Immigration

Covering the people, policies, and enforcement actions at the center of America’s immigration debate, our Immigration section reports on ICE abuses, detention conditions, and the communities caught in the crosshairs. We center the human cost of a system that too often treats migrants as political leverage rather than people.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Immigration Archive

Trump Administration Strips Away Safeguards for Spousal Immigration

Spouses of US citizens were once shielded from immigration enforcement. Under Trump, they're being detained, delayed, and driven out —…

‘We Keep That Promise Today’: Supreme Court’s Ruling on Birthright Citizenship

The Supreme Court’s ruling on birthright citizenship struck down Trump's order 6-3 in Trump v. Barbara, affirming that nearly every…

For Haitian Women in Florida, Loss of TPS More Than Immigration Issue

Uncertainty about the continuation of temporary protected status, or TPS, is a major source of stress for migrants from Haiti,…

After Venezuela’s Strongest Earthquake Since 1900 Killed Hundreds, U.S. Still Deporting People There

Venezuela's strongest earthquakes since 1900 killed hundreds on June 24, 2026. As survivors dig out by hand, the U.S. keeps…

The Children No One is Counting: The Effects of Mass Deportation on 205,000 Kids

The government doesn't count the children of immigrant detainees. Researchers estimate 205,000 kids — most of them U.S. citizens —…

Supreme Court Just Cleared the Way to Deport 350,000 People to Countries It Admits Are Too Dangerous to Visit

In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to strip Temporary Protected Status from…

A Flag, a Tablet, and a Whitewashed History Book: Trump’s Welcome Bags for White South Africans

Trump's administration is preparing taxpayer-funded "welcome bags" for white South African refugees — complete with PragerU propaganda and a whitewashed…

One Death Every Eight Days: The Mounting Human Toll Inside Trump’s Detention Centers

At least 51 people have died in ICE custody since Trump took office — roughly one every eight days, and…

Trump Insider Allegedly Turned ICE Into a Custody Weapon to Deport Amanda Ungaro

A Trump special envoy allegedly used a single phone call to ICE to deport Amanda Ungaro — the mother of…

ICE Assault: 8 Skull Fractures and 5 Brain Bleeds. Victim Speaks Out.

ICE claimed Alberto Castañeda Mondragón broke his own skull by running headfirst into a wall. Doctors say it’s impossible. We’re…

America is Running Concentration Camps

ICE detention centers now meet scholars’ criteria for concentration camps. A look at CECOT, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the children at…

The Commander wants a crown: Greg Bovino, face of Trump’s deadliest immigration surge, is “exploring” a 2028 run

Former Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, the face of Trump’s deadly Minneapolis immigration surge, has launched a 2028 exploratory presidential…

The U.S. promised to welcome the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Now the Trump admin is breaking that promise

Days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, the U.S. is detaining and barring players, referees, journalists, and fans…

Mika gets emotional about the cruelty of ICE

Mika Brzezinski got emotional while speaking about the cruelty of ICE agents detaining people who show up for their asylum…

ICE Agent was arrested for lying about Minneapolis shooting

“In Minnesota, we believe in equal justice under the law,” said Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. “That means nobody is…

Worms in the food, pepper spray at the gate: dueling protests erupt at the ICE facility in Newark

As detainees inside Newark’s Delaney Hall allege expired food, medical neglect, and beatings, pro- and anti-ICE crowds faced off outside…