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#immigration
fromTruthout
2 days ago
SF parents

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Contributor: ICE raids and migrant pay cuts are devastating California economies

Immigration raids in California's Central Coast have severe human and economic impacts, leading to family crises and significant agricultural losses.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The Spanish citizen forgotten by everyone at an ICE center: I am literally abandoned, as if I don't exist'

Miguel Barreno Lopez, a Spanish citizen, remains detained by ICE for six months despite a judge approving his voluntary departure to Spain.
US politics
fromTruthout
6 hours ago

Trump's War on Immigrants Has Shifted From Spectacle to Bureaucratic Blitz

The Trump administration continues to pursue anti-immigrant strategies through increased ICE arrests in Texas despite public opposition.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 hours ago

Federal judge orders release of Pasadena man who is plaintiff in lawsuit against ICE

A federal judge ordered the release of Isaac Antonio Villegas Molina, prohibiting re-detention without notice and a hearing.
SF parents
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

A federal court ruled that ICE's prolonged detention of the El Gamal family violates the Constitution, yet they remain detained without release.
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Contributor: ICE raids and migrant pay cuts are devastating California economies

Immigration raids in California's Central Coast have severe human and economic impacts, leading to family crises and significant agricultural losses.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The Spanish citizen forgotten by everyone at an ICE center: I am literally abandoned, as if I don't exist'

Miguel Barreno Lopez, a Spanish citizen, remains detained by ICE for six months despite a judge approving his voluntary departure to Spain.
#canadian-citizenship
Canada news
fromFortune
10 hours ago

Canada opens door to millions of Americans who want to leave the flood of people leaving during the Trump era | Fortune

Millions of Americans can now more easily obtain Canadian citizenship through ancestry due to a new law effective December 15.
Canada news
fromFortune
6 hours ago

'It was like this little gift that fell in my lap': Millions of Americans may soon discover they've been Canadian all along | Fortune

Millions of Americans may qualify for dual Canadian citizenship due to a recent change in Canada's citizenship laws.
Canada news
fromFortune
10 hours ago

Canada opens door to millions of Americans who want to leave the flood of people leaving during the Trump era | Fortune

Millions of Americans can now more easily obtain Canadian citizenship through ancestry due to a new law effective December 15.
Canada news
fromFortune
6 hours ago

'It was like this little gift that fell in my lap': Millions of Americans may soon discover they've been Canadian all along | Fortune

Millions of Americans may qualify for dual Canadian citizenship due to a recent change in Canada's citizenship laws.
#migration
Women in technology
fromWSOC TV
3 days ago

More Americans are considering moving abroad permanently

More Americans are considering permanent relocation abroad, with negative net migration reported for the first time in years.
Women in technology
fromWSOC TV
3 days ago

More Americans are considering moving abroad permanently

More Americans are considering permanent relocation abroad, with negative net migration reported for the first time in years.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

UK to pay for French officers to deport asylum seekers from war-torn countries

The UK will fund 200 French officers to detain and deport asylum seekers from ten countries to reduce Channel crossings.
US Elections
fromwww.thelocal.com
11 hours ago

'More and more' Americans in Europe look to renounce passports after fee cut

The fee for renouncing US citizenship has been reduced by 80%, prompting many Americans to consider this option.
#housing-policy
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
1 day ago

California Demands Trump Withdraw Proposal Targeting Housing for Mixed-Status Families | KQED

Proposed housing policy changes could evict families with mixed immigration status, risking homelessness for up to 30,000 Californians.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

NHC urges HUD to withdraw proposed mixed-status eligibility rule

Proposed HUD rule will increase family instability and homelessness while raising costs and reducing the number of households served.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
1 day ago

California Demands Trump Withdraw Proposal Targeting Housing for Mixed-Status Families | KQED

Proposed housing policy changes could evict families with mixed immigration status, risking homelessness for up to 30,000 Californians.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

NHC urges HUD to withdraw proposed mixed-status eligibility rule

Proposed HUD rule will increase family instability and homelessness while raising costs and reducing the number of households served.
fromKqed
1 day ago

Tracking ICE Arrests Inside California Courts | KQED

The Save Willy Act would establish a 'whale desk' at San Francisco's Coast Guard station, creating a centralized place for whale sightings to be reported and mariners to be alerted, helping large ships avoid collisions.
SF politics
#immigration-enforcement
fromKqed
10 hours ago
Social justice

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

fromWIRED
1 month ago
US politics

How Federal Agencies Got Caught Up in Trump's Anti-Immigration Crusade

Social justice
fromKqed
10 hours ago

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Increased immigration enforcement has led to a decline in mental health support access among immigrant families in the Bay Area.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

