President Trump's visit to Arizona marked by border visit, Phoenix event, protest
First, the president will travel to Yuma to mark the construction of more than 200 miles (322 kilometers) of wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, an issue that he built his campaign on four years ago. Later, he’ll address a group of young Republicans at a Phoenix megachurch, where event organizers have pledged thousands will attend.
First, the president will travel to Yuma to mark the construction of more than 200 miles (322 kilometers) of wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, an issue that he built his campaign on four years ago. Later, he’ll address a group of young Republicans at a Phoenix megachurch, where event organizers have pledged thousands will attend.
Trump administration extends ban on H-1B, other visas until end of 2020
A senior administration official says the ban will stay in effect until the end of 2020 in an effort to free up jobs.
A senior administration official says the ban will stay in effect until the end of 2020 in an effort to free up jobs.
Trump says he will renew effort to end DACA protections
The president said Friday he will renew his administration's effort to end legal protections for young immigrants after the Supreme Court blocked the first try.
The president said Friday he will renew his administration's effort to end legal protections for young immigrants after the Supreme Court blocked the first try.
FOX 7 Discussion: Supreme Court overturns decision to end DACA program
Karen Reyes, Dreamer and local teacher, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the Supreme Court's decision on the DACA program.
Karen Reyes, Dreamer and local teacher, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the Supreme Court's decision on the DACA program.
Supreme Court rejects President Trump’s bid to end DACA
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump's effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants, a stunning rebuke to the president in the midst of his reelection campaign.
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump's effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants, a stunning rebuke to the president in the midst of his reelection campaign.
California Undocumented Relief Fund sees overwhelming demand in first week
The $125 million fund for undocumented immigrants in the state is up and running, but some are struggling to obtain the funds as organizations work to answer tens of thousands of calls daily.
The $125 million fund for undocumented immigrants in the state is up and running, but some are struggling to obtain the funds as organizations work to answer tens of thousands of calls daily.
Largest yet: $1.3 billion contract awarded for border wall
Trump has promised to build 450 miles of wall along the border with Mexico by the end of the year. So far, the government has awarded millions of dollars in contracts for construction of 30-foot-tall barriers, along with new lighting, technology, and infrastructure. The Trump administration says it has already built 187 miles of wall. Some of it is new, but most is replacing old, much shorter barriers that officials say were not sufficient.
Trump has promised to build 450 miles of wall along the border with Mexico by the end of the year. So far, the government has awarded millions of dollars in contracts for construction of 30-foot-tall barriers, along with new lighting, technology, and infrastructure. The Trump administration says it has already built 187 miles of wall. Some of it is new, but most is replacing old, much shorter barriers that officials say were not sufficient.
74-year-old man dies by suicide in ICE custody in California
ICE notified the South Korean consulate and requested that they notify Ahn’s next of kin.
ICE notified the South Korean consulate and requested that they notify Ahn’s next of kin.
California's undocumented immigrant fund now up and running
The total of $125 million is to be shared among 150,000 people in a state where there are an estimated 3 million undocumented immigrants.
The total of $125 million is to be shared among 150,000 people in a state where there are an estimated 3 million undocumented immigrants.
Twitter's Jack Dorsey donates $25 million to undocumented immigrants, inmates
Mayor London Breed said that Dorsey's donation more than doubles the total contributions to Give2SF and brings the total funding to $26.3 million.
Mayor London Breed said that Dorsey's donation more than doubles the total contributions to Give2SF and brings the total funding to $26.3 million.
'I hope for more work:' Undocumented immigrants thrilled to find jobs amid pandemic
"I'm very happy that I found work," Jose said in Spanish through a translator. "I now have money to send to my family. This is very important."
"I'm very happy that I found work," Jose said in Spanish through a translator. "I now have money to send to my family. This is very important."
Women released from ICE detention in California following hunger strike
A coalition of attorneys that included the San Francisco public defender’s office and the ACLU filed a lawsuit in April calling on ICE to release inmates from Mesa Verde and Yuba County Jail.
A coalition of attorneys that included the San Francisco public defender’s office and the ACLU filed a lawsuit in April calling on ICE to release inmates from Mesa Verde and Yuba County Jail.
California Supreme Court denies bid to block payments to immigrants
The program offers each adult $500 to be distributed through nonprofit groups in an effort to protect recipients from providing personal information that might cost them other benefits or increase their danger of being deported.
The program offers each adult $500 to be distributed through nonprofit groups in an effort to protect recipients from providing personal information that might cost them other benefits or increase their danger of being deported.
Immigrants without work find themselves sleeping on San Francisco streets
Marcos Saul Aurora Gonzalez and is one of about 250 members of the 30-year-old San Francisco Day Labor Program and Women's Collective. He wasn't always homeless. But since the Bay Area stay-at-home order shut down most business, the 37-year-old from El Salvador has not been able to find work.
Marcos Saul Aurora Gonzalez and is one of about 250 members of the 30-year-old San Francisco Day Labor Program and Women's Collective. He wasn't always homeless. But since the Bay Area stay-at-home order shut down most business, the 37-year-old from El Salvador has not been able to find work.
Immigrants deliver food, 'hope' to workers hit by pandemic
These aide networks can be informal and operate on word-of-mouth and social media fundraising campaigns, the AP reported.
These aide networks can be informal and operate on word-of-mouth and social media fundraising campaigns, the AP reported.
Rep. Matt Gaetz unveils legislation to deport all illegal immigrants during a pandemic
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., unveiled legislation Tuesday that would force the government to deport all illegal immigrants held in the U.S. when a national emergency is declared because of a communicable disease -- the latest call for tougher border and immigration restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., unveiled legislation Tuesday that would force the government to deport all illegal immigrants held in the U.S. when a national emergency is declared because of a communicable disease -- the latest call for tougher border and immigration restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Lawsuit: US citizens with immigrant spouses should get help
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund has sued the federal government over its denial of coronavirus relief payments to U.S. citizens who are married to immigrants without social security numbers.
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund has sued the federal government over its denial of coronavirus relief payments to U.S. citizens who are married to immigrants without social security numbers.
Trump announces 60-day 'pause' on immigration, will only apply to those seeking certain green cards
The president made the announcement in a tweet on Monday.
The president made the announcement in a tweet on Monday.
Immigrants sue for release from ICE centers in California over allegedly unsafe conditions
Immigrants detained by ICE in two California facilities should be released because of unsafe conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic, a lawsuit alleged.
Immigrants detained by ICE in two California facilities should be released because of unsafe conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic, a lawsuit alleged.
Oakland teachers launch fundraising campaign to help undocumented during coronavirus outbreak
Oakland Unified School District educators launched StimulusPledge.org where the public can pledge some or all of their coming stimulus checks to undocumented families.
Oakland Unified School District educators launched StimulusPledge.org where the public can pledge some or all of their coming stimulus checks to undocumented families.