Immigration
ICE is on Pace to Deport More Than 400,000 People in Trump's First Year in Office: Report
ICE is deporting nearly 1,500 people per day, a rate that would surpass 400,000 removals by the end of President Donald Trump's first year in office
U.S. Migrant Population Declines For The First Time In More Than 50 Years, Report Shows
The U.S. migrant population has dropped by more than 1 million over the past six months, according to a new report
Migrant Population Drops by More Than 1 Million in Six Months, Report Finds
The U.S. immigrant population has fallen to 51.9 million, marking its first decline since the 1960s, according to the Pew Research Center
DHS Defends Use of Term 'Alien' Over Undocumented Immigrant: "Next Thing You Know You'll Be Calling Burglars 'Undocumented Houseguests"
DHS reaffirmed this week that it will continue to use the term "alien" when referring to noncitizens, citing statutory language and rejecting and mocking alternatives such as "undocumented immigrant."
DHS Secretary Noem Reportedly Pushes Plan for ICE to Buy Its Own Fleet of Deportation Planes
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is pushing for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to purchase, own and operate its own fleet of airplanes to carry out deportations, according to a new report
L.A. Fruit Vendor Arrested by Border Patrol While Working Says He Was Racially Profiled
Ángel Rodrigo Minguela Palacios, a Los Angeles resident, was delivering fresh fruit in the Little Tokyo neighborhood when Border Patrol agents arrested him, according to The Los Angeles Times.
Trump Administration Expands Immigration Vetting to Target 'Anti-American Ideologies'
Immigrants seeking to live and work in the United States will now face new screening for "anti-American" behavior as part of an expanded vetting system
Nebraska Governor Announces Plans to Convert State Prison Into ICE Detention Center Dubbed 'Cornhusker Clink'
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has announced plans to convert a minimum-security prison work camp in McCook into an immigration detention center
Homeland Security Cites With First Amendment After Surfacing Of Speechwriter Engaging In Hate Speech
A speechwriter for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been linked to a series of online posts and recordings containing extremist rhetoric and hate speech, prompting the agency to respond by sending reporters a link to the First Amendment.
Over 4 in 10 Arrests in D.C. Under Federal Takeover Are Undocumented Immigrants, White House Says
Over 4 in 10 arrests in Washington, D.C. since federal law enforcement assumed greater authority in the city have targeted undocumented immigrants, according to figures released by the Trump Administration.
Hakeem Jeffries Says Noem Will Answer for 'Lack of Respect for Due Process' in Immigration Crackdown if Dems Win Back House
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem would face congressional scrutiny if Democrats retake control of the House of Representatives.
Trump's Self-Deportation Campaign Is Even Leading U.S. Citizens To Seek Refuge Abroad: Report
The Trump administration's efforts to pressure undocumented immigrants to self-deport have increasingly affected people who are not part of that category
Democrats Push ICE to End Mask Policy Citing Rise in Impersonators Attacking Women
The Democratic Women's Caucus sent a letter last week to DHS officials outlining concerns about the use of masks and unmarked vehicles by immigration agents during enforcement operations.
Trump Admin Could Send Migrants To South American Country Following New Agreement
The U.S. signed a Safe Third Country Agreement with Paraguay, allowing for asylum seekers in the U.S. to pursue their claims in the South American country
Trump Administration Moves to Redefine 'Good Moral Character' for Immigrants Seeking American Citizenship
The Trump administration is moving to increase scrutiny on legal immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship, signaling a broader effort to tighten access to immigration benefits
Florida Republicans Remove 'Deportation Depot' Merchandise Over Complaints From Home Depot
The Republican Party of Florida removed deportation-themed merchandise following complaints from Home Depot
ICE Reportedly Plans to Add Tens Of Thousands Of Beds For Migrants by The End Of The Year, Almost Doubling Capacity
The Trump administration is reportedly planning a major expansion of U.S. immigration detention capacity, aiming to increase the number of beds to more than 107,000 by January
Trump Admin's Push for Stricter Citizenship Test Seeks to Create Barriers for Millions of Immigrants, Advocates Say
Federal officials are moving to reinstate a stricter version of the U.S. citizenship test, a change critics say could limit access to naturalization for millions of permanent residents
Factories Across the U.S, Brace for Labor Shortages as Immigration Protections End for Thousands of Workers: Report
A recent analysis estimates the loss of protections could reduce annual immigrant spending power by $13.4 billion and tax contributions by at least $3.2 billion
Critics Say Fear May Be Behind Government Data Showing Immigrant Population Decline Over Past 6 Months: 'Survey Respondents Are Too Scared'
Critics are questioning recent government data showing a decline in the immigrant population across the first six months of the Trump administration, warning that the numbers may not reflect reality
Companies With No Prison Background Seek Share of Trump's $45B Migrant Detention Plan: Report
Private prison giants such as Geo Group Inc. remain key ICE partners, yet the administration reportedly views temporary tent camps as a faster solution to overcrowding
Man Struck and Killed by Vehicle While Running From ICE Raid at Los Angeles Home Depot: 'La Migra, Corre'
A man was killed Thursday after being struck on the eastbound 210 Freeway while fleeing federal agents raiding a Home Depot in Monrovia, California.
White Powder That Prompted Evacuation in ICE Building in Manhattan Deemed Non-Hazardous After Testing
A judge ruled on Tuesday that the administration must refrain from using the 26 Federal Plaza building to hold immigrants facing deportation unless it reduces the number of detainees and improves conditions
Report: U.S. Economy Has Lost as Many as 1.2 Million Foreign-Born Workers Since January
Among the hardest-hit industries is agriculture. The report finds that between March and July, agricultural employment fell by 6.5 percent — a sharp decline after two years of growth.
Mom of Teen With Disability Mistakenly Detained by Federal Agents Speaks Out: 'He Tells Me He Feels Harassed'
The mother of a 15-year-old boy with disabilities who was briefly detained at gunpoint by federal agents Monday outside Arleta High School in Los Angeles on Monday said her son has been shaken up since the encounter.
Immigration Agents Again Target a Teen, Now Apprehending An L.A. Student Walking His Dog
Since the first immigration raids in Southern California began on June 6, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have made 4,163 arrests in the Los Angeles area as of August.
DHS Secretary Touts Report Claiming 1.6 Million Migrant Decline, But Its Own Authors Warn It May Be Overstated
Kristi Noem said Thursday that roughly 1.6 million undocumented immigrants have left the United States since Trump took office, citing a report from the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS). However, CIS itself warned the number may overstate the actual decline
Attorneys Escalate Criticism Of Harsh Conditions In 'Alligator Alcatraz': 'Bordering On Torture'
Attorneys representing migrants detained at "Alligator Alcatraz" are escalating their criticism of conditions endured there, with one saying it is "bordering on torture"
ICE Names Most Wanted Criminals, Offers $45 Million in Rewards Nationwide
ICE Reveals Its Most Wanted List and Offers $45MM in Rewards
Private Prison Giant Ordered to Pay Tens Of Millions for Paying Immigrant Detainees $1 a Day For Work
A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that The GEO Group must pay more than $23 million for paying working immigrant detainees at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma as little as $1 per day.