Ghanaian mother and child who arrived in US on valid visas to fly home after detainment, lawyers say
A pregnant Ghanaian mother and her son were detained for a week at Dulles airport.
Immigration
Trump administration grants rare TPS reprieve, extending protections for 11,000 Lebanese
Move allows them to stay and work in the U.S. for another six months.
ICE agent arrested in Texas on Minnesota shooting charge, accused of shooting Minneapolis immigrant through door
Christian Castro was charged with assault and falsely reporting a crime.
Former head of Iowa school district sentenced to 2 years for falsely claiming to be a US citizen
He'd serve the sentence before he is likely deported to his native Guyana.
Ghanaian mother and child detained at airport for days after arriving on valid visas, lawyers say
The pair had come to the U.S. for medical care for her son.
6 protesters arrested after clash with ICE officers outside a New Jersey detention center
Lawmakers described dire conditions where detainees are fed small portions of often spoiled food.
Exclusive: Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisoned
The asylum seekers' lawyers say they had previously been granted protection from U.S. judges.
The Minneapolis immigration crackdown ended months ago. For these little kids, trauma remains
Experts say trauma can reshape young brains, leading to anxiety and distress.
Trump review that could shutter Mexican consulates stokes worries
Consulates help Mexican citizens with services like registering births and obtaining passports.
Trump’s DOJ sues 4 Democratic-run states over denying undercover license plates for federal agents
It says the restrictions impede law enforcement and threaten agents’ safety.
Congress members say conditions dire at NJ detention center facing protests, reported hunger strike
Federal immigration officials have denied any hunger strike, abuse or poor conditions inside the center.
Don Lemon seeks grand jury transcripts in Minnesota civil rights case, citing misconduct
He is one of 39 people charged in the January incident.
Why Trump’s allegations that white people are being persecuted in South Africa have been denied
His accusations have been condemned as baseless.
US has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says
The deportees often are older and have lived in the U.S. for years, making them...
ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an ‘alarming’ rate, an AP investigation finds
The suicides account for nearly a fifth of the 51 deaths in ICE custody since...
Trump’s latest immigration move clouds the path to green cards
The change potentially affects hundreds of thousands of green card applicants a year.
Trump administration raises US refugee cap, but only for white South Africans
This decision comes as the administration blocks refugees from other countries.
Trump’s no-bond policy for immigrants in custody played out for years in one city
Few people noticed outside the immigration attorneys there.
Supreme Court rejects Florida’s bid to sue Western states over truck licenses for immigrants
The case stems from a crash in Florida last year that killed three people.
San Francisco immigration court shuts down after purge of judges, leaving asylum cases in chaos
The court had only two judges left when it shut down on May 1.
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil wants Supreme Court to weigh in on deportation fight
An appeal to the high court is expected in the coming months.
Trump administration rule to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad
The change is causing confusion and concern among aid groups and immigration lawyers.
Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported
A federal judge ruled prosecution was vindictive.
80-year-old Van Nuys car wash owner sues for $50 million, says ICE caused severe injuries during raid
'They tackled a then-79-year-old man, body-slammed him to the ground, crushed him under the weight...
Charges dropped against activists in Chicago immigration crackdown amid grand jury misconduct claims
Prosecutor dismissed charges against activists amid grand jury misconduct claims.
Pomona moves to curb ICE activity, ban new detention centers in the city
The City Council amended a zoning law to block the new centers.
9 deportees from US arrive in Sierra Leone under third-country agreement
Lawyers and activists have raised concerns about these deals and the treatment of deportees.
Adelanto ICE detainees launch hunger strike to demand improved conditions
Detainees say the ICE facility is rife with abuse and neglect that is harming their...
Iranian family detained for relative’s key role in 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis seeks release
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in April he was revoking the family's green cards.
Trump demands Medicaid data for deportation. Some states go a step further
It’s a trend health policy researchers expect to spread among GOP-controlled states.
Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year
The estimated cost for resettling the additional 10,000 refugees is about $100 million.
Autopsy says the death of a Haitian man detained in Arizona was related to his dental woes
He died from complications of a chest infection with abscesses in his neck and throat...
Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York
The arrests have resulted in dramatic scenes in courthouse hallways.
US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say
“This is sacred to us like a church for you all. The mountain is our...
