#migrant-status
#migrant-status

20 hours ago

Chicago

ICE Presence Persists in Chicago as Raids Shift to Quieter Tactics

fromWIRED

Mission District

Opposing ICE Might Save the Country. It Could Also Ruin Your Life

13 hours ago

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

Delays in reunification led to a young girl suffering alleged sexual abuse in foster care after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

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.

fromABC7 Chicago

9 hours ago

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

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Chicago

20 hours 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.

Mission District

fromWIRED

Opposing ICE Might Save the Country. It Could Also Ruin Your Life

Rafael Concepcion has dedicated himself to creating tools to resist federal immigration enforcement after witnessing the impact on his community.

13 hours ago

US news

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

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.

more#immigration

3 hours 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

#birthright-citizenship

Commentary: Birthright citizenship secured my family's American dream. No wonder Trump hates it

Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship is under Supreme Court review, despite strong public support for the policy.

Public health

Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say

Birthright citizenship impacts every baby born in America, providing them with immediate access to essential support and services.

Ending birthright citizenship would change the meaning of America | Moira Donegan

Birthright citizenship in the U.S. is typical in the Americas, contrary to claims of its rarity by opponents like Trump.

Racist': CNN Analyst Slams Opponents of Birthright Citizenship

Questioning birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment is viewed as a racist viewpoint by legal experts.

fromKqed

As Supreme Court Weighs Birthright Citizenship, SF Advocates Are Ready to Stand Up | KQED

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could redefine birthright citizenship established by the 14th Amendment.

Commentary: Birthright citizenship secured my family's American dream. No wonder Trump hates it

Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship is under Supreme Court review, despite strong public support for the policy.

Public health

Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say

Birthright citizenship impacts every baby born in America, providing them with immediate access to essential support and services.

Ending birthright citizenship would change the meaning of America | Moira Donegan

Birthright citizenship in the U.S. is typical in the Americas, contrary to claims of its rarity by opponents like Trump.

Racist': CNN Analyst Slams Opponents of Birthright Citizenship

Questioning birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment is viewed as a racist viewpoint by legal experts.

fromKqed

more#birthright-citizenship

As Supreme Court Weighs Birthright Citizenship, SF Advocates Are Ready to Stand Up | KQED

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could redefine birthright citizenship established by the 14th Amendment.

#migration

Miami food

The tired faces of Cuban deportees to Mexico: I'm already old, I don't want to die here'

US Elections

Migrants march in southern Mexico to denounce immigration restrictions

Miami food

The tired faces of Cuban deportees to Mexico: I'm already old, I don't want to die here'

Deported migrants from the U.S. face dire conditions in Tapachula, struggling to survive and longing to return home.

US Elections

Migrants march in southern Mexico to denounce immigration restrictions

Migrants in southern Mexico are protesting against the local immigration system and alleged secret deportation agreements with the US.

more#migration

France news

12 hours ago

UK has detained 76 age-disputed' children under one in, one out scheme

Over 70 age-disputed children have been unlawfully detained in the UK, facing mental health declines and lack of access to necessary support.

7 hours ago

Thousands in Texas protest against border wall through national park: big love for Big Bend'

Thousands protested against the border wall construction through Big Bend, uniting bipartisan opposition to the White House's plans.

#ice-detention

Miami

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

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.

Miami

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

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.

more#ice-detention

Non-profit organizations

Costa Rica strikes deal to accept third country deportees from US

Costa Rica will accept up to 25 deported migrants weekly from the US, focusing on non-Latin American individuals without criminal records.

Healthcare

Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Nurses demand the abolition of ICE and improved patient rights protections in healthcare settings.

#higher-education

Higher education

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.

US news

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

Higher education

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.

US news

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

more#higher-education

Austin

fromThe Texas Tribune

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.

Law

fromAdvocate.com

Lawyers alarmed by immigration judge's 'atrocious' questions for gay asylum seekers

A federal immigration judge questioned a gay Iranian asylum seeker extensively about his same-sex relationship, raising concerns about LGBTQ+ asylum claims under the Trump administration.

