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Congressman Helps Return Hearing Aids to Deported Deaf Child

Rep. Eric Swalwell's staff traveled to Colombia to reunite the 6-year-old with his medically required devices.

Bishop Seitz: A Catholic View from the U.S.-Mexico Border

The bishop of El Paso calls for moral courage and solidarity in the face of mass deportation and violence against migrants

GOP Lawmaker Sparks Outrage with Anti-Muslim Comments

Rep. Andy Ogles faces backlash for claiming Muslims "don't belong" in the U.S.

Republican Congressman Faces Backlash for Saying Muslims 'Don't Belong' in US

Rep. Andy Ogles' comments spark outrage from Democrats and some Republicans

Cities Brace for Possible ICE Crackdowns Amid Rumors and Uncertainty

Local officials and activists in several cities prepare for a range of immigration enforcement scenarios as the federal government remains tight-lipped.

Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Ruling to Expedite Ending Immigrant Protections

The administration argues courts have wrongly slowed its efforts to strip legal protections from migrants living in the U.S.

Disturbing Conditions Reported at ICE's Largest Detention Camp

911 calls and interviews reveal overcrowding, medical neglect, and emotional distress at Camp East Montana in Texas

ICE Arrests: Rights of Detainees & Journalists in 2026 (NC & FL)

Understanding the legal landscape as immigration enforcement and press freedom intersect.

Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Ruling to Expedite Ending Immigrant Protections

The administration argues courts have overstepped in blocking its efforts to terminate temporary protected status for migrants from multiple countries.

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.

New DHS Chief Poised to Ramp Up Deportations

Backed by court wins, incoming Homeland Security chief Markwayne Mullin aims to revitalize immigration enforcement.

Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over Aggressive Immigrant Detention Tactics

Judges and civil rights lawyers accuse ICE of violating court orders and detaining immigrants without legal justification

Maryland Lawmakers to Conduct Surprise ICE Facility Inspection in Baltimore

Senators and Representatives plan unannounced visit to address concerns over conditions and alleged Legionella outbreak.

Phil Hartman's Prophetic Warning About Immigration Crisis Decades Ago Goes Viral

The late comedian's comments from a 1997 HBO movie highlight long-standing concerns about U.S. immigration policy.

Trump Demands Voting Overhaul Before Signing Any Bills

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

Maryland Awarded $113M Contract to Renovate Proposed ICE Detention Facility

The 825,000-square-foot warehouse near Hagerstown is slated for conversion into an immigration detention center.

Seattle City Council to vote on immigration detention center moratorium

The proposed legislation would temporarily block new detention centers and expansions in the city.

Cory Booker Proposes Tax-Free First $75K in Earnings

New Jersey senator aims to provide tax relief for lower-income residents.

Champion high school mariachi musician and family released from immigration detention

Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar and his family were held in separate facilities after being arrested during an immigration check-in

Mariachi Teen Brothers Detained by ICE Spark Bipartisan Backlash

Two teen mariachi musicians detained in South Texas raise concerns over Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies.

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