As countless asylum hearing appointments were canceled Monday, those who had already trekked across the McAllen-Hidalgo International Bridge on the day Trump was inaugurated underwent three-hours of processing before making their their way to shelters and other temporary housing.
The Department of Homeland Security has lifted restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, allowing enforcement actions, including arrests, to take place in previously protected "sensitive" areas like hospitals.
SAN DIEGO — Migrants waiting to enter the US using former Joe Biden’s CBP One app broke down in tears after their appointments were canceled the moment President Trump took office Monday – just the first of the sweeping border actions the new administration prepared for the first day.
This policy shift reinstates expedited deportations nationwide, sparking fears of devastating impacts on immigrant families and U.S. citizen children.
The president is making good on his campaign promise with attempts to beef up security at the border and limit immigration.
Trump has rescinded long-standing policies restricting immigration enforcement in sensitive areas such as schools, churches, and hospitals.
President Trump has vowed to clamp down on immigration and undo Biden-era policies that he said were too permissive and blamed for allowing a large influx of undocumented immigrants. Here’s what we know about his policy changes.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday kicked off his sweeping immigration crackdown, tasking the military with aiding border security, issuing a broad ban on asylum and taking steps to restrict citizenship for children born on American soil.
The Trump administration revoked a Biden-era policy that prohibited ICE arrests at or near schools, places of worship and other "sensitive locations."
The Department of Homeland Security issued new guidance on where federal enforcement officials can apprehend illegal immigrants.
Now what we’re doing is unifying nonprofits that have resources to support ‘Know Your Rights’ campaigns for immigrants in our community.” - Karlha Arias