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fromBoston.com
1 day ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Immigrant girl, 3, suffered alleged sexual abuse in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the US-Mexico border due to immigration policies.
Social justice
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Immigrants seeking asylum ordered to countries they've never been to, stuck in limbo

Many immigrants face third-country deportation orders to nations where they have no ties, creating fear and uncertainty in their asylum processes.
NYC parents
fromJezebel
11 hours ago

Detained Toddler Allegedly Experienced Months of Sexual Abuse in Federal Custody

A 3-year-old in ORR custody experienced sexual abuse, highlighting failures in the system meant to protect immigrant children.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

ICE agents reportedly detain wife of US soldier just days after their marriage

ICE detained the wife of a US soldier amid his deployment preparations, highlighting issues with immigration enforcement and family separation.
Chicago
fromTruthout
2 days ago

ICE Presence Persists in Chicago as Raids Shift to Quieter Tactics

Federal immigration agents continue to operate in Chicago, impacting communities despite a reduction in visible presence since last fall.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Immigrant girl, 3, suffered alleged sexual abuse in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the US-Mexico border due to immigration policies.
Social justice
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Immigrants seeking asylum ordered to countries they've never been to, stuck in limbo

Many immigrants face third-country deportation orders to nations where they have no ties, creating fear and uncertainty in their asylum processes.
Washington DC
fromwww.dw.com
12 hours ago

DRC joins US list of third-country deportation destinations

The DRC has agreed to accept US migrant deportees under a temporary deal, raising concerns over human rights and government conditions.
Berlin
fromwww.thelocal.se
3 hours ago

Inside a Swedish detention centre: 'Something happens to people who are deprived of their freedom'

Astorp detention centre in Sweden operates under immigration law, resembling a prison despite not being classified as one.
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
23 hours ago

She paid into Medicare for years. Trump's immigration policy will end her coverage

Lawfully present immigrants, including Rosa Maria Carranza, will be disenrolled from Medicare due to new legislation, affecting around 100,000 individuals.
fromMission Local
8 hours ago

S.F. set to lose over 450 shelter beds in Tenderloin

The principle of geographic equity is important, and one the Tenderloin community has been advocating for years. We are now exploring siting more effective services, like sober centers, outside of the Tenderloin or through expansions of existing sites.
Mission District
#ice-detention
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Canadian woman held with daughter by ICE is released after nearly three weeks of detention

A Canadian woman and her daughter were released from ICE detention after nearly three weeks, facing potential deportation despite claims of valid immigration status.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Alameda Co. resolution seeks to block former Dublin prison to be used as ICE detention facility

Alameda County is voting to prevent the former Dublin women's prison from becoming an ICE detention facility.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

5-Year-Old Detained by ICE Tells CBS He's Still Scared of La Inmigracion' Parents Say He's Now Very Different'

Liam Conejo Ramos shows signs of trauma after ICE detention, affecting his behavior and mental health significantly since the incident.
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Outrage as Afghan asylum seeker who fought alongside US dies in ICE custody

An Afghan asylum seeker died less than 24 hours after ICE detention, prompting calls for a full investigation into the circumstances of his death.
US news
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

The Horrors Committed at ICE Facilities Are Worse Than You Can Imagine

ICE detention facility Camp East Montana in El Paso documents severe overcrowding, medical neglect, malnutrition, and unsafe conditions affecting approximately 3,000 daily detainees.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Canadian woman held with daughter by ICE is released after nearly three weeks of detention

A Canadian woman and her daughter were released from ICE detention after nearly three weeks, facing potential deportation despite claims of valid immigration status.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Alameda Co. resolution seeks to block former Dublin prison to be used as ICE detention facility

Alameda County is voting to prevent the former Dublin women's prison from becoming an ICE detention facility.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

5-Year-Old Detained by ICE Tells CBS He's Still Scared of La Inmigracion' Parents Say He's Now Very Different'

Liam Conejo Ramos shows signs of trauma after ICE detention, affecting his behavior and mental health significantly since the incident.
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Outrage as Afghan asylum seeker who fought alongside US dies in ICE custody

