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.
US Border Patrol reportedly captures Russian mercenary carrying drone, 2 passports and $4K
Texas border patrol agents arrested a Russian mercenary from Kazakhstan earlier this month, who admitted under questioning to being a member of the Wagner Group.
Laken Riley Act overcomes filibuster in Senate as Dems give GOP helping hand
The Laken Riley Act defeated the legislative filibuster during a procedural vote in the Senate on Thursday, amassing more than 60 votes to advance it to a final vote.
Majority of Americans think Trump will control illegal immigration, not unify country, poll finds
A new Gallup poll shows Americans have mixed expectations for Trump’s second term.
Georgia's immigrant communities brace for mass deportations in new Trump term
Immigrant families across Georgia are having difficult conversations around the table this holiday season, preparing for the possibility of mass deportations when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.
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.
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.
Trump vows to end birthright citizenship: Here's why that won't be easy
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship on Day 1 of his second term, but the constitution makes that nearly impossible, scholars say.
U.S. offers $15M for arrest of Mexican cartel leader "El Mencho"
The Jalisco cartel is heavily involved in the manufacture and distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamines, authorities say.
Laken Riley's death opens larger discussion about immigration, deportation
Despite the State choosing not to focus on Jose Ibarra's immigration status, and instead on the ample evidence they believed had implicated him, the murder of Laken Riley quickly turned into a contentious political debate with Republicans, spearheaded by President-elect Donald Trump.
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.
An Indian family froze to death at the US-Canada border, a journey that's becoming more common
On the last night of their lives, Jagdish Patel, his wife and their two young children tried to slip into the U.S. across a near-empty stretch of the Canadian border.
More than $31M of meth concealed in shipment of peppers seized at Texas-Mexico border
The meth weighed 2,155.02 pounds and was worth $31,169,000, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Trump's mass deportation plan could cost $300B, advocacy group says
President-elect Donald Trump's promise of mass deportation has some immigrants across the country fearing the worst.
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.
Mom of murdered Georgia TikToker blames migrant crime at Trump rally
Carmen Rodriguez, the mother of murdered Georgia mom Minelys Rodriguez, a TikTok star and single mother, joined former President Trump on stage Sunday to urge supporters to vote for him as Democrats downplay the kind of migrant crime that killed her daughter.
Immigration and Border Security: Harris vs. Trump
Immigration remains a central issue for voters ahead of the November election. Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are addressing immigration on the campaign trail, offering starkly different approaches.
Elon Musk worked illegally in US at start of his career: report
Elon Musk, who posts more about illegal immigration and voter fraud than any other topic on social media, worked illegally in the U.S. at the start of his career, a new report claims.
Migrants aren't taking Black, Hispanic jobs despite Trump's claims, data shows
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump promises the biggest deportation event the U.S. has ever seen if he is elected
What is the CBP One app and why is it controversial?
During Tuesday night's vice presidential debate, the CBP One app emerged as a central topic in the heated immigration discussion. Learn how this app works for scheduling asylum appointments and its potential impact on the 2024 election.