The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

House Republicans Approve Budget Plan to Give ICE, Border Patrol £55B in Funding Despite Record Low Public Support

House Republicans passed a Senate-approved budget resolution to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, marking a first step toward securing funding without Democratic support.

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

US tightens visa rules, requires applicants to declare no persecution concerns in home country

US embassies now require nonimmigrant visa applicants to declare they don't fear persecution back home. This new rule, aimed at preventing asylum claims upon arrival, asks applicants if they've faced harm or fear it upon return. Experts warn this could force individuals into dangerous migration routes, jeopardizing their safety and…

The Times of India · Apr 30

Funding bill to end Homeland Security shutdown signed into law

President Donald Trump signed a bill funding most of the Department of Homeland Security within hours of it clearing the House on Thursday, effectively ending an 11-week partial shutdown. The bill, which the House cleared on a voice vote, funds all of the vast department — covering the Secret Service,…

Roll Call · Apr 30

Who Is Rajinder Kumar? Trucker Released on $25,000 Bond in Oregon Newlywed Deaths Before ICE Arrest

Rajinder Kumar, an illegal immigrant with a commercial driver's license, caused a deadly Oregon crash that killed two newlyweds. He faces ICE detention and upcoming legal proceedings.

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

Family of New Zealand woman detained by ICE pleads for government help to secure her release

Everlee Wihongi, 37, holds a green card but was detained upon her return to Los Angeles due to an issue with a historic conviction for marijuana possession

The Guardian - AU · Apr 30

Budget resolution for immigration funds adopted in House

The House took a major step toward providing funding for immigration enforcement agencies by adopting a Senate-backed budget resolution Wednesday evening. Now that both chambers have adopted the budget blueprint, lawmakers can move forward with a filibuster-proof reconciliation bill to provide around $70 billion in immigration enforcement funding. That money…

Roll Call · Apr 29

Legal Immigrants To Face Enhanced FBI Security Screening: Report

The Trump administration has rolled out enhanced security background checks for those attempting to navigate legal immigration channels.

International Business Times · Apr 29

French Widow, 85, Arrested By ICE In Nightgown And Deported After Bitter Estate Row with Stepson

An 85-year-old French widow was deported from the US following a family estate dispute, highlighting issues in immigration enforcement and treatment of vulnerable individuals.

International Business Times UK · Apr 29

Ilhan Omar Demands Accountability After ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good Returns To Duty

Rep. Ilhan Omar said it is "really, really heartbreaking" that there has been no accountability in the killing of after a report said the ICE agent who fatally shot the unarmed Minnesota mother has been reassigned and returned to work while the federal investigation remains unresolved.

Latin Times · Apr 29

Writing these 5 words on social media could now cost an immigrant their Green Card. And that’s just one item on the list

The Green Card comes with a mute button.

We Got This Covered · Apr 29