Dolores Huerta appears at mural dedication in downtown Los Angeles
It's the 96-year-old civil rights icon's first public appearance since allegations Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted...
Overcrowding at 7 California ICE facilities was led by deportation campaign, state DOJ report says
The campaign led an increase in detainee populations, “and facilities have been alarmingly unprepared to...
Red states press social service workers into immigration enforcement
In some cases they threaten stiff penalties for public employees who fail to comply.
Latin American nationals deported by the US to Congo face an uncertain future
Legal experts criticize the deportations as a violation of rights.
A Texas town may offer a preview of a Trump plan to force noncitizens from public housing
Advocates estimate up to 80,000 people would be kicked out of their homes nationwide.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to bring back a Colombian woman who was deported to Congo
Adriana Maria Quiroz Zapata faces daily risk of death due to medical neglect in Congo.
US Border Patrol chief announces his resignation in a Fox News interview
Michael Banks said his resignation was effective immediately, saying “it's just time.”
This court became a symbol of Trump’s immigration crackdown. Now it’s at the center of a House race
Both candidates made treatment of migrants at 26 Federal Plaza a feature of their campaigns.
Immigration authorities detain former Kansas mayor who voted illegally
Joe Ceballos was twice elected mayor of Coldwater, population 700.
Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists say
The center could close in the next month or two.
Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won’t have to pay bonds to enter US
The bond move is a rare easing of immigration requirements under Trump.
Former private prison executive David Venturella will become ICE’s acting leader
Venturella has been leading the ICE division that oversees detention contracts.
US colleges report 20% drop in foreign students over visa clampdown
International students are a key source of revenue for universities.
85-year-old French widow caught in Trump’s immigration crackdown describes her detention
She was held in a dormitory-style room with 58 other women, mostly mothers.
Heat stroke is suspected among 6 found dead in a shipping container at a rail yard near Texas border
Autopsies are planned, but the cargo car's travel history is unknown.
US launches a review of Mexican consulates that could lead to closures
No reason was given for the review or what it would entail.
Immigration enforcement guidance for warrantless arrests falls short, federal judge says
The action is the latest step in a lawsuit filed by four noncitizens and the...
US lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting
Some immigrants filed lawsuits to try to get immigration officials to decide their cases.
Charge of assault on federal officer against Ontario man shot by ICE headed toward dismissal
An attorney for Carlos Jimenez said the prosecution's case was 'falling apart.' Jimenez got into...
Second federal appeals court rejects Trump’s no-bond immigration detentions, deepening circuit split
Policy denies bond hearings to people in immigration detention, including those without criminal history.
Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations
Dozens of immigration judges have been removed from their jobs during Trump's second term.
Inland Empire sheriffs transfer detainees to ICE at rates above state average, data shows
Researcher crunched statewide data and filed public records act requests on the transfers.
How Trump’s immigration crackdown is affecting everyday Americans, according to a new poll
Only about 3 in 10 U.S. adults say the U.S. is a great place for...
Immigration street sweeps led to more ‘collateral’ arrests of noncriminals
It's a type of arrest that's been challenged in court as violation of civil rights.
Chicago Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize for local reporting, Southern California News Group named finalist
The win marks the Tribune’s 29th Pulitzer Prize in its 179-year history.
Trump’s plan to reshape immigration courts: Can the DOJ fire its way to faster deportations?
While the rare immigration court case gets headlines -- as with the Tustin father of...
Thousands rally in Downtown LA May Day march boosting workers, immigrants
"I believe in you, I believe in us and our ability to fight for change....
Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration’s push to end special status
Federal judge extends protected status for 3,000 Yemeni refugees.
Long DACA renewal wait times leave some ‘Dreamers’ without status, a job and fearing detainment
DACA grants those who qualify two-year, renewable permits to live and work in the U.S.
After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdown
Trump's hard-line anti-immigration agenda has lost popularity with voters.
Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown
The bipartisan package had already passed the Senate and its now goes to Trump.
Gregory Bovino finds a new mission in retirement: Trolling DHS
Since retiring last month, former Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino has found a new target...
Supreme Court mulls Trump administration push to end protections for migrants from Haiti and Syria
“This really is life or death,” said Sejal Zota, co-founder of Just Futures Law.
