Senate passes $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, sending measure to House
The U.S. Senate has approved a sweeping immigration enforcement bill that would provide approximately $70 billion in additional funding for federal agencies responsible for border security and immigration enforcement.
The U.S. Senate has approved a sweeping immigration enforcement bill that would provide approximately $70 billion in additional funding for federal agencies responsible for border security and immigration enforcement.
Sheboygan Falls mother released from ICE custody after detention
Elvira Benitez-Suarez, a Sheboygan Falls mother of four, was released from ICE custody on bond after a March detention, while her immigration case remains under appeal.
Elvira Benitez-Suarez, a Sheboygan Falls mother of four, was released from ICE custody on bond after a March detention, while her immigration case remains under appeal.
Sheboygan Falls mother released from ICE custody
Elvira Benitez-Suarez, a Sheboygan Falls mother of four, was released from ICE custody on bond after a March detention, while her immigration case remains under appeal.
Elvira Benitez-Suarez, a Sheboygan Falls mother of four, was released from ICE custody on bond after a March detention, while her immigration case remains under appeal.
White House unveils new aliens 'walk among us' immigration tracking website
The Trump Administration has released a new space-themed website with a UFO-style language website to track immigration encounters and arrests of undocumented residents.
The Trump Administration has released a new space-themed website with a UFO-style language website to track immigration encounters and arrests of undocumented residents.
Milwaukee County food access, reckless driving initiatives approved
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted on a number of items Thursday, approving resolutions that they hope will help address reckless driving and food insecurity. The board also held a symbolic vote calling for the release of Salah Sarsour, the Islamic Society of Milwaukee president who is in ICE custody.
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted on a number of items Thursday, approving resolutions that they hope will help address reckless driving and food insecurity. The board also held a symbolic vote calling for the release of Salah Sarsour, the Islamic Society of Milwaukee president who is in ICE custody.
More white South African refugees allowed in US, while all others remain blocked
The Trump administration will continue blocking refugees from entering the U.S., unless they’re white and from South Africa. President Trump said 10,000 more white South Africans will be allowed this year.
The Trump administration will continue blocking refugees from entering the U.S., unless they’re white and from South Africa. President Trump said 10,000 more white South Africans will be allowed this year.
DHS secretary's threat to sanctuary city airports puts airlines, travel industry on edge
An idea from the new head of the Department of Homeland Security has the travel industry spooked and is being described by a fellow Cabinet member as a bad idea.
An idea from the new head of the Department of Homeland Security has the travel industry spooked and is being described by a fellow Cabinet member as a bad idea.
Trump administration orders green card applicants to leave the US, apply from their home countries
USCIS said it will grant "adjustment of status" only in extraordinary circumstances, on a case-by-case basis.
USCIS said it will grant "adjustment of status" only in extraordinary circumstances, on a case-by-case basis.
Bank activity of non-citizens faces heightened review under Trump order
President Donald Trump’s new executive order calls for financial institutions to scan for indicators of people without legal status opening bank accounts or obtaining loans.
President Donald Trump’s new executive order calls for financial institutions to scan for indicators of people without legal status opening bank accounts or obtaining loans.
US Border Patrol chief resigns 'effective immediately'
Mike Banks, the chief of U.S. Border Patrol, is leaving his job.
Mike Banks, the chief of U.S. Border Patrol, is leaving his job.
Federal judge cracks down on ICE, rules agents in violation of limits on warrantless arrests
A federal judge has ruled that immigration officers in Colorado have violated his order limiting when they can arrest people without a warrant.
A federal judge has ruled that immigration officers in Colorado have violated his order limiting when they can arrest people without a warrant.
'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's controversial immigrant detention center, to close: reports
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Canadian American pleads guilty to human smuggling after family dies crossing into New York
A Canadian man who also held American citizenship pleaded guilty to his role in a human smuggling attempt across the two nations’ border that resulted in the deaths of a Romanian family, which included two children under three years old.
A Canadian man who also held American citizenship pleaded guilty to his role in a human smuggling attempt across the two nations’ border that resulted in the deaths of a Romanian family, which included two children under three years old.
Six people found dead in train boxcar near Texas-Mexico border
Authorities in South Texas are investigating a grim discovery after six people were found dead Monday inside a rail car near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Authorities in South Texas are investigating a grim discovery after six people were found dead Monday inside a rail car near the U.S.-Mexico border.
What is denaturalization? DOJ moves to revoke US citizenship for 12 people accused of crimes
Denaturalization was used in only about a dozen cases a year between 1990 and 2017, but the Trump administration has made good on its promise to use it as a tool for increasing deportations.
Denaturalization was used in only about a dozen cases a year between 1990 and 2017, but the Trump administration has made good on its promise to use it as a tool for increasing deportations.
Judge halts Trump plan to end protections for Yemeni refugees days before deadline
A federal judge in Manhattan on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roughly 3,000 Yemeni refugees.
A federal judge in Manhattan on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roughly 3,000 Yemeni refugees.
Illegal immigrant admitted posing as Border Patrol agent in calculated scheme to disrupt deportations: DOJ
A man accused of targeting federal immigration agents and pretending to be one of them is now facing serious prison time after prosecutors say his stunt put law enforcement in danger.
A man accused of targeting federal immigration agents and pretending to be one of them is now facing serious prison time after prosecutors say his stunt put law enforcement in danger.
Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
Appeals court strikes down Trump administration detention policy
A federal appeals court struck down the Trump administration’s broad mandatory detention policy for immigrants facing deportation.
A federal appeals court struck down the Trump administration’s broad mandatory detention policy for immigrants facing deportation.
Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, poll finds
A recent poll shows that most Americans favor maintaining birthright citizenship, even as the Supreme Court nears a critical decision on President Donald Trump’s attempt to scrap the long-standing practice.
A recent poll shows that most Americans favor maintaining birthright citizenship, even as the Supreme Court nears a critical decision on President Donald Trump’s attempt to scrap the long-standing practice.