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BREAKING: "The Trump administration on Monday said it would end yet another Temporary Protected Status immigration program, this time for nearly 4,000 immigrants from Myanmar, a country in Southeast Asia engulfed in civil war over the past several years."
U.S. ending deportation protections for immigrants from war-torn Myanmar
The Trump administration said it would end Temporary Protected Status for nearly 4,000 immigrants from Myanmar.
www.cbsnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
BREAKING: "The Trump administration on Monday said it would end yet another Temporary Protected Status immigration program, this time for nearly 4,000 immigrants from Myanmar, a country in Southeast Asia engulfed in civil war over the past several years."
BREAKING: "A team of lawyers filed suit Thursday against federal authorities on behalf of immigrants facing what they called "ruinous civil fines" that reach up to $1.8 million."
Lawsuit filed on behalf of immigrants fined up to $1.8 million for remaining in the country
Daily fines of $998, designed to encourage immigrants in the U.S. illegally to leave the country, have been imposed on more than 21,500 people who the lawyers said were trying to comply with immigrati...
www.nbcnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
BREAKING: "A team of lawyers filed suit Thursday against federal authorities on behalf of immigrants facing what they called "ruinous civil fines" that reach up to $1.8 million."
BREAKING: "A federal judge on Friday blocked the IRS from giving ICE the home addresses of taxpayers who might be undocumented immigrants — dealing a blow to the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts."
Federal judge blocks IRS from sharing information to help ICE with deportations | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Friday blocked the IRS from giving ICE the home addresses of taxpayers who might be undocumented immigrants — dealing a blow to the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts.
www.cnn.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:22 PM
BREAKING: "A federal judge on Friday blocked the IRS from giving ICE the home addresses of taxpayers who might be undocumented immigrants — dealing a blow to the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts."
BREAKING: "A federal judge issued an order Wednesday requiring the Trump administration to again consider granting protection from deportation to certain vulnerable young immigrants."
Government ordered to resume deportation protection program for vulnerable immigrant youth
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to resume a program that could grant deportation protection to vulnerable immigrant children and youth
abcnews.go.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
BREAKING: "A federal judge issued an order Wednesday requiring the Trump administration to again consider granting protection from deportation to certain vulnerable young immigrants."
BREAKING: "A federal judge has ordered the release of 16 people detained by immigration officials during an FBI-led raid at a rural Idaho racetrack last month."
Federal judge orders release of 16 migrants detained in Idaho raid, citing due process violations
A federal judge has ordered the release of 16 people detained by immigration officials during an FBI-led raid at a rural Idaho racetrack last month. U.S.
apnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
BREAKING: "A federal judge has ordered the release of 16 people detained by immigration officials during an FBI-led raid at a rural Idaho racetrack last month."
BREAKING: "Congressman Mike Lawler announced that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will reverse its recent cancellation of naturalization ceremonies in Rockland and Westchester counties and across New York State."
USCIS reverses recent cancellation of naturalization ceremonies across New York State
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will reverse its recent cancellation of naturalization ceremonies in Rockland and Westchester counties and across New York State.
abc7ny.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
BREAKING: "Congressman Mike Lawler announced that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will reverse its recent cancellation of naturalization ceremonies in Rockland and Westchester counties and across New York State."
BREAKING: "An appeals court on Thursday ordered a stay on the release of hundreds of people detained in the federal Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago."
Federal appeals court orders halt on plan to release hundreds detained in Operation Midway Blitz
An appeals court on Thursday ordered a stay on the release of hundreds of people detained in the federal Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago.
www.cbsnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
BREAKING: "An appeals court on Thursday ordered a stay on the release of hundreds of people detained in the federal Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago."
BREAKING: “A federal immigration crackdown centered around North Carolina’s largest city of Charlotte appeared to be over after less than a week as Border Patrol agents now turn their attention toward New Orleans, where the next big operation is expected.”
Federal immigration crackdown ends in Charlotte, North Carolina, sheriff says
Authorities have ended a federal immigration crackdown in North Carolina's largest city. The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that the operation, known as "Charlotte's Web," is o...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
BREAKING: “A federal immigration crackdown centered around North Carolina’s largest city of Charlotte appeared to be over after less than a week as Border Patrol agents now turn their attention toward New Orleans, where the next big operation is expected.”
BREAKING: “The Trump administration will no longer allow New York county courts or state supreme court justices to preside over citizenship ceremonies and has canceled many swearings-in already scheduled upstate”
thehill.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
BREAKING: “The Trump administration will no longer allow New York county courts or state supreme court justices to preside over citizenship ceremonies and has canceled many swearings-in already scheduled upstate”
BREAKING: "New federal regulations could leave California with 61,000 fewer truck drivers as the Trump administration bans certain immigrants from operating large vehicles. With fewer truck drivers on the road, consumers may see higher shipping costs, too."