The federal agents deployed in Trump's immigration crackdown visualized

The Trump administration's immigration enforcement escalates in Minneapolis, marking a significant operation that impacts families and communities across the US.
fromWIRED
1 month ago
US politics

How Federal Agencies Got Caught Up in Trump's Anti-Immigration Crusade

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 hours ago

A trans mom fled the US to Cuba with her child. The administration sent a plane to get them back. - LGBTQ Nation

A Utah transgender woman faces charges for allegedly kidnapping her 10-year-old child and taking her to Cuba without consent from her ex-wife.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
15 hours ago

The One Part of the Court System Where Trump's Takeover Plans Have Been a Smashing Success

Trump's administration has aggressively reshaped the immigration court system by removing judges and asserting unilateral control over deportation cases.
#deportation
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Paraguay plans to accept 25 third-country migrant deportees from US

Paraguay will accept non-citizen deportees from the US as part of Trump's mass deportation strategy.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The father's plea that ICE ignored: I have a daughter with Down syndrome and autism and a wife with cancer, please don't deport me'

A father struggles to connect with his daughter after being deported, while her mother fights for their family's unity despite challenges.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month 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.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Paraguay plans to accept 25 third-country migrant deportees from US

Paraguay will accept non-citizen deportees from the US as part of Trump's mass deportation strategy.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The father's plea that ICE ignored: I have a daughter with Down syndrome and autism and a wife with cancer, please don't deport me'

A father struggles to connect with his daughter after being deported, while her mother fights for their family's unity despite challenges.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month 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.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
19 hours ago

Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight

A government plane was sent to Cuba to return a child involved in a custody dispute over gender identity.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

South American migrants deported to DRC say facing pressure to return home

We feel pressured to agree to go back to our country, regardless of the risks, a 29-year-old Colombian woman, who asked to remain anonymous out of fear of reprisals, told Reuters.
Washington DC
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 day ago

In a Warming World, Border Walls Increasingly Harm Wildlife | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Border walls are located along imaginary geopolitical boundaries. They slice arbitrarily through critical ecosystems that know only natural boundaries, cutting wild animals off from the resources they need to live—food, water, a diverse selection of mates—and the ability to migrate for survival.
Environment
#immigration-court
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

San Francisco's Montgomery St. Immigration Court to shutter by May 1

Montgomery Street Immigration Court in San Francisco will close to the public by May, moving cases to other locations.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

San Francisco's Montgomery St. Immigration Court to shutter by May 1

Montgomery Street Immigration Court in San Francisco will close to the public by May, moving cases to other locations.
California
fromKqed
1 week ago

Undocumented Families Are Stepping Back From the Tax System This Year | KQED

Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with unions, allowing 400,000 students to return to school and avoiding a strike.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

What the New Executive Order Means for Psychedelics

An executive order accelerates research on psychedelic treatments but does not equate to FDA approval or immediate availability.
Travel
fromGamintraveler
6 days ago

Why This Simple Visa Question Is Getting Americans In Trouble Abroad

Americans often misunderstand visa regulations, leading to unintentional violations during border interactions in Europe.
Law
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

That California Ban on Masked ICE Agents Just Got Struck Down

California's law banning masks for federal agents violates the Supremacy Clause, as states cannot regulate federal agency operations.
#afghanistan
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

US in talks to send Afghan refugees to DR Congo

Afghan allies face relocation to Congo or return to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan amid ongoing crises.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Trump officials consider sending 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to Congo

The Trump administration is considering resettling 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to the DRC after halting their US resettlement initiative.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

US in talks to send Afghan refugees to DR Congo

Afghan allies face relocation to Congo or return to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan amid ongoing crises.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Trump officials consider sending 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to Congo

The Trump administration is considering resettling 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to the DRC after halting their US resettlement initiative.
#ice-custody
US politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Deaths in ICE Custody Surge in 2026, Averaging 1 Every Week

The death toll of immigrants in ICE custody has reached a record high, with at least 17 deaths reported since January.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Deaths in ICE Custody Surge in 2026, Averaging 1 Every Week

The death toll of immigrants in ICE custody has reached a record high, with at least 17 deaths reported since January.
Travel
fromwww.wanderwithjo.com
5 days ago

The Expat Loophole: How Residency Cards Unlock VIP Travel Privileges

Residency cards provide expats with significant travel advantages, including faster processing at airports and easier access to services.
fromKqed
1 day ago

California's Ban on Masked Immigration Agents Struck Down by Federal Appeals Court | KQED

