ImmigrationUnited States
Texas DA: ICE May Have Intentionally Hit Immigrant
A Texas DA alleges an ICE vehicle intentionally struck an immigrant and that agents may have driven off evidence before investigators could collect it.
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ImmigrationPolitics
US Moves to Reverse Egyptian Man's Deportation to Africa
US officials are working to return Ahmed Soliman, an Egyptian man deported to Equatorial Guinea, after a judge found his removal violated due process.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE Quietly Used NJ Warehouse for Detention, Neighbors Say
NPR reports ICE quietly used a Roxbury, NJ warehouse to hold detainees all summer, defying a court order and prompting a state investigation.
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ImmigrationEnvironment
Arizona Border Wall: Ancient Cottonwood Felled, 10 Arrested
Border Patrol arrested at least 10 protesters in Lochiel, Arizona, and felled a 250-year-old 'grandmother' cottonwood to clear a double border wall.
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ImmigrationEconomy
Idaho Dairies Wary as Immigration Crackdown Spares Farms
Trump's immigration crackdown has largely spared farms so far, but Idaho dairy producers reliant on immigrant labor worry the reprieve won't hold.
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ImmigrationUnited States
ICE Weighs 'Mobile Detention Facilities' in Vans
ICE is exploring 'mobile detention facilities'—vans that would hold arrested immigrants at the scene—as part of a massive detention expansion.
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ImmigrationUnited States
ICE Agent Shoots DoorDash Driver in Austin, Spurring Outcry
A federal ICE agent shot and wounded a Venezuelan DoorDash driver in Austin, Texas, prompting protests and calls for an independent investigation.
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ImmigrationUnited States
End of Haitian TPS Brings Fear and Grief Across US
Nearly 350,000 Haitians lost Temporary Protected Status in August. Miami's Little Haiti is hollowed out as families face deportation to a nation in crisis.
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ImmigrationPolitics
US Deports Legal Resident Via Alien Terror Court
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court deported a lawful US resident to Afghanistan in its first-ever case, raising major due-process questions.
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ImmigrationUnited States
Ground Zero Workers Still Hide From ICE 25 Years Later
Undocumented immigrants who cleaned up Ground Zero after 9/11 are now hiding from ICE, their health ruined and their path to citizenship still stalled.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE Detainee Dies Hours After Admission in Saipan
A Chinese national died hours after entering ICE custody in Saipan, marking the 57th detainee death since Trump's second term began. China demands answers.
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PoliticsImmigration
Milo Yiannopoulos Arrested by ICE for Visa Overstay
Right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE for overstaying his visa, detained in Louisiana pending deportation to the UK.
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ImmigrationPolitics
US Prepares Largest Mass Visa Revocation in History
Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 B1 and B2 visas from asylum seekers in what would be the largest mass visa revocation in US history.
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ImmigrationUnited States
ICE Raid on NJ Supermarket Detains 18, Stuns Lakewood
A New York Times investigation reveals how ICE agents raided a Lakewood, NJ supermarket, detaining 18 immigrants and plunging the community into fear.
