Immigration an early target for Biden administration
Some quick and dramatic moves on immigration are expected in the early days of the Biden administration.
US judge blocks Trump immigration rule on public benefits
A federal judge in Chicago struck down a key immigration rule Monday that would deny green cards to immigrants who use food stamps or other public benefits, a blow to the Trump administration on the eve of the election.
Eric Holder suggests child abuse investigation into migrant family-separation policy
During an interview with FOX 13 political editor Craig Patrick, former Attorney General Eric Holder suggested the Trump Administration could be investigated for child abuse.
One killed in shooting by Border Patrol agent in Laredo
U.S. Border Patrol officials say an agent fatally shot a person driving a vehicle as part of a suspected human smuggling operation.
Parents of 545 children separated at border can’t be found
The children were separated between July 1, 2017, and June 26, 2018, when a federal judge in San Diego ordered that children in government custody be reunited with their parents.
Supreme Court to review 2 cases involving Trump administration policies at US-Mexico border
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear two cases involving Trump administration policies at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Veteran finally granted US citizenship -- 53 years after receiving Purple Heart while serving in Vietnam
A Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart recipient has finally been granted US citizenship, more than 50 years after his military duty.
US judge mulls competency of Mexican man who shot Kate Steinle
The case against Jose Ines Garcia Zarate on federal gun charges has been pending since U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria raised “serious concerns” about his mental capacities back in January.
Supreme Court to decide on exclusion of noncitizens from census count
The justices signaled in their order Friday that they will hear arguments in December and issue a decision by early January, when Trump must report the once-a-decade census results to Congress.
Border Patrol arrests nearly 300 people in 18 hours
Agents with U.S. Border Patrol in Texas arrested nearly 300 undocumented immigrants in eighteen hours after a series of operations with other law enforcement agencies.
LA County agrees to pay $14M after sheriff holds immigrants in jail past release dates
The lawsuit alleged that between 2010 and 2014, the Sheriff’s Department routinely held people in jail for days, weeks or even months beyond the dates of their release and refused to allow them to post bail solely because of immigration detention requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Aurora couple charged with child labor trafficking
An Aurora couple are accused of forcing an undocumented teenager to work and keeping her earnings.
ICE arrests more than 100 people across California's sanctuary cities
The "sanctuary op" was immediately criticized by immigrant rights activists and Democrats as a fear-mongering publicity stunt and a dangerous move in light of putting more people in detention during the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump administration to limit skilled-worker visas citing COVID-19 job losses
The Trump administration has announced plans to sharply limit visas issued to skilled workers from overseas.
40 miles of new border wall to be built in Texas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that it has awarded two contracts to build roughly 40 miles of new border walls in Webb County, Texas.
Hundreds of noncitizens registered to vote in Harris County, lawsuit claims
“In essence what we have here is evidence of people saying they are not U.S. citizens on voter registration records in Harris County, and yet they are becoming registered voters anyway."
Michelob Ultra hiring ‘chief exploration officer’ to visit national parks
The new ‘CEO’ will travel in a camper van, complete with bathroom and shower.
Border Patrol arrests nearly 50 undocumented immigrants in Phoenix
Helicopter video showed dozens of people being lined up in an alleyway and taken into white vans near 27th Avenue and Indian School Road.
Federal complaint: Questionable hysterectomies, lack of COVID-19 tests at GA immigrant detention center
A federal complaint filed Monday alleges a south Georgia detention center performed questionable hysterectomies, refused to test detainees for COVID-19 and shredded medical records.
Nurse questions medical care at immigration jail in Georgia
An immigration detention center in Georgia performed questionable hysterectomies, refused to test detainees for COVID-19 and shredded medical records, according to a nurse quoted in a complaint filed Monday.