#deportation

World news

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

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.

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.

fromFlowingData

Immigrant mothers separated from U.S. citizen children

The current administration has deported mothers at twice the rate of the previous administration, resulting in 11,000 children separated from their mothers.

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

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

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.

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.

fromFlowingData

Immigrant mothers separated from U.S. citizen children

The current administration has deported mothers at twice the rate of the previous administration, resulting in 11,000 children separated from their mothers.

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.

more#deportation

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

#citizenship

fromThe Local Germany

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.

fromThe Local France

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.

fromThe Local Germany

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.

fromThe Local France

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.

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.

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

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.

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.

6 days ago

As fourth man dies at Adelanto ICE detention center, Mexican officials call for investigation

The death of Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano at Adelanto ICE Processing Center raises concerns about medical care and conditions in immigration detention.

Boston

fromFast Company

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

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.

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.

6 days ago

As fourth man dies at Adelanto ICE detention center, Mexican officials call for investigation

The death of Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano at Adelanto ICE Processing Center raises concerns about medical care and conditions in immigration detention.

Unmasking the Paramilitary Agents Behind Trump's Violent Immigration Crackdown

The Trump administration's use of BORTAC for urban immigration enforcement marks a significant shift in domestic law enforcement tactics.

#venezuela

Madrid food

Spain to end fast-track path to legal status that Venezuelans have enjoyed since 2018

Miami food

The Venezuelan migrants stranded in Miami: We want to leave the US but we can't'

Venezuelans in Miami are trapped due to invalid travel documents and lack of consulates, preventing their return home despite their desire to leave.

Madrid food

Spain to end fast-track path to legal status that Venezuelans have enjoyed since 2018

Miami food

The Venezuelan migrants stranded in Miami: We want to leave the US but we can't'

Venezuelans in Miami are trapped due to invalid travel documents and lack of consulates, preventing their return home despite their desire to leave.

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.

They're making them disappear again': families fear Mexico's missing are being erased

Over 130,000 people have disappeared in Mexico due to drug cartel violence, with authorities downplaying the crisis and families demanding accountability.

fromwww.thelocal.se

IN DATA: How many teen deportations are there in Sweden?

Teen deportations in Sweden involve young adults aged 18-20 facing permit refusals, often due to age or parental residency status changes.

SF parents

fromHigh Country News

A DNA archive critical to identifying missing migrants has itself gone missing - High Country News

Colibrí Center's missing-persons database has become inaccessible, leaving families without hope for identifying missing migrants.

#immigration-enforcement

US news

After the Minnesota surge, ICE is moving to a quieter enforcement approach

NYC parents

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

US news

'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations

US politics

Immigrant Rights Advocates Say Trump's First Year Was "Much Worse" Than Expected

US politics

A year of terror at the hands of ICE, Trump's anti-immigrant enforcement arm

US news

Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

US news

After the Minnesota surge, ICE is moving to a quieter enforcement approach

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.

US news

'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations

US politics

Immigrant Rights Advocates Say Trump's First Year Was "Much Worse" Than Expected

US politics

A year of terror at the hands of ICE, Trump's anti-immigrant enforcement arm

more#immigration-enforcement

US news

Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

#supreme-court

Right-wing politics

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

Sotomayor Grills Trump Solicitor General: Are You Asking to Allow the Government to Unnaturalize People?'

Sonia Sotomayor challenged Solicitor General John Sauer on the implications of ending birthright citizenship during Supreme Court oral arguments.

Right-wing politics

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

Sotomayor Grills Trump Solicitor General: Are You Asking to Allow the Government to Unnaturalize People?'

Sonia Sotomayor challenged Solicitor General John Sauer on the implications of ending birthright citizenship during Supreme Court oral arguments.

more#supreme-court

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.

fromGamintraveler

The Residency Visa Americans Apply For Most And The One With Better Odds

Americans often pursue the D7 visa for Portugal, but better options exist with fewer pitfalls and clearer eligibility criteria.

