Immigration
Truck Company Denies Authorizing Vehicle for Border Patrol's 'Trojan Horse' Raid in Los Angeles
According to eyewitness accounts, a man driving a Penske truck approached day laborers and said he was looking for workers, before more than half a dozen Border Patrol agents jumped from the truck's cargo area
Support for Deporting Noncriminal Immigrants Slips as Public Backs Legal Protections: Poll
67% of respondents to the UMASS poll opposed separating undocumented immigrants from their children during enforcement proceedings
Fate Of 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detainee Prompts 'Proof of Life' Plea, DHS Statement Rejecting He Was Dead
After 48 hours of confusion over the condition of Venezuelan influencer and "Alligator Alcatraz" detainee Luis Manuel Rivas Velásquez, his attorney's have officially confirmed that he is alive
Attorneys and Advocates Sound Alarm Over Immigrants Being 'Disappeared' by ICE in Detention Centers
Immigrants are increasingly being taken into ICE custody across the country. But as lawyers seek to represent them, many are seemingly disappearing from the system.
Some Green Card Applicants Could Be Deported Anyway Under New Trump Policy
Immigrants applying for green cards through marriage or other family ties could now face deportation according to new guidance from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
President Trump Proposes Census Overhaul That Excludes Undocumented Immigrants from Count
President Trump announced Thursday that he has ordered the U.S. Department of Commerce to conduct a new census that excludes undocumented immigrants from the official count
Trump Admin Reportedly Planning To Send Migrants To Infamous Maximum Security Prison
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to send migrants to the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, known as one of the bloodiest in the country
Migrant Detainee Commits Suicide In Pennsylvania Facility
A migrant detainee committed suicide in a Pennsylvania facility, the force confirmed
Construction At 'Alligator Alcatraz' Suspended Over Environmental Concerns
A federal judge halted construction at the migrant detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz for two weeks after a hearing over its potential environmental impact
Three In Ten Migrants Deported To Third Countries Are Venezuelan, Report Reveals
Four in ten migrants deported to third countries are Venezuelans, according to a new report
Mexico Arrests Outspoken Immigration Advocate on Eve of Migrant Caravan, Drawing Accusations of Intimidation
Mexican federal authorities arrested prominent immigration advocate Luis García Villagrán on Tuesday in Tapachula, Chiapas, a day before he was set to lead a caravan of roughly 1,500 migrants toward Mexico City
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