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How Trump's immigration crackdown is affecting people across America

ABC News correspondents deployed across the U.S. to see the varying impacts of the Trump administration's crackdown.
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A member of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement stands ready of action in full tactical gear on Feb. 5, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.
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Fear continues to ripple through immigrant communities

Enforcement efforts are underway to overhaul the immigration system.
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VIDEO:  Fear continues to ripple through immigrant communities
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Immigration crackdown: 7 days on the front lines

ABC News reporters are all across the country on the front lines of sweeping immigration changes.
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VIDEO:  Immigration crackdown: 7 days on the front lines
February 13, 2025 at 7:55 AM

With doors closed to the US, asylum-seekers turn to new life in Mexico

After President Donald Trump effectively slammed the door on asylum-seekers crossing the U.S. southern border when he took office in January, many are recalibrating their plans
February 13, 2025 at 7:55 AM
A Haitian migrant waits outside the Mexican Commission for Refugee Aid (COMAR) government office to apply for asylum in Mexico City, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
February 13, 2025 at 6:54 AM

Immigration Crackdown

ABC News is on the frontlines for a full week of major immigration changes - a promise by President Trump to overhaul the immigration system as multiple communities, industries, and families impacted.
February 13, 2025 at 6:54 AM
VIDEO: Immigration Crackdown
February 13, 2025 at 6:54 AM

By the Numbers: Migrant deportation

A look at the numbers behind migrant deportations within the past three presidential administrations, and President Trump’s promise to deliver the largest deportation program in U.S. history.
February 13, 2025 at 6:54 AM
By the Numbers: Migrant deportation
February 13, 2025 at 6:54 AM

An inside look at what’s happening at the southern border

ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal embeds with enforcement agencies along the U.S.-Mexico border as construction of the border wall resumes, witnessing firsthand what the area is currently experiencing.
February 13, 2025 at 6:54 AM
An inside look at what’s happening at the southern border
February 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM

'Mass deportation is creating more chaos,' says immigration activist

Cristina Jiménez, co-founder of United We Dream discusses the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants under the Trump administration's mass deportation policies.
February 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
VIDEO: 'Mass deportation is creating more chaos,' says immigration activist'Mass deportation is creating more chaos,' says immigration activist
February 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM

Tennessee governor to sign new school voucher program that will exclude some immigrant families

Gov. Bill Lee will sign legislation designed to drastically expand school voucher access throughout the Volunteer State that will allow families to use taxpayer dollars on private school expenses regardless of income
February 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Governor Bill Lee delivers his State of the State address Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
February 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM

Trump’s mass deportation plan ‘could be possible’: former ICE official

John Sandweg served as acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Obama administration and explains differences with Trump administration
February 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
John Sandweg, with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, speaks during a news conference on counterfeit merchandise at the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII media center, Jan. 30, 2014, in New York.
February 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM

The widespread impact of mass deportations

Frankie Miranda, president and CEO of Hispanic Federation, discusses the Trump administrations mass deportation plan.
February 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
VIDEO: The widespread impact of mass deportations
February 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Influx of Indian migrants to US keeps smugglers in high demand

ABC News' Matt Rivers speaks with smugglers of Indian migrants to understand the surge of people wanting to come to America.
February 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Chinese migration is seen at the U.S. southern border.
February 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM

Trump’s mass deportation plan ‘could be possible’: Former ICE head

John Sandweg served as acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Obama administration.
February 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
VIDEO: Trump’s mass deportation plan ‘could be possible’: Former ICE head
February 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM

Inside the Coast Guard's new border missions

ABC News spent seven days covering sweeping immigration changes across the country. Matt Gutman went inside the Coast Guard's intensified patrols along the California coast.
February 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
VIDEO: Inside the Coast Guard's new border missions
February 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM

FEMA officials fired after Musk claims they paid to house migrants in 'luxury' hotels

After Elon Musk complained about federal spending for housing migrants in New York, the Department of Homeland Security announced four FEMA officials have been fired.
February 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Recently arrived migrants board a bus back to their temporary tent shelters at Floyd Bennett Field, a former airfield in Brooklyn, on January 04, 2024 in New York City.
February 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM

New data on immigration arrests

538’s Galen Druke breaks down data and polls related to President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
February 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
VIDEO: New data on immigration arrests
February 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM

Mexican National Guard troops step up enforcement along US border

Thousands of Mexican troops are arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border as part of the deal to pause the Trump administration’s 25 percent tariffs on Mexican imports. ABC News’ Matt Rivers reports.
February 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
VIDEO: Mexican National Guard troops step up enforcement along US border
February 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM

Religious groups sue administration to protect worship sites from immigration arrests

