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ICE Claims 70% of Arrests Are Criminals — Federal Data Puts the Real Number at 66%, and Falling

DHS says it's arresting "the worst of the worst," but TRAC data show 70.6% of ICE detainees have no criminal conviction. Here's what the numbers show.

Latin Times · Sep 16

ICE is arresting a record number of immigrants in a summer surge — and a majority have no criminal history

Trump’s mass deportation campaign increasingly targets legal immigration pathways to boost arrests and removals

The Independent UK · Aug 27

US immigration delays worsen and denial rates climb as USCIS backlog surges to 11.3 million

US immigration applicants face longer waits and higher rejection rates as the USCIS backlog reached 11.3 million cases. Average backlog clearance time nearly doubled to 18.6 months, while the overall denial rate rose to 12.2%, with sharper increases in some employment-based categories.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

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A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi. Advocates are alarmed

A new Mississippi law authorizes the state's top law enforcement agency to compile a list of immigrants illegally living in the state

The Independent UK · Jun 28

An Unreported Lobbying Blitz Allegedly Made Trump Reverse His Own Immigration Policy in Under a Week

A lobbying campaign by tech and AI industries has led the Trump administration to reverse a new green card policy, allowing exemptions for those providing economic benefits or serving national interests.

International Business Times UK · Jun 6

Trump Administration Secretly Paused Some Green Card Cases for Refugees and Asylees from Latin America - REPORT

The Trump administration quietly halted the processing of green card applications filed by some refugees and asylees, according to records obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request by the American Immigration Council.

Latin Times · Jun 5

DHS Directs ICE To Crack Down on Allegedly Fraudulent Asylum Claims

It's President Donald Trump's latest attempt to restrict a form of humanitarian relief sought by millions.

Reason · May 28

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Daca recipients in Texas await judge’s ruling that could upend their lives

People brought to US as children have built lives and are raising families – but could lose their ability to work legally

The Guardian - US · Nov 1, 2025

The government is shut down. Trump’s immigration agenda is still open for business

Deportations continue despite federal shutdown imperiling other immigration services

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

Critics Sound Alarm on Increased Funding For Trump's Deportation Operation: 'A Police State for Immigrant Communities and Beyond'

"They're talking about creating a militarized environment for anyone in this country they believe to be worthy of deportation" said an analyst consulted by The Hill

Latin Times · Jul 15, 2025

The 'Big Beautiful Bill' Funds an Expensive Immigration Crackdown

Billions upon billions of dollars are allocated for border screening technology, immigration detention facilities, more ICE agents, and building a border wall.

Reason · Jul 9, 2025

How Donald Trump’s spending bill could kick US deportations into overdrive

Advocates say the bill would deliver an infusion of cash to deportation efforts, as communities struggle with arrests.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2025

Immigration Raids Disrupt Businesses in Southern California and Beyond

Graduation parties, medical appointments, playing outside are all too risky. “I’m scared to death to leave my house.”

Capital & Main · Jun 16, 2025

Reconciliation text includes big boosts to immigration fees - Roll Call

Critics say the changes in the budget plan will put that immigration system out of reach for many migrants and others seeking to help them.

Roll Call · May 14, 2025

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The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

A Venezuelan delivery driver was ‘disappeared’ after making a wrong turn. The Trump administration claims they know where he is

Lawyers and advocates fear the government’s rushed removals may have ‘disappeared’ others

Latin Times · Apr 1, 2025

Civil Rights Groups Sue Over Trump's 'Alien Registration' for Immigrants: 'Turning the U.S. Into a 'Show Me Your Papers' Country"

A coalition of civil rights organizations has filed a lawsuit against the DHS over a rule requiring millions of non-citizens to register with the federal government and carry proof of registration at all times

Texas Observer · Feb 27, 2025

Local and State Police Are Joining Trump’s ‘Deportation Force’

Texas law enforcement agencies and others around the nation are reviving a long-dead "task force" program that led to racial profiling in the past.

Latin Times · Feb 19, 2025

Border Crossings Have Plummeted Under Trump, But They Could Climb Again After a 'Wait-And-See' Period

Dara Lind, a senior fellow at the American Immigration Council, told the Wall Street Journal that a decrease is not uncommon when administrations change

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The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

FACT FOCUS: FEMA funding to New York City to assist migrants is misrepresented

FEMA payments to New York City for migrant assistance came under scrutiny this week as Elon Musk claimed his Department of Government Efficiency had uncovered $59 million in illegal payments to house migrants in luxury hotels when it was meant for American disaster relief

Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2025

‘Fear is the point’: Immigrant rights groups brace for fight against Trump

Advocates say Trump entered office for his second term more prepared to implement hardline immigration policies.

Latin Times · Jan 8, 2025

For All Of Trump's Immigration Enforcement Methods, The Most Effective Is The Cheapest One, Former CBP Chief Says

Perception, rather than resources, will play a bigger role shaping Trump's approach to curbing illegal immigration, an expert told The Latin Times

Latin Times · Jan 7, 2025

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Says Country Is 'Open' To Receiving Migrants Deported By The U.S.

According to the American Immigration Council, Trump's mass deportation plan would carry an estimated cost of at least $315 billion

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024

Trump’s ‘border czar’ says migrant families will be put in detention centers once again

Tom Homan says the administration will construct ‘family facilities’ for mass deportation plans, including removing citizen children with undocumented parents

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Can Trump actually end birthright citizenship?

Move would require changing the Constitution by two-thirds majority in both chambers of Congress, and an amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of all state legislatures

Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2024

Can Donald Trump end birthright citizenship in the US?

The 14th Amendment of the Constitution guarantees birthright citizenship. Amending it is a lengthy, difficult process.

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