An Afghan asylum seeker died less than 24 hours after ICE detention, prompting calls for a full investigation into the circumstances of his death.
US news
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

The Horrors Committed at ICE Facilities Are Worse Than You Can Imagine

ICE detention facility Camp East Montana in El Paso documents severe overcrowding, medical neglect, malnutrition, and unsafe conditions affecting approximately 3,000 daily detainees.
#deportation
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Legal groups condemn arrival of a dozen deportees from US to Uganda

Deportation flights from the US to Uganda are viewed as transnational repression, prompting legal challenges from Ugandan advocates.
Left-wing politics
fromNewsday
4 days ago

Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appeal

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers seek Judge Bove's recusal from his deportation appeal due to potential conflict of interest from Bove's past Justice Department role.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Legal and bureaucratic obstacles complicate family reunification for migrants deported by Trump

Deported parents face significant barriers to reunification with their children, making it nearly impossible due to legal and administrative challenges.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Deportation Is Not a Hardship That Shall Pass - It Is an Interminable Agony

Deportation creates permanent, intergenerational trauma that extends far beyond the moment of removal, affecting families through decades of separation and ongoing restrictions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Legal groups condemn arrival of a dozen deportees from US to Uganda

Deportation flights from the US to Uganda are viewed as transnational repression, prompting legal challenges from Ugandan advocates.
Left-wing politics
fromNewsday
4 days ago

Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appeal

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers seek Judge Bove's recusal from his deportation appeal due to potential conflict of interest from Bove's past Justice Department role.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Legal and bureaucratic obstacles complicate family reunification for migrants deported by Trump

Deported parents face significant barriers to reunification with their children, making it nearly impossible due to legal and administrative challenges.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Deportation Is Not a Hardship That Shall Pass - It Is an Interminable Agony

Deportation creates permanent, intergenerational trauma that extends far beyond the moment of removal, affecting families through decades of separation and ongoing restrictions.
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Freed After a Year in ICE Jail, Palestinian Protester Leqaa Kordia Speaks Out

Kordia was arrested in 2024 during the Gaza solidarity protests at Columbia University. The charges against her were dropped the next day, but she was detained in March 2025 by ICE during a routine immigration check-in.
Left-wing politics
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Pro-Immigrant Case for Opposing Illegal Immigration

The legal immigration debate is shifting, with both conservatives and progressives questioning the value of legal immigration channels.
#ice
Boston
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Lawyers for ICE gave false information to justify detaining thousands, filings reveal

ICE lawyers provided false information to justify arrests of individuals attending immigration courts, revealing a lack of legal authorization for these actions.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Democrats pay visit to ICE detention facility where abuse claims rife

California lawmakers conducted an oversight visit at ICE's Otay Mesa detention center to address allegations of poor conditions and overcrowding.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Shockingly, ICE Hasn't Fixed the Airport Crisis

Adding ICE to airport security exacerbates existing chaos and raises concerns about civil rights violations.
Austin
fromThe Texas Tribune
4 days ago

Texas upends life for undocumented immigrants, DACA recipients

Texas Republicans have enacted laws severely restricting noncitizens' access to essential services and opportunities, creating widespread fear and uncertainty.
California
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Fugitive illegal migrant with long rap sheet smashes into ICE agent with vehicle

Xa Lee, an illegal migrant with a criminal record, struck an ICE agent with his vehicle during a traffic stop in Sacramento.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

DHS says local mom was killed due to county's sanctuary policy

Homeland Security blames Santa Clara County's sanctuary policy for the murder of Kembery Chirinos-Flores by two undocumented Honduran men.
Right-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

US Supreme Court leans toward delivering another blow to Trump's immigration policy

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case on birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and temporary visitors.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Congo to receive third-country deportees from the US under new deal

The Congolese Ministry of Communications stated that the deportees will start arriving in Congo this month, although no specific date or number of deportees was provided.
US news
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

