Federal judge cracks down on ICE, rules agents in violation of limits on warrantless arrests
A federal judge has ruled that immigration officers in Colorado have violated his order limiting when they can arrest people without a warrant.
A federal judge has ruled that immigration officers in Colorado have violated his order limiting when they can arrest people without a warrant.
'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's controversial immigrant detention center, to close: reports
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
6 people, including 14-year-old, found dead in Laredo train car likely killed by Texas heat
Authorities have identified five of the six people found dead inside a shipping container at a South Texas rail yard, including a 14-year-old boy, officials said Tuesday.
Authorities have identified five of the six people found dead inside a shipping container at a South Texas rail yard, including a 14-year-old boy, officials said Tuesday.
Canadian American pleads guilty to human smuggling after family dies crossing into New York
A Canadian man who also held American citizenship pleaded guilty to his role in a human smuggling attempt across the two nations’ border that resulted in the deaths of a Romanian family, which included two children under three years old.
A Canadian man who also held American citizenship pleaded guilty to his role in a human smuggling attempt across the two nations’ border that resulted in the deaths of a Romanian family, which included two children under three years old.
Six people found dead in train boxcar near Texas-Mexico border
Authorities in South Texas are investigating a grim discovery after six people were found dead Monday inside a rail car near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Authorities in South Texas are investigating a grim discovery after six people were found dead Monday inside a rail car near the U.S.-Mexico border.
What is denaturalization? DOJ moves to revoke US citizenship for 12 people accused of crimes
Denaturalization was used in only about a dozen cases a year between 1990 and 2017, but the Trump administration has made good on its promise to use it as a tool for increasing deportations.
Denaturalization was used in only about a dozen cases a year between 1990 and 2017, but the Trump administration has made good on its promise to use it as a tool for increasing deportations.
San Lorenzo's Ruby Ibarra wants Filipino stories heard loud and clear
Ruby Ibarra is a Filipina musician who grew up in San Lorenzo, where she discovered representation through spoken word.
Ruby Ibarra is a Filipina musician who grew up in San Lorenzo, where she discovered representation through spoken word.
Filipino-American stories: Ruby Ibarra on representation and resistance
San Lorenzo-raised, Ruby Ibarra, a rapper, entrepreneur and mother reflects on culture, activism and community through music.
San Lorenzo-raised, Ruby Ibarra, a rapper, entrepreneur and mother reflects on culture, activism and community through music.
Concord immigration judge sues DOJ over termination
A Concord immigration judge is suing the Department of Justice over her termination, alleging that she wasn't kept on past her probationary period because she is a Democrat, a woman over 40, fluent in Spanish, and previously advocated for immigrants.
A Concord immigration judge is suing the Department of Justice over her termination, alleging that she wasn't kept on past her probationary period because she is a Democrat, a woman over 40, fluent in Spanish, and previously advocated for immigrants.
Anti-ICE signs popping up on public places in Los Angeles
Los Angeles city leaders have installed more than 450 signs declaring public property off-limits for federal immigration enforcement, citing Executive Directive 17.
Los Angeles city leaders have installed more than 450 signs declaring public property off-limits for federal immigration enforcement, citing Executive Directive 17.
Judge halts Trump plan to end protections for Yemeni refugees days before deadline
A federal judge in Manhattan on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roughly 3,000 Yemeni refugees.
A federal judge in Manhattan on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roughly 3,000 Yemeni refugees.
May Day demonstrations across Bay Area and beyond
May 1 marks the annual observance of May Day, a date traditionally used by unions and community organizations as a day of action, strikes, and protests.
May 1 marks the annual observance of May Day, a date traditionally used by unions and community organizations as a day of action, strikes, and protests.
Undocumented immigrant posed as Border Patrol agent in calculated scheme to disrupt deportations: DOJ
A man accused of targeting federal immigration agents and pretending to be one of them is now facing serious prison time after prosecutors say his stunt put law enforcement in danger.
A man accused of targeting federal immigration agents and pretending to be one of them is now facing serious prison time after prosecutors say his stunt put law enforcement in danger.
Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
Appeals court strikes down Trump administration detention policy
A federal appeals court struck down the Trump administration’s broad mandatory detention policy for immigrants facing deportation.
A federal appeals court struck down the Trump administration’s broad mandatory detention policy for immigrants facing deportation.
California may be forced to share DMV data with Trump admin
The Trump administration may force California to turn over DMV records, potentially breaking a promise to undocumented immigrants.
The Trump administration may force California to turn over DMV records, potentially breaking a promise to undocumented immigrants.
TPS: Supreme Court on the power to end protection
Temporary Protected Status was created for moments of disaster and war, but what happens when temporary stretches for decades? Now, the Supreme Court must decide whether those protections can be abruptly stripped away. Luis Cortes Romero, immigration attorney at Novo Legal Group, gives insight.
Temporary Protected Status was created for moments of disaster and war, but what happens when temporary stretches for decades? Now, the Supreme Court must decide whether those protections can be abruptly stripped away. Luis Cortes Romero, immigration attorney at Novo Legal Group, gives insight.
Farmworker housing plan faces final review
Tuesday, April 28, marks a critical moment in Half Moon Bay, as city leaders take a final look at a long-awaited affordable housing project for senior farmworkers before a decisive vote May 5. Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga, founder and executive director of Ayudando Latinos A Soñar, explains what's at stake.
Tuesday, April 28, marks a critical moment in Half Moon Bay, as city leaders take a final look at a long-awaited affordable housing project for senior farmworkers before a decisive vote May 5. Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga, founder and executive director of Ayudando Latinos A Soñar, explains what's at stake.
Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, poll finds
A recent poll shows that most Americans favor maintaining birthright citizenship, even as the Supreme Court nears a critical decision on President Donald Trump’s attempt to scrap the long-standing practice.
A recent poll shows that most Americans favor maintaining birthright citizenship, even as the Supreme Court nears a critical decision on President Donald Trump’s attempt to scrap the long-standing practice.
Redefining citizenship: debate over denaturalization expands
The Trump administration is assigning denaturalization cases to regular prosecutors, which could lead to a surge of people stripped of U.S. citizenship. Mariam Masumi Daud, immigration lawyer at Johnson & Masumi, gives insight.
The Trump administration is assigning denaturalization cases to regular prosecutors, which could lead to a surge of people stripped of U.S. citizenship. Mariam Masumi Daud, immigration lawyer at Johnson & Masumi, gives insight.