Undocumented immigrants
U.S. Refunds Almost 100,000 Migrants Over Cancelled Biden Program That Offered Eased Path To Citizenship
The plan, which sought to give a path to citizenship to some undocumented migrants married to U.S. citizens, was struck down by a judge in November after Biden's electoral loss
Florida GOP Blasts Democrats Who Voted Against Bill Allowing Deportation Of Undocumented Migrants Convicted Of Sex Crimes
"Florida Democrats are more interested in protecting illegal aliens who are criminal sex offenders than protecting Floridians," said the Florida GOP Chairman
Congressional GOP To Push Vote On 'Laken Riley Act,' Requring Detention Of Undocumented Immigrants Who Commit Some Nonviolent Crimes
Republicans are working on broader border security plans, including $120 billion for enforcement
Four Tren de Aragua Members Infiltrate Migrant Group to Cross Texas Border, Arrested
The gang members were part of a larger group of migrants, including unaffiliated individuals and families.
Migrant Teen Who Abandoned Baby in Houston Dumpster Didn't Seek Medical Care Due to Fear of Deportation
Advocates point to Gov. Greg Abbott's mandate for hospitals to question patients' citizenship suggesting it further deters vulnerable women from seeking care.
Murdered Migrant's Body Among Hundreds Used for Lucrative Medical Research, Investigation Shows
Aurimar Iturriago, a 21-year-old Venezuelan migrant, was fatally shot in Texas and later dissected for research despite her family's wishes of repatriation.
'Border Czar' Details Requirements for Mass Deportations: 'What Price Do You Put On National Security?'
Homan said he will need a minimum of 100,000 beds to detain undocumented immigrants – more than doubling the 40,000 detention beds ICE is currently funded for
CBP Finds Dozens of Migrants Hiding in Tractor Trailer As Apprehensions Rise Before Trump Takes Office
The discovery took place during a routine inspection.
ICE Deportations Reach 10-Year High in 2024, Even Surpassing Peak of Trump Administration
The agency removed over 271,000 individuals in fiscal year 2024, the highest number since the Obama administration in 2014.
Fear of Deportation Spurs 'Alarming' Surge in Notario Fraud Targeting Undocumented Immigrants
As deportation fears escalate, fraudulent legal advisors prey on undocumented immigrants, leaving victims like María financially ruined and justice out of reach.
Trump Border Czar Threatens to Separate Undocumented Parents from US Citizen Kids: 'They Put Themselves in This Position'
President-elect Donald Trump's nominated border czar, Tom Homan, stated that the undocumented parents of US citizens would be deported under the new administration, further stating that the parents can then decide whether or not their child stays in the US.
Over 1,300 Children Have Never Been Reunited With Their Parents Years After Being Separated At The Border
A 135-page report reveals systemic failures, inhumane conditions, and lasting trauma for families separated under Trump's "Zero Tolerance" immigration policy.
Protections for Migrant Children in Texas Border Facilities to Expire Days After Trump Takes Office
A settlement requiring "safe and sanitary" conditions in CBP child holding facilities is ending, raising concerns about child welfare under uncertain detention policies.
Trump Promised American Jobs, But 2024 Was a Record Year for Foreign Hires at His Businesses
As Trump relies on foreign workers to meet growing labor demands, his immigration policies risk worsening workforce shortages and disrupting key industries.
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Two Migrants in Politically Charged Murder Case of 12-Year Old Texas Girl
The case has drawn significant attention due to the defendants' immigration status as both men had entered the U.S. illegally earlier in the year
What Texas Migrants Rights Groups Are Advising The Undocumented Population Ahead Of Trump's Inauguration
LUPE is advising Texas's estimated 1.6 million undocumented residents to create contingency plans as deportation risks rise with the incoming Trump administration.
Support for Unlawful Immigration Has Declined Since 2017 but Majority Opposes Harsh Measures, Poll Finds
The survey by Reuters/Ipsos found 33% of respondents said most or all undocumented immigrants should be allowed to stay in the U.S., down 6% from 2017
GOP Senator in Florida Pushes to Repeal College Tuition Subsidies for Undocumented Immigrants
Randy Fine called in state tuition for undocumented students unfair, saying in 2021 the subsidy cost taxpayers $45 million
Trump Is Accusing Mexico Of Not Stopping Migrants, But The Country Is Cracking Down Harder Than Ever
Nearly 1 million migrants were intercepted in Mexico this year. according to a new analysis
Mexican President Puts Border Authorities on Alert As Trump's Mass Deportation Loom
"We haven't discussed a specific deportation strategy, but we need to be prepared," said Samuel García, governor of Nuevo León
GOP Lawmakers Are Pushing to Provide Local Law Officials With More Power to Arrest Undocumented Immigrants
Proposals are rolling in across the country to help Trump carry out his pledge to deport millions of people living in the U.S. illegally
More Migrants Drowned Trying To Cross The Border Than Reported As Texas Cracked Down On Immigration: Report
An investigation reveals 1,107 migrant drownings from 2017-2023, with rising fatalities near Eagle Pass
Texas Doctor Forced to Delete TikTok Helping Undocumented Immigrants Get Healthcare After Governor Threatens to Defund Children's Hospital
A Texas doctor was forced to delete their TikTok about getting undocumented immigrants healthcare after the governor threatened to defund a children's hospital.
Trump Says His Plan To Avoid Separating Families With Undocumented Parents Is Deporting Them All Together
The President-elect said he would start with the removal of criminals but aims to move on to conduct the "largest deportation operation in American history"
Top Mexican Journalist Explains Why the Country Isn't Prepared to Handle the Growing Migration Crisis
Budget cuts and systemic failures have left Mexico's immigration agencies struggling, worsening the vulnerability of migrants and refugees amid rising pressures ahead of the Trump administration, according to journalist León Krauze
Immigrants 'Preparing for Deportation' Ahead of Trump's Inauguration Lead To Surge In Demand For Legal Services
While immigrants across the country are looking for answers, advocates also warn of scammers using misinformation and panic to their advantage.
A Study From Two Decades Ago Showed Undocumented Immigrants Benefited Texas More Than They Cost; The State Hasn't Conducted a New One Since
State leaders have continued pushing for stricter immigration policies.
Immigrants Brace for Trump's Revival of Public Charge Rule, Threatening Green Card Access
Fears grow as Trump's stricter public charge rule could return, impacting mixed-status families and low-income immigrants seeking residency or benefits.
Missouri Will Pay Residents $1000 to Hunt Down and Detain Undocumented Immigrants If New Republican Bill Becomes Law
Missouri Republican Sen.-elect David Gregory is receiving backlash after suggesting a bill in which residents would be paid bounty rewards for turning undocumented immigrants in to law enforcement.
Militias Are Seeking To Get Involved In The Trump Administration's Mass Deportation Efforts
Experts are predicting increased civilian patrols, deputizations, and vigilante actions on U.S. borders