Immigration

Homeland Security acting secretary testifies on border facilities' conditions

Protesters demonstrate against conditions at migrant detention facilities as acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan testifies before the House Oversight and Reform Committee.

Capitol Police arrest 70 in immigration protests, including 90-year-old nun

Capitol Police arrested 70 people in the Capitol Rotunda on Thursday.

Capitol Police arrest 70 in immigration protests

Capitol Police arrested 70 people in the Capitol Rotunda on Thursday, as demonstrators gathered to protest the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Trump 'not happy' about 'send her back' chant at rally

The chants by his supporters targeted Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., during the campaign event in North Carolina.

Trump administration stops sending kids to controversial Homestead migrant facility

The Trump administration has stopped placing children at Florida's controversial Homestead Shelter, a facility for undocumented migrant teens.

House holds Attorney General Barr, Commerce Secretary Ross in contempt of Congress

The House voted to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in contempt of Congress on Wednesday

UN refugee agency 'deeply concerned' about US asylum curbs

Trump moves to effectively end asylum at southern border

ICE raids brew fear among immigrant communities across the country

Immigration attorney Frances Arroyo explains the legality of seeking asylum in America and how the recent crackdown on ICE raids is terrifying citizens and undocumented migrants.

62 employees, 8 former under investigation for crude online posts: Border officials

U.S. border officials say 62 employees, 8 former are under investigation for crude online posts in a private Facebook group.

Border facilities' conditions unhealthy for children: Doctor

Pediatricians advocate for increased health care in migrant detention facilities.

Trump administration issues new rule on asylum seekers from Central American countries

The Trump administration announced it would limit who could apply for asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border, a move that would almost certainly be challenged in court.

Many immigrants afraid to leave their homes

Trump's promise to enforce ICE raids this weekend struck fear in migrant communities and families; this week poses the real threat when they have to take their children to school and go to work.

ICE raids across major US cities fall short of expectations but fear remains

Major cities around the country are bracing for raids by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on thousands of undocumented immigrants.

ICE begins roundups of undocumented immigrants

The deportation raids announced by Donald Trump are sparking new protests across the country.

Border conditions are 'because Congress has let it happen': Acting USCIS director

Acting USCIS Director Ken Cuccinelli appeared on ABC's "This Week" Sunday to talk about the situation on the southern border.

Ken Cuccinelli on detained migrants: 'They can also go home'

Following Vice President Pence's visit to the border, acting USCIS Director Ken Cuccinelli is interviewed Sunday about immigration on "This Week."

Deportation raids are about distracting from issues: Amy Klobuchar

Sen. Amy Klobuchar reminds voters at each stop that she's from the Midwest, is the first woman to represent her state in the U.S. Senate and can work with the GOP.

Democratic presidential candidates knock Donald Trump on ICE raids

Thousands protest ICE across cities targeted for weekend raids

Thousands of protesters kicked off the weekend ahead of threatened ICE raids with vigils, marches and rallies across the U.S.

Rifle-toting man throwing 'incendiary devices' at ICE detention center fatally shot by police

A man armed with a rifle, flares and "incendiary devices" at an ICE detention center in Washington state was fatally shot by police early Saturday, authorities said.

Pence visits two migrant detention centers in Texas

The U.S. vice president comes face to face with the harsh reality of conditions inside the facilities where immigrants caught crossing the border are housed.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez testifies after visiting migrant camp

The New York Democrat gave a defiant, emotional testimony about her time spent at the border.

Immigrant communities brace for ICE raids this weekend

President Trump said the raids will focus on those who allegedly committed crimes, as a new report is released detailing that over 2,000 children are still separated from their parents.

Advocates hope Illinois private detention ban sparks change

Pence brings in cameras to show conditions at border detention centers

Vice President Mike Pence declared the nation in crisis and blamed Democrats on Friday as he toured facilities at the U.S.-Mexico border packed with migrants.

Migrant children in detention facilities could face long-term health struggles: Pediatrician

Impassioned AOC, fellow Democrats zero in on Trump's practice of separating families at border

House Democrats are sounding the alarm on the Trump administration’s practice of separating families at the border.

Trump confirms ICE raids set for Sunday as cities, advocates brace to respond

President Trump confirmed Friday that deportation raids are set for this weekend, as cities and immigration advocates braced to respond.

Cities across US bracing for ICE raids

10 major cities across the U.S. are anticipating sweeping deportation raids this Sunday.

Doctor discusses toll ICE raids have on families at the border

Dr. Sally Goza of the American Academy details the traumatic effects raids and deportations have on immigrant families.

Citizenship question dropped from census, but advocates fear ‘damage has been done’

Advocates say the apparent victory of dropping the census citizenship question may be somewhat hollow. The damage may be done, they suggest.

ICE prepares for arrests, deportations of thousands of migrants

The raids targeting undocumented immigrants are on hold for Louisiana and Texas due to Tropical Storm Barry, but are still expected in several cities.

ICE initiating mass deportations across the country

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith discusses the ICE raids happening in her home state and a citizen who was undocumented for 10 years explains the process of how long it takes to become a U.S. citizen.

ICE raids on thousands of undocumented families are set to begin

Major cities across the U.S. will brace for sweeping deportation raids this weekend, the second time in less than a month that Trump administration insiders have signaled roundups were forthcoming.

Possible ICE raids in Chicago

Local immigrants' rights groups are preparing for possible ICE raids as early as this weekend in Chicago.

At newest emergency center for migrant kids, contractor vows better treatment

At the newest emergency center for migrant kids, officials at BCFS Health and Human Services and HHS regret past practice.

Mother's compelling testimony gives new insight on border conditions

Clara Long, senior researcher for the Human Rights Watch, discusses the border humanitarian crisis and Yazmin Juarez's powerful congressional testimony on the death of her infant in ICE custody.

Mom testifies about 'neglect and mistreatment' at border facility

Yasmin Juarez testified before Congress that she fled Guatemala only to watch her 19-month-old daughter die shortly after their release from ICE custody.

US releases images of migrant children inside Texas holding facility

Yazmin Juarez, who testified before Congress, is suing the government after her daughter died from a viral infection she says she caught in a detention center.

Steve Bullock says ‘no’ to providing health care for undocumented immigrants

On ABC's 'Powerhouse Politics' podcast, Montana Governor Steve Bullock said would not provide health care for undocumented immigrants.

'World should know what is happening' to children in ICE detention: Mother testifies

A woman suing the government because her daughter died after they were held in federal custody is testifying at a congressional hearing on conditions at border facilities

Migrant facility conditions due to lack of accountability, advocate claims

Claudia Flores, director of the International Human Rights Clinic, says conditions at migrant detention facilities need an "internal institutional overhaul."

2 Marines charged after trying to smuggle undocumented immigrants: Court records

Two active-duty Marines were charged this week after trying to smuggle undocumented immigrants across the border for "financial gain," according to court documents.

House committee to hold hearing on unsanitary conditions at migrant detention centers

As the humanitarian crisis at the border worsens, the House committee will hold a hearing based on reports of unsanitary conditions at migrant children detention facilities.

Migrant crossings at US border plummet, as Mexico cracks down

The number of undocumented migrants trying to cross the border dropped dramatically following Mexico's agreement to deploy its National Guard to crack down on travelers.

Trump defends conditions at border detention facilities

New reports claim facilities are experiencing outbreaks of diseases like scabies, shingles and chickenpox.