The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

More than two dozen states sue Trump administration over disaster aid conditions

The lawsuit alleges the administration is compelling states to alter their election systems and assist DHS with immigration enforcement

The Independent UK · Jul 23

South Texas nun detained by ICE faces uncertain future in U.S.

After being detained by ICE last month, Sister Leticia “Letty” Ugboaja, a 56-year-old nun from Nigeria, could be detained again or subjected to constant monitoring.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 23

Pakistani man to be deported out of US for immigration fraud; used three names to become a citizen in 2009

Pakistani-origin man Murtaza Ali is set to be deported from the US as the Department of Justice filed a denaturalization plea against him after he pleaded guilty to the fraud that he committed to get immigration benefits.

The Times of India · Jul 23

No Pseudonymity for Sex Offender Immigration Detainee Who Speculates He May Face Harm in Syria if Identified

From Alobid v. Marin, decided March 9, 2026 by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar (C.D. Cal.), but just posted on Westlaw… The post No Pseudonymity for Sex Offender Immigration Detainee Who Speculates He May Face Harm in Syria if Identified appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jul 23

Brett Kavanaugh has become Trump’s chief enabler on the supreme court

The justice’s opinions have offered the president workarounds to enact his agenda despite clashes with the court

The Guardian - US · Jul 23

Border residents wanted crossings reined in. Now Paxton and Talarico face voters wary of deportations

Residents along the U.S.-Mexico border said they want crossings under control and the state’s next senator to actually do something on immigration policy.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 23

Texas crime rate continues to drop, with McAllen seeing its lowest levels in decades

Despite ICE crackdowns, experts say immigrants are less likely to commit crimes. Deportation fears might also make them less likely to report them.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 23

Canada: Ontario launches first phase of major immigration programme overhaul

Ontario has launched a new immigration program, replacing eight existing streams with one. This new system will reopen later this year, requiring fresh applications. Points will be awarded for Ontario work experience and Canadian income tax history. Job offers outside Toronto and health occupations will receive additional consideration. Applicants and…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

US: Texas governor orders crackdown on healthcare providers in 'birth tourism' probe

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered investigations into alleged birth tourism schemes. Six state agencies will probe healthcare providers facilitating foreign births for citizenship. Licensed professionals face penalties for assisting foreign nationals seeking US birthright citizenship. The governor stated Texas will not tolerate exploitation of immigration laws. This action follows…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

‘White Australia’ has always been a myth. Hanson lamenting its end is wrong – and dangerous

The unexpected rise of One Nation in the polls, helped by leader Pauline Hanson’s relationship with mining magnate Gina Rinehart and often uncritical treatment by mainstream media, has seen the reemergence of another historical curio: the White Australia policy.

The Conversation · Jul 23