Immigration
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.
Venezuelan Men Accused Of Killing Mexican Immigration Agent
While the INM did not share specific details, Chihuahua State Police reported that emergency responders found the agent dead, with a head injury and other signs of violence.
Everything We Know About The New, Biden-Signed Border Law Taking Effect in The New Year
President Joe Biden signed the DHS Border Services Contract Review Act into law Dec. 23, to enhance oversight and efficiency in federal border security contracts.
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.
Trump's Mass Deportations Would Also Cost Mexico Billions of Dollars, Economist Says
Ismael Plascencia López said the country will have to face the cost of caring, feeding, and housing deportees, many of whom might not be Mexican
Trump Celebrates Stopping Of Border Wall Material Auction: 'We Have To Protect Our Borders, And Save America'
The Biden administration said it will comply with a judge's decision halting the selling of border wall material
As Immigration Remains Top Focus in U.S. Politics, Organized Crime Groups Continue Making Huge Profits
From Colombia to Venezuela and beyond, organized crime groups have gained notoriety as the immigrant economy brings profit and a steady business model
Odyssey To Catch A Migrant Criminal Illustrates Challenges of Trump's Planned Crackdown
ICE is currently focusing its efforts on individuals with serious crime histories.
Migrant Teen Who Abandoned Baby in Houston Dumpster Didn't Seek Medical Care Due to Fear of Deportation
Advocates point to Gov. Greg Abbott's mandate for hospitals to question patients' citizenship suggesting it further deters vulnerable women from seeking care.
Trump Joins Team Musk in Heated MAGA Immigration Debate: 'I Have Many H-1B Visas on My Properties'
President-elect Donald Trump waded into the work visa program debate to support tech billionaire Elon Musk.
From Sanctuary Cities to Preparedness Plans: What Undocumented Migrants Should Consider Ahead of Trump Term
With just a few weeks left until Trump assumes office, undocumented migrants brace for mass deportations. Here are some things to keep in mind ahead of Jan. 20.
Elon Musk Warns 'Hateful, Unrepentant Racists' Will Be the 'Downfall of the Republican Party' as MAGA Immigration Debate Intensifies
Amid increasing tension with MAGA-aligned conservatives, Musk warned that "hateful, unrepentant racists" within the Republican Party could lead to its downfall.
Trump Border Czar Suggests Using 'Halfway Houses' To Hold US-Born Children Of Undocumented Immigrants
Tom Homan said children having birthright citizenship doesn't make undocumented immigrants "immune from our laws."
As The New Mexican Government Increases Pressure On Cartels, It Also Gears Up For Trump's Intended Military Action
Trump has hinted at U.S. military action in Mexico to stop drug cartels from smuggling drugs up the border, a move that could upset its neighbor.
Mexico Working On App That Would Let Migrants Tell Relatives And Consulates If They Are About To Be Detained In The U.S.
The new tool for migrants has only been rolled out for small-scale testing, and according to de la Fuente, the app appears to be working efficiently
Mexican President Departs From 'Hugs, Not Bullets' Approach To Cartels With Massive Deployment to Sinaloa
Claudia Sheinbaum is stepping up her efforts to curb drug cartels as Trump's inauguration looms
Elon Musk Defends Hiring Overseas Workers for Tech Jobs By Agreeing With Tweet Calling Americans 'Retarded': 'Pretty Much Sums It Up'
Elon Musk defended hiring overseas workers for tech jobs in an "eye-opening" X post that called Americans "retarded," leading to a slew of hateful comments from MAGA supporters.
Mexico Takes Step To Curb Source of Domestic Violence— Firearms Coming From the U.S.
Mexico filed two lawsuits earlier this year against American gun manufacturers and stores to curb the flow of firearms down the border.
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.
Blue State AG Creates 'Toolkit' To Help Residents Deal With Trump's Immigration Crackdown
Oregon AG Ellen Rosenblum released a sanctuary toolkit in efforts to help undocumented migrants protect themselves ahead of Trump administration
Followers Blast Elon Musk For Wanting to 'Recruit' Workers Overseas: 'America is a Nation, Not a Sports Team'
Elon Musk is being criticized online for comparing sourcing skilled workers overseas for U.S. businesses to building a sports team.
Texas Man Charged With Smuggling Over 100 Migrants In Locked Truck
The man was charged with counts of conspiracy to transport undocumented aliens and transporting undocumented aliens within the United States for financial gain
Undocumented Parents Set For Deportation Will Have To Decide If They Take Their Children With Them, Border Czar Says
Tom Homan anticipated that families will be held in detention centers as the government carries out the "largest deportation operation in American history"
Trump Asks Court to Stop Joe Biden From Selling Pieces of His Border Wall Before He Leaves Office
The Biden Admin has defended the sales, stating that they align with the law's requirements and that most materials have already been distributed or sold
Mexico To Open Dozens Of Migrant Shelters Exclusively To Deal With Trump's Mass Deportations
Overall, Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda announced the opening of 25 shelters
From Los Angeles to New York City, These Places Will Be Most Affected by Trump's Mass Deportations
With just weeks until Trump re-enters office and with the promise of mass deportations looming, here are some cities and states that will see the most effects.
Complaint Alleges Staff At Center Holding Asylum Seekers in New Mexico Deal Drugs at The Facility
The private prison is owned and operated by CoreCivic, the same company in charge of the Torrance facility where detainees have also reported abuse
Incoming Trump Official Hints At Reviving Old Trump Policy on Day One to Expel Asylum-Seeking Migrants
Trump's incoming press secretary added that Trump "is also going to launch the largest mass deportation of illegal criminals in American history"
Murdered Migrant's Body Among Hundreds Used for Lucrative Medical Research, Investigation Shows
Aurimar Iturriago, a 21-year-old Venezuelan migrant, was fatally shot in Texas and later dissected for research despite her family's wishes of repatriation.
These Are The 19 States That Grant Driver's Licenses to Undocumented Migrants
Some have special restrictions for these licenses