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ImmigrationLegal
Judge Strikes Down Trump 75-Country Visa Suspension
Federal judge vacates Trump policy suspending immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, ruling Rubio exceeded statutory authority.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Haitians in Ohio Report Feeling Targeted by Ankle Monitors
Haitian immigrants with TPS in Springfield, Ohio report feeling targeted by ICE ankle monitor requirements after the Supreme Court ended their protections.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Afghan U.S. Allies Fear Losing Green Cards in Visa Crackdown
Hundreds of Afghans who helped U.S. troops now fear deportation as the government revokes visa approvals, leaving allies in legal limbo.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Venezuelan Soccer Pro's ICE Detention Exposes Backlog
Venezuelan soccer player Homero Calderón's six-month ICE detention highlights the 11.3 million-case USCIS backlog crisis.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE Expands Local Police Partnerships to Boost Deportations
ICE's 287(g) program deputizing local police for immigration enforcement has exploded under Trump, raising civil rights concerns.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE's Shock Glove Plan Draws Outrage, Misuse Fears
ICE plans to spend up to $20M on electric shock gloves for officers, sparking outrage and fears of misuse in immigration enforcement.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Immigrant Dies After Medical Emergency at NJ ICE Facility
A Guatemalan immigrant died after a medical emergency at a New Jersey ICE facility, raising concerns about detention conditions and reporting.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE Plans Electric Shock Gloves for Officers
ICE plans to spend up to $20M on electric shock gloves for officers, raising civil liberties concerns about excessive force in immigration enforcement.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Deported After 45 Years, Imprisoned in a Foreign Land
A Cuban man who lived in the U.S. for 45 years was deported to Eswatini and imprisoned indefinitely. His case reveals the human toll of enforcement.
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PoliticsImmigration
Trump Signs New Orders Restricting Birthright Citizenship
Trump signed two new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism, weeks after the Supreme Court struck down his first attempt.
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ImmigrationCrime
DHS Moves to Yank Green Cards in Deadly CT Home Invasion
DHS is revoking green cards of two Dominican nationals charged in a deadly Connecticut home invasion, underscoring aggressive immigration enforcement.
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ImmigrationPolitics
TPS Ends for Haitians as Trump Administration Ends Status
Federal judge lifts stay, officially ending Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Haitians, triggering fear, ICE check-ins, and economic uncertainty.
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ImmigrationPolitics
$150M Migrant Kids' Legal Contract Goes to Trump-Linked Firm
Trump administration awards $150M contract for migrant children's legal representation to a Houston firm with little immigration experience.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Trump Crackdown Detains 50+ Military Family Members
AP investigation finds Trump's immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents, raising concerns about military readiness.
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Immigration
Empty Pews and Fear of ICE After TPS Ends for Haitians
The end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians has left empty pews and widespread fear of ICE on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Border Wall Contractors Ordered to Stop Drilling Wells
Trump administration orders border wall contractors to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico after ranchers warn about water threats.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Salvadoran Man Dies at New Jersey ICE Detention Facility
Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, died at Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, the second death at the facility since it reopened, renewing calls for closure.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Judge Allows Border Wall Through Texas Town's Levee System
Federal judge allows DHS border wall through Presidio, Texas levee system, rejecting flood safety concerns from the town's development district.
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ImmigrationEnvironment
Border Wall Well Drilling Halted in Drought-Stricken NM
CBP orders border wall contractors to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico after ranchers warn of water threats.
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ImmigrationPolitics
25,000 Children Lose Legal Protections as Contract Ends
A federal contract funding lawyers for unaccompanied children expired Friday, leaving over 25,000 minors without legal counsel.
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PoliticsImmigration
U.S. Asylum Program Undercut as Grants Hit Two-Decade Low
Asylum grants hit a two-decade low as the Trump administration eliminates interviews, reduces judges, and imposes new fees, NPR analysis shows.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE Plans Four New Detention Facilities for 5,500 Detainees
ICE is opening four new detention facilities with 5,500 beds across four states, expanding capacity amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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PoliticsImmigration
Uccle Asylum Centre Opening Delayed After Judge Recusal
The opening of a Fedasil asylum centre in Uccle faces a new delay after the presiding judge recused herself, prolonging uncertainty for 230 asylum seekers.
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USImmigration
ICE Extends No-Bid Texas Detention Contract Amid Abuse Claim
ICE extends no-bid contract for Camp East Montana through Sept 2027 at $776M, rejecting closure calls amid reports of abuse and deaths.
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US PoliticsImmigration
Memphis 'Anti-Crime' Task Force Quietly Became ICE Crackdown
An NPR investigation reveals how a Memphis anti-crime task force became an ICE crackdown arresting hundreds without criminal convictions.
