US nearly triples list of countries whose citizens must post bonds up to $15,000 to apply for visas
The bond requirement for the latest additions will take effect Jan. 21.
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Bill would ban ICE arrests at California state courthouses
"Discouraging people from coming to court makes our community less safe," says the Inland Empire...
Hilton, Minnesota hotel apologize for email canceling immigration agents’ rooms
DHS accused Hilton of a “coordinated” effort to refuse service to its employees.
After judge’s ruling, HHS authorized to resume sharing some Medicaid data with deportation officers
The decision marks a blow to states that sued the administration over privacy concerns.
Family of Orange County man who died in ICE detention sues prison operator
Ismael Ayala-Uribe, 39, was given a clean bill of health when admitted to the ICE...
DOJ backs down in fight over California National Guard deployment in Los Angeles
A federal judge earlier this month ordered President Donald Trump to return control of some...
Trump administration says it’s freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes
The announcement comes after the $300 million scheme at the nonprofit Feeding Our Future.
Judge temporarily halts Trump’s move to end protected status for South Sudanese immigrants
The termination was set for January 2026, affecting about 300 South Sudanese nationals.
ICE doesn’t plan to detain Abrego Garcia again as long as judge’s order banning it stands
An order unsealed on Tuesday sheds new light on the case.
Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centers
Trump labeled Minnesota Somalis as “garbage.”
US faith leaders supporting targeted immigrants brace for a tough year ahead
Faith communities are uniting to provide sanctuary and support, and religious leaders are speaking out...
Federal judge dismisses indictment against LA TikTok creator shot by ICE officer
The judge found the man was denied prompt access to a lawyer and pre-trial discovery information.
Sandra De Anda responded to immigration operations with action, support
Most influential: As a community organizer and immigration policy advocate, Sandra De Anda has become...
Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted
A federal judge canceled the trial of the Salvadoran man who was mistakenly deported.
Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador demand justice after US judge ruling
The men said they hope legal organizations can push their claims in court.
Call 911 or risk losing the baby? Raids force some immigrants to avoid care
Since Trump took office, immigrant families are more likely to skip or delay health care.
Trump approves deployment of 350 National Guard members to New Orleans
Landry had asked Trump to send a 1,000 federally funded troops to Louisiana cities.
Trump administration moves to overhaul how H-1B visas are granted, ending lottery system
Supporters say the program drives innovation and growth, while critics argue it fills entry-level positions.
DOJ sues Illinois’ governor over laws protecting immigrants at courthouses and hospitals
When signing the bills, Gov. JB Pritzker acknowledged that they might be challenged in court.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported, can spend Christmas with family
A temporary restraining order, which bars ICE from detaining him, remains in place.
White House rebuffs Catholic bishops’ appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement
The appeal was issued by Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski.
Attorneys urge judge to visit Florida detention center to assess detainees’ access to lawyers
The case is one of three federal lawsuits challenging practices at the immigration detention center.
Judge allows Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain free while she considers immigration issues
The judge questioned whether government officials could be trusted to follow orders.
Southern California activists spotlight Adelanto ICE detention centers on International Migrants Day
The Adelanto ICE detention centers have faced scrutiny for alleged and documented cases of abuse...
Supreme Court sides with immigration judges in speech case for now, rebuffing Trump administration
The case has possible implications for federal workers.
Wisconsin Republicans demand Judge Dugan resign or face impeachment after felony conviction
She could be sentenced to a maximum five years in prison.
Military lawyer swiftly fired from immigration bench after defying Trump deportation push
The Trump administration has fired almost 100 judges viewed as too liberal.
4 months in, activists say Trump’s operation in Washington targets immigrants
Activists describe frequent and frightening arrests. A lawsuit alleges many arrests are unlawful.
Trump suspends green card lottery program that let Brown University, MIT shootings suspect into US
Pausing the program is almost certain to invite legal challenges.
Kansas tribe ends nearly $30 million deal with ICE
The outcry came as some Native Americans are swept up and detained in recent raids.
Jury finds a Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents
She faces up to five years in prison on the charge of obstruction.
DOJ vowed to punish those who disrupt Trump’s immigration crackdown. Dozens of cases have crumbled
Assault charges against protesters are crumbling inside courtrooms.
