Today’s news
Duffy Pulls $73M in NY Funding Over Undocumented Driver's Licenses
Transportation Secretary says New York 'completely rejected' DOT cooperation on illegal CDL issue.

New York Loses $74 Million for Not Revoking Immigrant Trucker Licenses
Federal transportation officials say state failed to revoke nearly 33,000 questionable commercial driver's licenses for immigrants.
Goldman, Wyden, Velázquez Demand Answers on ICE Surveillance Tech
Lawmakers press for details on Palantir's role in immigration enforcement data collection.
Recent news
Apr. 17, 2026
Governor Hochul Expands Proposal to Protect New Yorkers from ICE
New legislation aims to safeguard immigrant communities across the state.
Apr. 17, 2026
Hochul Proposes Expanded Restrictions on ICE Cooperation in New York
Governor seeks to limit information sharing and coordination between local police and federal immigration authorities, with some exceptions.
Apr. 17, 2026
New York Loses $74 Million in Federal Funding Over Illegal CDL Licenses
The U.S. Department of Transportation will withhold funding due to the state's failure to revoke commercial licenses issued to foreign nationals.
Apr. 17, 2026
Six Republicans Join Democrats to Protect Haitian Immigrants
Bipartisan coalition advances legislation to restore Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants in the U.S.
Apr. 17, 2026
New York Times Highlights Controversy Over Birthright Citizenship
Article details case of illegal alien couple who re-entered U.S. to give birth and gain citizenship for child
Apr. 17, 2026
Senate Won't Advance House Bill to Extend Haitian TPS, Says Sen. Moreno
Republican senator calls the House resolution an 'insult' to those waiting to legally enter the U.S.
Apr. 17, 2026
African States Call for Coordinated Action to Prevent Migrant Deaths
Recommendations from a technical consultation aim to inform global migration policy discussions at the 2026 International Migration Review Forum.
Apr. 16, 2026
Hochul Proposal Allows Local Police to Cooperate with ICE on Criminal Cases
Immigration advocates express concerns over potential for abuse and erosion of protections for immigrant communities.
Apr. 16, 2026
New York Loses $74M Over Immigrant Trucker License Issue
Federal government penalizes state for failing to revoke 33,000 illegal licenses.
Apr. 16, 2026
Immigrant Advocacy Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Unlawful Stops, Warrantless Arrests
Lawsuit alleges racial profiling, lack of probable cause in immigration enforcement actions across New York
Apr. 16, 2026
New York Loses $74 Million Over Unrevoked Immigrant Trucker Licenses
Federal government penalizes state for failing to revoke thousands of questionable commercial driver's licenses.
Apr. 16, 2026
NY Gov. Hochul Proposes Mask Ban for Law Enforcement, Including ICE Agents
Governor's expanded immigration bill would limit local cooperation with federal authorities
Apr. 16, 2026
House Advances Bill to Protect Haitian Immigrants from Deportation
Bipartisan effort pushes back against Trump administration's efforts to end Temporary Protected Status program.
Apr. 16, 2026
House Advances Bill to Protect Haitian Immigrants from Deportation
Bipartisan effort aims to extend temporary protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants facing deportation
Apr. 16, 2026
House Votes to Shield Haitian Immigrants from Deportation
The bill to reinstate temporary protections for Haitian immigrants passed despite opposition from the White House and GOP leadership.
Apr. 16, 2026
House Votes to Extend Deportation Protections for Haitians
Bipartisan coalition forces vote to block Trump administration from ending temporary protected status for over 300,000 Haitian immigrants.
Apr. 16, 2026
House Advances Bill to Restore Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Immigrants
Six Republicans join Democrats in defying Trump administration's efforts to end the program
Apr. 15, 2026
More Immigration Judges Fired as Legal Groups Push for Independent System
Dismissals continue as judges and lawyers call for a more autonomous immigration court to protect due process.
Apr. 15, 2026
House Advances Bill to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Migrants
Six Republicans join Democrats in vote, drawing criticism from conservatives
Apr. 15, 2026
House GOP Joins Democrats to Advance Haiti TPS Bill
Six Republicans and one Independent break with Trump to extend protections for Haitian immigrants.