More than two-dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans have filed a federal court lawsuit challenging a Trump administration move giving immigration agents more leeway to make arrests at houses of worship
February 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Fatima Guzman prays during a church service at the Centro Cristiano El Pan de Vida, a mid-size Church of God of Prophecy congregation in Kissimmee, Florida, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
February 11, 2025 at 12:03 AM

Mexican National Guard troops step up enforcement efforts along US border

ABC News' Matt Rivers takes an up-close look at some of the thousands of Mexican troops sent to the border as part of the new deal between the U.S. and Mexico.
February 11, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Mexican National Guard troops step up enforcement efforts along US border
February 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Migrant farm workers go on high alert amid immigration raids

President Donald Trump’s immigration policies are creating fear among migrant agricultural communities and could cause a labor shortage.
February 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Roughly half of California's farm workers are undocumented immigrants.
February 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM

Children, schools face renewed fears over heightened immigration enforcement

In classrooms across the country, children of immigrants are paralyzed by fear over news that immigration enforcement officers are now allowed to enter schools.
February 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM
U.S. Immigrations and Customs (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents walks a handcuffed immigrant at a Home Depot parking lot in Tucson, Arizona, January 26, 2025.
February 8, 2025 at 1:39 AM

California approves $50M to protect immigrants and defend state against Trump administration

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws to help safeguard the state's progressive policies from challenges by Republican President Donald Trump's administration
February 8, 2025 at 1:39 AM
FILE - California Gov. Gavin Newsom waits for President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump to step off Air Force One upon their arrival at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
February 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM

ICC condemns sanctions by Trump administration and pledges to continue its work

The International Criminal Court has called on member states to stand up against sanctions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump
February 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The International Criminal Court has called on member states to stand up against sanctions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump
February 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM

Denver ICE raids targeting 100+ gang members yielded one alleged gang member: Sources

Denver ICE raids targeting 100+ gang members yielded one alleged gang member, sources told ABC News.
February 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
A member of Homeland Security Investigation stands outside an armored vehicles on Feb. 5, 2025.
February 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM

Making sense of immigration law under the Trump administration

Immigration lawyer Leon Fresco explains the legality of various immigration issues, as well as the impact on immigrants if they were to lose their temporary protected status.
February 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
VIDEO: Making sense of immigration law under the Trump administration
February 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM

With ICE going door-to-door in Colorado, residents are on edge: Reporter's notebook

ABC News followed federal immigration agents in a Denver door-to-door raid of suspected undocumented immigrants.
February 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A member of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement stands ready of action in full tactical gear on Feb. 5, 2025.
February 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM

Inside the ‘Dunki’ route

ABC News’ Matt Rivers reports on the perilous route taken by thousands of Indian immigrants to get to the United States -- and the human smuggling network behind it.
February 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Inside the ‘Dunki’ route
February 6, 2025 at 11:46 PM

US Coast Guard ramps up operations at southern border

ABC News' Mireya Villarreal reports from the southern border as the Coast Guard patrols key areas in the Rio Grande as part of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
February 6, 2025 at 11:46 PM
US Coast Guard ramps up operations at southern border
February 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM

Concerns mount as illegal immigration crackdown threatens agriculture industry

Reporting from Bakersfield, California, ABC News’ Kayna Whitworth spoke to some Central Valley farm owners and community organizers.
February 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Concerns mount as illegal immigration crackdown threatens agriculture industry
February 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM

'Border czar' threatens military action if cartels target troops at border

"Border czar" Tom Homan said he expects to use the U.S. military if Mexican cartels target American troops on the border.
February 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
White House border czar Tom Homan speaks with ABC News, Feb. 6, 2025.
February 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM

How mass deportations are impacting schools

ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal talks to Texas locals about how the mass deportations under the Trump administration are impacting schools.
February 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
VIDEO: How mass deportations are impacting schools
February 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Florida mayor warns Trump against deporting protected migrants from Venezuela

Mayor Christi Fraga of Doral, Florida, discusses how the population of Venezuelan migrants in her city will be impacted if they lose their temporary protected status.
February 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
VIDEO: Florida mayor warns Trump against deporting protected migrants from Venezuela
February 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM

ICE arrests alleged Venezuelan gang members in sweeping Colorado raids

ABC News’ Mola Lenghi reports on the raids, which targeted more than 100 alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in Aurora, Colorado.
February 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
VIDEO: ICE arrests alleged Venezuelan gang members in sweeping Colorado raids
February 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM

NY governor on illegal immigrant criminals: ‘We don’t want them here’

Gov. Kathy Hochul discusses the issues facing her state, from dangerous winter weather to immigration raids.
February 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
VIDEO: NY governor on illegal immigrant criminals: ‘We don’t want them here’
February 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM

ICE carries out raid, 100 members of Venezuelan gang targeted for arrest: Officials

ICE carried out an early morning raid at an apartment complex in Denver, supported by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the FBI.
February 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
ICE agents detain a person while looking for members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in Aurora, Colorado, Feb. 5, 2025.
February 6, 2025 at 10:05 AM