Minneapolis police chief criticizes ICE tactics after clash with protesters
Tensions have been rising amid an immigration crackdown focused on the region’s Somali community.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration policies limiting lawmakers’ access to ICE facilities
Twelve Democratic members of Congress sued to challenge ICE’s amended visitor policies.
New California law lets immigrant parents name a caretaker for their child if they’re separated
AB 495 will allow a caretaker to enroll a child in school and make certain...
Border Patrol official who is the face of Trump’s crackdown back in Chicago amid immigration raids
When Bovino left Chicago in November, immigration operations were noticeably subdued with fewer tense confrontations.
Fellow Wisconsin judge ‘shocked’ by Hannah Dugan’s response to immigration officers
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Kristela Cervera testified on Tuesday.
Customs and Border Protection officer fires gun in dispute with driver at JFK airport
It wasn’t clear if the shots hit anything.
Rural health providers could be collateral damage from $100K Trump visa fee
“It’s going to be a big problem for rural health care.”
Milwaukee judge on trial for aiding immigrant told staffer she’d take ‘the heat’
Opening remarks kicked off an extraordinary trial for a public official.
New York is the 8th state found to have improperly issued commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants
New York was the fourth state run by a Democratic governor called out publicly.
Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge’s contempt inquiry in mass deportation case
Boasberg is scheduled to hear testimony Monday over a whistleblower complaint.
Immigration crackdown leaves teens to care for siblings after parents get detained
Federal agents have made more than 250 arrests this month across southeast Louisiana, according to...
Court blocks the release of hundreds of immigrants arrested in a Chicago-area crackdown
The split decision also allows the extension of a consent decree outlining how federal agents...
Federal judge issues order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The judge says officials cannot re-detain him until the court conducts a hearing on the...
Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids
Nativity scenes at some churches are sparking fierce debates.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention, his attorney’s office says
The Department of Homeland Security vowed to oppose the ruling.
Senators clash over Trump’s National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning
Republicans defended them while Democrats called them an abuse of military power.
Trump administration separates thousands of migrant families in the US
A new wave of immigration enforcement is dividing families inside the U.S.
Homeland Security Secretary Noem defends Trump’s hard-line immigration policies at hearing
Protesters interrupted Noem's testimony.
Catholic bishops hold Mass for Adelanto ICE detainees
The bishops are providing religious and spiritual support to those facing immigration proceedings.
Trump’s ‘gold card’ program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1 million per person
Individuals can pay $1 million, and corporations can pay $2 million per foreign-born employee.
Trump administration adds militarized zone in California along southern US border
Since April, large swaths of border have been designated militarized zones.
Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening
The announcement refers to travelers from more than three dozen countries
Trump’s crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers
About one-fifth of the child care workforce is Latino, and one-fifth were born outside the...
Judge orders Trump to end California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles
The White House suggested the administration will appeal.
European nations agree to consider weakening protections for migrants dating back to WW2
Illegal border crossings are actually falling in Europe.
Federal agents use pepper spray on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown
This happened Tuesday during identification checks amid the Trump administration's crackdown on the community.
About 400 immigrant children were detained longer than the recommended limit, ICE admits
Five children were held 168 days, beyond the recommended 20-day limit.
Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules
She was detained for six weeks in Louisiana after coauthoring an op-ed.
Ukrainian woman fleeing war arrested at green card interview in front of her U.S. citizen husband
What should have been a routine appointment ended with her being taken away in handcuffs.
Huntington Beach loses challenge in federal court to state sanctuary law
A federal judge dismissed the city's lawsuit against the California Values Act, which limits the...
ICE arrests of Afghans are on the rise in the wake of National Guard attack, immigration lawyers say
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said they aren't taking any chances.
Judge wants whistleblower to testify in contempt probe of Trump official over planes to El Salvador
The order for testimony ratchets up the extraordinary clash between the judicial and executive branches.
ICEBlock app maker sues Trump administration over its pressure on Apple to remove app
The lawsuit argues that the government's actions violated the First Amendment.
Judge orders the release of an immigrant with ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
She was previously engaged to Leavitt’s brother and they have an 11-year-old son.
Honduran man is held without bond in North Carolina train stabbing that drew comments from Trump
The attack came a few months after an unrelated one that killed a Ukrainian refugee.