#daca

SF parents

Federal judge orders return of California DACA recipient deported to Mexico

US news

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

SF parents

Federal judge orders return of California DACA recipient deported to Mexico

US news

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

Trump's goal to create state-by-state citizenship lists isn't feasible, experts say

Trump's executive order aims to create citizenship lists for voter eligibility verification, but experts warn it may disenfranchise eligible voters and is likely unconstitutional.

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

It broke our home': family demands answers after death of man abandoned by US border agents

Shah Alam's death from hypothermia after being released from detention highlights systemic failures in the treatment of vulnerable populations.

6 days ago

Trump rolls back pause on asylum decisions imposed after D.C. National Guard shooting

The Homeland Security Department has lifted the ban on asylum applications for non-high-risk countries, while maintaining restrictions for about 40 high-risk nations.

SF parents

3 weeks ago

One family's harrowing escape to the US and the Trump government's relentless efforts to deport them back

A deported Honduran asylum seeker faces life-threatening danger after US immigration officials separated him from his family and expedited his deportation despite pending asylum proceedings.

Democrats point to deportation of Dreamers' as another reason for Homeland Security blockade

DACA Dreamers who built lives in the U.S. are now being deported under the Trump administration, prompting Democrats to block DHS funding over immigration enforcement practices.

fromPOLITICO

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.

Death of refugee left in parking lot by Border Patrol ruled a homicide

Shah Alam was 'a blind man who could not speak English and left outside a closed Tim Hortons coffee shop completely defenseless against the bitter cold February night by Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security,' New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said. 'Every individual involved in the death of Mr. Shah Alam must be held fully accountable.'

US news

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.

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.

The White House Wants to Rebrand Its Mass-Deportation Push

The Trump administration is rebranding its mass deportation policy as targeted criminal removal to improve polling, despite enforcement actions affecting legal immigrants and citizens.

US news

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

The Trump administration reshaped immigration policy through the Board of Immigration Appeals, narrowing due process and increasing deportations.

fromIntelligencer

3 weeks ago

The White House Wants to Rebrand Its Mass-Deportation Push

The Trump administration is rebranding its mass deportation policy as targeted criminal removal to improve polling, despite enforcement actions affecting legal immigrants and citizens.

US news

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

more#immigration-policy

Left-wing politics

The Trump Administration Is Trying to Target Immigrants Over Family Court Cases

The Trump administration argues a farmworker should be deported for leaving toddlers alone 30 minutes in 2010, raising major implications for immigration and child welfare law.

fromJezebel

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.

Citizens of Nowhere: What It Means to Be Stateless in the US

Citizens of Nowhere is a documentary short about stateless people in the United States individuals who, through circumstance or legal technicality, belong to no nation. Without passports, citizenship or legal recognition, they live in a state of uncertainty. From finding work and accessing education, to simply existing within a system that does not officially recognise them, stateless people face endless bureaucratic barriers.

Film

World news

fromSun Sentinel

Nicaraguan government blocks key pathway used by Cuban migrants to reach United States

Nicaragua suspended visa-free entry for Cuban citizens, blocking a major migration route to the United States amid increased U.S. pressure on Cuba and Nicaragua.

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.

Is ICE out of control? podcast

ICE officers now outnumber Minneapolis police five to one, creating widespread fear, disrupted worksites and schools after Renee Nicole Good's death amid intensified enforcement.

U.S. spending millions to send migrants to third countries, report says

The U.S. spent over $40 million to send hundreds of migrants to at least two-dozen third countries through expanded, costly, and poorly monitored deportation arrangements.

ICE Is Not the Only Problem. Border Patrol Has Acted With Impunity for Decades.

The 'border crisis' claim is false; declining border encounters belie claims used to justify harsh immigration policies and export violent enforcement into the U.S. interior.