Immigration
Trump Administration Quietly Pauses All Immigration Applications for Biden Era Programs: Report
The administration cites fraud and security concerns as their main reason to pause all applications on humanitarian programs promoted during the Biden era.
Firing of Immigration Judges Set To Increase Delays In Cases Up To a Decade
Of the 3.7 million pending immigration cases, nearly 1.7 million of them are still awaiting for asylum hearings or decisions regarding their case
Panama is Reportedly Holding Migrants in a Hotel After U.S. Deportation Flights: 'Only a Miracle Can Save Us'
A New York Times investigation shows the Panamanian government is holding migrants deported from the U.S. against their will in a hotel in Panama City.
Police Rescue 49 Migrants Kidnapped And Held For Ransom On The Mexican Side Of The Border
Three men holding the migrants at gunpoint were arrested during the operation
Costa Rica Will Become The Latest Nation To Receive U.S. Deportees From Third Countries
The Trump administration has started sending nationals of countries in Asia, the Middle East and Africa
Steve Bannon Calls Elon Musk a 'Parasitic Illegal Immigrant,' Accuses Him of Wanting to 'Play-act as God'
"It's pretty evident the president's using him as an armor-piercing shell that's delivering blunt force trauma against the administrative state," added Bannon in an interview
Fox News Contributor Opposes "Prosecution" of AOC for Immigration Webinar: 'Would Be an Assault on Free Speech Rights'
"While AOC has never been a defender of free speech, principle demands something more from the rest of us who value the First Amendment," said Jonathan Turley
The Trump Admin Is Spending Millions To Encourage Self-Deportation, But Few Migrants Actually Leave On Their Own
DHS announced a multimillion-dollar ad campaign promoting self-deportation: "Leave our country now," one ad says.
Border Crossings Have Plummeted Under Trump, But They Could Climb Again After a 'Wait-And-See' Period
Dara Lind, a senior fellow at the American Immigration Council, told the Wall Street Journal that a decrease is not uncommon when administrations change
Trump Admin Orders Legal Groups Who Teach 'Know Your Rights' to Migrant Children to 'Stop All Work'
The executive director of the Acacia Center for Justice said the organization has almost 100 subcontractors providing service to some 26,000 unaccompanied minors
Hundreds Of Troops Are In Texas To Prevent Border Crossings, But They Hardly See Any Attempts
Border Patrol agents in the Del Rio sector and the nearby city of Eagle Pass have been apprehending fewer than 50 people per day since late January
As NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Weighs Whether to Remove Eric Adams From Office, Here's What Could Happen Next
Hochul said she would meet with officials in Manhattan to discuss Adams' potential removal. Here's what that process might look like.
Border Czar Says He Asked DOJ To Investigate AOC Over Advice To Migrants: 'Where's That Line Of Interference?'
"Homan has nothing", responded AOC on social media. "The Fourth Amendment is clear and I am well within my duties to educate people of their rights"
11-Year-Old Texas Girl Bullied Over Family's Immigration Status Takes Her Own Life
A sixth grade girl took her life after classmates bullied her over her family's immigration status and threatened to contact ICE to deport her parents.
Migrants In Seattle Are Missing Doctors' Appointments Over Deportation Fears: 'Definitely Fewer'
The change comes as the Trump administration has allowed law enforcement to access areas that were previously off-limits, like houses of worship
Three Venezuelans Managed To Avoid Being Taken To Guantanamo; They Were Deported Instead
The men had won a restraining order against the federal government but were put on a direct flight to Venezuela
Democrat Who Voted to Pass Laken Riley Act Says He'll 'Stay Out' Of Republicans Way on Sanctuary Cities
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez represents a Texas district won by Donald Trump in the last election. "I don't listen to the ACLU — I listen to my district," he said
Alleged Human Smugglers In Canada Take To TikTok To Promise '100 Percent Safe' Border Crossings
Advertisements promoting illegal immigration across the northern U.S. border with Canada have reportedly been spotted on social media.
Texas Sheriff Apologizes For Holding Immigration Panel To Address Concerns From Latino Population: 'I Am But a Mortal Man'
Larry Smith reiterated that he supports the Trump administration.
Migrant Shelter In San Diego Shuts Down Due To Lack Of Funding And Arrivals
The Jewish Family Service of San Diego said it will close its facility and lay off 115 employees as a result
ICE Agents Believe Air Jordan Tattoos Are Another Way To Identify Potential Gang Members
The family of a migrant taken to Guantanamo said the tattoo was among the reasons why he was apprehended
New Mexico DA Says Deportation Fears Are Making Domestic Violence Victims Stay Silent, Letting More Abusers Walk Free
Mary Carmack-Altwies emphasized that when victims fear coming forward, the entire community is affected
Border Crossings Have Gone Down To a Trickle In Trump's First Month: 'A Huge Changing Point'
Trump declared a national emergency at the border on Day 1 of his administration. Now, the border is the quietest it has been in recent memory.
'I Think That's Ridiculous': Trump Border Czar Tom Homan Denies Eric Adams Quid Pro Quo Allegations
Trump-appointed Border Czar Tom Homan denied accusations that the Trump administration's Department of Justice dismissed federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams in exchange for Adams' cooperation on new immigration-related measures.
ICE Plans to Monitor 'Negative' Social Media Discussion About the Agency and its Top Officials: Report
If implemented, the system would flag individuals' online activity, evaluating their potential for violence through "social and behavioral sciences" and "psychological profiles"
Governor Abbott Offers Over 100 Miles of Texas Borderlands in $11B Deal with Federal Government
While Texas Republicans largely back Abbott's request, it remains uncertain whether Congress will approve the funding
Dallas Police Refuses to Join ICE Immigration Raids, Launches Outreach Meetings with Migrants Instead
"There's no room for fear in our community," said Interim Chief Michael Igo on his X account, adding that "we're here to serve and protect all Dallas residents"
Border Czar Pledges to Return to NYC If Eric Adams 'Doesn't Come Through' With Improved ICE Relations
Trump-appointed Border Czar Tom Homan has stated that he will return to New York City if Mayor Eric Adams does not follow through on promises made aiming to further the Trump administration's immigration goals.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams To Let ICE Agents into Rikers Jail Complex, Signaling a Sharp Change in Sanctuary Laws
Adams is set to issue an executive order to allow federal immigration authorities into Rikers Island jail complex after meeting with Border Czar Tom Homan.
AOC Mocks Border Czar for Suggesting She's 'Impeding' The Law: 'Maybe He Can Learn to Read. The Constitution Would Be a Good Place to Start'
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) took on her X social media account to criticize Tom Homan, President Donald Trump's border czar, over his comments on a "Know Your Rights with ICE" webinar that she hosted on her Facebook page.