Trump’s newest fight with California? Immigrants who drive trucks for a living
The Trump administration’s new trucking rules ban certain immigrant drivers. Up to 61,000 California truck drivers could lose their licenses.
calmatters.org
November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
BREAKING: "New federal regulations could leave California with 61,000 fewer truck drivers as the Trump administration bans certain immigrants from operating large vehicles. With fewer truck drivers on the road, consumers may see higher shipping costs, too."
BREAKING: "A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from terminating temporary deportation protections and work permits for more than 6,100 Syrians while a legal challenge proceeds."
Federal judge blocks termination of temporary legal status for Syrians
The judge said the abrupt elimination of temporary protected status for Syrians was likely illegal. The Trump administration can immediately appeal.
www.nbcnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
BREAKING: "A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from terminating temporary deportation protections and work permits for more than 6,100 Syrians while a legal challenge proceeds."
BREAKING: “A federal judge said Wednesday that he plans to “promptly” move ahead with an effort to find out which Trump administration officials were responsible for flouting his orders in a high-stakes immigration case – and whether they will face punishment for their actions.”
Judge Boasberg to resume criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials involved in Alien Enemies Act deportation flights | CNN Politics
Judge James Boasberg plans to “promptly” move ahead with an effort to find out which Trump administration officials were responsible for flouting his orders in a high-stakes immigration case – and whe...
www.cnn.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
BREAKING: “A federal judge said Wednesday that he plans to “promptly” move ahead with an effort to find out which Trump administration officials were responsible for flouting his orders in a high-stakes immigration case – and whether they will face punishment for their actions.”
BREAKING: "A federal judge has denied the Trump administration's request to pause a ruling requiring the release of more than 400 people who have been arrested in the Chicago area, including during operation 'Midway Blitz.'"
Judge denies Trump admin.'s request to pause release of over 400 arrested in local immigration ops
One local woman hopes her husband, detained on Oct. 6, will be able to return home to their children after the ruling.
abc7chicago.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
BREAKING: "A federal judge has denied the Trump administration's request to pause a ruling requiring the release of more than 400 people who have been arrested in the Chicago area, including during operation 'Midway Blitz.'"
BREAKING: "Around 250 federal border agents are set to descend on New Orleans in the coming weeks for a two-month immigration crackdown dubbed “Swamp Sweep” that aims to arrest roughly 5,000 people across southeast Louisiana and into Mississippi..."
DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana in major immigration sweep, AP sources say
Federal agents are set to conduct a major immigration crackdown called “Swamp Sweep” in New Orleans in the coming weeks.
apnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
BREAKING: "Around 250 federal border agents are set to descend on New Orleans in the coming weeks for a two-month immigration crackdown dubbed “Swamp Sweep” that aims to arrest roughly 5,000 people across southeast Louisiana and into Mississippi..."
BREAKING: "The U.S. deported 50 people to Ukraine this week, a Ukrainian border official said on Tuesday, in what appears to be the single largest such deportation from the U.S. since the country has been at war with Russia."
U.S. deports dozens of migrants to Ukraine amid war
Immigration lawyers say those deported to Ukraine could be conscripted to fight in the war, contrary to international laws that prohibit deportations to places where people could face violence.
www.npr.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
BREAKING: "The U.S. deported 50 people to Ukraine this week, a Ukrainian border official said on Tuesday, in what appears to be the single largest such deportation from the U.S. since the country has been at war with Russia."
BREAKING: “Airline Reporting Corp., which captured billions in ticket transactions and allowed warrantless searches by U.S. agencies, will shut down by year’s end after mounting scrutiny from Congress.”
Airlines Will Stop Selling Passenger Data to ICE (EXCLUSIVE)
Airline Reporting Corp., which captured billions in ticket transactions and allowed warrantless searches by U.S. agencies, will shut down by year’s end after mounting scrutiny from Congress.
migrantinsider.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:11 PM
BREAKING: “Airline Reporting Corp., which captured billions in ticket transactions and allowed warrantless searches by U.S. agencies, will shut down by year’s end after mounting scrutiny from Congress.”
BREAKING: "A U.S. judge rejected on Monday a Trump administration challenge to a New York law that blocks immigration officials from arresting individuals at, or near, state courthouses."
www.reuters.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
BREAKING: "A U.S. judge rejected on Monday a Trump administration challenge to a New York law that blocks immigration officials from arresting individuals at, or near, state courthouses."
BREAKING: "Federal immigration authorities will expand their enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh as soon as Tuesday, the mayor of the state’s capital city said, while Customs and Border Protection agents continue operating in Charlotte..."
