Undocumented Immigrants
Most Voters Back Migrant Path to Citizenship Amid Child Crossing Surge
70 percent of voters support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. This comes as the border continues to see thousands of solo child crossers.
Florida County to Issue IDs to Undocumented Immigrants Through Third Party
Two county commissioners who voted against the measure expressed concern over the potential for fraud in connection to using a nonprofit to issue the IDs.
Small Plane Crashes Attempting to Smuggle Migrants Across El Paso Border
When authorities were called to a plane crash site near Presidio, Texas, they stumbled onto a failed illegal migrant smuggling operation.
Torture, Racism, Food Deprivation: Human Rights Orgs Decry NOLA ICE Center
One man allegedly had his finger broken to coerce him into signing a deportation document.
90 House Dems Call on Senate to Return Path to Citizenship for Immigrants
The representatives are asking for the opinion of the Senate Parliamentarian on immigration to be disregarded.
Taking the Proper Path to U.S. Citizenship
Legal immigrants like me, who respected and obeyed America's immigration laws, are watching with dismay what is happening at the border.
Congress Must Act to Pass Immigration Reform
After decades of legal limbo, Congress must do everything in its power to provide stability and dignity for workers and the employers who rely on them.
Over 70 Undocumented Immigrants Discovered in Two Texas Stash Houses
"Stash houses" are used by human smugglers to temporarily house migrants, often in squalid conditions, until they are distributed to other areas.
Kamala Harris Reiterates at Border Need to Deal With Causes of Migration
"The reality of it is that we have to deal with causes and we have to deal with the effects," the vice president told reporters in Texas.
Protesters Await Harris at Border With 'Que Mala' and 'Trump Won' Signs
One demonstrator held a sign that asked, "Kamala do you hear their screams?"
Lukashenko Says Belarus Will No Longer 'Protect' Neighboring Countries
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko warned the European Union on Tuesday night that Belarus would no longer protect neighboring states Lithuania, Latvia and Poland from immigrants illegally passing through the borders.
Arizona Cop Files Report Saying He 'Smelled' Undocumented Migrants in Van
"The passenger window was rolled down and I immediately smelled an odor that was consistent with smuggling of illegal aliens from past experiences. Once I was at the passenger window, I noticed numerous persons in the van and the driver looked scared."
High-Speed Crash Leads to Arrest of an Alleged Human Smuggler
The Texas Department of Public Safety has seen an increase in human smuggling pursuits this year, with more than 370 incidents occurring since March.
50-70 Suspected Undocumented Immigrants Flee Semi-Truck After Police Stop
An 18-wheeler truck reportedly containing up to 100 people believed to be undocumented migrants was pulled over by police in Texas.
Support for Citizenship Path for Undocumented Immigrants Drops Under Biden
The poll found that 43 percent said undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. should be allowed to stay and become citizens if they meet certain requirements. Nineteen percent said they should be allowed to become legal residents but not citizens.
They Help Put Food on Your Table. Undocumented Farmworkers Should be Legal
Through their hard work and dedication, undocumented farmworkers have already proven themselves worthy of citizenship.
Survivor of El Paso Walmart Shooting Deported Despite Helping Investigation
"This decision amounts to a re-victimization of this young lady, who only came forward to help build the case against the shooter in the racist attack," an immigration services spokesperson said.
Without Discipline, Humane Border Policy Fails
President Joe Biden must apply muscle as well as heart at the border or his best plans will fall apart.
Fact Check: Are Undocumented Immigrants Ineligible For COVID-19 Vaccine?
On January 4, Nebraska Republican Governor Pete Ricketts was asked if undocumented workers in the state's meatpacking facilities would be receive vaccinations as part of the next phase of distribution.
Missed Census Deadline Means Trump Can't Exclude Undocumented Immigrants
Missing the January 20 deadline paves the way for the Biden administration to count undocumented immigrants in apportionment numbers.
Pelosi, Warren, Other Dems Hail Judge's Decision on DACA
Many Democratic politicians tweeted their support for the New York judge's DACA ruling on reinstating the program.
Trump Seeks to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants in Last Major SC Battle
The Supreme Court seemed skeptical of the reasoning behind what may be the Trump administration's last major legal battle in the nation's highest court on Monday.
Elizabeth Warren Calls On ICE To End Deportations During Pandemic
"ICE should listen to the medical and public health experts who want the agency to stop terrorizing our communities and deporting harmless people during this pandemic. It's needless, cruel, and undermines the COVID-19 containment efforts," Warren tweeted on Wednesday.
Activist Calls for Healthcare Reform After Dad's COVID Diagnosis
In a Twitter thread, Avalos criticized politicians for not valuing undocumented workers and said changes need to be made for both immigration and healthcare, with Biden's administration incoming.
Massachusetts Bill Seeks To Get Stimulus Checks For Undocumented Taxpayers
The new measure would seek to provide undocumented taxpayers with funds they were denied in the government's recent $2.2 trillion stimulus package.
Most Americans Say Undocumented Immigrants Should Get Medical Care: Poll
White participants showed less support for the measure than black and Hispanic respondents.
California to Issue $125M in Disaster Relief to Undocumented Immigrants
"Every Californian, including our undocumented neighbors and friends, should know that California is here to support them during this crisis," said California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday.
N.Y. Governor Says Trump Admin Will Never Get Certain DMV Info
New York's 2019 Green Light law allows undocumented residents to obtain a driver's license and prevents immigration agents from accessing the database.
Biden Criticized for Saying Undocumented Immigrants Should Learn English
Requiring undocumented immigrants to have to learn to speak English in order to become citizens is not part of Joe Biden's formal immigration platform, however.
Tucker Carlson Warns That 'Anchor Babies' May Be Children of 'Spies'
Fox News pundit Tucker Carlson criticized "anchor babies" and complained that the children of "spies seeking to undermine our country" could be given U.S. citizenship on his show Monday night.