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USImmigration
Judge Orders Release of ICE Shooting Witness in Texas
A federal judge ordered ICE to release a key witness in the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Araujo Salgado, ruling detention violated due process rights.
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ImmigrationPolitics
How Memphis' Anti-Crime Task Force Became an ICE Crackdown
NPR investigation reveals Memphis anti-crime task force was repurposed for immigration enforcement. 91% of ICE arrests had no criminal convictions.
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SportsImmigration
Ex-NFL Player Deported: Mental Health at Core of Case
ICE deported Daniel Adongo, the first Kenyan-born NFL player, after arrests tied to mental illness. Case highlights immigration and athlete welfare.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Haitians Face Deportation as TPS Expires After SCOTUS Ruling
Supreme Court ruling strips 350,000 Haitians of Temporary Protected Status. Families with U.S.-born children face agonizing separation decisions.
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PoliticsImmigration
Memo Reveals Biden Planned TPS Expansion Before Trump Term
Schmitt releases Biden memo proposing TPS for 3.1M. Plan never fully enacted; Supreme Court later ruled terminations not reviewable.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Haitian Families Brace for Separation as TPS Expires
350,000 Haitians face deportation and family separation as TPS expires July 27. Thousands of U.S.-born children at risk amid Florida healthcare crisis.
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CrimeImmigration
11 Indicted in Smuggling Deaths of 7 Migrants in Texas
A federal grand jury indicted 11 people in the deaths of 7 migrants found sealed in a rail container in Texas, highlighting deadly smuggling risks.
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ImmigrationPrivacy
ICE Shared Medicaid Data with Palantir, Court Filings Reveal
Court filings reveal ICE shared unauthorized Medicaid data with Palantir, deepening a legal battle over health data privacy and immigration enforcement.
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Law EnforcementImmigration
ICE Officer in Maine Shooting Had Violent Past, Records Show
AP exclusive reveals ICE officer David Brouillette, who fatally shot a Colombian man in Maine, had documented history of violence and abuse.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Trump Revives Public Charge Rule for Green Card Seekers
The Trump administration revives the public charge rule, allowing denial of green cards to immigrants who use Medicaid, food stamps and housing aid.
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ImmigrationLaw Enforcement
ACLU Report: Use of Force Is ICE's Default Tool Under Trump
ACLU report finds ICE officers increasingly use force as a default tactic under Trump, with over 400 misconduct incidents and 11 fatal shootings.
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PoliticsImmigration
Trump Threatens to Cut Rape Kit Funds Over Sanctuary Cities
The Trump administration is withholding federal funding for rape kits, police gear, and ambulances from sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with ICE.
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PoliticsImmigration
Rubio Blocks Walz Pardon, Secures Deportation of Rapist
Secretary of State Marco Rubio terminated the legal status of a Laotian immigrant pardoned by Gov. Tim Walz, securing his deportation.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Afghan Ally Who Fought With US Forces Dies in ICE Custody
An Afghan national who served alongside US Special Forces died from an allergic reaction in ICE custody, raising questions about medical care.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE Arrests Surge to 10,000 in 5 Days Under Trump
ICE arrested 10,000 people in five days as Trump escalates enforcement. A nun's detention and a $46B smart wall project add to the controversy.
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PolicyImmigration
China Revamps Residency Rules for Hong Kong, Macau
China replaces points-based system with four clear categories for mainland residents seeking permanent residency in Hong Kong and Macau, effective July 1.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Nun Arrested by ICE While Walking to Mass in Texas Released
A Catholic nun arrested by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas was released after bipartisan intervention, sparking debate on immigration enforcement.
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JusticeImmigration
Brussels Removes 94 Illegal Offenders in Police Pact
A Brussels prosecutor-immigration office collaboration removed 94 illegal offenders in one year, targeting serious crime among irregular migrants.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Fedasil Center in Uccle: Guarantees Given, Concerns Remain
A new Fedasil asylum center for 230 people in Uccle, Brussels, sparks community tensions as authorities offer guarantees and a neighborhood contract.
