May 17, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act, granting an emergency injunction after concerns over inadequate notice and the risk of deportation to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
May 16, 2025
A father was arrested by ICE agents in Oxnard, California, leaving his two young children alone at a gas station. Immigration advocates have criticized the operation, while DHS maintains that the father’s son was able to take possession of the vehicle and that agents helped ensure the family was safely taken care of.
May 10, 2025
President Trump and his senior aide, Stephen Miller, have been involved in discussions about potentially suspending habeas corpus, a legal procedure that allows individuals to challenge their detention in court. Experts warn this move could generate legal challenges.
May 10, 2025
In Worcester, Massachusetts, a large crowd gathered to confront ICE agents attempting to arrest a mother in front of her children. The incident escalated into a chaotic scene, with one teen daughter trying to stop the ICE vehicle, leading to her arrest and several other charges.
May 8, 2025
Heidy Sánchez, a Cuban mother and wife of a U.S. citizen, was deported from the U.S. to Cuba and is pleading for help to reunite with her family. She is separated from her 1-year-old daughter and husband, and has been struggling with the emotional toll of the separation.
May 7, 2025
ICE agents, along with other federal law enforcement, have arrested at least 12 individuals at courthouses across the U.S. since January. Legal experts and immigration advocates warn that such tactics may intimidate people from attending court hearings, potentially disrupting judicial processes.
May 6, 2025
The Trump administration announced it will pay $1,000 to immigrants in the U.S. illegally who choose to return to their home countries voluntarily. The move, part of a broader self-deportation push, includes travel assistance through an app called CBP Home.
May 2, 2025
House Republicans voted down a measure that would have prevented ICE from deporting or detaining U.S. citizens. The amendment, introduced by Representative Pramila Jayapal, was intended to protect U.S. citizens from civil immigration enforcement, but it was opposed by Republicans, including those who dismissed the idea of preventing ICE from deporting U.S. citizens.
May 1, 2025
Adam Peña, a U.S. citizen and immigration attorney, was shocked to receive a letter from the Department of Homeland Security ordering him to self-deport within seven days. Peña, born in El Paso, Texas, was confused by the notice, especially since his family has lived in the U.S. for over a century.
April 27, 2025
A two-year-old U.S. citizen was reportedly deported to Honduras along with her mother, without meaningful legal process. A federal judge raised concerns about the deportation of U.S. citizens without due process, stating it was unconstitutional and illegal.
April 18, 2025
A man born in the United States was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for three weeks despite having his birth certificate, raising serious concerns about detention practices and civil rights violations.
April 18, 2025
A Connecticut doctor who was born in Pennsylvania received a notice to prove their citizenship or face deportation, highlighting troubling errors in immigration enforcement that are affecting U.S. citizens.
April 15, 2025
A woman who has been a legal resident in the United States for decades was unexpectedly told by the Department of Homeland Security to leave the country, highlighting concerns about changing immigration enforcement priorities.
April 15, 2025
Former administration officials have revealed plans to target U.S. citizens with immigrant parents for deportation, raising serious constitutional concerns and fears about the scope of immigration enforcement.
April 15, 2025
A second Massachusetts attorney has confirmed receiving a deportation notice despite being a U.S. citizen, adding to growing concerns about errors in immigration enforcement and potential targeting of legal professionals.
April 8, 2025
Leading universities including Harvard, UCLA, and Stanford have filed a legal challenge against new immigration rules that threaten the status of international students and scholars, arguing the policies harm academic institutions and America's global leadership.
April 6, 2025
The Trump administration has begun revoking visas held by thousands of legal residents, affecting individuals who have lived and worked in the United States for years and have established deep community ties.
April 3, 2025
In a rare admission, the Trump administration has acknowledged that a Maryland father was wrongfully deported, highlighting concerns about due process in expedited removal proceedings.
