The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

White House Literally Made a Fake UFO Website Just to Track Immigrants

The White House's new immigration website, Aliens.gov, uses sci-fi imagery, sparking criticism for potentially dehumanising migrants. The site also features a live dashboard displaying immigration enforcement data.

International Business Times UK · May 30

Is Melania Trump an 'alien'? Indian-origin attorney says White House's immigrant-bashing crosses line

Indian-origin immigration attorney Rahul Reddy opposed the official use of the word 'alien' in American parlance to refer to non-US citizens and said that though the word is legal, it is dehumanizing and White House should not use the word.

The Times of India · May 30

‘Dire’ conditions at ICE facility severely violate human rights, lawsuit claims

At US’s largest immigration center, Texas’s Camp East Montana, plaintiffs allege ‘dangerous and abusive’ situation

The Guardian - US · May 30

Most immigrants won’t need to leave to get green cards, US now says

The Department of Homeland Security clarified that most green card applicants can remain in the U.S. during processing, easing concerns from an earlier announcement. This decision follows widespread confusion and backlash, with DHS stating officers will continue to decide on a case-by-case basis, a long-standing discretionary authority.

The Economic Times · May 30

'They walk among us': White House launches alien-themed website to track immigrants

The White House launched a new space-themed website, Aliens.gov, to highlight immigration enforcement actions. Using extraterrestrial imagery, the site aims to showcase arrests of undocumented immigrants and promote President Trump's agenda. It features a live dashboard and interactive map of enforcement activities, drawing criticism for its dehumanizing language.

The Times of India · May 30

Members of pro-immigration group hit by Trump crackdown on immigration

La Union Del Pueblo Entero has seen engagement at its 8,000-member organization drop off after the Trump administration’s immigration raids.

The Texas Tribune · May 29

‘The rug pulled out from everyone’: the chaos of Trump’s new green card rules

The policy memo issued last week requires many foreigners to obtain green cards through their home countries

The Guardian - US · May 29

NJ governor sends state police to set up protest zone outside contested immigration detention center

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says state police will create designated protest zones and vehicle checkpoints outside an immigration detention center in Newark that has been the site of violent demonstrations and arrests in recent days

The Independent UK · May 29

Pregnant Woman and Son to Return to Their Home Country After a Week-Long Detention at Dulles Airport, Court Judge Rules

A federal judge has ordered the release of a pregnant Ghanaian woman and her son from Dulles Airport detention, highlighting concerns over US immigration practices.

International Business Times UK · May 29

‘Thanked him for his courage’: Chicago mayor hails Pope Leo as powerful ally

Brandon Johnson, a progressive Democrat, applauded the pope for pushing back against Trump’s policies in meeting

The Guardian - US · May 29