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PoliticsImmigration
Supreme Court Expands Trump Immigration Powers in Two Cases
Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to allow Trump to block asylum seekers at the border and end TPS for Haitians and Syrians, shifting immigration law.
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Supreme CourtImmigration
Supreme Court Sides With Trump in Green Card Holders Case
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that border officers don't need clear evidence to deny green card holders reentry, a major win for Trump immigration policies.
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ImmigrationReligion
Pope Leo Invokes First US Saint in Immigration Message
Pope Leo XIV honored St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, America's first saint, with a pro-immigration message intensifying friction with President Trump.
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TechnologyImmigration
DHS to Give Local Police ICE Facial Recognition App
DHS plans to give local police access to ICE's facial recognition app, letting officers scan faces against 250M+ records to verify immigration status.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Alligator Alcatraz: All Detainees Transferred from Facility
DHS confirms all detainees moved from Florida's controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center citing hurricane season, as advocates demand closure.
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LegalImmigration
Judge Upholds Conviction of Ex-Wisconsin Judge in ICE Case
Federal judge upholds obstruction conviction of ex-Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for helping immigrant evade ICE, deepening the judicial independence clash.
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PoliticsImmigration
Trump White House Weighed Suspending Habeas Corpus
Secret memos reveal Trump administration debated suspending habeas corpus for undocumented immigrants, a move legal experts say was unconstitutional.
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ImmigrationBusiness
SBA Restricts Small Business Loans to U.S. Citizens Only
The SBA now requires 100% U.S. citizenship for small business loans, barring green card holders and legal immigrants from federal funding.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Immigration Crackdown: Florida Arrests, ICE Report, Acquit
Florida immigration arrests triple under 287(g) program; GAO report finds waste and deaths at ICE's largest detention center; judge acquits Brad Lander.
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PoliticsImmigration
Trump Signs $70B Immigration Enforcement Megabill Into Law
President Trump signed the Secure America Act, a $70 billion Republican megabill funding ICE and CBP through 2029, ending a months-long partisan standoff.
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PoliticsImmigration
House Set to Vote on $70 Billion GOP Immigration Bill
House Republicans push $70 billion immigration bill funding Trump's crackdown through his term. Senate passed 52-47; vote expected after 4:30 p.m. ET.
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PoliticsImmigration
Judge Strikes Down Trump's $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visas
A federal judge struck down Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee as an unlawful tax, dealing a major blow to the administration's immigration overhaul.
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PoliticsImmigration
Susan Collins Flips Vote, Giving GOP Path on SAVE Act
Sen. Susan Collins flipped her vote on Trump's SAVE America Act, giving Republicans 50 votes, but the 60-vote filibuster remains a hurdle.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE Protests Escalate; Watchdog Flags Data-Sharing Risks
Facial recognition links Delaney Hall agitators to out-of-state groups as a Treasury watchdog flags security risks in the IRS-ICE data deal.
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PoliticsImmigration
ICE Ends Post-Release Death Reporting Amid Record Deaths
ICE rescinds Biden-era policy requiring reporting of detainee deaths within 30 days of release, as 2026 nears record for in-custody fatalities.
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PoliticsImmigration
Trump's Citizenship Revocation Push Hits Legal Roadblocks
President Trump's vow to revoke hundreds of citizenships faces legal hurdles and due process requirements, with only 11 revocations achieved so far.
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EducationImmigration
Belgium Tightens Rules for Non-EU Student Visas
Belgium introduces stricter rules for non-EU students requiring faster proof of academic progress and limiting program changes to prevent visa abuse.
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PoliticsImmigration
Detainees Sue ICE Over 'Horrific' Conditions at Texas Camp
Immigrant detainees file class-action lawsuit alleging medical neglect, violence, and unsanitary conditions at Camp East Montana, the largest US ICE camp.