ICE, federal agents target over 100 gang members from Venezuela in Colorado

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said they targeted over 100 members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua during operations in Aurora and Denver on Wednesday morning.
February 6, 2025 at 10:05 AM
VIDEO: ICE, federal agents target over 100 gang members from Venezuela in Colorado
February 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM

1st deportation flight lands at Guantanamo Bay amid immigration crackdown

Ten migrants who were flown from the Texas border in a military transport plane are now under armed guard at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp in Cuba.
February 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
VIDEO: 1st deportation flight lands at Guantanamo Bay amid immigration crackdown
February 5, 2025 at 11:26 AM

More than 100 Indian migrants deported by the US arrive home

A U.S. military plane carrying 104 deported Indian migrants has arrived in a northern Indian city, the first such flight to the country as part of a crackdown ordered by the Trump administration, airport officials said
February 5, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Police personnel redirect traffic near the international airport, before the arrival of a US military plane carrying deported Indian immigrants, in Amritsar, India, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Prabhjot Gill)
February 5, 2025 at 12:38 AM

First group of migrants to arrive at Guantanamo Bay

The first flight carrying migrants to Guantanamo Bay is expected to arrive Tuesday evening. The 10 people on the flight are suspected members of a Venezuelan gang, according to officials.
February 5, 2025 at 12:38 AM
First group of migrants to arrive at Guantanamo Bay
February 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM

College student arrested for impersonating ICE agent

Aidan Steigelmann, 22, and two others allegedly tried to enter a Temple University building while identifying themselves as agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
February 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Aidan Steigelmann, 22, and two others allegedly tried to enter a Temple University building while identifying themselves as agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
February 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM

Rubio says El Salvador agrees to take US criminals

Marco Rubio met with El Salvador’s president and said they've agreed to not only take in deported foreign nationals who committed crimes, but also jailed U.S. citizens.
February 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM
VIDEO: Rubio says El Salvador agrees to take US criminals
February 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Temple University student arrested for impersonating ICE officer: Police

A Temple University student has been arrested and charged with impersonating an ICE officer.
February 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This May 23, 2019, file photo shows Temple University in Philadelphia.
February 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM

First military flight to send migrants to Guantanamo Bay is set to depart, official says

A U.S. official says the first U.S. military flight to deport migrants from the United States to Guantanamo Bay is set to depart Tuesday
February 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
FILE - In this April 17, 2019, photo, reviewed by U.S. military officials, the control tower is seen through the razor wire inside the Camp VI detention facility in Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
February 4, 2025 at 5:48 AM

Migrant farm workers on high alert amid immigration raids

ABC News’ Melissa Adan reports on migrant agricultural communities affected by President Trump’s immigration policies, and how a potential labor shortage could severely hit the U.S. economy.
February 4, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Migrant farm workers on high alert amid immigration raids
February 4, 2025 at 3:08 AM

Some US businesses close in a 'day without immigrants.' But many say they can't lose income

Several businesses from day cares to grocery stores and hair salons closed across the United States in a loosely organized day of protest against the President Donald Trump's immigration policies
February 4, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Paseo displays a sign stating the restaurant is closed for the day in solidarity to support the immigrant community, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
February 4, 2025 at 2:58 AM

Rubio says El Salvador has offered to accept US deportees of any nationality as well as violent American criminals

Rubio says El Salvador has offered to accept US deportees of any nationality as well as violent American criminals
February 4, 2025 at 2:58 AM
February 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM

DHS expected to end deportation protection for nearly 350,000 Venezuelans

Nearly 350,000 Venezuelans who obtained work permits in 2023 under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will lose those protections in April.
February 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Venezuelan community leaders speak to the media as they protest against the suspension of Temporary Protected Status in Doral, Fla., Feb. 3, 2025.
February 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM

Defense Secretary Hegseth visits troops on the border in Texas

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth traveled to El Paso, Texas on Monday to visit troops on the U.S.-Mexico border.
February 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
VIDEO: Defense Secretary Hegseth visits troops on the border in Texas
February 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM

Trump's order seeking to block birthright citizenship to face next legal hurdle

President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship will face its next legal hurdle this week when three separate judges hold hearings on the issue.
February 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
President Donald Trump speaks to the press after after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington,  Jan. 31, 2025.
January 31, 2025 at 10:46 PM

Immigrant advocacy groups file lawsuit after legal orientation programs are shuttered

A group of immigrant advocacy centers has filed suit against the DOJ and the Department of Homeland Security for shutting down legal orientation programs for immigrants.
January 31, 2025 at 10:46 PM
In this Jan. 20, 2024, file photo, the US Flag flies above a sign marking the US Department of Justice (DOJ) headquarters building in Washington, D.C.