Immigration
Immigrants File Class-Action Lawsuit To Prevent ICE From Making Arrests At Courthouses
A group of immigrants filed a class-action lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop arrests at immigration courthouses, an increasingly popular tactic.
Florida Highway Patrol Accused of Targeting Hispanic Drivers Amid Nationwide Allegations of Racial Profiling
A federal judge in Los Angeles last week ordered the Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops in California over racial profiling concerns
African Nation to Send Back Migrants to Native Countries After Controversial Deportations by Trump Admin
Eswatini announced on Wednesday that it will repatriate five migrants deported there by the United States
U.S. Citizen Details Horrors of His Three-Day Long ICE Detention: 'A Violation of My Civil Rights'
George Retes, an Army veteran, who was wrongfully detained by ICE last week, is speaking out on his experience, warning Americans of the pain he endured.
3% Of All Migrants Deported In The First Part Of The Year Were Known Gang Members, ICE Data Shows
More than 70% of all migrants deported by the Trump administration between the beginning of the year and late June had criminal convictions, according to ICE data. However, most were traffic or immigration offenses
ICE More Than Doubled Arrests Of People Without Criminal Convictions In June
ICE more than doubled the arrests of people without criminal convictions in early June, clocking in at 47%, according to a new report
Non-Binary American Avoids Deportation From Canada Due to 'Fear of Persecution' Under Trump
A federal judge blocked the deportation of a non-binary American, citing fears of persecution under the Trump administration in a "precedent-setting" ruling.
Louisiana Police Chiefs Accused Of Taking Bribes To Make Up Crime Reports Allowing Migrants To Request Visas
Three current and former Louisiana police chiefs have been charged with taking bribes in exchange for producing crime reports that would allow migrants to seek visas allowing them to stay in the U.S.
ICE Pushes Landlords for Tenant Records as Trump Admin Ramps Up Deportation Efforts
Homeland Security's Tricia McLaughlin defended requesting tenant records, stating that ICE has authority to issue administrative subpoenas and warned of potential legal penalties for noncompliance
Democratic Party Approval Slips to 40% Amid Leadership Vacuum, Poll Shows
Despite some gains in opposing specific Republican proposals, such as cuts to Medicaid, the party continues to search for cohesion
ICE Ordered to Detain Immigrants Without Bond Hearings Under New Trump Policy
The Trump administration has directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain immigrants who entered the country illegally without offering them bond hearings
Immigration Raids Are Scaring Off Workers Rebuilding California After Its Deadly Wildfires: Report
As California works to recover from some of the most destructive wildfires in its history, a new report by The New York Times highlights how immigration enforcement operations are impeding cleanup and reconstruction efforts across the state.
Critics Sound Alarm on Increased Funding For Trump's Deportation Operation: 'A Police State for Immigrant Communities and Beyond'
"They're talking about creating a militarized environment for anyone in this country they believe to be worthy of deportation" said an analyst consulted by The Hill
L.A. Unveils Cash Aid Program For Families Affected by ICE Raids: 'We Are a Proud City of Immigrants'
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has announced a new initiative to provide direct cash assistance to families impacted by recent federal immigration raids.
Florida Republican Rep Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill Offering Legal Status to Certain Undocumented Immigrants
Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) is co-sponsoring new bipartisan immigration legislation in the House that would offer legal status to certain undocumented immigrants
California Professor Arrested For Allegedly Throwing Gas Canister At Law Enforcement During ICE Raid
A California professor was arrested for allegedly throwing a gas canister at ICE officials during a raid on a marijuana farm last week
Irish Tourist Detained For 100 Days By ICE After Overstaying Visa For Three Days: 'Didn't See The Sky For Weeks'
An Irish tourist who briefly overstayed his visa earlier this year ended up being held for some 100 days
Texas Airline Contracted to Deport Migrants By Trump Admin Slashes Flights Amid Financial Struggles
A Texas airline contracted by the Trump administration to deport migrants will cut back flights months after activists called for a boycott of the company.
Migrant Advocates Threaten With a Two-Day Strike In California To Protest Widespread Raids: 'For The Soul Of The Country'
Migrant advocates are threatening with a two-day strike in Southern California to protest ongoing immigration raids carried out by the Trump administration
Popular Rock Band Demands Trump's DHS Take Down ICE Video Over Copyright Violation: 'And Go F–k Yourselves'
The rock band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (BRMC) is demanding that DHS remove a recent video which features their recording of "God's Gonna Cut You Down."
Central American Immigrants Are Sending More Money Home During Trump's Crackdown: 'It's Easier to Have an Escape Plan'
Remittances to El Salvador rose 14% from January to March compared to the same period last year. In Honduras they saw a 20% increase and in Guatemala they rose by 21%
Only 1 in 3 Detainees in 'Alligator Alcatraz' Have Criminal Record Despite Trump's Claims That It Holds 'The Most Menacing Migrants'
Records reviewed by the Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times show that just one in every three detainees at the detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" have a criminal conviction in the United States.
6-Year-Old Cancer Patient Detained By ICE For Months 'Cried Every Night' During Detention, Family Lawyer Says
A 6-year-old Honduran boy with leukemia was detained by ICE for over a month after attending a court hearing.
Gavin Newsom Taunts JD Vance Over Disneyland Vacation With Family: 'Probably to Detain Mickey Mouse'
Gavin Newsom taunted JD Vance over his recent family vacation to Disneyland, with his jabs referencing the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration.
Chicago Mayor Again Defies Trump's Immigration Push: 'Will Not Ever Cooperate With ICE'
We do not harbor criminals. We arrest them," added the Mayor in a press conference. "But we will not be a tool for mass deportation"
Trump Supporting New Hampshire Man Detained at Canadian Border Over Green Card Says He Feels 'Differently' Now
A Trump supporter and green card holder has been denied re-entry into the United States after visiting Canada, an incident which he says has impacted his political opinions.
Congressman Reveals Conditions At Alligator Alcatraz That Made His 'Heart Sink' After Tour
A Democratic Congressman revealed the horrific conditions he witnessed while visiting the newly opened 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades.
'Vile' Stephen Miller Blames ER Wait Times on Undocumented Migrants in 'Racist' Rant About LA
Stephen Miller ranted on Fox News, blaming immigrants for nearly every problem in Los Angeles — from crowded ERs and schools, to drug deaths and violent gangs.
Americans Have Grown More Positive on Immigration During Trump Administration's Crackdown: Poll
Americans have become significantly more favorable toward immigration over the past year, even as the Trump administration has intensified enforcement efforts, according to a new Gallup poll.
Elderly US Citizen Visited Immigration Court to 'Protect Refugees.' Then ICE Detained Her
A 71-year-old U.S. citizen was detained by federal agents while observing immigration court in San Diego, California.