Undocumented immigrants
ICE Turns to Private Contractor Accused of Torture to Track Migrant Children in Expanded Enforcement Push
In 2018, a report found MVM detained immigrant children inside a vacant Phoenix office building with dark windows, no kitchen and limited bathroom facilities
Over 3 Million People Exit SNAP as New Rules Tighten Eligibility for Immigrants and Other Adults
A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Agriculture told The Wall Street Journal the agency will continue "to serve those with the greatest need," while preventing waste and fraud
New York City Landlords Reportedly Using ICE Threats to Intimidate Immigrant Tenants
In response, some lawmakers are pushing to expand and make permanent a city program designed to detect landlord harassment
Salazar Slams Critics Over Claims That Dignity Act Amounts to Amnesty for Immigrants: 'Read the Bill Before You Open Your Mouth'
Supporters describe the bill as a "pragmatic" attempt to address labor shortages, border enforcement and the legal status of long-term residents
Texas Moves to Restrict Noncitizens' Rights Through New Laws and Policy Changes, Report Says
In a state with nearly 2 million undocumented immigrants, refugees, and individuals with temporary protected status, these changes have led to widespread fear and uncertainty, according to immigration attorneys and advocates.
Undocumented Immigrants in Texas Are Increasingly Avoiding Hospitals for Fear of Detention: 'It's Not Worth the Risk'
From November 2024 to August, Texas State data shows hospital visits dropped from about 30,000 to just over 20,000
Fewer Undocumented Immigrants in Texas Are Seeking Medical Care Out of Fear of Immigration Enforcement: Report
When Gov. Greg Abbott introduced his executive order in 2024, he argued the change would provide a clearer picture of how much money Texas hospitals spend caring for undocumented immigrants.
DeSantis Rejects Citizenship Proposal From Florida Sheriffs, Says Not Being an 'Axe Murderer' Isn't Enough'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rejected a proposal from several state sheriffs to support a path to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants, saying the idea conflicts with existing law and enforcement priorities.
Florida Sheriffs Urge Trump to Halt Deportations of Non-Criminal Migrants: 'We're Looking in the Eyes of These Folks'
A group of Florida sheriffs is urging President Donald Trump to halt deportations of undocumented immigrants who have not committed crimes.
Lawmaker Calls for Investigation Into Company Owned by MAGA Donors Accused of Exploiting Mexican Labor
A Milwaukee city council member is calling for a state investigation into the multibillion-dollar office supply company owned by prominent donors to MAGA Republicans following reports that the company used training visas to bring Mexican workers to U.S. warehouses for extended periods.
DHS Claims 8% of Nicaragua's Population, 7% of Cuba Entered U.S. Without Authorization During Biden Administration
The Department of Homeland Security said in a social media post that during the Biden administration "8% of the entire population of Nicaragua illegally entered the US," along with "7% of Cuba, 6% of Haiti, and 5% of Honduras."
CBP Supervisor Charged With Harboring Undocumented Immigrant Described as Girlfriend and Niece
A CBP supervisor has been charged with harboring an undocumented immigrant described in court records as both his romantic partner and his niece, according to a new report.
EXCLUSIVE: Roman Empire Agency's Gabriela Salcido on Why Immigrant Fear Is Disrupting Disability Care Access
A national disability services leader told The Latin Times why trust — not capacity — is becoming the real bottleneck for the industry
At Least 32 Children Entered Foster Care Over the Past Year After Parents Were Detained or Deported: Report
At least 32 children of immigrants entered foster care over the past year after their parents were detained or deported, data shows.
DHS Rejects Claims ICE Targeted Five-Year Old in Minnesota Arrest: 'The Child Was ABANDONED'
The Department of Homeland Security rejected claims that immigration agents targeted a five-year-old boy during a recent enforcement operation in Minnesota, saying the child was "abandoned" when his father fled from officers.
Nicki Minaj's Past Admission of Being Undocumented Resurfaces as She Voices Support for Trump
Rapper Nicki Minaj has once again come under public scrutiny after a 2018 Facebook post resurfaced, in which she recounted arriving in the United States "as an illegal immigrant at the age of five." The post, written in the context of the family separation policy then implemented by the Trump administration, was shared again on social media, coinciding with the artist's recent public support for the president and her participation in conservative events.
Four Migrants Die in ICE Custody in First 10 Days of the Year Following Record Toll in 2025
Four migrants died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the first 10 days of the year, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
ICE At-Large Arrests Has More Than Doubled as Enforcement Shifts to Communities: Report
ICE more than doubled its number of at-large arrests this fall as the Trump administration shifted enforcement away from local jails and toward tracking immigrants in communities
DHS Claims More Than 17,500 'Criminal Illegal Aliens' Arrested Under Laken Riley Act
DHS said the arrests include more than 1,030 people taken into custody during Operation Angel's Honor, a 14-day nationwide enforcement initiative announced this week
Stephen Miller Says Undocumented Immigrants 'Had No Due Process Entering the Country' and Don't Deserve It in Removal
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said in a video that went viral on Friday that undocumented immigrants are not entitled to due process protections when being removed from the United States
Migrant Driver Shot After Crashing Van While Fleeing ICE Officers in Maryland
A migrant driver was shot and hospitalized after crashing a van while fleeing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers during an enforcement operation in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
ICE Posts Christmas-Themed AI Video Featuring Santa Claus as a Federal Agent: 'Avoid Santa's Naughty List'
ICE has released an AI-generated Christmas-themed video portraying Santa Claus as a federal immigration agent, urging undocumented immigrants to leave the United States voluntarily or face enforcement action.
DHS Says Latest Arrests of 'Ilegal Aliens' Are 'Christmas Gift to Americans'
The Department of Homeland Security said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement delivered an early "Christmas gift to Americans" after arresting undocumented immigrants with criminal records in operations carried out nationwide last week.
Majority of Americans Say Trump Is Doing 'Too Much' to Deport Undocumented Immigrants, Poll Shows
A growing share of Americans believe the Trump administration is going too far in deporting immigrants living in the United States unlawfully, according to a new poll.
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