March 30, 2025
Many immigrant families who have lived in the United States for decades are now facing deportation under new immigration policies, disrupting established lives, careers, and separating families with mixed immigration status.
March 29, 2025
A Harvard scientist who publicly opposed the war in Ukraine is now facing deportation, raising concerns about academic freedom and the targeting of foreign nationals based on their political views.
March 23, 2025
The Trump administration has revoked Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 530,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, giving them until early 2025 to leave the country or face deportation. This decision affects individuals who have lived in the U.S. for years, many with American-born children and established careers.
March 22, 2025
A Venezuelan man was deported under the rarely used Alien Enemies Act after immigration officials claimed his soccer team logo tattoo indicated gang affiliation, according to his attorney. The case highlights concerns about the broad application of the 1798 law, which allows for deportation without judicial review during declared hostilities.
March 18, 2025
The family of a 7-year-old U.S. citizen girl requiring urgent brain surgery was deported to Mexico, where they allege mistreatment by immigration officials. Medical experts warn the deportation has delayed critical medical care for the child, raising serious humanitarian concerns about immigration enforcement priorities.
March 17, 2025
The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the deportations under an 18th century wartime declaration targeting Venezuelan gang members. Officials confirmed flights were already in the air at the time of the ruling, raising questions about compliance with judicial orders.
March 17, 2025
The arrest of a pro-Palestinian student organizer at Vanderbilt University has raised questions about the rights of visa holders during immigration enforcement actions. Legal experts explain that non-citizens have certain constitutional protections but face different legal standards, particularly when their visa status is in question.
March 14, 2025
A Canadian entrepreneur was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and transported to an Arizona detention facility in chains after his visa was unexpectedly revoked, according to his family. The case highlights concerns about due process in immigration enforcement and has prompted diplomatic inquiries from Canadian officials.
March 8, 2025
A federal judge has ruled against Denver Public Schools' legal attempt to prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from conducting enforcement operations at educational facilities. The decision represents a significant setback for the school district, which had sought protection for its immigrant student population amid increased immigration enforcement actions.
March 7, 2025
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Ukrainians who fled to the United States following Russia's 2022 invasion of their country, according to three people familiar with the plans, part of a broader effort to reverse immigration policies of the Biden administration.
March 4, 2025
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement regarding the arrests of two New Jersey restaurant owners that sparked community protests. The agency confirmed the individuals were detained as part of targeted enforcement operations, while local advocates argue the arrests are part of a broader pattern of enforcement actions affecting established community members.
March 1, 2025
School districts across the country are reporting increased absences and anxiety among students as expanded immigration enforcement actions under the Trump administration begin affecting educational institutions, with some parents keeping children home out of fear of raids.
February 24, 2025
The Trump administration has issued new directives to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to locate and deport unaccompanied migrant children who entered the U.S. without their parents, marking a significant shift in enforcement policy that has traditionally provided special protections for minors.
February 21, 2025
The Trump administration has announced it is ending a humanitarian program that has protected some 50,000 Haitians from deportation since a devastating 2010 earthquake, giving them until July 2024 to leave the country or face deportation.
February 20, 2025
Recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) data analysis shows that the administration's enforcement actions extend beyond targeting individuals with criminal records, indicating a wider scope of immigration enforcement operations than previously acknowledged.
February 14, 2025
A fourth federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to deny birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents on temporary visas. The ruling reinforces constitutional protections for automatic citizenship granted to anyone born on U.S. soil.
February 12, 2025
Pope Francis has issued a strong rebuke of mass deportation policies, specifically criticizing Ohio Senator J.D. Vance's recent comments supporting family separation and the Trump administration's expanded deportation plans. The Pope emphasized the human dignity of migrants and called for more compassionate immigration policies.
February 8, 2025
New York City education officials are providing guidance to school staff on how to assist migrant families in avoiding immigration enforcement, both at their homes and in areas surrounding schools, highlighting growing tensions between local and federal authorities over immigration policy.
