May 10 Watch 9:45 Photographer known for images of bald eagles deported back to war zone By Tom Casciato, Michael D. Regan, Mori Rothman A Yemeni wildlife photographer specializing in images of bald eagles spent 22 years in the U.S. before he was deported in January to his country in the midst of civil war. Now, as stories like his recede from the news… Continue watching
Apr 03 Some migrants detained in Louisiana are being released, lawyers say By Associated Press Several lawyers say they have been notified that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would start releasing their clients, some of whom had been previously denied parole, amid the ongoing pandemic. Continue reading
Feb 10 Judge orders feds to release immigrants detained during marriage interviews By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press A federal judge in Maryland has banned immigration officials from arresting, detaining and deporting immigrants who are seeking legal status based on their marriages to U.S. citizens. Continue reading
Jan 11 Watch 8:53 Yielding to U.S. pressure, Mexico clamps down on migrants By Nadja Drost, Bruno Federico Thousands of migrants from around the world, many seeking asylum, have been trying to reach the U.S. by flying to South America and taking the long trek north. But after pressure from President Trump, Mexican authorities are stopping many migrants… Continue watching
Dec 31 DHS reviews how DMV laws affect immigration enforcement By Colleen Long, Associated Press The acting secretary of Homeland Security is taking aim at new laws in New York and New Jersey that allow immigrants to get driver's licenses without proof they are in the U.S. legally. Chad Wolf is directing his enforcement agencies… Continue reading
Nov 11 Watch 5:43 After failed legislative attempts on DACA, fate of ‘Dreamers’ lies with Supreme Court By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments that could decide the fate of some 700,000 “Dreamers,” members of a younger generation of undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children. They are currently protected from deportation by an… Continue watching
Oct 31 Watch 7:27 Deaths of 39 migrants in a British truck highlight the brutality of human smuggling By Malcolm Brabant Continue watching
Oct 11 California to end its use of for-profit prisons, including for immigrant detention By Don Thompson, Amy Taxin, Associated Press California will ban the use of for-profit, private detention facilities, including those under contract to the federal government to hold immigrants awaiting deportation hearings. Continue reading
Oct 10 WATCH: Acting ICE director criticizes court ruling barring use of flawed database By Kevin Freking, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Speaking Thursday at the White House, Matthew Albence called the September ruling an example of "judicial overreach" that threatened public safety. Continue reading
Jun 06 Homeland Security watchdog slams conditions at ICE detention facilities By Colleen Long, Associated Press The Homeland Security Department's internal watchdog says rotting food, moldy and dilapidated bathrooms and agency practices at immigration detention facilities may violate detainees' rights. Continue reading