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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
Congressional GOP To Push Vote On 'Laken Riley Act,' Requring Detention Of Undocumented Immigrants Who Commit Some Nonviolent Crimes
Republicans are working on broader border security plans, including $120 billion for enforcement
Immigrant-Friendly Chicago Church Halts In-Person Spanish Services Due To Deportation Fears Under Trump
The president-elect is reportedly planning to remove a policy that stops agents from arresting undocumented individuals from sensitive places such as churches and schools
Trump Ally Threatens San Diego Leaders With Prison Over Sanctuary Laws
San Diego County officials face threats of legal action from America First Legal over claims that the county's sanctuary policies violate federal laws.
Two Young Girls Carrying a Note Found at Texas Border After Being Abandoned By Migrant Smugglers
Texas authorities rescued two young migrant girls who were abandoned by smugglers at the southern border carrying only a note with an address and phone number.
ICE Deports Former Somali Military Officer Accused Of Human Rights Abuses, Torture
Yusuf Abdi Ali, a 71-year-old former Somali military officer served as a lieutenant colonel in the Somali National Army and led the Fifth Brigade in northwest Somalia during Siad Barre's dictatorship from 1987 to 1989.
Amount of Asylum-Seekers in ICE's Alternative to Detention Program Dramatically Drops in South Texas
Number of asylum-seekers in the ATD program has dropped since last year, as the number of migrant apprehensions in the border continue to fall.
Over 20 Migrants Died in El Paso Area Trying To Cross The Border As Treacherous Paths Favored Due To Increased Crackdown
Despite a drop in migrant surrenders, smuggling-related fatalities continue to rise, reaching 23 deaths since last October, the end of the fiscal year
Lack of Resources May Be Main Challenge for ICE to Carry Out Trump's Mass Deportations, Report Finds
"The time and staffing needed to arrest a single immigrant reveals how difficult it may be to scale up to mass deportations" concluded NBC News
ICE Deportations Reach 10-Year High in 2024, Even Surpassing Peak of Trump Administration
The agency removed over 271,000 individuals in fiscal year 2024, the highest number since the Obama administration in 2014.
What to Do If ICE Shows Up At Your Work? Here's What Immigration Lawyers Advise
With the incoming Trump administration vowing to conduct the "largest deportation operation in American history," here is what immigration lawyers are telling potential targets to say if ICE shows up to their jobs.
Texas Man Married to Mexican National Has Entire Family Deported by ICE, Including Newborn Twins
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.
Virginia Governor Targets 'Sanctuary Cities' with Funding Cuts in Budget Proposal
"As a direct result of these reckless and flagrant, irresponsible policies, violent criminals are allowed back into our communities" said Glenn Youngkin
San Diego Passed a Measure To Limit Cooperation With ICE; Its Sheriff Has Vowed To Defy It
Sheriff Kelly Martinez argues that current state law makes the new policy unnecessary and that the Board of Supervisors cannot set policy for the sheriff
California Braces for New ICE Detention Center Amid Trump's Immigration Crackdown
Initially proposed under the Biden administration, a new ICE detention center near San Francisco could now serve as a key asset in advancing Trump's mass deportation plans.
What to Do If ICE Stops You on the Street? Here's What Immigration Lawyers Advise
With the incoming Trump administration promising a strict stance on immigration, here is what immigration lawyers have to say if ICE stops you in the street.
Trump Nominates Two New Officials To Play Key Role In His Mass Deportation Efforts
Rodney Scott has been nominated to lead Customs and Border Protection and Caleb Vitello for the role of acting ICE director
Mass Deportations Could Get an Unexpected Head Start Thanks to Biden's Permissive Stance on Private Prisons
ICE is currently negotiating at least 14 contracts with private prison companies despite Biden's initial pledge to end such practices
Border Patrol Program Seeks To Tackle Increasing Mental Health Challenges Reported By Agents on the Job
The program fosters peer support, reduces stigma around mental health, and looks to mitigate the risks of addiction, family dysfunction, and suicide
Local Law Enforcement Could Resort To Controversial Program And Partner With ICE In Trump's Mass Deportation Plans
The program could help the incoming administration increase the amount of available officials to carry out a key part of its agenda
Six in Ten Current ICE Immigrant Detainees Have no Criminal Record, Study Reveals
According to Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) many of those who have a criminal record "have only minor offenses, including traffic violations"
Former L.A. County Sheriff and Newly Sworn-in LAPD Chief Pledges Zero Cooperation With ICE
Jim McDonnell served as LA County sheriff between 2014 and 2018; during that time, 820 inmates were released to ICE
ICE Invites Proposals For Enhanced Migrant Tracking Systems Following Trump's Win
ICE's recent notice requested companies to provide detailed plans on how they would manage the storage of location data and personal information, outline their office locations, staff agents, and list the technology they use for remote monitoring.
Trump Reportedly Plans Major Expansion of Immigrant Detention Facilities for Mass Deportations
NBC News revealed that the aim is to double the current 41,000 ICE detention beds to house detained immigrants prior to deportation
Trump Puts Project 2025 Contributor In Charge of Deportations: 'Nobody Better at Policing and Controlling Our Borders'
President-elect Donald Trump recently announced that a contributor to the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 political initiative will be named Border Czar under his administration.
Former ICE Acting Director Questions Logistics of Deportation Plan: 'I Don't Think They Have a Clear Road Map'
From the amount of ICE agents to backlogs in immigration courts, John Sandweg doesn't see a clear path for the new administration to overcome the obstacles
The Man Behind Trump's Family Separation Policy is the Leading Candidate for Homeland Security Secretary
Thomas Homan served as ICE director during part of Trump's first term and is one of the main contributors behind the controversial Project 2025
For-Profit Prisons Surge on Stock Market as Investors Expect Trump to Arrest Many Immigrants
For-profit prison stock values have surged in anticipation of immigrant arrests leading to increased detainment under President-Elect Donald Trump.
ICE Sued Over Illegally Withholding Over $300 Million in Bond Payments From Thousands of Immigrants
The lawsuit contends that ICE "regularly fails" to return funds as required, leaving thousands of people without their deposits even after cases close
Ezekiel Pacheco, the First DACA Recipient to Lead A Hollywood Film is Gunning for an Oscar & a Green Card - INTERVIEW
Born in the town of Ayutla de los Libres in the state of Guerrero, Ezekiel Pacheco came to the United States when he was one year old. Now he's looking for an Oscar and a green card.