New report denounces abuses and cruelty at ICE family detention center in Dilley

Detention of migrant families in Dilley, Texas, reveals systemic abuses, inadequate care, and prolonged emotional distress for children.
#ice-detention-deaths
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Immigration detention on track for deadliest fiscal year since 2004

Immigration detention deaths reached a 20-year high with more fatalities since October than the entire prior fiscal year, amid record detention numbers and reduced oversight.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Immigration detention on track for deadliest fiscal year since 2004

Immigration detention deaths reached a 20-year high with more fatalities since October than the entire prior fiscal year, amid record detention numbers and reduced oversight.
#immigration-enforcement
fromKqed
1 month ago
NYC parents

California Officials Demand ICE Return Family to US After Arrest and Deportation | KQED

NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump administration is deporting parents without their children in violation of its own policies, report finds

The Trump administration is deporting parents without asking about their children or allowing them to arrange childcare, violating its own policies according to a Women's Refugee Commission and Physicians for Human Rights report.
NYC parents
fromKqed
1 month ago

California Officials Demand ICE Return Family to US After Arrest and Deportation | KQED

A deaf student requiring medical devices and hearing aids was deported to Colombia with his family, separated from his support systems and educational program despite advocates' efforts to prevent it.
#rohingya-refugee
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Death of Rohingya refugee left in parking lot by US border agents ruled a homicide

The death of Nurul Amin Shah, a Rohingya refugee, was ruled a homicide due to negligence by immigration agents who abandoned him in cold conditions.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Death of Rohingya refugee left in parking lot by US border agents ruled a homicide

The death of Nurul Amin Shah, a Rohingya refugee, was ruled a homicide due to negligence by immigration agents who abandoned him in cold conditions.
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Trump Admin Pursues an Unprecedented Legal Strategy to Target Border Crossers

President Donald Trump, to address what he called a national emergency, ordered a stretch of borderland transferred to the military so that troops could help apprehend unauthorized migrants. Because prosecutors believed Flores-Penaloza had crossed through that zone, now called a national defense area, they charged him with trespassing on military property under statutes including one enacted in 1909 to keep spies away from arsenals.
Law
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

These Women Exposed Prison Sexual Abuse. Now ICE Wants to Deport Them.

At Dublin, she had been sexually harassed and verbally abused by an officer, physically assaulted by another, witnessed other officers sexually abusing women, and been subjected to retaliation. Before her arrest, Cristal had been a long-time permanent resident of the U.S. Her conviction for drugs invalidated her green card, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a final removal order based on her felony conviction.
NYC LGBT
US politics
fromPOLITICO
6 days ago

The DHS shutdown might never end

The government shutdown has left tens of thousands of workers affected, with low morale and no immediate resolution in sight.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

DACA recipient returns to U.S. after judge finds she was unlawfully deported

A federal judge allowed a Mexican woman to return to the U.S. after her unlawful deportation despite her DACA enrollment.
NYC parents
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

'Get Down! Get Down! They're Gonna See Us!': Six Months of Hiding From ICE

Immigrant families in Chicago live in fear due to ICE raids, impacting their daily lives and sense of safety.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

ICE's growing detention footprint, and the communities fighting back

The Trump administration is significantly expanding migrant detention facilities, aiming to detain and deport a record number of immigrants in U.S. history.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Mother was allegedly trafficked to US and illegally detained by ICE while accused abuser is free, lawyers say

A Venezuelan mother, trafficked to the US, faces unlawful detention by ICE despite pending asylum and trafficking visa applications.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

ICE Is Deporting Parents Without Letting Them Bring or Find Care for Their Kids

ICE agents frequently fail to follow Trump administration directives requiring accommodation for parents to arrange alternative childcare before detention, forcing parents to leave children in precarious informal care situations.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

ICE Wants to Buy Warehouses for Mass Detention. Communities Are Fighting Back.

