Immigration

Mar. 9, 2026

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

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

Mar. 6, 2026

ICE's Growing Long Island Footprint Raises Concerns for East Meadow

New ICE office in Woodbury sparks worries about increased enforcement activity and anxiety in nearby communities.

Mar. 5, 2026

NYC Council Holds Hearing on Sanctuary Law Compliance

Hearing examines NYPD, other agencies' adherence to city's immigrant protections

Mar. 5, 2026

Only White South Africans Admitted as US Refugees Since October

Data shows no other refugee groups have been legally resettled in the US in the past 5 months

Mar. 4, 2026

Trump Praises NYC Mayor Mamdani for 'Big Progress' on Declaration of Independence

President Trump says Mamdani has embraced the founding document during a recent Oval Office meeting.

Mar. 3, 2026

Pakistan's Roosevelt Hotel Owes $13.6M in Back Taxes After $146M Migrant Housing Deal

A sweetheart deal with the feds could let Pakistan dodge all future taxes, costing NYC tens of millions per year.

Mar. 3, 2026

Noem Faces Tough Congressional Testimony

GOP senator demands resignation as others press on spending

Mar. 2, 2026

Rohingya Refugee Found Dead After Border Patrol Release

Nurul Amin Shah Alam's death sparks outrage and calls for investigation into agency's handling of vulnerable individuals

Mar. 2, 2026

Shelter Island Residents Brace for Arrival of 'Barbarians'

Longtime residents fear crackdown by federal immigration agents as island's only pharmacy is shuttered by wealthy developers.

Mar. 2, 2026

ICE Agrees to Inform NYC Detainees of Their Rights

Settlement reached to improve conditions and access to counsel for immigrants detained at NYC immigration courthouse

Mar. 2, 2026

Judge blocks Noem policy limiting congressional visits to immigrant detention facilities

The order rejects the Trump administration's argument that a separate funding stream circumvents a 2019 law allowing for unannounced oversight visits.

Mar. 2, 2026

Judge blocks Noem policy limiting congressional visits to immigrant detention facilities

A federal judge temporarily halted a Department of Homeland Security policy that required a 7-day notice for members of Congress to conduct oversight visits at immigrant detention facilities.

Mar. 2, 2026

Westfall: America Approaching Authoritarianism

Columnist warns of moral decay and government overreach, calls for change in November elections.

Mar. 1, 2026

VP Vance Apologizes to Catholic Bishops for 'Inaccurate' Remarks

Vance privately retracted claims that bishops profited from immigration, according to Cardinal Dolan.

Feb. 28, 2026

ICE Backtracks on Planned New York Detention Facility

Federal agency denies purchasing massive warehouse in Chester, NY after initial confirmation

Feb. 28, 2026

ICE Agents Accused of Posing as Police in Columbia University Arrest

Incident raises concerns about eroding public trust in law enforcement

Feb. 28, 2026

Blind Refugee Found Dead After Release by Immigration Authorities

New York officials dispute claims that the refugee was left in a safe location.

Feb. 28, 2026

ICE Agents Accused of Posing as Police in Columbia University Arrest

Tactic raises concerns about eroding public trust in law enforcement

Feb. 27, 2026

Immigrant Rights Groups Rally for State Protections

New York for All Act would limit state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement

Feb. 27, 2026

Federal Agents Accused of Posing as Police to Arrest Columbia Student

Immigration agents entered a university-owned building and arrested a student without a warrant, raising questions about their authority on college campuses.