Bill introduced to pull funds from states that give driver's licenses to illegal immigrants
Republicans in the House and the Senate are introducing legislation that would block federal funds from states that allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses -- the latest move in an escalating fight over “sanctuary” laws.
Republicans in the House and the Senate are introducing legislation that would block federal funds from states that allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses -- the latest move in an escalating fight over “sanctuary” laws.
Officials: 3 die in California after illegally crossing border
Three women died and two other people were detained after federal agents were called to rescue a group who had crossed the border from Mexico illegally and got lost in frigid weather near a Southern California mountain, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol said.
Three women died and two other people were detained after federal agents were called to rescue a group who had crossed the border from Mexico illegally and got lost in frigid weather near a Southern California mountain, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol said.
Department of Justice targets NJ, Seattle county over 'sanctuary' policies
The Justice Department is filing suit against the state of New Jersey and King County, Washington — home to the city of Seattle — over “sanctuary” policies that hinder federal immigration officers, Attorney General William Barr said Monday.
The Justice Department is filing suit against the state of New Jersey and King County, Washington — home to the city of Seattle — over “sanctuary” policies that hinder federal immigration officers, Attorney General William Barr said Monday.
Non-profit Refuge Coffee opens 2nd location along Sweet Auburn
The founder and CEO of Refuge Coffee says her company’s mission in one word is “welcome!”
The founder and CEO of Refuge Coffee says her company’s mission in one word is “welcome!”
House OKs bill letting undocumented immigrants seek damages from employers
Like California's controversial Assembly Bill 5, one of the PRO Act's stated purposes is to end worker misclassification and stop employers from denying workers benefits by doing so. It passed in a 224-194 vote, mostly along party lines.
Like California's controversial Assembly Bill 5, one of the PRO Act's stated purposes is to end worker misclassification and stop employers from denying workers benefits by doing so. It passed in a 224-194 vote, mostly along party lines.
Man shot in face during Brooklyn ICE operation
Federal authorities are investigating the shooting of a man in Brooklyn involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
Federal authorities are investigating the shooting of a man in Brooklyn involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
Coast Guard seizes $46 million worth of cocaine, arrests 9 in Caribbean
U.S. Coast Guard officials, alongside other agencies, announced they seized over 3,000 pounds of cocaine and arrested nine suspected smugglers while in the Caribbean Sea.
U.S. Coast Guard officials, alongside other agencies, announced they seized over 3,000 pounds of cocaine and arrested nine suspected smugglers while in the Caribbean Sea.
Trump curbs immigrants from 6 countries in election-year push
The Trump administration announced Friday that it was restricting immigrants from six additional countries that officials said failed to meet minimum security standards.
The Trump administration announced Friday that it was restricting immigrants from six additional countries that officials said failed to meet minimum security standards.
Border patrols finds nearly $1M in fake cash from China
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized $900,000 in counterfeit U.S. currency that was discovered in a commercial rail shipment originating from China.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized $900,000 in counterfeit U.S. currency that was discovered in a commercial rail shipment originating from China.
Supreme Court allows enforcement of new green card rule
The new policy can be used to deny green cards to immigrants over their use of public benefits including Medicaid, food stamps and housing vouchers, as well as other factors.
The new policy can be used to deny green cards to immigrants over their use of public benefits including Medicaid, food stamps and housing vouchers, as well as other factors.
Border patrol seizes more than 200 pounds of meth allegedly hidden in car by grandma, granddaughter
A 65-year-old woman and her 19-year-old granddaughter were arrested at the California-Mexico border on suspicion of trying to get a vehicle containing more than 200 pounds of meth through the border.
A 65-year-old woman and her 19-year-old granddaughter were arrested at the California-Mexico border on suspicion of trying to get a vehicle containing more than 200 pounds of meth through the border.
Trump administration imposes visa rules for pregnant women on 'birth tourism'
The rules printed in the Federal Register on Thursday say applicants will be denied tourist visas if they're determined by consular officers to be traveling to the U.S. primarily to give birth.
The rules printed in the Federal Register on Thursday say applicants will be denied tourist visas if they're determined by consular officers to be traveling to the U.S. primarily to give birth.
ICE announces human trafficking awareness campaigns in Tampa, Atlanta
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, so the ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) branches in Tampa and Atlanta launched awareness outreach campaigns in their communities.
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, so the ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) branches in Tampa and Atlanta launched awareness outreach campaigns in their communities.
Department of Homeland Security seeks Pentagon funds for 270 miles of border wall
Defense officials say the Department of Homeland Security has asked the Pentagon to fund the construction of 270 miles of border wall this year as part of a counter-drug effort.
Defense officials say the Department of Homeland Security has asked the Pentagon to fund the construction of 270 miles of border wall this year as part of a counter-drug effort.
Border Patrol agents in California arrest boy, 14, with drugs strapped to body
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested at a California border checkpoint of Mexico with three bundles of crystal methamphetamine strapped to his body, authorities said.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested at a California border checkpoint of Mexico with three bundles of crystal methamphetamine strapped to his body, authorities said.
Judge refuses to second-guess family separations at border
A U.S. judge ruled Monday that the Trump administration is operating within its authority when separating families stopped at the Mexico border, rejecting arguments that it was quietly returning to widespread practices that drew international condemnation.
A U.S. judge ruled Monday that the Trump administration is operating within its authority when separating families stopped at the Mexico border, rejecting arguments that it was quietly returning to widespread practices that drew international condemnation.
Texas governor to reject new refugees, first state to do so under Trump administration
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will reject the resettlement of new refugees, becoming the first state known to do so under a recent Trump administration order.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will reject the resettlement of new refugees, becoming the first state known to do so under a recent Trump administration order.
Police in Florida arrest Iranian national carrying knives, machete, and pickaxe
Officers in Palm Beach, Florida have arrested an Iranian national who was found to be in possession of several knives, a machete, and a pickaxe.
Officers in Palm Beach, Florida have arrested an Iranian national who was found to be in possession of several knives, a machete, and a pickaxe.
Appeals court lifts block on $3.6B in military construction funds for border wall
Wednesday’s ruling lifted a lower court’s order blocking the Trump administration from using the funds along the southern border.
Wednesday’s ruling lifted a lower court’s order blocking the Trump administration from using the funds along the southern border.
U.S. Border Patrol begins collection of DNA samples
The U.S. Border Patrol has started collecting DNA samples of people in custody at the border.
The U.S. Border Patrol has started collecting DNA samples of people in custody at the border.