"If a state law directly regulates the conduct of the United States, it is void irrespective of whether the regulated activities are essential to federal functions or operations, and irrespective of the degree to which the state law interferes with federal functions or operations."
Law
World news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 days ago

Trump Is Said to Be in Talks to Send Afghans Who Aided U.S. Forces to Congo

President Trump plans to send 1,100 Afghan evacuees to the Democratic Republic of Congo amid ongoing humanitarian crises.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Trump administration pushes DoJ to pursue denaturalization cases report

The Trump administration is initiating denaturalization cases against 384 foreign-born US citizens, targeting those who illegally obtained citizenship.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

US Senate passes $70bn funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol

Senate advances plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security with a 50-48 vote, funding immigration enforcement despite Democratic opposition.
#budget-resolution
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
16 hours ago

Senate GOP is kickstarting budget reconciliation to fund ICE. Here's how that works.

Senate Republicans introduced a budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement agencies amid a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
17 hours ago

Senate Republicans clear go-it-alone path for ICE funding

Republicans prioritize funding for immigration enforcement over expanding social programs in the budget resolution.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
16 hours ago

Senate GOP is kickstarting budget reconciliation to fund ICE. Here's how that works.

Senate Republicans introduced a budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement agencies amid a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
17 hours ago

Senate Republicans clear go-it-alone path for ICE funding

Republicans prioritize funding for immigration enforcement over expanding social programs in the budget resolution.
US politics
fromFortune
5 hours ago

Temporary protected status holders in US add $29 billion to the economy every year and pay $8 billion in taxes | Fortune

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the Trump administration's efforts to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, affecting over 350,000 people.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 hours ago

The GOP's Dilemma: Pass ICE Funding Now or Make Bill Even Worse

Senate passed a $70 billion budget resolution for immigration enforcement, setting up a reconciliation bill amid Republican divisions.
#dhs-funding
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Senate Republicans bypass Democrats to advance $70bn ICE and border patrol plan in vote-a-rama' US politics live

Funding for DHS has stalled due to disagreements over ICE and Border Patrol operational rules following fatal shootings by immigration enforcement agents.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Senate Republicans bypass Democrats to advance $70bn ICE and border patrol plan in vote-a-rama' US politics live

Funding for DHS has stalled due to disagreements over ICE and Border Patrol operational rules following fatal shootings by immigration enforcement agents.
#ice
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Trump border advisor says ICE to deploy to U.S. airports Monday

ICE agents will be deployed to U.S. airports to assist TSA amid staff shortages caused by the government shutdown.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks 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
6 days ago

ICE's hiring spree led to influx of recruits with questionable qualifications, investigation shows

Rapid recruitment by ICE has resulted in hiring employees with questionable qualifications amid the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Trump border advisor says ICE to deploy to U.S. airports Monday

ICE agents will be deployed to U.S. airports to assist TSA amid staff shortages caused by the government shutdown.
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Andrew Vanjani becomes CIO for USCIS

Andrew Vanjani took over as the Chief Information Officer of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, focusing on leveraging emerging technology to combat fraud risks and design future-ready infrastructure.
US politics
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Law requiring ICE agents to show identification struck down by 9th Circuit

California law requiring federal officers to show ID was struck down by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals for violating federal authority.
#immigration-policy
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
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.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month 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.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month 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.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

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.
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Deportation Flights Increase in San Diego Under Trump Administration | KQED

MCAS Miramar serves as a hub for various flights, including ICE, while legislation aims to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate-related damages.
#dhs
fromEngadget
2 days ago
US politics

Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE

DHS is developing smart glasses for ICE agents to identify immigrants and citizens using biometric data by September 2027.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings

DHS officials testified about funding needs amid a record-breaking shutdown affecting operations and employee pay.
US politics
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE

DHS is developing smart glasses for ICE agents to identify immigrants and citizens using biometric data by September 2027.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings

DHS officials testified about funding needs amid a record-breaking shutdown affecting operations and employee pay.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

Acting ICE director Todd Lyons resigns

Todd Lyons, acting director of ICE, will leave his position at the end of May after overseeing controversial deportation efforts under the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump administration plan could restrict work permits for asylum seekers for years

USCIS expects that new work permit applications for asylum seekers "would be paused for an extended period, possibly many years."
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
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.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Democratic Plan to "Reform" ICE Misses One Huge Thing

Federal law enforcement increasingly deploys specialized units like IRS Criminal Investigation into broader paramilitary street operations beyond their tax-focused mandates.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months 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
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