Federal immigration agents will expand enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh, mayor says
Federal immigration authorities will expand their enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh. That’s according to the mayor of the state’s capital city, who says the expansion could come as soon ...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
BREAKING: "Federal immigration authorities will expand their enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh as soon as Tuesday, the mayor of the state’s capital city said, while Customs and Border Protection agents continue operating in Charlotte..."
BREAKING: "The Supreme Court announced Monday that it will review a controversial immigration policy adopted during the first Trump administration of turning away potential asylum seekers before they step foot on American soil, setting up the first major immigration policy case of the term."
Supreme Court to review rescinded Trump policy of turning away asylum seekers at the border | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court announced Monday that it will review a controversial immigration policy adopted during the first Trump administration of turning away potential asylum seekers before they step foot o...
www.cnn.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
BREAKING: "The Supreme Court announced Monday that it will review a controversial immigration policy adopted during the first Trump administration of turning away potential asylum seekers before they step foot on American soil, setting up the first major immigration policy case of the term."
"Tension is continuing to grow between some states and the federal government over ICE involvement at the local level, and that includes here in Maryland. Several state lawmakers joined CASA members in Baltimore on Friday to introduce legislation that they say will protect immigrant families."
DHS fires back as Maryland pushes bill to limit immigration enforcement
Tension is continuing to grow between some states and the federal government over ICE involvement at the local level, and that includes here in Maryland.
www.cbsnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"Tension is continuing to grow between some states and the federal government over ICE involvement at the local level, and that includes here in Maryland. Several state lawmakers joined CASA members in Baltimore on Friday to introduce legislation that they say will protect immigrant families."
BREAKING: "A top border patrol commander touted dozens of arrests in North Carolina’s largest city on Sunday as Charlotte residents reported a surge of encounters with federal immigration agents near churches and apartment complexes."
Dozens reportedly arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina, amid immigration crackdown
Trump administration has made Democratic-led city its latest target despite fierce objections from local leaders
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
BREAKING: "A top border patrol commander touted dozens of arrests in North Carolina’s largest city on Sunday as Charlotte residents reported a surge of encounters with federal immigration agents near churches and apartment complexes."
BREAKING: "The Trump administration is planning to dispatch scores of Border Patrol agents to Charlotte and New Orleans to oversee immigration enforcement operations that could involve armored vehicles and special operations teams, according to internal government documents and U.S. officials."
Border Patrol plans to expand Trump's immigration crackdown to Charlotte and New Orleans, with armored vehicles and special agents
The Trump administration is planning to dispatch Border Patrol agents to Charlotte and New Orleans to oversee immigration operations that could involve armored vehicles and special operations teams.
www.cbsnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM
BREAKING: "The Trump administration is planning to dispatch scores of Border Patrol agents to Charlotte and New Orleans to oversee immigration enforcement operations that could involve armored vehicles and special operations teams, according to internal government documents and U.S. officials."
BREAKING: “A North Carolina sheriff said Thursday that U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel are expected in Charlotte as soon as Saturday or early next week to start an immigration enforcement operation.”
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Immigration agents will launch an operation in Charlotte this weekend, sheriff says
A North Carolina sheriff says U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel are expected in Charlotte as soon as Saturday or early next week to start an enforcement operation.
apnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
BREAKING: “A North Carolina sheriff said Thursday that U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel are expected in Charlotte as soon as Saturday or early next week to start an immigration enforcement operation.”
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BREAKING: “Seven people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sued the Trump administration over inhumane conditions at California’s largest immigration detention center, the privately owned California City Detention Facility located in Kern County.”
Immigrants Sue Trump Administration Over Inhumane Conditions at California’s Largest Immigration Detention Center | American Civil Liberties Union
Lawsuit claims that people held at California City Detention Facility are subjected to abuse, excessive isolation, denial of basic necessities including...
www.aclu.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
BREAKING: “Seven people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sued the Trump administration over inhumane conditions at California’s largest immigration detention center, the privately owned California City Detention Facility located in Kern County.”
BREAKING: "A federal judge ordered the release of hundreds of people arrested as part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Illinois, according to CNN affiliate WLS, dealing a blow to federal efforts to detain and deport as many undocumented people as possible."
WLS: Judge orders release of hundreds arrested in Illinois immigration crackdown | CNN
A federal judge ordered the release of hundreds of people arrested as part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Illinois, according to CNN affiliate WLS, dealing a blow to federal ef...
www.cnn.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
BREAKING: "A federal judge ordered the release of hundreds of people arrested as part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Illinois, according to CNN affiliate WLS, dealing a blow to federal efforts to detain and deport as many undocumented people as possible."