San Joaquin County's sheriff and Stockton police announced they are following California law and would not help ICE in raids unless it's for criminal immigrants.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed executive orders declaring illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border a national emergency, designating criminal cartels as terrorist organizations, and targeting automatic citizenship for U.
President Trump has signed several executive orders making sweeping changes to the immigration system. Immigration was one of voters’ top issues in the election, with many supporting Trump’s message that the current system is broken.
Border Patrol agents were given the edict by the Trump administration on President Trump’s first full day in office Tuesday. It represents a seismic shift from the “catch-and-release” open border days of the Biden administration, during which around 8 million illegal immigrants flooded into the country.
The GOP-led bill, which got some Democratic support, will head back to the House for approval before it goes to Trump for his signature.
Sanctuary cities, like Chicago and San Diego, have doubled down on their commitment to be a safe haven for migrants and refuse to assist in federal deportation efforts.
Immigrants rights groups are already contesting President Trump's sweeping executive orders aimed at combating illegal immigration.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave an update on the state’s efforts to crack down on illegal immigration, reporting a decline in illegal crossings by nearly 90%.
South Carolina Republicans slammed the Biden administration's border policies after an alleged bomb hoax by an illegal immigrant from Jordan shut a highway down for hours.
President Donald Trump has promised swift action on immigration, asylum and border security as he takes office today.
The state’s experience is instructive as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to overhaul the U.S. immigration system.