House takes step toward funding Homeland Security as White House warns money will ‘soon run out’
House Republicans adopted a budget resolution on a largely party-line vote.
Audit confirms conflict of interest of the former Iowa superintendent who was arrested by ICE
Roberts pleaded guilty in January to falsely claiming citizenship and illegally possessing firearms.
Agents armed with search warrants keep focus on Minnesota in public fraud probe
It's the latest tension between Trump and state and local officials in Minnesota.
Texas police can arrest people suspected of entering country illegally, federal court rules
SB 4 creates a state misdemeanor for illegally crossing the border into Texas.
Haitians, Syrians aren’t the only immigrants watching US Supreme Court arguments on temporary status
Kristi Noem ended TPS for all 12 countries that came up for renewal under her...
From a Pasadena bustop to a federal detention center; an ICE detainee comes home again
Supporters of Isaac Villegas Molinas -- local elected leaders and members of the National Day...
Appeals court says Trump’s asylum ban at the border is illegal
An appeals court ruled president cannot override immigration law to deny asylum claims.
A bill meant to protect the privacy of immigration service providers is raising free speech questions
Assemblymember Mia Bonta insists AB 2624 won't impact journalists. But some legal experts are concerned...
Judge orders swift release of Pasadena man, lead plaintiff in ICE raids lawsuit
Isaac Villegas was being held in federal custody after his arrest by federal agents during...
Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House says
Lutnick said earlier that the government had sold $1.3 billion “worth” in just several days.
Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under new law
Under the new law, descendants of Canadians are considered citizens but must provide proof.
Assault charge for immigration officer in Colorado could test immunity provisions for federal agents
An officer was charged with third-degree assault and criminal mischief.
Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department
The Senate adopted the final resolution 50-48, just past 3:30 a.m. ET.
Houston changes ordinance limiting cooperation with ICE after pressure from governor
Houston City Council voted 13-4 to make changes to the ordinance.
Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification
The Trump administration filed argued it would threaten the safety of officers.
Southern California lawmakers seek protections for patients in ICE custody
Two bills moving through the state Senate seek to prevent immigration enforcement officers from isolating...
ICE detains the wife of an Army sergeant in Texas as military family leniency wanes
El Salvador native Deisy Rivera Ortega requested an order to block her deportation to Mexico.
Republicans launch a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security
The first votes could come as soon as Tuesday.
Migrants rush to apply under Spain’s new mass legalization program
Spain’s approach sharply differs from prevailing attitudes elsewhere in Europe.
Immigrant seniors lose Medicare coverage despite paying for it
The categories of immigrants now losing coverage have legal status.
Pasadena man, plaintiff in key immigration case, arrested by ICE; Supporters demand release, alleging retaliation
Supporters allege Isaac Villegas Molina was arrested because of his earlier legal challenge to federal...
San Bernardino County sheriff opposes bill to bar ICE from California courthouse grounds
SB 873 would put local law enforcement into a no-win scenario, Shannon Dicus writes in...
ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds
Unprecedented ICE hiring spree brings on officers with troubled pasts.
About 15 Latin American deportees from the US arrive in Congo
The U.S. has struck third-country deportation deals with at least seven other African nations.
France’s foreign minister says 85-year-old widow detained by ICE returns home
She was being held at a federal immigration detention facility in Louisiana.
ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says
Public perceptions of ICE during Lyons' tenure were low.
A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Minnesota has sued the Trump administration for evidence in these cases.
Brazilian ex-intelligence chief Ramagem released after immigration arrest, thanks Trump
He thanked Trump, though its unclear the president had a hand in his release.
A Venezuelan doctor in ICE custody misses husband’s asylum interview after being detained at airport
Rubeliz Bolivar was the second Venezuelan physician arrested in the area within a week.
Big Bear Lake man released from ICE custody – a day before his wife dies of cancer
Handyman spends hours with his spouse of more than 20 years; family is left “sad,...
China urges travelers to avoid Seattle airport after 20 scholars were denied entry to the US
Chinese officials urge travelers to avoid Seattle airport, citing 'continual harassment'
New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers
NY says they follow federal law and previous audits back their licensing practices.
County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway
Criminal case believed to be first brought against federal immigration officer in Trump's crackdown.