February 7, 2025
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is spearheading efforts to gain access to migrant detainees who have been transferred to Guantanamo Bay detention facilities, raising concerns about transparency and human rights in immigration enforcement.
February 5, 2025
Federal authorities have arrested multiple individuals for impersonating Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a nationwide immigration enforcement operation. The arrests highlight concerns about exploitation and misinformation targeting immigrant communities amid heightened enforcement actions.
February 4, 2025
The California Assembly has approved up to $50 million in funding to defend the state's progressive policies against challenges by the Trump administration. The legislation allocates $25 million to the state Department of Justice for legal battles against the federal government and another $25 million to legal groups defending immigrants facing possible deportation.
February 4, 2025
As rumored raids fuel anxiety about mass deportations, local news outlets are offering resources and debunking falsehoods to support immigrant communities. These efforts aim to provide accurate information and counteract panic that can benefit Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
February 3, 2025
Draped in Mexican and Salvadoran flags, roughly 1,000 demonstrators gathered near City Hall shortly before noon, blocking traffic at Spring Street. The protest was part of a larger movement against recent immigration enforcement actions.
February 3, 2025
The Trump administration is seeking to lower existing detention standards to encourage more U.S. sheriffs to provide jail space for immigration enforcement. This move is part of a broader strategy to expand detention capacity amid increased immigration enforcement actions.
February 2, 2025
Ron DeSantis faced significant backlash in Florida during a week where his efforts to merge education and immigration policies clashed. DeSantis aimed to revoke in-state tuition for undocumented students, previously granted in a 2014 Republican-sponsored bill. The proposal provoked widespread protests from students and advocates who argued it would drastically increase tuition costs, effectively barring many undocumented students from higher education.
February 2, 2025
In response to President Trump's aggressive deportation agenda, the Little Village neighborhood in Chicago, a predominantly Hispanic area, has effectively mobilized to counteract ICE operations. Activists and local leaders have implemented a rapid-response network involving text chains, social-media groups, and direct communication to monitor ICE movements and educate residents on their rights.
February 1, 2025
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether New York City officials violated federal law by releasing an immigrant charged with a violent crime, in the first challenge to sanctuary city policies under President Biden.
January 31, 2025
A legal immigrant who has lived in the United States for years was detained by ICE agents outside his Ohio home and threatened with deportation, according to his attorney.
January 30, 2025
A Pomona woman captured video of her neighbor being detained by ICE agents, sparking concerns about increased immigration enforcement actions in residential areas.
January 30, 2025
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says that the Trump administration has revoked a decision that would have protected roughly 600,000 people from Venezuela from deportation.
January 29, 2025
Oklahoma's state superintendent of public instruction has indicated support for allowing immigration enforcement in schools, marking a significant shift from longstanding federal guidance that designates schools as 'sensitive locations' where immigration enforcement should be avoided.
January 29, 2025
Former President Trump's team has developed plans to detain undocumented immigrants at Guantánamo Bay, signaling a dramatic escalation in immigration enforcement tactics if he returns to office.
January 28, 2025
A Miami resident describes how his wife was detained during an early morning ICE raid at their home, highlighting increased enforcement actions in Florida targeting undocumented immigrants.
January 27, 2025
At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citizenship during immigration raids.
January 25, 2025
The Trump administration has expanded the use of 'expedited removal,' allowing for rapid deportation of undocumented immigrants without court hearings in a wider range of circumstances.
January 24, 2025
The Trump administration has granted increased authority to deportation agents, allowing them to target migrants who were previously admitted into the United States through legal channels.
January 24, 2025
A new enforcement memo outlines plans to conduct immigration operations at previously restricted locations including schools, hospitals, and places of worship, marking a significant shift in enforcement policy.
January 24, 2025
A controversial bill in Mississippi proposes creating a system of bounty hunters for immigration enforcement, raising concerns about civil rights and public safety.
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