Immigrant detainees could be sent to notorious Louisiana prison soon, reports say
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Louisiana officials to send immigrant detainees to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the country’s largest maximum security prison.
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Louisiana officials to send immigrant detainees to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the country’s largest maximum security prison.
Alligator Alcatraz: Future construction stopped for 14 days at Florida ICE facility over environmental issues
A federal judge has halted – at least, temporarily – future construction projects at Alligator Alcatraz, the immigration detention facility built at a former airport in the middle of the Florida Everglades, according to the Associated Press.
A federal judge has halted – at least, temporarily – future construction projects at Alligator Alcatraz, the immigration detention facility built at a former airport in the middle of the Florida Everglades, according to the Associated Press.
'Superman' actor Dean Cain says he joined ICE
Cain, 59, who played the Man of Steel in the 1990s TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, shared on social media that he joined ICE to "help save America," and encouraged others to do so.
Cain, 59, who played the Man of Steel in the 1990s TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, shared on social media that he joined ICE to "help save America," and encouraged others to do so.
DOJ releases new list of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' as part of immigration crackdown
President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this year requiring a list of jurisdictions that he believes are impacting federal immigration laws.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this year requiring a list of jurisdictions that he believes are impacting federal immigration laws.
Kristi Noem says 'Alligator Alcatraz' could be model for detention centers in US
The Homeland Security secretary said in a recent interview that certain states are under consideration as potential locations for detention facilities like “Alligator Alcatraz."
The Homeland Security secretary said in a recent interview that certain states are under consideration as potential locations for detention facilities like “Alligator Alcatraz."
NY high school grad detained by ICE for 'visa that expired over 2 years ago,' officials say
A 20-year-old woman showed up to immigration court last week for what her lawyer says was a routine immigration hearing. Instead, she was detained by ICE, sparking an outcry from her community.
A 20-year-old woman showed up to immigration court last week for what her lawyer says was a routine immigration hearing. Instead, she was detained by ICE, sparking an outcry from her community.
Ken Paxton asks for rehearing from full federal appeals court on Texas immigration law
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a full federal appeals court to reconsider its decision to uphold a ruling that prevents the state from enforcing a 2023 law that would allow local police to arrest people they believe crossed the Texas-Mexico border illegally.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a full federal appeals court to reconsider its decision to uphold a ruling that prevents the state from enforcing a 2023 law that would allow local police to arrest people they believe crossed the Texas-Mexico border illegally.
Man gets 10-year sentence for smuggling 17 migrants in 'cloned' delivery truck in Texas
The truck was found to be a fake "clone" of a Lowe's delivery vehicle, with a three-foot-wide hidden compartment area inside the box trailer.
The truck was found to be a fake "clone" of a Lowe's delivery vehicle, with a three-foot-wide hidden compartment area inside the box trailer.
Texas Rep. Greg Casar speaks out on immigration court proceedings
Democratic U.S. Congressman Greg Casar is speaking out about the way immigration laws are being enforced in Texas courtrooms.
Democratic U.S. Congressman Greg Casar is speaking out about the way immigration laws are being enforced in Texas courtrooms.
National Guardsman from Houston convicted for smuggling migrants into U.S., ICE says
According to ICE, the verdict was reached after a one-day trial and less than one hour of jury deliberation.
According to ICE, the verdict was reached after a one-day trial and less than one hour of jury deliberation.
Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions blocked by judge in third ruling since Supreme Court decision
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally.
Venezuelan baseball team denied US visas for Little League tournament
A team of Venezuelan teenagers are heartbroken after learning they won’t be able to play in the Little League Senior Baseball World Series, despite qualifying.
A team of Venezuelan teenagers are heartbroken after learning they won’t be able to play in the Little League Senior Baseball World Series, despite qualifying.
"Alligator Alcatraz" controversy comes to Texas as Cornyn backs new facility
Texas Senator John Cornyn has expressed support for creating an "Alligator Alcatraz-like" immigrant detention facility in Texas, modeled after a controversial Florida facility, while the Department of Homeland Security seeks other states to expand detention capacity amid allegations of inhumane conditions at the existing site.
Texas Senator John Cornyn has expressed support for creating an "Alligator Alcatraz-like" immigrant detention facility in Texas, modeled after a controversial Florida facility, while the Department of Homeland Security seeks other states to expand detention capacity amid allegations of inhumane conditions at the existing site.
Appeals court rules Trump’s birthright citizenship order unconstitutional
A federal appeals court has ruled that President Trump’s executive order targeting birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, blocking it from enforcement and setting up a likely Supreme Court showdown.
A federal appeals court has ruled that President Trump’s executive order targeting birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, blocking it from enforcement and setting up a likely Supreme Court showdown.
'Egregious overstep': Texas advocacy group speaks on ICE accessing Medicaid data
The Trump administration has struck a deal to give immigration officials access to Medicaid enrollees' personal data. It's expected ICE will use the information to try to track down immigrants who may not be living legally in the US.
The Trump administration has struck a deal to give immigration officials access to Medicaid enrollees' personal data. It's expected ICE will use the information to try to track down immigrants who may not be living legally in the US.
A quarter of Americans say Trump’s policies have helped them: Poll
Most Americans admit they don’t believe the president understands issues impacting them, according to a new poll.
Most Americans admit they don’t believe the president understands issues impacting them, according to a new poll.
ICE moves to end bond hearings for detained migrants, memo shows
ICE will stop granting bond hearings for detained migrants, rather than allow them to go before an immigration judge and potentially remain free while their cases proceed.
ICE will stop granting bond hearings for detained migrants, rather than allow them to go before an immigration judge and potentially remain free while their cases proceed.
Feds to remove 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles
The Pentagon announced Tuesday that it would release 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles.
The Pentagon announced Tuesday that it would release 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles.
Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: See who’s being held at the remote detention site
A newly obtained list of more than 700 detainees sheds light on who is being held at Florida’s controversial new immigration detention facility in the Everglades. The Miami Herald reports that many have no criminal records, raising new questions about transparency, access, and due process.
A newly obtained list of more than 700 detainees sheds light on who is being held at Florida’s controversial new immigration detention facility in the Everglades. The Miami Herald reports that many have no criminal records, raising new questions about transparency, access, and due process.
Texas leaders discuss border safety and new enforcement laws at sheriff's training
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan discussed border safety at the Sheriff's Association of Texas' annual training in Fort Worth.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan discussed border safety at the Sheriff's Association of Texas' annual training in Fort Worth.