Communities across the country are successfully opposing Trump administration plans to convert warehouses into ICE detention centers, with Platform Ventures withdrawing from a Kansas City deal after public pressure.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

An immigration court few have heard of is quietly shaping policy behind the scenes

The board has made it harder for immigration courts to offer immigrants bond in lieu of detention. It's made it easier to deport migrants to countries other than their own.
US news
US politics
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

DHS Confirms It's Breaking Its Own Rules by Detaining Hundreds of Pregnant & Postpartum Women

ICE has detained and deported at least 982 pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women between January 2025 and February 2026, violating its own detention directive and federal policy.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Afghan asylum seeker dies the day after being detained by ICE: His family deserves answers'

It is not normal for a healthy 41-year-old man to die less than 24 hours after being taken into government custody, said Shawn VanDiver, president of AfghanEvac, a San Diego-based group that helps Afghans who sought refuge in the United States after cooperating with U.S. authorities during the war in Afghanistan.
US news
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Afghan asylum seeker dies in ICE custody, US advocacy group says

An Afghan immigrant and former US military ally died in ICE custody within 24 hours of detention in Texas, marking at least the 12th ICE death this year.
Law
fromEsquire
2 months ago

What ICE Did to Alex Pretti Is Somehow Even Worse Than We Thought

Federal immigration officers identified and monitored Alex Pretti before an ICE officer approached and violently attacked him, culminating in multiple gunshots that killed him.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | Make immigration enforcement visible | amNewYork

Federal immigration enforcement lacks transparency, creating public fear and civic withdrawal; New York City's Open Data Law model demonstrates how visible enforcement builds community confidence.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Asylum approvals plummet as fearful immigrants skip hearings

Asylum approval rates have collapsed to record lows as immigrants fear attending court hearings during intensified deportation enforcement.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US government asks Supreme Court to allow deportation of Syrian migrants

The Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to terminate Temporary Protected Status for 6,000 Syrian migrants, arguing their country is no longer unsafe despite ongoing instability.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US: Blind refugee found dead after release from CBP custody

A blind, illiterate 56-year-old Rohingya refugee died after CBP agents dropped him at a donut shop at night in freezing temperatures without notifying his family or lawyer.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Mostly Blind Refugee Found Dead After Border Patrol Allegedly Dropped Him Off Miles From Home

A mostly blind Myanmar refugee was found dead five days after Border Patrol agents dropped him off miles from home without notifying his family or attorney.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Journalists Jailed by ICE Are Revealing the Horrors of Incarceration

U.S. jails, detention centers, and prisons routinely inflict deprivation, denial of due process, medical neglect, and systemic cruelty on incarcerated people.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Refugees in the U.S. could be arrested under new immigration memo

The memo was filed as a part of documents submitted in a federal court case tied to refugees who were arrested in Minnesota. In it, USCIS Director Joseph Edlow and ICE acting Director Todd Lyons direct their agencies to "detain and inspect" refugees who do not "voluntarily return to DHS custody for inspection and examination" to be a legal permanent resident at the one-year mark of being in the country.
US politics
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump's Immigration Crackdown Has Led to Two Dozen Violent or Fatal Arrests

Multiple immigrants died during 2025 ICE operations across several states, and ICE provided limited identification, tracking, or external evaluation of those fatal incidents.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Editorial | Time for ICE to end this madness amNewYork

ICE increasingly uses aggressive, allegedly unconstitutional tactics to detain noncriminal immigrants who complied with legal processes and posed no criminal threat.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Immigrants Have Filed Over 18,000 Cases Challenging Legality of Their Detention

Mass deportation policies triggered over 18,000 federal habeas petitions, with immigrants filing more than 200 such cases daily, concentrated in California and Texas.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Protests are about ICE tactics, not immigration enforcement

Protests target ICE's militarized tactics—masked raids, teargassing, detentions of citizens and immigrants—rather than general immigration enforcement or deportation policy.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

DHS Seeks to Convert Giant Warehouses Across US Into Immigration Jails

The federal government is purchasing 23 warehouses to convert into immigration detention centers that could hold up to 80,000 people across 18 states.
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