Poll: Americans want border security but mostly oppose arrests in schools, churches

President Donald Trump began his second stint in the White House with executive orders on immigration, but a recent survey suggests that Americans are split on his policies.

Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont once served at Pentagon during 9/11, family says

U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland, a 44-year-old military veteran who served as Pentagon security during 9/11, was killed during a traffic stop near Vermont’s Canadian border.

Trump allows migrants to be arrested at schools, churches

President Donald Trump has lifted long-standing restrictions on migrant arrests at sensitive locations such as schools and churches, reversing policies set by ICE and CBP over the past decade.

Trump's plans for border security: List of steps

Trump signed a series of executive orders on border security following his inauguration Monday, fulfilling his political promise to crack down on immigration.

California, immigrant rights group take aim at Trump over birthright citizenship order

The state of California and immigrants’ rights advocates, including the American Civil Liberties Union and the Asian Law Caucus, are all taking aim at the Trump administration over Monday's executive presidential order that seeks to strip certain babies born in the United States of their birthright citizenship.

Border Patrol agent shot, killed during traffic stop in Vermont

A United States Border Patrol agent was shot and killed in Vermont on Monday, according to The Department of Homeland Security. 

CBP One App shut down by Trump Administration

The CBP One App, used by migrants to notify the U.S. government of their intention to arrive at a port of entry and provided resources, has been shut down by the Trump Administration.

Kristi Noem faces Senate confirmation hearing

So far, Kristi Noem appears to have strong backing from GOP senators who will be crucial to her confirmation as head of the Department of Homeland Security.

Laken Riley Act overcomes filibuster in Senate as Dems give GOP helping hand

The Laken Riley Act defeated the legislative filibuster during a procedural vote in the Senate on Thursday, amassing more than 60 votes to advance it to a final vote.

Georgia's immigrant communities brace for mass deportations in new Trump term

Immigrant families across Georgia are having difficult conversations around the table this holiday season, preparing for the possibility of mass deportations when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.

Texas puts up billboards in Mexico, Central America to warn migrants about trip to U.S.

Abbott announced that dozens of billboards will be put up in Mexico and Central America to warn migrants about the danger involved in crossing the border. Here's what they say.

What will happen to DACA under a second Trump term?

President-elect Trump's promise of mass deportation has prompted concerns about the status of Dreamers in the U.S. Recently, Trump signaled he would like to work with Democrats on a plan. Here's what to know.

Trump vows to end birthright citizenship: Here's why that won't be easy

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship on Day 1 of his second term, but the constitution makes that nearly impossible, scholars say.

U.S. offers $15M for arrest of Mexican cartel leader "El Mencho"

The Jalisco cartel is heavily involved in the manufacture and distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamines, authorities say.

Laken Riley's death opens larger discussion about immigration, deportation

Despite the State choosing not to focus on Jose Ibarra's immigration status, and instead on the ample evidence they believed had implicated him, the murder of Laken Riley quickly turned into a contentious political debate with Republicans, spearheaded by President-elect Donald Trump.

1,500 migrants head toward US border, some hoping to arrive before Trump’s second term

Some of the migrants, primarily from Central and South America, are reportedly motivated by a sense of urgency to reach the U.S. before January’s presidential inauguration.