Trump's plans for border security: List of steps
Trump signed a series of executive orders on border security following his inauguration Monday, fulfilling his political promise to crack down on immigration.
Trump signed a series of executive orders on border security following his inauguration Monday, fulfilling his political promise to crack down on immigration.
California, immigrant rights group take aim at Trump over birthright citizenship order
The state of California and immigrants’ rights advocates, including the American Civil Liberties Union and the Asian Law Caucus, are all taking aim at the Trump administration over Monday's executive presidential order that seeks to strip certain babies born in the United States of their birthright citizenship.
The state of California and immigrants’ rights advocates, including the American Civil Liberties Union and the Asian Law Caucus, are all taking aim at the Trump administration over Monday's executive presidential order that seeks to strip certain babies born in the United States of their birthright citizenship.
CBP One App shut down by Trump Administration
The CBP One App, used by migrants to notify the U.S. government of their intention to arrive at a port of entry and provided resources, has been shut down by the Trump Administration.
The CBP One App, used by migrants to notify the U.S. government of their intention to arrive at a port of entry and provided resources, has been shut down by the Trump Administration.
Kristi Noem faces Senate confirmation hearing
So far, Kristi Noem appears to have strong backing from GOP senators who will be crucial to her confirmation as head of the Department of Homeland Security.
So far, Kristi Noem appears to have strong backing from GOP senators who will be crucial to her confirmation as head of the Department of Homeland Security.
Governor Ron DeSantis, law enforcement officials push 'sense of urgency' on illegal immigration
Several local and state officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, talked about Florida's latest efforts to fight illegal immigration ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next Monday.
Several local and state officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, talked about Florida's latest efforts to fight illegal immigration ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next Monday.
Governor DeSantis calls for special legislative session before March
Saying the issue can’t wait for the regular legislative session in March, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he’s calling lawmakers into a special session this month to mesh Florida’s immigration policies with a crackdown planned by President-elect Donald Trump.
Saying the issue can’t wait for the regular legislative session in March, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he’s calling lawmakers into a special session this month to mesh Florida’s immigration policies with a crackdown planned by President-elect Donald Trump.
Texas puts up billboards in Mexico, Central America to warn migrants about trip to U.S.
Abbott announced that dozens of billboards will be put up in Mexico and Central America to warn migrants about the danger involved in crossing the border. Here's what they say.
Abbott announced that dozens of billboards will be put up in Mexico and Central America to warn migrants about the danger involved in crossing the border. Here's what they say.
What will happen to DACA under a second Trump term?
President-elect Trump's promise of mass deportation has prompted concerns about the status of Dreamers in the U.S. Recently, Trump signaled he would like to work with Democrats on a plan. Here's what to know.
President-elect Trump's promise of mass deportation has prompted concerns about the status of Dreamers in the U.S. Recently, Trump signaled he would like to work with Democrats on a plan. Here's what to know.
1,500 migrants head toward US border, some hoping to arrive before Trump’s second term
Some of the migrants, primarily from Central and South America, are reportedly motivated by a sense of urgency to reach the U.S. before January’s presidential inauguration.
Some of the migrants, primarily from Central and South America, are reportedly motivated by a sense of urgency to reach the U.S. before January’s presidential inauguration.
Trump to appoint Tom Homan, former ICE director, as next ‘border czar’
President-elect Donald Trump said he will appoint Tom Homan, his former acting ICE director, as “border czar" in his incoming administration.
President-elect Donald Trump said he will appoint Tom Homan, his former acting ICE director, as “border czar" in his incoming administration.
Sixteen Republican-led states sue over program to give immigrant spouses of US citizens legal status
The GOP led-states filed a lawsuit Friday to stop a federal program launched by President Joe Biden that would give immigrants without legal status who are married to American citizens a path to citizenship.
The GOP led-states filed a lawsuit Friday to stop a federal program launched by President Joe Biden that would give immigrants without legal status who are married to American citizens a path to citizenship.
Border arrests plummet 40% following Biden's executive order on asylum process
The Homeland Security Department says arrests for illegal border crossings have dropped more than 40% during the three weeks asylum processing has been suspended.
The Homeland Security Department says arrests for illegal border crossings have dropped more than 40% during the three weeks asylum processing has been suspended.
Rachel Morin murder: Mom says daughter is more than a statistic: 'They’re using her like a 'political flag'
The mother of Rachel Morin, the Maryland mom of five who was brutally raped and murdered while hiking near her home last year, said she hopes her daughter won't become just another "statistic" and used as a political pawn after an illegal immigrant was charged in the case.
The mother of Rachel Morin, the Maryland mom of five who was brutally raped and murdered while hiking near her home last year, said she hopes her daughter won't become just another "statistic" and used as a political pawn after an illegal immigrant was charged in the case.
Biden to give legal status to some undocumented spouses of US citizens
The Biden administration will allow certain spouses of U.S. citizens without legal status to apply for permanent residency, and eventually, citizenship. Here’s what to know.
The Biden administration will allow certain spouses of U.S. citizens without legal status to apply for permanent residency, and eventually, citizenship. Here’s what to know.
Trump weighs White House advisory role for Elon Musk: report
Former President Trump is considering offering billionaire Elon Musk an advisory role in the White House if Trump reclaims the presidency in this fall's election, according to a report.
Former President Trump is considering offering billionaire Elon Musk an advisory role in the White House if Trump reclaims the presidency in this fall's election, according to a report.
Dover double-murder suspect accused of killing 2 in Guatemala may face death penalty
The death penalty may be on the table for the man accused of killing his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter at their Dover home last month.
The death penalty may be on the table for the man accused of killing his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter at their Dover home last month.
Counterfeit NFL, NBA, MLB championship rings snagged in border bust
Counterfeit Super Bowl, World Series and NBC Championship rings were discovered by border patrol officers during a shipment inspection.
Counterfeit Super Bowl, World Series and NBC Championship rings were discovered by border patrol officers during a shipment inspection.
Biden administration announces rule aiming to speed up asylum screening process for some migrants
The new rule aims to speed up the asylum claims process for some migrants.
The new rule aims to speed up the asylum claims process for some migrants.
Manatee County Commissioners discuss impact of illegal immigrants
Nearly 600 hospital stays and more than 3,500 ER visits make up the number of illegal immigrants receiving service at Manatee Memorial Hospital over a six-month period.
Nearly 600 hospital stays and more than 3,500 ER visits make up the number of illegal immigrants receiving service at Manatee Memorial Hospital over a six-month period.
Poll finds fewer Americans see benefits from immigration
The new poll reveals that some Americans are more concerned about legal immigrants committing crimes in the U.S. now compared to several years ago.
The new poll reveals that some Americans are more concerned about legal immigrants committing crimes in the U.S. now compared to several years ago.