Undocumented immigrants
Unions and Employers Across California Respond to Immigration Raids With Worker-Protection Measures
The National Day Laborer Organizing Network has promoted a campaign known as "Adopt a Corner," which stations volunteers at locations where workers gather for daily employment
Most Immigrants Prefer to Remain in the U.S. Despite Risk of Deportation, Poll Shows
A majority of immigrants living in the United States say their lives are better here than in their countries of origin and that they would choose to migrate again, even as fear of arrest and deportation has increased under President Donald Trump's administration.
Fed Study Highlights Immigration's Critical Role in Sustaining U.S. Labor Force Growth
New research from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco concluded that immigration has become essential to sustaining the size of the U.S. labor force, and that recent drops in net migration could limit its growth in the years ahead.
Single Adults and Unaccompanied Minors Now Dominate Border Crossings Amid Enforcement Shift, Report Finds
The report from Migration Policy Institute also found that the share of detainees with criminal convictions declined from 65% in October 2024 to 35% in September 2025
Advocates Slam DHS for Fining Unaccompanied Teens $5,000 for Crossing Border: 'There's No Way a Child Can Pay This'
Copies of the notices reviewed by the outlet state that "payment in full is due now," warning that unpaid fines could result in litigation, interest charges, and negative effects on immigration cases
Homeland Security Claims Almost Half a Million Migrants Have Been Arrested Since Trump Took Office
"Across the country, we're making communities safer so that families can thrive," said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem during a press conference
New Florida Bill Would Let Families Sue Local Governments Over Crimes by Undocumented Immigrants
A Republican lawmaker in Florida has introduced legislation that would fine law enforcement agencies for failing to cooperate with federal immigration authorities and allow families of people killed by undocumented immigrants to sue local governments.
ICE Agent Shoots Deputy Marshal and TikTok Streamer During South L.A. Raid Gone Wrong
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in South Los Angeles devolved into a shooting when an agent shot and wounded a deputy U.S. marshal and a TikTok streamer during an attempted arrest
DHS Touts Claim That 2 Million Undocumented Immigrants Have Left the Country During Current Admin: 'And Stay Out!'
"It's a lot safer for the aliens themselves, for the public, for our law enforcement, and also it's a lot better financially," said DHS' Tricia Mclaughlin regarding the announcement
DHS Reportedly Bars Disaster-Aid Groups From Helping Undocumented Immigrants Under New FEMA Rules
The new rules also prohibit the use of federal funds to "advance or promote DEI and/or DEIA" policies, raising concerns about impacts on hiring practices
DHS Defends Use of Term 'Alien' Over Undocumented Immigrant: "Next Thing You Know You'll Be Calling Burglars 'Undocumented Houseguests"
DHS reaffirmed this week that it will continue to use the term "alien" when referring to noncitizens, citing statutory language and rejecting and mocking alternatives such as "undocumented immigrant."
Not About Nodal: Pepe, Angela and Emiliano Aguilar Under Fire Over Undocumented Immigrants
The controversial Mexican regional music family is back in the headlines, although this time it's not related to the marriage of Christian Nodal and Ángela Aguilar. Now it's Ángela herself, patriarch Pepe Aguilar, and eldest son Emiliano Aguilar who are in the spotlight.
Trump's Self-Deportation Campaign Is Even Leading U.S. Citizens To Seek Refuge Abroad: Report
The Trump administration's efforts to pressure undocumented immigrants to self-deport have increasingly affected people who are not part of that category
Critics Say Fear May Be Behind Government Data Showing Immigrant Population Decline Over Past 6 Months: 'Survey Respondents Are Too Scared'
Critics are questioning recent government data showing a decline in the immigrant population across the first six months of the Trump administration, warning that the numbers may not reflect reality
DHS Secretary Touts Report Claiming 1.6 Million Migrant Decline, But Its Own Authors Warn It May Be Overstated
Kristi Noem said Thursday that roughly 1.6 million undocumented immigrants have left the United States since Trump took office, citing a report from the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS). However, CIS itself warned the number may overstate the actual decline
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
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 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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Colorado GOP Rep. Slammed Over Misrepresenting Own Family's Immigrant Story Despite Publicly Supporting Deportations
Despite repeated claims by Rep. Gabe Evans that his grandfather immigrated "the legal way", records obtained by Colorado Newsline show that he was arrested for an immigration violation and placed in deportation proceedings
Undocumented Farmworkers in California Struggle to Stay Safe as Temperatures and Fears Rise: 'The Body Just Gives Out'
Southern California recently experienced forecasted triple‑digit heat waves, compounding risks for outdoor workers already under pressure from immigration fears
Border Czar Vows to Target Sanctuary Cities After New York Shooting Involving Undocumented Suspects: 'We're Going to Flood the Zone'
Tom Homan, the Trump administration's border czar, said Monday that ICE will expand its presence in areas where local governments do not cooperate with federal immigration efforts.
WATCH: Doctor Forcibly Detained by ICE While on His Way to Drop Off Toddler at Daycare
An Oregon father was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement while dropping his child off at daycare.
California to Limit Legal Aid for Some Undocumented Immigrants With Felony Records
California will begin restricting access to a key legal aid fund for undocumented immigrants with serious or violent felony convictions starting next year
Salvadoran President Bukele Responds to Controversial Hunter Biden Interview With Mocking Post: 'Is Hunter Biden Sniffing Powdered Milk?'
In a portion of the interview, Biden said: "I would pick up the phone and call the president in El Salvador and say, you either f—ing send them back or I'm going to f—ing invade"