Noem labels immigrants as ‘dirt bags,’ pledges support to Homeland Security staff
In a video posted to social media, Noem — clad in a vest labeled POLICE/ICE — said she was in the city “to get the dirt bags off our streets.”
Immigration Archive
News and content on the immigration system in the U.S. and the way the government handles asylum and deportations.
Immigration crackdown in Texas: What you need to know about your rights
Recent enforcement operations across Texas have raised concerns among undocumented immigrants. Here’s what immigration attorneys want you to know about your rights and resources.
ICE detains Native Americans as Trump deportations go off the rails
Native Americans have been caught up in the sweeping immigration enforcement efforts initiated by President Trump.
Multi-Agency Operation Targeted Immigrants in Austin and San Antonio
Immigration authorities did not say whether anyone was detained or what kinds of offenses the people sought Sunday were suspected of doing.
Immigrants Under Temporary Protections on Fast Track for Deportation Under Trump Policy
Officials can try to cancel parole for immigrants who arrived in the country within the last two years, internal memo says.
Trump Officials Outline Planned Immigration Crackdown
Shortly after being inaugurated as the 47th president, Donald Trump is expected to sign 10 executive orders that will begin his immigration crackdown at the southern border, incoming Trump officials said during a call with reporters early Monday.
Biden extends protected status for migrants from 4 countries ahead of Trump return
The Biden administration extended humanitarian protections for nationals from four countries.
Strong bipartisan support in U.S. Senate advances bill expanding immigration detention
Republican Senators were able to get support from enough Democrats to pass a bill expanding inmigration detention today.
Trump Has Promised to Build More Ships. He May Deport the Workers Who Help Make Them.
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to increase the pace of U.S. military shipbuilding. But his pledge to also clamp down on immigration could make it hard for shipyards already facing workforce shortages.
Immigration drives nation’s population growth
A recent immigration surge brought newcomers to every state this year, helping to offset a continued drop in U.S. births.
Immigrants and allies at U.S. Capitol urge Biden to act before Trump deportations begin
Immigrants and allies on Tuesday urged President Biden to offer protections for immigrant communities before Donald Trump is inaugurated.
Family Separations Persist. In Some Cases, the Government Doesn’t Say Why.
U.S. officials can withhold their rationale in family separation cases that relate to national security. There have been about 80 children separated for these reasons this year, with an estimated 50 of them Russian.
The Looming Fight to Make Local Cops Part of Trump’s Deportation Machine
Arizona voted to grant state and local police the authority to make immigration arrests, going against Supreme Court precedent.
Immigration Explained | How Border Bill Trump Killed Would’ve Fixed Issues
A clip created from the video of MTG and her misleading immigration chart during a DHS Committee hearing. Senator Goldman explains legal vs. illegal immigration. He then goes through each problem at the border followed by a simple explanation of how the bipartisan border bill would have fixed it.…
Immigration Policy in the United States: A Shifting Landscape
The United States has a long and complex history of immigration policy, one that has evolved significantly over time in response to economic, political, and social factors.
Study says undocumented immigrants paid almost $100 billion in taxes
A new study shows that undocumented immigrants paid nearly $100 billion in federal, state and local tax revenue in 2022.
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