Immigration & Border Security
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Immigration & Border Security | LATEST STORIES
US Immigration Services Drops 3rd-Gender Option
The immigration agency has reversed a Biden-era policy, eliminating the ‘X’ gender option and restoring binary sex recognition.
Cornell Foreign Student Who Sued Trump Admin Self-Deports
U.S. immigration authorities had instructed Momodou Taal to turn himself in.
Trump Admin Ordered to Restore Legal Aid for Unaccompanied Minors
About 26,000 illegal immigrant children who entered the United States without a parent or guardian currently receive federally funded legal representation.
Border Patrol Arrests at US–Mexico Border Drop to Record Low Level in March
March apprehensions represent a sharp drop from the same month under the Biden administration, the White House said.
ICE Says University of Minnesota Student Was Detained Over Drunk Driving
‘This is not related to student protests,’ a Homeland Security official said.
DOJ Says ‘Administrative Error’ Resulted in Deportation of Gang Member
The deportation took place on March 15.
Court Halts Trump Admin’s Move to Revoke Protected Status of Venezuelans
Judge says the plaintiffs have shown a likelihood of success in demonstrating that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s actions are ‘unauthorized by law.’
Judge Extends Injunction Against Trump’s Alien Enemies Act Invocation
The temporary restraining order had been set to expire on March 29.
Tens of Thousands of Illegal Immigrant Children Missing: Inspector General
Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it has taken action to correct the issues.
Rubio Says US May Have Revoked More Than 300 Visas
The secretary of state said students will lose their visas if they are engaging in vandalism or harassment.
Appeals Court Allows Block on Trump Admin’s Deportation Proclamation
Judge Justin Walker dissented from the decision.
US Pauses Some Green Card Applications for More Vetting
The agencies said the new directive is to align with Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order.
US Removes Restrictions on Sharing Immigration Status of Sponsors for Unaccompanied Minors
The change was made to comply with federal law, officials said.
Trump Admin Ends Taxpayer-Funded Housing for Illegal Immigrants
HUD Secretary Scott Turner and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have launched a joint effort to curb alleged exploitation of U.S. housing programs.
Trump Admin Invokes ‘State Secrets Privilege’ to Block Release of Deportation Information
By invoking the privilege, the administration can avoid releasing information about its deportations of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang.
Appeals Court Weighs Trump Admin’s Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport
At least one judge seemed skeptical of the Trump administration’s position.
Mahmoud Khalil Covered Up His Work for UNRWA, US Alleges
Government lawyers said the Columbia University student failed to disclose involvement with a controversial Palestinian relief group in 2023 on official forms.
Trump Will Not Defy Court Order on Venezuela Deportations, Border Czar Says
‘I understand this case is in litigation through the Alien Enemies Act, and we’ll abide by the court order as litigated,' Homan said.
Venezuela Says Deal Reached to Resume US Deportation Flights of Illegal Immigrants
Maduro said he holds El Salvador responsible for imprisoning his nationals, who he said hadn’t committed crimes in the United States or El Salvador.
