The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz wants legal status for migrant workers in struggling construction industry

South Texas builders said a growing number of ICE arrests at construction sites have made it difficult for work to continue.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 5

Florida awaiting federal approval for 3rd immigration detention center

Florida is waiting for federal approval to open a third immigration detention center in the Panhandle

The Independent UK · Jan 5

ICE is using Border Patrol mobile facial recognition technology to speed up arrests

The tool has been used more than 100,000 times so far, according to a new report

The Independent UK · Jan 5

Myanmar rape-murder suspect deported from Thailand by mistake

Thai police are pursuing a Myanmar man accused of raping and killing a Thai woman in the northern province of Tak, after discovering he had been mistakenly deported by immigration officials.

Bangkok Post · Jan 5

Could Nicki Minaj Face Deportation? 120,000 Sign Petition Against the 'Queen' Rapper

Two viral petitions to deport Nicki Minaj have reached a total of 120,000 signatures, sparking a heated debate over the rapper's immigration status and the legalities of US residency.

International Business Times UK · Jan 4

Powers to seize mobile phones over Channel crossings come into force

The new powers come after the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act became law in December.

Evening Standard · Jan 4

2025 was ICE’s deadliest year in two decades. Here are the 32 people who died in custody

The deaths came as the Trump administration ramped up immigration enforcement, detaining a record number of people

The Guardian - US · Jan 4

Operation Midway Blitz Leaves Chicago Children Showing Signs of Trauma After Family Separations: Report

Federal immigration enforcement in the Chicago area has intensified since September under Operation Midway Blitz, an initiative that has led to thousands of arrests and a growing number of family separations.

Latin Times · Jan 4

California Lost Nearly Half a Million Private-Sector Jobs After Immigration Enforcement Intensified, Report Finds

California lost an estimated 447,000 private-sector jobs between May and September after federal immigration enforcement intensified, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Jan 4

Trump’s immigration crackdown reaches adoption, leaving families and children in limbo

The Trump administration issued a confusing exception to the new order.

We Got This Covered · Jan 3