Undocumented immigrants

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.

Experts are predicting increased civilian patrols, deputizations, and vigilante actions on U.S. borders

Senators are pushing for stricter limits on troop deployment, citing fears over Trump's immigration plans and prior attempts to invoke the Insurrection Act.

President-elect Donald Trump mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by telling him that Canada could become the 51st state of the U.S.

Migrant arrests fell at U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada in November to the lowest level since July 2020

University of Michigan survey links firearm threats to post-traumatic stress disorder among migrants.

Despite growing concerns over illegal immigration, a Pew survey found 64% of Americans back a legal status for undocumented immigrants.

Carlos Serrano-Restrepo, an immigrant living in Ohio, argued his collection of 170 firearms was for self-defense and protected by the Second Amendment.

The incoming deputy chief of policy vowed that local police will work "arm in arm" with the incoming administration as they look to take on mass deportations.

Mixed-status families are creating emergency plans, including power of attorney and key documents, to stay prepared amid looming deportation policies.

The policy, driven by Gov. Abbott's executive order, aims to assess healthcare costs for undocumented immigrants, sparking concerns about access and privacy.

Trump's returning border czar warned that deportations would proceed regardless of sanctuary measures.

An immigration attorney warns that Trump's mass deportation plan "will be profoundly awful," as millions currently live with at least one undocumented parent.

In Texas, Tony Gonzales warns that mass deportations would hurt the GOP, while Chip Roy calls for a halt to legal immigration until unlawful migration is resolved

Washington AG Bob Ferguson, who defeated 55 Trump-era policies in court, warns that the Trump team may be better prepared this time

The president-elect's plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants could lead to significant labor shortages, cost billions, and hurt industries like agriculture and construction

The victim told his smugglers he was hiding from a rancher hours before his dying.

Stricter U.S. policies may push more migrants toward dangerous crossings, fueling organized crime and growing demand for cross-border human trafficking networks.

A video of a former acting director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E) interrupting a Democratic lawmaker, insisting that she works for him because he is a taxpayer, has resurfaced after President-elect Donald Trump named the former his border czar.

President-elect Donald Trump recently announced that a contributor to the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 political initiative will be named Border Czar under his administration.

Trump's proposal to limit U.S. citizenship would challenge a long-standing constitutional right, sparking legal and political battles with wide-reaching impacts.

Trump's rhetoric should not stop immigrants, but it will boost the activities of organized crime and increase profits from human smuggling.

Gov. Maura Healey expressed that she would refuse to assist in mass deportations in her state, and warned other states of the pressure they will face.

Texas, Iowa, and Oklahoma have tried to pass state-level immigration laws, but efforts have been consistently blocked by federal courts.

California, Texas, and Florida face significant impacts from proposed deportations, with nearly 5 million residents at risk, accounting for half of the nation's undocumented population.

Civil rights advocates say Texas' border policies push migrants to riskier routes and increase high-speed chases, thus increasing the amount of fatalities among those seeking to enter the country

A study by the American Immigration Council (AIC) detailed that Florida could face billions in losses and labor shortages if Trump's mass deportation plan proceeds.

If elected, Trump could withhold federal funds from forces who refuse to comply with the initiative, which could impact 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S.

The new mandate raises concerns about healthcare access for undocumented residents, as advocacy groups warn it may deter individuals from seeking necessary medical care.

Mass deportations could slash some household incomes by 48%, disrupt local economies, and leave 5.5 million U.S.-born children at risk.