The European Union moves ahead with toughening its migration system
Human rights groups said these rules would mean more misery and not less migration.
OC photographer, on his way to shoot a wedding, is deported to El Salvador instead
Adan Caceres recounts his quest for asylum in the U.S. many years ago, and his...
Federal judge appears skeptical of Trump’s ongoing command of California National Guard troops
Trump initially called up more than 4,000 California National Guard troops in response to protests.
ICE says agents have arrested 12 people in Minneapolis as part of immigration operation
Of those, six are Mexican nationals, five are from Somalia and one is from El...
The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump’s birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution
The case will be argued in the spring.
‘We may be deporting the wrong people’: New poll shows doubts about immigration crackdown
A new poll adds to a slate of recent surveys suggesting Californians’ support is waning...
Trump meets Mexican President Sheinbaum in person for the first time at World Cup draw
Their long-delayed face-to-face discussion will not focus on immigration.
Trump administration will expand travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says
The expansion would build on a travel ban already announced in June.
Shops empty in a Hispanic neighborhood as immigration crackdown comes to Louisiana
The city of Kenner has the highest concentration of Hispanic residents in the state.
Why Somali migrants may still aim for US despite travel restrictions
Changes to immigration policy changed the calculus of migrants But many remain hopeful that he...
Around the world, refugees are shut out of the US by Trump’s new policies
When President Donald Trump suspended the refugee program, he left thousands stranded worldwide.
Immigration crackdown in New Orleans has a target of 5,000 arrests. Is that possible?
It's an ambitious goal that would surpass arrests during Chicago's two-month enforcement blitz.
A county jail in Arkansas produces hundreds of ICE arrests under a program surging across the US
An Arkansas County offers a window into what the future may hold in places where...
Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICE
The court’s decision means there could be a final ruling in the case by the...
4 Republican states will help Homeland Security obtain driver’s license records
Florida, Indiana, Iowa and Ohio agreed to aid the Trump administration as part of a...
The US will restrict visas for Nigerians and their families involved in violence against Christians
This move aligns with a new policy under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Federal agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans
It's the latest expansion of the Trump administration’s immigration sweeps.
New LA County law bans law enforcement face-coverings, including those worn by federal ICE agents
Can ICE and DHS agents wear face coverings and not identify themselves? Two state laws...
Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn’t disrupt industry. But scrutiny on immigrant drivers might
Some drivers are afraid to go on the road or can't get their licenses renewed.
Trump says he doesn’t want Somalis in the US, urges them to go back to their homeland and fix it
The president’s comment came days after his administration announced they are halting all asylum decisions.
Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says
The operation is expected to zero in on people who have final orders of deportation.
2 South LA residents plead guilty to using car to block immigration officers during execution of search warrants
They each admitted to a misdemeanor count of obstruction, resistance or interference with a federal...
Shooting of National Guard members prompts flurry of US immigration restrictions
The measures face criticism from advocates who say they amount to collective punishment.
Federal review finds 44% of US trucking schools don’t comply with government rules
The schools are accused of falsifying or manipulating training data.
Babson College offers support to student deported trying to fly home for Thanksgiving surprise
She was deported despite a court order prohibiting her removal, according to her attorney.
Bodycam footage from Operation Midway Blitz released: ‘It’s all about arresting people’
The group of videos made public through the Loevy & Loevy law firm includes footage...
College freshman is deported flying home for Thanksgiving surprise, despite court order
Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, 19, was detained by immigration officials in Boston on Nov. 20.
Court transcripts show Border Patrol official Greg Bovino dodging questions about use of force
Greg Bovino sat for the sworn deposition over three days in October and November.
Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is detained by ICE
Bruna Ferreira came to the U.S. as a young child from Brazil.
Federal judge says trial for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant will go on next month
Dugan faces six years in prison if she's convicted.
Federal judge says immigration officers in Colorado can only arrest those at risk of fleeing
The judge said each of those who sued had longstanding ties to their communities.
Lawsuit challenges arrests of people showing up to ICE check-ins in San Diego
By ELLIOT SPAGAT and VALERIE GONZALEZ SAN DIEGO (AP) — A week before Chancely Fanfan...
Some DACA recipients have been arrested in the Trump’s immigration crackdown
At least 20 cases have been documented.