet Policy Changes That Are Reshaping Immigration in the U.S.
From fast-track deportations to data-sharing, a series of under-the-radar shifts is redefining how enforcement works
Teen Mariachi Brothers Detained by ICE to Open for Kacey Musgraves in Texas
Three young mariachi musicians whose detention by ICE drew national backlash earlier this year are now headed to one of Texas' most beloved stages, opening for Kacey Musgraves during three sold-out shows at Gruene Hall in New Braunfel
Fired Border Commander Greg Bovino Attacks Trump Administration over Deportations: "They Lack Fortitude"
Former Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is accusing President Donald Trump's advisers of losing their nerve on mass deportations, sharpening an internal fight inside the MAGA movement over how far the administration should go after months of backlash to aggressive immigration raids.
Green Cards for Cubans Plunge 99.8% as ICE Arrests From the Island Surge, Libertarian Cato Group Finds
Green card approvals for Cubans have nearly stopped under President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, while ICE arrests of people from the island have surged, according to a new Cato Institute analysis.
Critics Say Trump Looks to Create a More 'Malleable Workforce' by Replacing Immigration Judges With Less-Experienced Hires
The Washington Post found that two-thirds of the newly appointed judges had no immigration law experience listed in their online biographies
Judge Rejects DOJ Bid to Sanction Immigration Lawyer in First Test of Trump Order Targeting 'Frivolous' Lawsuits
The Justice Department had sought "substantial" monetary penalties in case against an attorney accused of filing meritless claims in a case that briefly delayed a deportation
New DHS Chief Reveals Each Deportation Costs U.S. Over $18,000: 'We're Not Slowing Down'
According to DHS more than 675,000 people were deported during the president's first year back in office, while approximately 2.2 million left the country voluntarily
New DHS Chief Doubles Down on Mass Deportations, Says 'We Only Want the Right Kind of Immigrants'
Mullin added that the administration is "not slowing down" and is continuing to prioritize deportations while encouraging voluntary departures
States Adjust Custody Laws to Address Children at Risk After Immigration Detentions
States including New Jersey, California and Nevada have passed or are considering legislation that would allow designated guardians to assume temporary parental rights in cases involving immigration enforcement.
Immigration Judges Describe Climate of Fear Under Trump Amid Pressure to Deport: 'All of Us Are Looking Over Our Shoulders'
A former judge told The New York Times the system was being transformed into one focused on "deporting as many people as possible as quickly as possible"
First Lady Granted Access to DHS Luxury Jet With Bedroom, Bar and Showers Originally Tied to Deportations
"This aircraft will be available to cabinet members who need secure command and control and rapid long-range mobility," a DHS spokeswoman told the Wall Street Journal
ICE Deportation Helped Sink California Meth Case, Letting Two Accused Smugglers Walk Free
Two alleged drug smugglers were acquitted in California after Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported the prosecution's key witness to Mexico, a stunning collapse of a federal meth case that critics say shows how the Trump administration's deportation drive can clash with criminal prosecutions
The Democratic Republic of Congo Claims New Deal to Take U.S. Deportees Reflects 'Commitment to Human Dignity'
Agreements had been reached priorly with at least seven African nations, including Eswatini, South Sudan and Equatorial Guinea
Venezuelan American Candidate in Florida Calls Republican Congresswoman Salazar 'A Leader of Mass Deportation'
The exchange comes as Hector Mujica formally entered the race for Congress in Florida on Thursday, shifting from a previous bid for the U.S. Senate
Gay Iranian Asylum Seekers Face Possible Deportation Despite Risk of Execution
According to estimates cited in recent reporting, at least 1,900 people have been killed and 20,000 injured in Iran since the war began
Immigration Advocates Slam Expansion of Third-Country Deportations: 'This Administration's Goal Is to Instill Fear'
Data from advocacy trackers suggest fewer than 100 people have actually been sent to third countries, highlighting logistical and diplomatic constraints
Judge Demands Answers on 'Unwritten' Deal Deporting 6,000 Cubans to Mexico Over The Past Year: 'Can This Be True?'
A federal judge is demanding explanations from the Trump administration after learning that roughly 6,000 Cuban nationals have been deported to Mexico over the past year.
Venezuelan Deported to El Salvador Prison Sues U.S. For More Than $1 Million Over Abuse: 'I Thought About Hanging Myself'
A Venezuelan man deported from the United States and detained in El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison has filed a federal lawsuit seeking at least $1.3 million in damages, alleging he was subjected to abuse amounting to torture.
U.S. Secured Secret Deal With Cameroon to Deport Migrants, Using Aid as Leverage: Report
A secret agreement between the United States and Cameroon to accept deported migrants was secured using financial and diplomatic pressure, according to a new report.
Costa Rica To Accept Dozens Of Deportees From Third Countries Per Week, Becomes Latest Nation To Reach Deal With Trump Admin
Costa Rica reached a deal with the Trump administration to receive 25 deportees from third countries a week as it seeks to strengthen ties with the Trump administration, according to a new report.
Trump Admin Wants Judge To Lift Block On Deportation Of Kilmar Abrego Garcia so It Can Send Him To Africa
The Trump administration has requested a judge to lift a block on the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying it is ready to deport him to Liberia.
Trump Reportedly Raises Concerns Internally Over Scope of Deportation Effort: 'We've Got to Focus On the Criminals'
Polling shows growing unease with President Trump has privately raised concerns that elements of his administration's deportation strategy have gone too far, urging advisers to refocus enforcement on "criminals" rather than broad "mass deportation" efforts, according a new report.
Over 70,000 People Have Self-Deported During Trump Administration, Most After Being Under ICE Detention: Report
More than 70,000 people have self-deported from the U.S. during the Trump administration, most of them after being under ICE detention, according to a new report.
Florida Sheriffs Urge Trump to Halt Deportations of Non-Criminal Migrants: 'We're Looking in the Eyes of These Folks'
A group of Florida sheriffs is urging President Donald Trump to halt deportations of undocumented immigrants who have not committed crimes.
Trump Admin Plans 'First of Its Kind' Airport Detention Center for Migrant Families
The Trump administration is preparing to open what officials describe as a "first of its kind" detention facility for migrant families and unaccompanied children at Alexandria International Airport in Louisiana.