Immigration
Trump Burger Co-Founder Who Championed Deportations Now Reportedly Faces Removal Himself
The co-founder of Trump Burger — a Texas fast-food chain themed around Donald Trump and his immigration policies — is reportedly facing deportation following allegations of immigration fraud.
Former Superman Actor Joins ICE to Back Trump's Immigration Crackdown: 'This Country Was Built on Patriots Stepping Up'
Dean Cain, best known for portraying Superman in the 1990s television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, has announced that he will be joining ICE
Trump's Immigration Crackdown is Also Wreaking Havoc on Detainees' Family's Finances: 'We Lost it All'
As federal immigration arrests rise, relatives of detainees are left in economic freefall, with some losing vehicles, homes, savings, and the ability to meet basic needs
ICE Cancels $50,000 Bonus Plan for Agents to Rev Up Deportations Less Than Four Hours After Launch: Report
ICE abruptly canceled a pilot bonus program that would have rewarded agents for quickly deporting immigrants less than four hours after announcing it internally
Georgia Senator Reports Hundreds of Human Rights Abuses To Migrants Under ICE Detention
Hundreds of human rights abuses have taken place in immigration detention centers across the country this year, according to a new report from Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.)
Migrants in Connecticut Flee Workforce Fearing Detention: 'It is Discouraging and Disruptive'
Undocumented migrants in Connecticut are disappearing quickly and quietly from the workforce as ICE continues efforts to crack down on immigration across the country.
'Alligator Alcatraz' Could Be Shut Down, But Not Due To Its Harsh Conditions For Migrants
The Florida migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" could be shut down due to environmental concerns
Border Agents Ordered to Halt Deportations After Court Ruling Which Limits Trump's Asylum Ban: Report
The lawsuit challenging the ban was originally filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other groups which claimed it placed vulnerable migrants at risk
Report Reveals Stark Differences Between ICE Enforcement in Blue and Red States: 'Divergent Outcomes Based on Where People Live'
In Republican-leaning states, 59% of ICE arrests happen inside prisons and jails, while in Democratic-leaning states, 70% of arrests take place in workplaces and streets
African Nation Confirms It Will Receive Hundreds Of U.S. Deportees From Third Countries
The African nation of Rwanda confirmed it will receive up to 250 U.S. deportees from third countries
ICE Agrees to Stop Posing as Police During South California Home Arrests in Court Settlement
ICE officers in Southern California are no longer permitted to identify themselves as local or state police or use deceptive tactics to enter homes during enforcement actions
Cuban Donor Behind Pro-immigrant Billboards in Miami Steps Into the Spotlight After Getting Threats: 'I Will Not Be Intimidated'
Michael B. Fernández, a Cuban-American billionaire and philanthropist, has revealed himself as the anonymous donor behind a series of billboard campaigns in Miami criticizing Republican lawmakers over their stance on immigration
Latino Children Are Missing School a Lot More With Fears Of Immigration Enforcement: Report
School absenteeism is rising sharply among Latino students across the United States, driven by fears of immigration raids and increasing federal enforcement actions
Trump Admin Establishes New Military Border Zone In Arizona As Part Of Immigration Crackdown
The Trump administration has established a new National Defense Area in Arizona. Such territories now cover more than a third of the southern border
Mexico Reports Over 75,000 Repatriated Nationals Since Donald Trump's Return to Office
According to data from Mexican authorities, of the more than 75,000 nationals who have returned, 16,000 have been transported back to their communities of origin with federal support.
Indiana Governor Reaffirms Support for Trump's Deportation Plans While Raising Concerns Over Enforcement Trends
On July 24, governor Braun told Axios that he supports removing individuals who commit crimes after entering the country illegally but questioned broader enforcement
Trump-Era Immigration Crackdown is Forcing Families to Leave Their Pets Behind
"Pets are like the collateral damage of the current political climate," Jennifer Naitaki, vice president of programs and strategic initiatives at the Michelson Found Animals Foundation, told the Los Angeles Times.
Private Prison Giant to Ramp Up Production of Ankle Monitors After ICE Announced Plan to Shackle 180,000 Immigrants: Report
Geo Group, the largest private prison operator in the U.S., has become a central player in the federal government's immigrant surveillance program through a range of digital tools
ICE's $45B Tent Detention Plan Raises Alarms Over Past Safety and Sanitation Issues
A new report has revealed mounting criticism against the $45 billion plan by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to rapidly expand its detention infrastructure through tent-based facilities
Over 500 Mexicans Detained in ICE Raids Across Los Angeles in Last Two Months, Consulate Says
More than 500 Mexican nationals have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the Los Angeles area since June
Women in ICE Detention Face Widespread Abuse Amid Lack of Oversight, Report Shows
More women detained by immigration authorities are being exposed to sexual violence, mistreatment, and the denial of basic rights in detention centers across the United States, according to a new report
Six Months Into His Presidency, Trump's Popularity On Immigration is On a Steady Decline, Polls Show
Six months into the Trump administration, what was once considered one of the president's most popular issues across the country, immigration, has plummeted in popularity.
One In Four ICE Arrests in Trump Admin's First 5 Months Took Place In Texas, Data Shows
Most arrests made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the first five months of President Trump's second term occurred in Southern and border states, according to a new report
Once a Pipeline to the U.S., the Darién Gap Saw Just 10 Migrants Traveling Northward in June: Report
Migration through the Darién Gap dropped to nearly zero in June, with only ten people recorded crossing the treacherous jungle corridor from Colombia into Panama
New Mexico Rep. Claims Local Immigrant Detention Facility is 'Bursting at the Seams' And Most Detainees Didn't Commit a Crime
Representative Gabe Vasquez introduced legislation earlier this year aimed at increasing federal oversight of ICE detention centers which would mandate regular reporting on conditions
Mississippi Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Using Fake Lowe's Truck To Smuggle Migrants
A Mississippi man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of using a fake Lowe's truck to smuggle migrants
LAPD Fingerprinting Practices Continue to Aid ICE Deportations, Prompting Renewed Scrutiny of City Policy: Report
A report by the LA Times has intensified debate over the effectiveness of a 1979 LAPD policy that prohibits officers from initiating enforcement based solely on immigration status
ICE Looks to Lure Retirees to Ramp-Up Immigration Crackdown With $50k Signing Bonuses
ICE is actively recruiting retired immigration enforcement officers to return to duty as part of the Trump administration's broader plan to expand deportation operations across the United States.
Maine Police Chief Wants ICE Investigated For Arresting One Of His Officers
The chief of police of a Maine town is seeking an investigation into the arrest of one of its officers after ICE claimed he was in the country illegally
FEMA to Distribute Hundreds Of Millions to Help Build and Operate More Immigration Detention Centers
FEMA will distribute more than $600 million to states to help build and operate temporary immigration detention centers.