Immigration

President Abelardo de la Espriella announced operations to detain and deport irregular immigrants, adopting stricter migration policies aligned with the Trump administration.

U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. ruled Minnesota's case against Gov. Greg Abbott was not ready for court review, clearing the way for Christian Castro's release from jail.

Governor Kathy Hochul is defending a measure prohibiting local law enforcement from helping federal immigration authorities, setting up a legal showdown with county executives and sheriffs.

Gov. Kathy Hochul subpoenaed Nassau County and three others as County Executive Bruce Blakeman, her Republican opponent, refused to say whether he would end his ICE agreement by the legal deadline.

Manolo Betancur told Gregory Bovino he was not welcome after months of tension over a federal immigration sweep that nearly destroyed his business.

The State Department is targeting B1 and B2 visa holders who entered as tourists or business travelers and then filed for asylum, with legal challenges expected.

Cristy Maryori Villafranca Trejo was removed Aug. 24, one of at least six military spouses deported under the administration's crackdown — her husband learned by phone at 3:40 a.m.

DHS issued the proposed rule Monday after a federal judge voided a similar $100,000 charge, this time expanding the fee to workers already employed in the United States.

A New York federal judge ruled the State Department exceeded its authority and violated immigration law by blocking visas based on country of origin.

President Donald Trump directly reversed a Department of Homeland Security pause on immigration enforcement traffic stops, overruling his own Homeland Security Secretary.

The first deportation flight marks the start of enforcement after the Trump administration terminated temporary protections for 350,000 Haitian nationals.

A review reveals the system designed to report violations in immigration detention is barely operational, leaving thousands without recourse and fueling hunger strikes

A rule change targeting wealthy foreigners using shell companies to secure visas has cut business-management visa applications by 96 percent, threatening thousands of Nepalese-run restaurants.

The DNC's summer meeting in Austin ended with two contradictory votes on immigration enforcement — one to abolish ICE, one to reform it — as the party heads into midterms divided.

Construction began Aug. 4 inside Big Bend National Park despite CBP data showing the sector recorded the fewest illegal crossings of any Southwest sector this fiscal year.

The Trump administration announced the cancellations targeting foreign nationals involved in crimes or deemed threats to national security.

Steve Bannon called Markwayne Mullin 'the wrong guy at the wrong time,' joining at least five other prominent right-wing figures demanding his removal or resignation.

Acting Director David Venturella says the wire service conflated two separate policy provisions; ICE expects full field deployment of body cameras by end of August.

A work slowdown and the cancellation of alternative legal pathways have stalled 7.5 million applications, leaving millions at greater risk of deportation.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar faced laughter and boos from an agricultural crowd after saying she supports border funding and law enforcement cooperation.

Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong found the Department of Homeland Security in contempt for slow-rolling disclosure of communications from more than 800 immigration agents during Los Angeles sweeps.

Federal immigration authorities began a crackdown in Springfield, Ohio, contacting hundreds of Haitians after their Temporary Protected Status expired.

Sen. Bernie Moreno pressed Georgetown professor Andy Schneider at a Senate hearing Wednesday over his support for emergency medical treatment for undocumented immigrants

Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, died Saturday after a medical emergency at Delaney Hall, renewing demands for scrutiny of federal immigration detention practices

White House border czar Tom Homan said ICE is 'hitting all cylinders,' signaling a push for expanded federal contracts covering surveillance and equipment.

New executive order requires legal migrants to exit the country for green card processing, imposing major costs on workers and employers

Senate leaders shelved a $42 billion border security package, drawing sharp criticism from House Republicans who sought immediate action on enforcement and funding

The House will adjourn for recess without action on the president's $14 billion supplemental request for border security

The ruling blocks wall funding and detention contracts, hitting GEO Group and CoreCivic after they spent $6.3 million lobbying for the money

New U.S. Customs and Border Protection data shows migrant encounters remain high, directly challenging White House statements and straining federal resources

The State Department's review targets diplomatic posts in key U.S. cities, directly impacting millions of Mexican citizens and financial transfers

The Justice Department initiated proceedings against 12 U.S. citizens to revoke their nationality, using a rarely deployed legal authority in cases tied to national security concerns