List: These new countries must pay up to $15,000 bonds for visa applications
Passport holders from 12 new countries have been added to the growing list that must pay a bond of up to $15,000 for visa applications. Here’s which countries were added, and what to know about the program.
Passport holders from 12 new countries have been added to the growing list that must pay a bond of up to $15,000 for visa applications. Here’s which countries were added, and what to know about the program.
Greg Bovino, face of Trump’s mass deportation campaign, to retire after Minneapolis raids
Greg Bovino, the U.S. Border Patrol commander who became a prominent figure in the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign, announced he will retire.
Greg Bovino, the U.S. Border Patrol commander who became a prominent figure in the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign, announced he will retire.
Immigrant truck drivers to begin losing licenses
Around 200,000 people will start losing commercial licenses under a federal rule now in effect, a move that could mean higher prices for consumers. Wendy Liu, lawyer at the Public Citizen Litigation Group, which is leading a lawsuit against President Trump’s policy, gives insight.
Around 200,000 people will start losing commercial licenses under a federal rule now in effect, a move that could mean higher prices for consumers. Wendy Liu, lawyer at the Public Citizen Litigation Group, which is leading a lawsuit against President Trump’s policy, gives insight.
California leaders seek return of Hayward deaf boy deported to Colombia
New efforts are underway to bring a 6-year-old boy who is deaf back to the Bay Area after he, his mother, and younger brother were suddenly deported to Colombia.
New efforts are underway to bring a 6-year-old boy who is deaf back to the Bay Area after he, his mother, and younger brother were suddenly deported to Colombia.
Marin sheriff gets an earful about cooperating with ICE
Hundreds of people packed into a board of supervisors meeting in Marin County Tuesday night for the annual Truth Act Forum. It's an assembly required by California law for local law enforcement to outline its cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Hundreds of people packed into a board of supervisors meeting in Marin County Tuesday night for the annual Truth Act Forum. It's an assembly required by California law for local law enforcement to outline its cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Swalwell staffer flies to Colombia to give hearing aid to deported deaf boy
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell on Monday held a press conference to say that a member of his staff flew to Colombia to bring a hearing aid for a six-year-old deaf son of a mother who was not allowed to bring the device to her home country when federal officials removed the family from the country last week.
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell on Monday held a press conference to say that a member of his staff flew to Colombia to bring a hearing aid for a six-year-old deaf son of a mother who was not allowed to bring the device to her home country when federal officials removed the family from the country last week.
Hayward family, including child with disability, deported to Colombia after immigration check-in
An immigration attorney says a Hayward mother and her two young sons were deported to Colombia after arriving for what they believed was a routine immigration check-in this week.
An immigration attorney says a Hayward mother and her two young sons were deported to Colombia after arriving for what they believed was a routine immigration check-in this week.
Driver dies in Texas shootout after fleeing border patrol checkpoint, officials say
A Wisconsin man was shot and killed by law enforcement Wednesday morning following a high-speed pursuit and a chaotic shootout that spanned multiple jurisdictions along Interstate 10, officials said.
A Wisconsin man was shot and killed by law enforcement Wednesday morning following a high-speed pursuit and a chaotic shootout that spanned multiple jurisdictions along Interstate 10, officials said.
Kristi Noem argues immigration enforcement officers are following the law in day 2 of testimony
Kristi Noem faced House Democrats on Wednesday in the second day of a hearing over ICE operations and immigration enforcement policies.
Kristi Noem faced House Democrats on Wednesday in the second day of a hearing over ICE operations and immigration enforcement policies.
Pro-Flock activists push Richmond council to extend contract, turn cameras back on
A group of pro-Flock activists rallied on Tuesday ahead of a Richmond City Council meeting touting the benefits they see in having automated license plate readers capture photos of cars – and criminals – as councilmembers are poised to extend the contract with the controversial company.
A group of pro-Flock activists rallied on Tuesday ahead of a Richmond City Council meeting touting the benefits they see in having automated license plate readers capture photos of cars – and criminals – as councilmembers are poised to extend the contract with the controversial company.
Kristi Noem defends department's immigration enforcement tactics during Senate hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified in the Senate amid criticism over immigration enforcement actions tied to President Donald Trump's deportation push.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified in the Senate amid criticism over immigration enforcement actions tied to President Donald Trump's deportation push.
Here's what most Americans say the country's top problem is – and it's a familiar one
A new poll is revealing Americans’ top concern in February. Here’s what the survey found.
A new poll is revealing Americans’ top concern in February. Here’s what the survey found.
California lawmakers author bills to deter immigration enforcement
State and federal lawmakers representing Silicon Valley are advancing new legislation aimed at curbing immigration enforcement in their districts and statewide.
State and federal lawmakers representing Silicon Valley are advancing new legislation aimed at curbing immigration enforcement in their districts and statewide.
Uncovering a surveillance camera network along California's border
The Electronic Frontier Foundation said it mapped more than 40 hidden license plate readers in Southern California, most along border highways. It contends the devices bypass a 2016 California law that regulates how state and local law enforcement agencies use ALPRs.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation said it mapped more than 40 hidden license plate readers in Southern California, most along border highways. It contends the devices bypass a 2016 California law that regulates how state and local law enforcement agencies use ALPRs.
2 Bay Area mayors disagree over ending Flock surveillance contracts
As Bay Area cities cut ties with Flock, two South Bay mayors share their differing views on ditching the surveillance technology to fight crime amid immigration concerns.
As Bay Area cities cut ties with Flock, two South Bay mayors share their differing views on ditching the surveillance technology to fight crime amid immigration concerns.
US military accidentally shoots down own drone at Texas border, lawmakers say
The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say.
The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say.
San Francisco latest Bay Area city to establish 'ICE-free zone'
San Francisco is the latest Bay Area city to establish "ICE-free zones" on city-owned property.
San Francisco is the latest Bay Area city to establish "ICE-free zones" on city-owned property.
Why these California counties are directly funding immigrant legal defense amid Trump’s crackdown
With the Trump administration escalating immigration enforcement, several California cities and counties are setting aside public funds to help immigrants build legal defenses and support rapid response networks.
With the Trump administration escalating immigration enforcement, several California cities and counties are setting aside public funds to help immigrants build legal defenses and support rapid response networks.
Homeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a partial government shutdown continues
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a partial government shutdown continues
Skipping class for a cause: where rights meet rules
Robert Kim, executive director of the Education Law Center, explains student activism and school policies.
Robert Kim, executive director of the Education Law Center, explains student activism and school policies.



















