Immigration
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.
Home Depot Denies Claims of $250 Million Deal With ICE After Rumor Goes Viral
Home Depot and DHS publicly denied claims circulating on social media that the retail chain signed a $250 million contract to allow ICE agents to conduct immigration arrests in its parking lots.
LA County Moves to Ban Masked Immigration Raids Despite Limited Authority Over Federal Agents
LA County supervisors have voted to draft a rule prohibiting law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from concealing their identities with masks while conducting operations in unincorporated parts of the county
A New App Is Helping Immigrants in South Florida Track ICE Activity in Real Time
A new mobile app called Coqui is allowing immigrants in South Florida track nearby Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity
Trump's No-Bail Detention Policy Against Immigrants Faces Legal Blowback: 'They Flipped the Statute on Its Head'
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration's abrupt policy shift that mandates immigrants arrested by ICE remain in detention while fighting deportation.
U.S. Citizen Posts Video With Threats From Immigration Agent: 'We're Gonna End Up Shooting Some of Them'
U.S. citizen Kenny Laynez-Ambrosio was wrongfully detained during a traffic stop in Florida earlier this year. A video he recorded of the incident has now gone viral, showing immigration agents threatening violence
Migrant Working as Maine Police Officer Arrested After Gun Purchase Attempt
A Jamaican citizen who overstayed his visa and was working as a reserve police officer in Maine was arrested after attempting to purchase a firearm
From Medicaid Cuts to Violent Deportations: Trump Policies Are Boosting Democrats' Confidence Ahead of The Midterms
Democrats are now confident that discontent over Trump's policies can help them win back Congress in the 2026 midterms.
Over 20 States Sue Trump Admin for Seeking SNAP Data And Potentially Tie It to Deportations
A Privacy Impact Assessment published by the USDA reveals SNAP data requested by the Trump administration includes immigration and citizenship status, education, employment, and marital status
Detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' Are Being Denied Access to Legal Counsel, Attorneys Say
Since the facility opened July 1, "Alligator Alcatraz" has faced widespread criticism over its treatment of those in custody.
Immigrant Advocacy Group Launches Data Tool Tracking Legal Status Revocations and Workforce Impact
Immigrant rights group FWD.us has released a new data tool to monitor the effects of recent federal efforts to revoke legal status and work authorization for hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the U.S.
Texas Contractor Building Migrant Detention Camp Was Previously Charged in Undocumented Migrant Hiring Scheme: Report
A contractor helping build a new migrant detention camp in Texas was once tied to a firm that illegally hired undocumented workers.
U.S. Economy Will Lose Billions of Dollars As TPS Ends For Millions Of Migrants, Experts Say
Temporary Protections are set to end for millions of migrants from across the country. Experts warn the move may have significant economic impacts for the U.S.
Nancy Mace Says Her Favorite Thing to Do is Watching Videos of ICE Detaining Migrants
South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace shared that she watches images and videos of migrants being arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to relax, spending her free time perusing such footage on YouTube.