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Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Approval to End Protections for Migrants

The administration argues it has the authority to terminate temporary protected status without court intervention.

Trump Demands Voting Overhaul Before Signing Any Bills

Former president says he will not approve legislation until the SAVE America Act is passed.

Appeals Court Blocks Trump Administration's Efforts to End Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

The ruling maintains protections for around 350,000 Haitians living in the U.S.

DHS Wrongly Lists Minnesota Man as 'Worst of the Worst' Immigrant

Telesforo Cerero-Palacios, a home renovator, was shocked to find himself on the agency's public database of dangerous immigrants despite having no criminal record.

DHS Wrongly Lists Minnesota Man as 'Worst of the Worst' Immigrant

Telesforo Cerero-Palacios says he has no criminal history, but was still labeled a dangerous drug offender by the agency.

Surge in Border Security Spending Fuels 'Border-Industrial Complex'

CBP's $53 Billion Budget Drives Rapid Growth of Private Firms Profiting from Border Tech and Infrastructure

Nearly 3 Million Undocumented Immigrants Leave U.S. in Past Year

Immigration enforcement efforts lead to record self-deportations and deportations, challenging previous assumptions about the feasibility of reducing illegal immigration.

Trump Urged to Apologize to Families Impacted by ICE Actions

Opinion piece calls for Trump to address harm caused by immigration enforcement during State of the Union address

Biden Sparks Reaction with Claim He Closed the Border

Former president's comments at Democratic event prompt debate over immigration policy record

US to Accelerate Refugee Visas for White South Africans

State Department documents reveal plans to process up to 4,500 applications per month from white South African citizens.

Feds Indict 30 More People In MN Anti-ICE Church Protest

In total, 39 people have been charged in connection with the church protest, which occurred last month in Saint Paul.

Former Maryland Governor Criticizes End of 287(g) Immigration Agreements

Larry Hogan argues there should be a middle ground on immigration enforcement.

Federal Judge Rules IRS Illegally Shared Taxpayer Data with ICE

IRS violated confidentiality laws by disclosing taxpayer addresses to immigration authorities thousands of times

HUD Proposes Rule to Limit Public Housing to Citizens

Advocates fear the move could lead to tens of thousands of people being evicted from HUD-funded housing.

Federal Judge: IRS Broke Law by Disclosing Taxpayer Info to ICE 42,695 Times

Ruling finds IRS violated strict confidentiality laws by sharing addresses with immigration enforcement agency

Federal Judge Rules IRS Broke Law by Disclosing Taxpayer Data to ICE 42,695 Times

Ruling finds IRS violated strict confidentiality laws by sharing addresses with immigration enforcement agency

HUD Proposes Rule to Limit Public Housing to Citizens

Advocates fear the move could lead to tens of thousands of people being evicted from HUD-funded housing.

DHS Directs Detention of Refugees Without Green Cards

Citing national security concerns, the Department of Homeland Security is ordering federal immigration authorities to detain refugees who have not yet obtained permanent residency.

DHS Memo Orders Detention of Refugees After One Year in U.S.

New policy raises concerns about treatment of vulnerable populations.

US Deports Migrants to African Countries in Exchange for Investments

Cameroon, Ghana, Rwanda, and Eswatini receive payments and diplomatic concessions for accepting deported migrants

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