immigration enforcement
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
Texas AG Sues Houston Over 'Lawless' Sanctuary Policy, Says City Has 'No Authority to Ignore the Constitution'
"I will not allow any local official to push sanctuary policies that make our communities less safe," Ken Paxton said in a statement released by his office
DOJ Sues Connecticut and New Haven Over Immigration Policies It Calls 'Deliberate, Disruptive Action'
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong rejected the lawsuit, calling it "a baseless lawsuit that has no foundation in law or fact"
Treasury Chief Touts Plan to Require Proof of Citizenship to Open Accounts: 'Why Don't We Know Who's in Our Banking System?"
The proposal could apply not only to new customers but to existing account holders raising the prospect of large-scale compliance requirements for financial institutions
ICE Detentions of Non-Criminal Migrants Fall Sharply After Backlash to Minneapolis Operation, Data Shows
The decline follows Operation Metro Surge, the sweeping immigration enforcement deployment between January and February that resulted in two high-profile deaths
Immigration Enforcement Tightens Labor Supply in Restaurants' Lowest-Paid Jobs: 'Without Them, Our Operation Would Cease'
Industry leaders say foreign-born employees account for roughly 20% of the sector
ICE Arrested 800+ People Using TSA Traveler Data Since Trump Took Office, Records Show
The data show the TSA provided ICE with information on more than 31,000 travelers for potential enforcement actions
Remittances to Mexico Fall for 11th Straight Month Amid U.S. Immigration Crackdown
Economists say migrants may be sending larger sums less frequently, reflecting financial constraints and uncertainty about employment and immigration status
EXCLUSIVE: Hispanic Construction Council's George Carrillo on Why Latinos Hold the Key as Uncertainty Throws Industry Off Balance
Carrillo tells The Latin Times how tariffs, labor shortages and immigration enforcement are testing the construction sector during the Trump administration
GOP Rep. Gimenez Warns ICE Enforcement Hurting Republicans With Latinos: 'That's Not What I Voted For'
GOP Rep. Carlos Giménez said recent immigration enforcement actions have damaged Republican support among Latino voters, warning that the party risks losing ground unless it adjusts course.
ICE Crackdown in Minneapolis Undermined Trust in Local Police and Cost $200M in Wages, Study Finds
The large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis significantly eroded public trust in law enforcement and caused widespread economic disruption, according to new research.
Trump Has Reportedly Told Aides Iran War is 'In Final Stages', Says Conflict is 'Distracting' Him From Other Priorities
Donald Trump has told advisers he believes the war with Iran is in its "final stages" and has privately described the conflict as a distraction from domestic priorities, according to a new report.
Outgoing Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino Defends Hard-Line Tactics: 'I Wish I'd Caught Even More Illegal Aliens'
Gregory Bovino, the outgoing Border Patrol official who became a central figure in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, said he has few regrets about his heavy-handed approach.
Up to 200,000 Immigrant Truck Drivers Could Lose Licenses Under New Trump Rule: 'They're Roasting Me Under Open Fire'
Up to 200,000 immigrant truck drivers could begin losing their commercial driver's licenses as they expire under a new Trump administration rule.
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.
Judge Says Evidence of Race-Based Stops by Federal Agents Is 'Compelling and Troubling'
A U.S. district court judge in Minnesota said there is "compelling and troubling" evidence that federal immigration agents conducted race-based stops during a large enforcement operation in the state.
Trump Allies Form 'Mass Deportation Coalition' to Push White House for Broader Immigration Crackdown
President Donald Trump's allies have formed a new lobbying group, the Mass Deportation Coalition, to press the administration to broaden its immigration crackdown.
Federal Immigration Agent Shot And Killed Texas Man Last Year But DHS Did Not Initially Disclose It
Federal officers shot and killed a U.S. citizen in Texas during a traffic incident last year, but the shooting was not initially disclosed by the Department of Homeland Security.
Immigration Crackdown Linked to Almost 100,000 Hospitality Job Losses and Tourism Slump: 'Nobody's Applying'
Nearly 98,000 hospitality jobs disappeared between December 2024 and December 2025, and some are blaming the Trump administration for it.
Records Show Local Police Used School Surveillance Data to Support Trump Immigration Crackdown: Report
In one district south of Houston, more than 3,100 agencies conducted over 733,000 searches tagged for immigration-related purposes
Dems Claim Victory After Border Czar Announces End to State Crackdown: 'Minnesotans Stood Together, Stared Down ICE, and Never Blinked'
Democratic leaders in Minnesota declared vindication after Tom Homan, the president's border czar, announced the end of a months-long federal immigration enforcement surge in the state.
Immigration Raids Stall South Texas Homebuilding, Leave Projects Idle Hurting Its Economy: Report
Federal immigration enforcement raids in South Texas are disrupting home construction projects, delaying housing deliveries and straining local suppliers as builders say workers are increasingly unwilling to show up at job sites that have been repeatedly targeted by agents.
Border Czar Says Enforcement Operations Must Refrain From Sweeping Raids To 'Keep the Faith of the American People'
Border czar Tom Homan has argued that immigration enforcement should prioritize immigrants with criminal records rather than rely on broad sweeps, warning that a failure to focus on those cases could erode public support for deportation efforts.
ICE Disapproval Soars After Minneapolis Killing; Now Above 60%, Poll Finds
Public disapproval of Immigration and Customs Enforcement has risen above 60 percent following the fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll.
Critics Slam Immigration Enforcement at Super Bowl: 'Cannot Let ICE Terrorize Our Communities'
Federal immigration agents are expected to operate during Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California, according to the Department of Homeland Security, prompting criticism from advocacy groups and renewed debate over immigration enforcement at major public events.
DHS More Than Doubles Stipend for Migrants to Self-Deport, Now Pays $2,600: 'May Not Last Long'
The Department of Homeland Security announced that it is increasing the stipend offered to migrants who voluntarily leave the United States from $1,000 to $2,600.
California Lost Nearly Half a Million Private-Sector Jobs After Immigration Enforcement Intensified, Report Finds
California lost an estimated 447,000 private-sector jobs between May and September after federal immigration enforcement intensified, according to a new report.
Community Groups Build License Plate Database to Track ICE Vehicles as Arrests Broaden
Community activists in the Pacific Northwest have built a shared database of license plates linked to immigration enforcement vehicles.
New Year's Immigration Restrictions Take Effect, Including Travel Ban on 7 Countries
Under new orders, individuals from Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and Syria are barred from entering the United States