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PoliticsImmigration
Ex-Border Chief Rips Trump Aides Over Deportation Slowdown
Former Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino accuses White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles of watering down mass deportations, exposing internal divisions.
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PoliticsImmigration
Feds Vow Zero Tolerance After 20 Arrested at NJ ICE Facility
Federal authorities issued a stern warning after at least 20 protesters were arrested outside the Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark for defying a curfew.
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PoliticsImmigration
Business Groups Oppose Pulling Customs at Sanctuary Airports
Mullin's plan to pull customs officers from sanctuary airports draws fierce opposition from airlines, hotels, and a fellow Cabinet secretary.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE Considers Selling Mega-Warehouses and Deportation Planes
ICE explores selling mega-warehouses and deportation planes purchased under Kristi Noem, signaling a shift in immigration enforcement.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Florida Highway Sweep Nabs 249 Illegal Immigrants as Ghosts
Florida Highway Patrol's Operation 9 nets 249 illegal immigrants in three-day sweep. Officers warn of 'ghosts' with no records evading detection.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE Detainee Suicides Surge to Record High, AP Finds
AP investigation finds at least 10 ICE detainees died by suicide since January 2025, the highest rate in agency history, exposing systemic failures.
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ImmigrationHuman Rights
Cubans Deported to Mexico Under Trump Left in Legal Limbo
Human Rights Watch report finds Cubans deported to Mexico by Trump administration face indefinite legal limbo, destitution, and lack of due process.
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PoliticsImmigration
'Mega Master' Hearings Speed Up Deportations in Courts
Immigration courts are using 'mega master' hearings with 100+ immigrants per session to accelerate deportations, raising due process concerns.
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PoliticsImmigration
Mullin Challenges Democrats on ICE Enforcement After Protest
Secretary Mullin challenges Democrats to back immigration enforcement after Memorial Day protests at New Jersey's Delaney Hall ICE facility.
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CrimeImmigration
Smugglers Recruit Belgian Truck Drivers on Social Media
An HLN undercover investigation reveals human smugglers are recruiting Belgian truck drivers via Snapchat and Telegram, offering up to €20,000 per trip.
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ImmigrationPolicy
Confusion and Worry After Abrupt Green Card Process Change
A new Trump administration rule requires green card applicants to return to their home countries to apply, upending decades of immigration practice.
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ImmigrationJudiciary
San Francisco Immigration Court Shuts Down After Judge Purge
The San Francisco immigration court permanently closed May 1 after a purge of judges left only 2 on the bench, throwing 117,000 asylum cases into chaos.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Trump Admin Forces Green Card Applicants to Apply Abroad
Trump admin requires foreigners in the U.S. to leave and apply for green cards abroad, upending decades of immigration policy and affecting millions.
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ImmigrationCivil Rights
Lawmaker Sees WWII Japanese Detention in Today's Raids
Rep. Mark Takano, whose parents were incarcerated during WWII, draws parallels between Japanese American detention and Trump-era immigration raids.
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ImmigrationLegal
Judge Dismisses Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Federal judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, finding the Trump administration prosecuted him in retaliation.
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ImmigrationTravel
Sanctuary City Airport Threat Sparks Travel Backlash
DHS Secretary Mullin proposes withdrawing CBP officers from sanctuary city airports, threatening international flights and sparking industry backlash.
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PoliticsImmigration
GOP Targets $36B OPT Loophole After Phantom Employee Scandal
ICE uncovered 10,000 phantom employees in OPT fraud. Now Republicans target the $36B tax loophole incentivizing foreign hiring over Americans.
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LawImmigration
Judge Blocks ICE Arrests at Manhattan Immigration Courts
Federal judge blocks ICE arrests at Manhattan immigration courts, reversing prior ruling after DOJ admits using erroneous legal guidance.
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